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Jazz

From Duke To The Dead, Ralph J. Gleason Loved It All

May 26, 2016

Two new volumes of work by the legendary music writer Ralph J. Gleason are out this spring. Though he grew up during the Jazz Age, Gleason loved acts like Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead too.

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Book Review: Bebop, Swing, And Bella Musica: Jazz And The Italian American Experience

May 20, 2015 | Gary G. Vercelli

Gary Vercelli reviews a book documenting the cultural barriers for Italian-American musicians and their common bond of music interpretation.

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Bebop, Swing & Bella Musica

May 20, 2015

Gary Vercelli highlights a new book about Italian American musicians and jazz.

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As A Lyricist And Novelist, The Mountain Goats' Lead Man Writes About Pain

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Book Review: Bruce Lundvall - Playing By Ear By Dan Oulette

June 10, 2014 | Gary G. Vercelli

Gary Vercelli interviews frequent Down Beat contributor Dan Oulette, then reviews Dan’s recently published biography on legendary record company executive Bruce Lundvall. Lundvall reactivated the legendary Blue Note label in 1984.

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