Monterey Jazz Festival players weigh in on the meaning of jazz, how it's changed over the years, and what the festival contributes to the world of jazz. FULL STORY

The 48th annual Monterey Jazz Festival features jazz legends, old favorites and new faces in its 2005 lineup.
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• Gallery: This year's headliners

The "Next Generation" and other players of this year's festival push the boundaries of jazz in new and unchartered directions.
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• Gallery: Young stars of jazz

Learn what makes the dynamic, improvisational and uniquely American art of jazz a favorite the world over.
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• Interactive: Rules of jazz