Jazz Rooted on Swing Street at Bill’s Place In Harlem, sandwiched between the noisy clatter of the number 2 and 3 and C trains, is... Read More
Philadelphia
Alma Vessells John, revered in the Harlem community as “Sister John”, was born on September 27, 1906, and grew up in South Philadelphia in a... Read More

Bill’s Place, Speakeasies and Billie Holiday on Swing Street
Alma Vessells John the quintessential community Queen Mother