Herb Sell, 93, of Littlestown, was friends with Duke Ellington and Count Basie. He still plays local gigs and wins over crowds twice a week.

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The Utah Jazz took advantage of Ace Bailey’s slide in the 2025 NBA draft, selecting him with the fifth pick.

Acclaimed jazz pianist Roberta Piket will headline the McIver Piano Jazz Series at LTV Studios on Monday, July 7, at 6 p.m., offering an intimate solo performance as part of Hamptons JazzFest.