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We celebrate our history and the new generation of young emerging jazz artists who dedicate their heart and soul to become part of America's greatest indigenous art form. During the month of April, we want to send a message to everyone that jazz is alive and thriving in every corner of the city.

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Jazz music is constantly evolving and women have long been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the jazz scene. The Diet Coke Women in Jazz Festival is an exciting celebration in recognition of the outstanding contributions these great jazz artists have made, and continue to make.
— Derek E. Gordon
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Jazz at Lincoln Center is so grateful to the many friends from around the world who so generously contributed to this cause to help rebuild the Crescent City.
— Derek E. Gordon
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I'm very saddened that we've lost such an important piece of jazz history, seemingly without a permit or the owner's approval. Just because we're in the midst of a disaster, I don't think people should be taking it upon themselves to decide which buildings need to be destroyed.
— Meg Lousteau
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Here is the deepest secret nobody knows.Here is the root of the root and the bud of the budAnd the sky of the sky of a tree called life;Which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide.And this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart.I carry your heart.I carry it in my heart.
— E. E. Cummings
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I don't think there's a soul in the city that won't like at least one of these artists.
— Jonathan Witz
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