Composer Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life” Artist’s Video Interpretations
Earlier today, I heard a version of Lush Life, written and composed by Billy Strayhorn, and it brought back many memories, so here’s, for the... Read More
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The Cotton Club During The Harlem Renaissance
Cotton Club dancers Bessie Dudley and Florence Hill are dancing like crazy! Alice Barker (Sepia Stepper), 102 year old dancer, sees herself on film for... Read More
Broadway Production “Black and Blue” – Linda Hopkins & Ruth Brown
How fortunate I was to see “Black and Blue” perhaps 10 times during its run on Broadway. I hope you enjoy the principals of the... Read More
Cab Calloway — Mister Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway, Singer and Bandleader (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994)... Read More
“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