CHICO — I traveled to Nashville and Memphis last week, so it was only fitting that this week’s column is centered on music. When I walked into The Music Connection, located at 341 West Third St., my ...

Curtis Mayfield is often remembered for penning the popular theme "Freddie's Dead." The irony of this title echoes sentiments of out-of-the-loop jazzers who thought iconic Blue Note pianist Freddie ...