Crossword puzzle clue "jazz item"

"For his contributions to jazz, ___ should be smeared with bacon grease, placed in a cage with three underfed Kodiak grizzly bears, and whatever happens, happens." ("Genius Guide to Jazz")

Jazz and Blues, but not smooth jazz or jump blues, AFAIK

Item in a jazz singer's golf bag?

Jazz item

-- a time (item by item)

Item of music — single item of ammunition

Line-item item

Late jazz singer/actress who should have been from Nebraska?