There's a lot of jazz news to report this month, most of it exciting, some sad. Expect some terrific new releases next year by the likes of Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny and Omar Sosa. Fusion legends Return to Forever will reunite next summer for an extensive tour. And the music world lost legendary producer Joel Dorn earlier this week. Read more in my jazz news roundup.

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