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Author of "Amazing Grace" and "Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music And Black Cultural Power"; Co-author of Ramsey Lewis' "Gentleman Of Jazz: A Life In Music"
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Jaki Byard: Hall of Fame, Veterans Committee

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By Aaron Cohen   I  Jul. 16, 2026 Jaki Byard teaching at the Mark Levine Workshop in 1991. “He could crack jokes, but when he sat down, it was serious fun,” says pianist Fred Hersch, a former student. (Photo: Gypsy Zaboroskie) When Jaki Byard played the piano he commanded its entire history through his fingertips.
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Bobby Broom Pays Homage to Sonny

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News, From the Magazine, Bobby Broom By Aaron Cohen   I  Jul. 7, 2026 “The first time I was with him, I felt, ‘You must be on the right track to have people like this endorse you,’” Bobby Broom said of his mentor, the late Sonny Rollins. (Photo: Sandy Morris) As guitarist Bobby Broom spoke from his Chicago home office in April, promoting jazz’s legacy was on his mind for two big reasons.
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With Magic Box tribute, jazz’s Mike Reed makes something new out of past

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April 02, 2026 Aaron Cohen 5 min read Of his Magic Box tribute to the late bassist Fred Hopkins, jazz luminary Mike Reed observes: "When you make a sound, you may think nobody hears it, but there may be a message in a bottle coming through long after you’re gone." Mike Reed is never at a loss for resources. The drummer’s compositions draw from deep dives into music history and ongoing exchanges with local and global colleagues.
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