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Welcome to the Jazz Institute of Chicago Journal, an archive of jazz writing. You'll find incredible articles about the history of Jazz in Chicago, as well as interviews with a variety of musicians and jazz related figures and reviews of recordings and live shows.

Red Norvo

Red Norvo
By Steve Voce

This article first appeared in The Independent of London.

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Saxophonist Benny Waters dies at age 96

Saxophonist Benny Waters dies at age 96
by Russ Dantzler

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An Englishman Remembers Barrett Deems

An Englishman Remembers Barrett Deems
by Stephen Voce

"Barrett," said Louis Armstrong, "you're the only guy in the world that makes coffee nervous."

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Barrett Deems Remembrances

Barrett Deems Remembrances
by Jim Beebe

Judi K. and I had just come back from Barrett's funeral when I wrote this letter to a friend.

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One inspirational night with Barrett Deems

One inspirational night with Barrett Deems
by John M. Carrington, M.D.

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Bird lives: Year 43

Bird lives: Year 43
by Don Rose

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The greatness of Bird

The greatness of Bird
by Robert Bregman, PhD

"Thou wast not born for death immortal Bird" —Keats

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Black, Brown & Beige

Black, Brown & Beige
by Richard Wang

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Discussions with Sinatra

by David Raksin

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Regarding Frank Sinatra

Regarding Frank Sinatra
by Corky Hale

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