Drummers “Babatunde Olatunji” and Max Roach
I have combined performances of “Babatunde Olatunji” (April 7, 1927 – April 6, 2003) and Max Roach (1924–2007) for two reasons. Firstly, it’s often heard in Jazz circles... Read More
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Randy Weston’s 89th Birthday Celebration 
BMW Welt Jazz Award
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Munich, Germany welcomed the BMW Welt Jazz Award 2015, featuring the fifth of six Sunday Matinees of “Playing My Guitar” performances. Sunday, March 8th’s featured group... Read More
Featuring Exhibits Focusing on Artists of Color
I recently visited the Brooklyn Museum to view some of the outstanding African/African American-centered exhibits on display, in particular the Kehinde Wiley oils and sculptures... Read More
What A Cure
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Before you read “What A Cure“, I would like to say that I am not one who enjoys receiving or sending internet spam. (A friend sent... Read More
Sister Alma John — Each One, Teach One
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A 1978 ROUTES Party Photo at 230 W. 41st Street, 13th Floor: Rear Ronald Bunn, Publisher & Agnes Bunn, Managing Editor. Front: Sister Alma John, Davjamal... Read More
Phyllis Hyman — July 6, 1949 to June 30, 1995
Day 12, Black History Month: Phyllis Hyman – July 6, 1949 to June 30, 1995 The many of us who were privileged to see Phyllis, the... Read More
Sarah Lois Vaughan — March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990
Day 11, Black History Month: Sassy, the Divine one, Sailor March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990 First time meetings, with some people, are never forgettable.... Read More