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Francis Davis, Sharp-Eared Jazz Critic, Is Dead at 78
He wrote prolifically about various aspects of the arts and popular culture. But he kept his focus on jazz, celebrating its ...
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Francis Davis, a giant of jazz criticism, has died
His liner notes for the 2009 Miles Davis ... Taylor Award on numerous occasions, including a special recognition for his 2001 essay collection Like Young: Jazz, Pop, Youth and Middle Age. Francis ...
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Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died
His liner notes for the 2009 Miles Davis ... Taylor Award on numerous occasions, including a special recognition for his 2001 essay collection Like Young: Jazz, Pop, Youth and Middle Age. Francis ...
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Francis Davis, a giant of jazz criticism, has died
His wife, Fresh Air host Terry Gross, said the longtime contributor to The Village Voice and NPR had been living with ...