Ornette Coleman

Ornette Coleman

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  AP NewsBreak: Dylan voted into elite arts academy

  If he lived in England, he'd surely be Sir Bob Dylan. The most influential songwriter of his time has become the first rock star voted into the elite, ... 

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  Int'l Jazz Day to celebrate Turkish jazz link

  Pianist Herbie Hancock will celebrate the special connection between Turkey and jazz music forged decades ago when the Turkish ambassador opened his ... 

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  Grammy honor lifts spirits of ailing jazz legend

  If he's feeling well enough, jazz bassist Charlie Haden would like to convey a message when he is recognized with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award ... 

• Poet-performer Jayne Cortez dies in NY at age 78

  Jayne Cortez, a forceful poet, activist and performance artist who blended oral and written traditions into numerous books and musical recordings, has ...