Topic: Miles Davis

Difference Maker Entrepreneur Joe Edwards helps make St. Louis vibrant again

By restoring buildings and activity to a historic St. Louis neighborhood Joe Edwards has become a powerful force for civic good.

Two of September's biggest novels

'Telegraph Avenue' by Michael Chabon and 'NW' by Zadie Smith are two of the hottest releases of the season.

Record Store Day: earth's vinyl days

On April 21, the fifth annual Record Store Day will get off to a rockin' start when doors open in about 1,000 record stores in some 20 countries.

Legendary blues singer Etta James embodied refined soul music

James' spirit could not be contained — perhaps that's what made her so magnetic in music; it is surely what made her so dynamic as one of R&B, blues and rock 'n' roll's underrated legends.

What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years

Were Louis Armstrong's later years his worst – or his best?

Riding shotgun: Lee Friedlander photographs from the car

Distinctive Lee Friedlander photos open a window on America's deep car culture.

Dizzy Gillespie honored with birthday mosaic Google doodle

Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to American trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie on his 93rd birthday.

Isabel Wilkerson, author of “The Warmth of Other Suns,” on "the biggest underreported story of the 20th century"

Why did 6 million US blacks leave their homes? Author Isabel Wilkerson talks about "the Great Migration" and how it reshaped the US.

Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original

This affectionate biography of Theolonius Monk fills in the backstory of an artist the world has long wished to know better.

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CD Reviews: Torrential tropical music reigns

Brazilian and Latin musicians, via San Francisco and Boston, join British electronica wizards, via India, to redefine global musical styles.

Jazz in the spotlight

Some old-timers impress with their strengths and some one-of-a-kind talents display growing versatility.

Moving to Higher Ground

Opinion: Why Starbucks lost its mojo

It became too common to be trendy – and lost its appeal.