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Lee Mergner on Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Brian Gilmore reviews the autobiography of saxophonist Jimmy Heath, a true survivor.

A great Northwestern fest nods to the Land of the Midnight Sun

Christopher Loudon profiles singer Stevie Holland and her show saluting Linda Porter, wife of legendary composer Cole Porter

Ken Franckling blogs about Danilo Perez's 21st Century Dizzy project, touring North America

Lyn Horton reviews book of poetry and photography, with a jazz theme.

George Kanzler reviews recent shows and the scene in Asheville, NC.

The slow and steady rise of Baltimore-based jazz/soul singer Maysa

Impresario George Wein blogs about how jazz women have become a big part of his festivals