Honoring African-American Soldiers on Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our country, often sacrificing their lives in defense of freedom.... Read More
Music
Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old
Miles Davis, one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz, was born on May 26, 1926, in Alton, Illinois.Today, we celebrate what... Read More
Happy 100th Birthday to Jazz Innovator Marshall Allen!
Marshall Allen, born May 25, 1924, stands as a living legend in the world of jazz, celebrated for his trailblazing work as a musician and... Read More
A Legacy of Inspiration — It’s Called Gospel Music!
When most people think of gospel music, the Black church immediately comes to mind — deacons and sisters shouting and animated pastors asking for Amens.... Read More
Herbie Hancock and Keyon Harrold at Central Park Summerstage
Jazz remains relevant to music lovers, and, people are certainly still interested in watching famous jazz musicians perform live at Central Park Summerstage. Nothing invigorates... Read More
Julia Bullock Uploads History’s Persistent Voice
The recent premiere of the new contemporary opera “Upload,” by Michel van der Aa at the Park Avenue Armory confronted the audience with the idea... Read More
Ivan Nagy Serenading Dizzy Gillespie at Oops! the Wrong Door
The year is 1976. Dad, Ivan Nagy is away. He’s on a European tour across Scandinavia for three months. We won’t get to see him... Read More
Jackie Mc: Reflections of a Jazz Revivalist on his Birthday
The late anthropologist and long time student of transformative social movements, Dr. Luther P. Gerhlach, demonstrated that those movements among human beings which change people’s... Read More