“Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” “Cannonball” Adderley: Happy Birthday
Today, we celebrate the birth of one of jazz music’s most iconic figures, Julian Edwin “Cannonball” Adderley, born on September 15, 1928. As an American... Read More
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Barry Harris is Passing It On |1994-3
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New York’s Symphony Space, at 95th Street and Broadway, is a former movie house with an unassuming facade, but great things are known to take... Read More
Oscar Peterson — a unique joyful masterful jazz pianist
Oscar Peterson, a luminary in the world of jazz, was a Canadian pianist and composer. He was born, August 15, 1925, in Montreal Quebec. His... Read More
Lorez Alexandria — a 20th century Underrated Jazz Vocalist
Lorez Alexandria, born Dolorez Alexandria Turner, on August 14, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, was a jazz singer whose talent has often been overshadowed by more... Read More
Birthday Greetings Patti Austin — Keep the Music Playing
Patti Austin, born on August 10, 1950, is an esteemed singer and songwriter whose musical career spans several decades. Her contributions to the music industry... Read More
Jack DeJohnette the spiritual: drummer, pianist and composer
Jack DeJohnette, born August 9, 1942, is an eminent jazz drummer, pianist and composer. He has significantly influenced the landscape of jazz music throughout 20th... Read More
Billy Taylor — Jazz Musician, Composer, Educator & Artistic Director
Billy Taylor, born on July 24 1921, was a highly respected figure in the world of jazz music. He was known not only for his... Read More
James Victor Scott— hey, it’s all the way on your birthday
James Victor Scott, better known in his earlier youthful years as “Little” Jimmy Scott, was a renowned jazz vocalist who made significant contributions to the... Read More