Gary Walker

Make no mistake, jazz is not a museum piece. But by visiting the rich history of the music, the modern creators and improvisers can capture the past and play it forward for ears to come.

Conrad's salute to Chick gets a fresh coat of clave and a all-star cast!

Bruce Williams is one of the most outstanding alto and soprano saxophonists playing today. The solid perspective he refers to on his new recording on WJ3 Records comes from a cumulative knowledge gained from studying the giants of jazz.

Joey Alexander's 8th album as a leader features both high energy and hush from one of our most engaging players today.

With Directions & Expressions, the collective Blue Moods puts focus on the compositions of Miles, reflecting and embracing the soulful qualities within Davis's music.

Dedicated to the late Casey Benjamin, Legacy Dances provides us with a look at cultural legacy, with reason to dance.

Introduction: Following curative treatment of squamous carcinoma of the head and neck, surveillance care is indicated to detect recurrence. Historically, physical exams are the backbone of surveillance, but serial imaging and flexible endoscopy are also utilized. Recently, assays have become commercially available, which could aid in early detection of recurrence. To understand the potential economic impact of these assays, a baseline of surveillance costs must be established. We performed a Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER)-Medicare analysis to quantify the costs of classic surveillance procedures.Materials and methods: We obtained data from the 2010-2017 SEER program linked to traditional Medicare Part A & B claims and enrollment information dating 2010-2019. Patients with non-metastatic cancers of the head and neck, including oral cavity, paranasal sinus, pharynx, and larynx, were identified. Definitive treatment with either surgery or radiation therapy (with or without systemic therapy) was required for inclusion. Patients were excluded if they had any lapse in insurance coverage (i.e., Parts A & B) or were enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The surveillance period was defined from 90 days past treatment through the date of death, hospice enrollment, or additional cancer treatments. Procedures related to routine surveillance were identified, including flexible endoscopy and imaging. The cumulative Medicare spend was quantified, adjusting for inflation to 2021 U.S. dollars.Results: In total, 13,339 patients were identified; all were age ≥ 65. The most common site was the oropharynx (OPC), followed by larynx cancers. Of the OPC patients, 33% were human papillomavirus positive (HPV+), and for 55%, the HPV status was unknown. The median clinical follow-up was 43.0 months, and the median surveillance period was 16.6 months. The median costs were $1,246 (IQR $420-$2,381), with the top 5% incurring a cost of $7,657 (IQR $6,656-9,062). Surveillance was more expensive among younger, HPV+ OPC patients and for those who followed longer. Flexible laryngoscopy was the most frequent charge.Conclusions: In an older population, payer costs follow a wide and skewed distribution but are highest among younger HPV+ OPC patients. These findings facilitate cost-effectiveness assessment of novel assays. Opportunity exists to reduce imaging and endoscopy spend by substituting more accurate biomarkers.

Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione is an obvious love affair, one that can be immediately apparent from the first listen. With bandmates including keyboardist Philippe Saisse, guitarist Tony Pulizzi. Percussionist Lenny Castro, and special guests Grant Geissman, Richard Elliot, and Tom Scott, the land of make believe comes alive once more.

Leave That in There is Sullivan's follow-up to his Grammy winning Southern Nights release in 2025, and continue his exploration on piano, keyboards, and various electronic instruments with infectious appeal.

With Breathe Miki Yamanaka delivers deep synergy and heartfelt tributes. Working with a trio, the synergy takes their music to new and exciting places.