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Cecil Taylor

Cecil Taylor: Beyond the Boundaries of Jazz

This revolutionary artist broke jazz out of its “bebop” box, and took it to places no one ever imagined. Cecil Taylor also wrote poetry and music for dance performances. Many consider him as influential as Coltrane and Ellington; it’s a shame he didn’t get more commercial attention.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Courtesy of Getty Images

Pop Music 2017: In Memoriam

A brief look back at a few of the greats who passed in 2017: Tom Petty, Charles Bradley, J. Geils, Glen Campbell, Chris Cornell, Fats Domino, and Chuck Berry.