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ADVERTISEMENT There’s an old saying that goes, “home is where the heart is.” This statement, profound in and of itself, becomes even more noteworthy when one considers the curious love affair America has with the state of New Jersey. Folks just love Jersey and can’t seem to get enough of the Garden State. With this [...]
Posted by Lee Standberry on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 12:01 am
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When Adolphe Sax made the first saxophone in 1841, he could never have imagined how popular it would become. As the guitar is the main instrument of rock and roll, the saxophone is seen by many to be the main instrument of jazz. Its players have frequently been some of the most progressive and experimental [...]
Posted by Nathanael Hood on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 12:01 am
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