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Landmark jazz album has roots in D.C. church

The only jazz album ever to reach No. 1 on Billboard's pop charts was recorded in D.C. 50 years ago in a modest church hall.

Tags: Neal Augenstein, Jazz Samba, All Souls Church, Charlie Byrd, Stan Getz, Veronneau

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Friends gather to remember jazz bassist Joe Byrd

Jazz bassist Joe Byrd is being remembered by friends for his quiet support of others, including his guitar-playing brother, the late Charlie Byrd.

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Jazz bassist Joe Byrd dies after Annapolis crash

Bass player Joe Byrd -- the youngest brother of late guitar great Charlie Byrd -- died after a car crash in Anne Arundel County. The initial investigation indicates another driver went through a red light and struck Byrd's Volvo.

Tags: Joe Byrd, Charlie Byrd, Neal Augenstein, annapolis

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