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Looking back on the year in jazz, much of the focus naturally falls on young talents such as Vijay Iyer. Still, some of 2009's key records also evoked bygone jazz eras with such creativity that they might signal a new wave of New Orleans and Brazilian jazz.

Hip-hop and Jazz have enjoyed a long-standing relationship since the inception of hip-hop in the late 1970s. With both genres rooted in Black culture and tradition, the marriage of Jazz and Hip-Hop has given birth to a unique sound that has captivated music lovers worldwide.

Roberta Flack has been the voice behind your favorite slow jams since 1968. A classically trained pianist and humanitarian, Flack's legacy as a vocalist lives on even as ALS prevents her from performing.

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The adult contemporary star, who became a reluctant giant of smooth jazz in the 1980s, died on Sunday after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.

Composer-bandleader Maria Schneider's The Thompson Fields and alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa's Bird Calls tie for top album honors among 147 writers and broadcasters.

A go-to drummer who has lit the scene ablaze, Tyson shares his top five drum heroes. Plus, the seasoned sideman shares tracks from his trippy debut as a band leader, the paper doors.

New self-titled album puts Knats on the list of England's top jazz innovators