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(See Cover) At the height of Harlem’s nighttime fury, a white police officer stood in the litter of glass and garbage that had come crashing…

Jazz music is one of the most unique and expressive genres of music, and its popularity continues to grow around the world. One of the most important elements of jazz is the vocalization, which is why jazz singers are held in such high esteem by music lovers everywhere. Throughout the history of jazz, there have

Things to do at the Jersey Shore this weekend include all types of concerts, as well as sheep shearing and a wagon ride.

Program #325 (May 2 at 8:00pm) Few female singers matched the hard-swinging and equally hard-living Anita ODay for sheer exuberance and talent in all areas of jazz vocals. Though three or four outshone her in pure quality of voice, her splendid improvising, wide dynamic tone, and innate sense of rhythm made her the most enjoyable singer of the age. ODays first appearances in a big band shattered the traditional image of a demure female vocalist by swinging just as hard as the other musicians on...

Sunday Night Jazz Showcase Program #325 (May 2 at 8:00pm) Few female singers matched the hard-swinging and equally hard-living Anita O'Day for sheer