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The Austin High Gang helped birth Chicago jazz in the 1920s

A group of white kids from Chicago's west side, who came to be known as the Austin High Gang, ran with the innovations of Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and other Black New Orleans transplants.

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Stephanie Stein Crease on the life and music of Swing Era drummer and bandleader Chick Webb

WBGO’s Lee Mergner talks with author Stephanie Stein Crease about ‘Rhythm Man’ her biography of drummer and bandleader Chick Webb.

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100 Greatest Songs from 1944

1944 was a year that marked a turning point in the history of the world. It was a time when the world was at war, and music played an important role in boosting the morale of the troops and keeping the spirits of the people high. The year was also marked by the emergence of

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WICN Artist of the Month, February 2023: Duke Ellington – 90 5 WICN Public Radio

WICN Artist of the Month, February 2023: Duke Ellington – 90 5 WICN Public Radio
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The Quietus | Features | Craft/Work | Fever Technique: The Spectral Photography Of Francine Winham

A new rock music and pop culture website. Editorial independent music website offering news, reviews, features, interviews, videos and pictures

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