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John Abercrombie is one of the hippest new voices in jazz guitar. Never mind that he has been a world-renowned player for 35 years, has released numerous solo albums and duo projects with Ralph Towner, and has been a member of an incendiary trio with Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette.

Track Scary Americans Artist/Band Steve Shapiro & Pat Bergeson with Annie Sellick Duration 5:08 Album Backward Compatible Record Label Vibraphonic/Apria Records Description Respected studio musicians from New York and Nashville, Steve Shapiro & Pat Bergeson have worked with artists such as: Alison Krauss, Steely Dan, Bill Frisell, Lyle Lovett, Bill ...

With the realization that there will always be more music coming at him than he can keep up with, AAJ Managing Editor John Kelman wonders why anyone would think that jazz is dead or dying.

The recent wave of celebrity deaths is a reminder that there's no greater loss the arts can suffer than losing someone in their creative prime.