Meet the Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Orchestra
Thad Jones (March 28, 1923- August, 21, 1986) & Mel Lewis (May 10, 1929 – February 2, 1990). Thad Jones was the younger brother of the... Read More
Ronald Bunn
Publisher/Editor
NTC Discusses Harlem’s History, Culture and Theatre
Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, 12:30 to 1:45 pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd, Harlem, NYC, Viewing of the American Negro... Read More
The Wiz Live! – Shanice Williams and Stephanie Mills Sing “Home”
Thursday, December 3, 2015, 8pm The Wiz Live! Starring: Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Shanice Williams, David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelley, Uzo Aduba, Amber... Read More
Shirley Verrett — Opera Singer
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Videos: Shirley Verrett (May 31, 1931 – November 5, 2010) Luciano Pavarotti & Shirley Verrett – Mario, Mario, Mario! / Tosca (1080pHD) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MJBRMsOS4 For all of... Read More
Pianist George Duke and his vocal collaborators Rachelle Ferrell, Patti Austin & Jonathan Butler
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Rachelle Farrell & George Duke (January 12, 1946-August 5, 2013) – With Every Breath I Take [1997] George Duke Band, Rachelle Ferrell, Patti Austin & Jonathan Butler... Read More
Gwen Ifill interviewed by Julian Bond
Gwen’s thoughtfulness and style enabled her to bring together journalists who are like minded. ... Read More
Aretha Franklin — “Why She’ll Never Stop Singing”
Aretha is interviewed by Gwen Ifill about why she’ll never stop singing. ... Read More
Michel Camilo, Tito Puente, Mario Bauza & His Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra & Soñora Matancera Celia Cruz
Festival Internacional de Jazz de Montreal Michel Camilo & Tito Puente (April 20, 1923 – June 1, 2000) Mario Bauza (April 28, 1911-July 11, 1993... Read More