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New Orleans Jazzfest 2008 Attracts Deep Talent Pool

Reduced from seven days to six following Hurricane Katrina, top headliners Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw and Keyshia Cole join New Orleans Jazzfest veterans Jimmy Buffett, Santana, Randy Newman, and Al Green, along with the hundreds of Louisiana acts that draw thousands to the New Orleans Fair Grounds every spring.

Aretha Franklin Honored as 2008 Musicares® Person of the Year

The all-star event celebrates the legendary singer's musical achievements and her philanthropic commitments to children's and healthcare organizations in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Oscar Peterson: 1925 - 2007

The recipient of hundreds of awards and prizes, the Canadian jazz pianist and composer recorded almost 200 albums and was often compared to piano virtuoso Art Tatum.

Ahmet Ertegun Dies at 83

Under Ahmet Ertegun’s direction, Atlantic Records evolved from a groundbreaking, independent R&B and jazz label into one of the world’s preeminent music companies.

Bobby Short Possessions on Auction at Christie's New York

The contents of the Sutton Place appartment of legendary cabaret singer and pianist Bobby Short up for auction at Christie's New York.