#JazzHistory

February 28: Sarah Vaughan 4 min read

• African-American history
• Jazz
• Music

February 28: Sarah Vaughan

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month The Ultimate Songstress Story As Black History Month comes to a close, there is no better way to... Read More

February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar 2 min read

• African-American history
• Black History Month
• Blues
• Jazz

February 18: Bessie Smith: Jazz’s First Superstar

Ronald Bunn 10 months ago

A Daily Journey Through Black History Month Story On February 21, 1901, Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues,” was born. With her powerful voice... 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

Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old 2 min read

• African-American history
• Birthday
• Jazz

Miles Davis: Honoring the Legacy of a Jazz Icon — 95 Years Old

Ronald Bunn 2 years ago

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