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George Benson Tips Hat To Nat King Cole Again Via Deluxe Album Preview

Benson's 'That Sunday, That Summer' and 'Ramblin' Rose' make their digital debut on the expanded edition of 'Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole.'

Best Jazz Singers Of All Time: Frank Sinatra

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The 50 Best Jazz Singers Of All Time

From loud, robust voices to delicate and refined ones, vocal gymnasts and smooth balladeers, the 50 best jazz singers ever is a varied and stunning list.

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Three Songs Make Digital Debut On George Benson’s Deluxe ‘Guitar Man’

Benson's versions of 'Sophisticated Lady,' 'Maria,' and 'Send In The Clowns' are new to digital on the expanded set.

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The 1969 LP That Marked The ‘Shape Of Things To Come’ For George Benson

Produced by Creed Taylor, it featured guest appearances by Herbie Hancock, Hank Jones, Idris Muhammad, Ron Carter, and others.

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So Many Places: The Life Of Leon Russell

In celebration of the much revered Grammy Award winner and member of the Roll and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Front Of The Q: Quincy Jones In 20 Songs

uDiscover Music's playlist in tribute to the incredible, insatiable and eclectic creativity of the man called Q.

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Bobby Womack’s Classic ‘The Poet’ And ‘The Poet II’ For Physical And Digital Reissue

The albums reestablished Womack's credentials as a master songwriter and performer.

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Nat King Cole’s ‘Straighten Up and Fly Right’: More Than A Mere ‘Jive Ditty’

The far-reaching song inspired the African-American military pilots who fought in World War II, and it went on to enter the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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Smooth Jazz: A History Of Mellow Vibes

Smooth jazz is often unfairly maligned, but there’s a lot to love in its accessible, mellow soundscapes and flowing melodies.

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The 50 Best Jazz Guitarists Of All Time

Even the very best jazz guitarists rarely receive the attention of the genre’s horn players, so give it up for the 50 best jazz guitarists ever.

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An Unfailing Ear: The Impeccable Taste of John Hammond Sr.

As talent scout, producer, musicologist, broadcaster, journalist and mentor, Hammond helped the world to discover some of the greatest musicians of all time.

With You I'm Born Again Billy Preston & Syreeta

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‘With You I’m Born Again’: Billy Preston And Syreeta Catch A Fast Break

'With You I'm Born Again,' from the 'Fastbreak' soundtrack, became an easy listening staple and one of the biggest hits either artist ever had.

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Best Male Jazz Singers: An Essential Top 25 Countdown

From gravelly-voiced icons such as Louis Armstrong, to super-smooth singers the likes of Frank Sinatra, these are the 25 best male jazz singers of all time.