Charles Mingus was abass player and bandleaderwho grew up in Watts, California, before becoming one of the most influential American jazz musicians of all time. Playing alongside Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, Mingus carved out a place for himself as a musician and composer. He recorded ov...
William Henry "Chick" Webb (February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939) was an American jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland Also ranks #14 on The Greatest Swing Jazz Musicians of All Time Also ranks #40 on The Best Music...
Dig Deeper Twin Musicians And Deeper Famous Tall Men Over 6'2 Adam Goldstein Adam Michael Goldstein (March 30, 1973 – August 28, 2009), known professionally as DJ AM, was an American disc jockey (DJ). Born in Philadelphia, Goldstein became interested in deejaying as a child after watchi...
Yeah, I know everybody has their personal favorite song... But let me tell you, that's just the TIP of the real history of this great American art-form "TRIBAL TOTEM FUNK 1" Sculpture By Easton 2010 Musicians biographies are never complete. The wonderful thing is finding out new informat...
Louis Armstrong’s monumental contributions to jazz music make him one of the most influential jazz musicians ever. Referred to as “Pops” or “Satchmo,” Armstrong’s vibrant spirit, artistry, and persona have left an enduring legacy, making him a jazz icon, let alone an American icon. ...
"Jazz seems like it’s not really a part of the American appetite," Moran tells National Public Radio’s reporter Neal Conan. "What I’m hoping to accomplish is that my generation and younger start to reconsider and understand that jazz is not black and write anymore. It’s actually ...
Queen Latifah is an American musician and actress whose song U.N.I.T.Y. played a major role in raising awareness about women's rights worldwide. Dubbed Queen of Jazz-Rap, Latifah has influenced several soul, R&B, and hip-hop artists like Remy Ma, Lil' Kim, Ivy Queen, Missy Elliott...
Guy Mitchell was an American singer and actor who was successful not only in the US, but also the UK, and Australia. He sold 44 million records, including six million-selling singles. His first hit was “My Heart Cries for You” (1951). He ventured into rock with songs including “Hear...
Center's artistic adviser for jazz, Moran hopes to widen the audienceA. Jazz becoming more accessible.for jazz, make the music more accessible, and preserve its history andB. The production of jazz growingculture.faster."Jazz seems like it's not really a part of the American appetite"C. ...
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