1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. Benson has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also ranks #3 on The 50+ Best Smooth Jazz Artists, Ranked Also ranks #4 on The Best ...
Rec. 1962 By 1962 Peterson’s trio was one of the top draws in jazz worldwide and Peterson himself habitually won every jazz piano popularity poll going. Why? Well, the change in 1958 from piano-bass-guitar to piano-bass-drums had allowed him room to develop the group’s leaner, grittie...
Glenn Miller. With his distinctive sound and chart-topping hits like "In the Mood," Glenn Miller's orchestra achieved immense popularity and commercial success. Tommy Dorsey. Tommy Dorsey's trombone skills and sentimental ballads, often featuring vocalist Frank Sinatra, made his orchestra a beloved ...
With 20th century music, there was a vast increase in music listening as the radio gained popularity and phonographs were used to replay and distribute music. Jazz evolved and became a significant genre of music over the course of the 20th century, and during the second half of that century...
Medes’ popularity took him all over the world, and even resulted in performances at the White House for presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon. Best known for his distinctive bossa nova style, Mendes began mixing his sound with funk and soul during the ‘70s. He collaborated withStev...
___ . . “Poetry is eternal graffiti written in the heart of everyone.” -Lawrence Ferlinghetti . “Music washes away the dust of every day life.” –Art Blakey . . The 43 poets who contribute to this collection communicate their heartfelt passion for the artistry and inspiration found...
1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. Benson has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also ranks #3 on The 50+ Best Smooth Jazz Artists, Ranked Also ranks #4 on The Best ...
By 1962 Peterson’s trio was one of the top draws in jazz worldwide and Peterson himself habitually won every jazz piano popularity poll going. Why? Well, the change in 1958 from piano-bass-guitar to piano-bass-drums had allowed him room to develop the group’s leaner, grittier side and...
1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. Benson has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also ranks #3 on The 50+ Best Smooth Jazz Artists, Ranked Also ranks #4 on The Best ...
1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. Benson has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Also ranks #3 on The 50+ Best Smooth Jazz Artists, Ranked Also ranks #4 on The Best ...