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New York state is eliminating a food and beverage sales tax paid by jazz clubs so that the money -- about $20 billion -- can be redirected to the musicians union for pensions. The plan, supported by the union and most club owners, is voluntary. But many club musicians don't belong to the union and would rather get better pay.