Whitney Balliett, 80, Dean of Jazz Writers

Whitney Balliett, who died Thursday at 80, was the longtime jazz reviewer for the New Yorker.

A reporter, historian, and expert interviewer, Balliett's greatest gift was as an astute listener with the rare ability to capture the sound of the music in words. He wrote with a cadence and rhythm that mirrored the music itself, and was as witty and fun to read as he was serious and scholarly.

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