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Led by singer/songwriter Robb Benson, Dear John Words can be an alternative pop/rock and roll and indie rock-band using a knack for introspective, contemplative, and emotionally complex lyrics. Musically, Dear John Words is normally melodic and tuneful — despite the fact that the band’s thought-provoking lyrics don’t often walk out …

An understated, active singer within jazz and popular requirements, Etta Jones was a fantastic singer always well worth hearing. She was raised in NY with 16, toured with Friend Johnson. She debuted on record with Barney Bigard’s pickup music group (1944) for Dark & White, performing four Leonard Feather tunes, …