Miles Davis: The Riverbender reports that the ground has been broken for a statue of Miles Davis in Alton, Illinois.
Billie Holiday: Jazz singer Hilary Gardner discusses the influence of Billie Holiday at her blog, Hilary Gardner: Ad Alta Voce.
Billie Holiday: NPR's Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead shares his thoughts on Billie Holiday's style and influence.
Billie Holiday: At NPR's Jazz Night in America, John McDonough discusses Billie Holiday, calling her "a singer beyond our understanding."
Billie Holiday: The Booklist Reader shares a list of books about Billie Holiday.
Billie Holiday: Chris Robinson reflects on Billie Holiday at cuepoint.
Billie Holiday: According to All About Jazz, the Philadelphia Music Alliance will celebrate Billie Holiday's centennial and make the singer the first 2015 inductee on the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame.
Billie Holiday: On April 7, her birthday, Billie Holiday was the Jazz Musician of the Day at All About Jazz.
Carmen McRae: On her birthday, April 8, Carmen McRae was the Jazz Musician of the Day at All About Jazz.
Wes Montgomery: Resonance Records announces the release of a 26-track collection of Wes Montgomery tracks from 1949 to 1958. (Purchase the album from Amazon.com.)
Fats Waller: At Jazz Lives, Michael Steinman discusses Fats Waller as a jazz singer and shares a video of "I'm Always in the Mood for You."
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