Music

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless 5 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Music

Part 2. — How the Modern Jazz Quartet Blended Jazz and Classical Music to Create Something Timeless

Ronald Bunn 11 months ago

Let’s face it — when most people think of jazz, they picture smoky clubs, wild improvisation, and the kind of energy that feels almost chaotic.... Read More

Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ 5 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Music

Part I. Blending Jazz and Classical Music: Schuller, Davis, and MJQ

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

When we think of jazz, images of lively improvisations in intimate clubs often come to mind. However, the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) redefined this perception... Read More

Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation 2 min read

• African-American history
• Classical
• Jazz
• Jazz Fusion
• Music

Introducing the Series: Jazz at the Crossroads of Innovation

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

Jazz has never been a static art form. From its roots in New Orleans to the electric experimentation of the 1970s, it has thrived on... Read More

🎉 Happy Birthday to the Legendary James Mtume! 🎶 1 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Funk/Soul
• Hip Hop/Rap
• Jazz
• Music

🎉 Happy Birthday to the Legendary James Mtume! 🎶

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

On January 5th, we celebrate the life and legacy of James Mtume — a trailblazer whose influence spans jazz, R&B, funk, and hip-hop. Born James... Read More

Grady Tate: The Rhythm Driving Jazz, Soul, and Beyond 5 min read

• African-American history
• Funk/Soul
• Jazz
• Music
• Rhythm & Blues

Grady Tate: The Rhythm Driving Jazz, Soul, and Beyond

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

The name Grady Tate may not dominate the conversation when jazz fusion is discussed, but his fingerprints are all over the genre’s defining moments. A... Read More

Al Jones Blues Band: A Munich Tradition and Blues Legacy 3 min read

• Blues
• Music

Al Jones Blues Band: A Munich Tradition and Blues Legacy

Ronald Bunn 12 months ago

In the world of blues music, few names resonate as strongly in Germany as the Al Jones Blues Band. Known for their electrifying performances and... Read More

Harmony and Hope: Nights of Aspirations and Inspiration 4 min read

• African-American history
• Music
• Theatre

Harmony and Hope: Nights of Aspirations and Inspiration

Souleo 12 months ago

Aspirations and inspiration were in joyful abundance during the A Night of Inspiration concert held December 14 at Carnegie Hall. The star-studded event–produced by acclaimed... Read More

African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith 1 min read

• African-American history
• Gospel
• Music
• Religion

African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith

Ronald Bunn 1 year ago

Discover the profound spiritual connections that weave through African and African-American religious traditions with our puzzle, “African Spiritual Connections: A Puzzle of Faith.” This engaging... Read More