Cab Calloway — Mister Minnie the Moocher Cab Calloway, Singer and Bandleader (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) By loading the video, you agree to YouTube's privacy policy.Learn more Load video... Read More
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“Wylie Avenue Views” – Robbie McCauley, Award-Winning Actress Part II “Learning and Talking More with Robbie McCauley”, Part II “Everything to you is jazz. Me I’m classical,” Robbie McCauley’s daughter, composer Jessie Montgomery, http://www.jessiemontgomery.com/about/, www.jessiemontgomery.com, says... Read More
Berlin Philharmonie’s “Porgy and Bess” Concert Wonderful wonderful production of Porgy and Bess featuring: Sir Willard White Bass-Baritone (Porgy), Andrea Baker Soprano (Serena, His Wife), Howard Haskin Tenor (Sportin’ Life), Latonia Moore... Read More
Matana Roberts Presents: “red, white and blue(s)” New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31 9pm–1am Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street 212- 570 3600 Manhattan Renowned sound experimentalist,... Read More
Eubie Blake — The Father of Ragtime Eubie shows off his skills at 90+ — Eubie Blake with Billy Taylor, Gregory Hines & Others. Eubie Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12,... Read More
Souflafa on the side Carmen McRae She was straight ahead clear jazz songstress. Her popularity outside of the Jazz idiom was limited because of Sarah, Billie, Dinah, and Ella dominant. Enjoy... Read More
Schools That Can Present – “The Lena Horne Tribute All‑Star Show” January 11, 2016, 7:30pm Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway at 95th Street Manhattan The Lena Horne Tribute Show will recognize and honor... Read More
"Always Learning", Part I This interview with Robbie McCauley, award-winning actress, inaugurates Wylie Avenue Views, a column about art and activism. Wylie Avenue is real and imaginary. It runs down the center of August Wilson’s ten play urban saga and it is forever alive, pulsing with music and ideas and new possibilities.... Read More