His electrifying performances and unique blend of rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz elements soon grabbed international attention. His hit singles such as "Please, Please, Please" and "Try Me" set the stage for a new era of soul music. By the 1960s, Brown had also pioneered funk music ...
Along with groups such as Stetsasonic, Gang Starr, A Tribe Called Quest and The Roots, Rock played a major role in the merging of elements from jazz into hip hop music (also known as jazz rap). He is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers o...
Jack Cole (April 27, 1911 in New Brunswick, New Jersey – February 17, 1974 in Los Angeles, California) was an American dancer, choreographer, and theatre director known as "the Father of Theatrical Jazz Dance". Birthplace: New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA Kenneth MacMillan Dec. at 62 (1929...
Hailed as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation, Wolfgang Muthspiel has made a name for himself in the world of jazz and contemporary classical music. Born in the Austrian region of Styria, Muthspiel's unique playing style is a reflection of the country's diverse musical inf...
New influences, including those of jazz and blues after his first visit to America in 1965, became increasingly evident in his compositions. While Tippett's stature with the public continued to grow, not all critics approved of these changes in style, some believing that the quality of his ...
Not only do all the members often step out in Eagles gear — and in NYC, that can sometimes be a dangerous prospect — they also performed at the 2018 NFC championship that the Eagles hosted. There's a great video of them all celebrating when the Eagles...
Martin Taylor, MBE (born 20 October 1956) is a British jazz guitarist who has performed in groups, guitar ensembles, and as an accompanist. Age: 68 Birthplace: Harlow, England 56 Marshall Taylor 11/25/1878 1 Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor (November 26, 1878 – June 21, 1932) was ...
Cynthia Jean Cameron Breakspeare (born October 24, 1954) — known as Cindy Breakspeare — is a Canadian-Jamaican jazz singer, musician and former model. Breakspeare was crowned Miss World 1976. Breakspeare is the mother of reggae musician Damian Marley, through her relationship with Bob Marley...
Phish — Vermont Rock music, Neo-psychedelia, Jazz fusion 749 votes The founding members of Phish met while they were students at the University of Vermont in 1983. The jam band follows in the footsteps of acts like the Grateful Dead, and has legions of fans that follow them around the co...
Johnny Hammond, Bobbi Humphrey, and Gary Bartz. He is featured on George Benson's multi-platinum-selling breakthrough jazz to pop crossover album of 1976, Breezin'. Mason is the father of Harvey Mason Jr. Mason grew up in Atlantic City, New Jersey and attended Atlantic City High School. ...