This week in Jazz, we learn of master trombonist Ray Anderson. He was born on October 16, 1952, in Chicago, Ilinois. Ray is the Director of Jazz Studies at The State University of New York at Stony Brook since 2003, where he enjoys inspiring the next generation. 1xbet موقع In 2001, he was awarded the … Read more
Thelonious Monk was born on October 10, 1917, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. During his youth he managed to be banned from entering the Apollo Theater competition after winning so many times. He was largely ignored by the jazz community for the first half of his career, but he had some impressive achievements during his … Read more
This week in Jazz, violinist Jean Luc Ponty was born on September 29, 1942, in Avranches, France. He is the legendary “undisputed master of violin in the area of jazz and rock.” He was born of classical musicians and even played with a major symphony orchestra, Concerts Lamoureux, but Ponty took a chance on jazz. … Read more
This week in Jazz, the famed saxophonist/bandleader/composer John Coltrane was born on September 23, 1926, in Hamlet, North Carolina. Early in his career he was fortunate to play with other jazz greats such as Dizzie Gillespie, Duke Ellington, and Miles Davis. He was an artist whose music transcended his own era and continues to influence … Read more
Terence Young is one of Columbia’s more popular smooth jazz guitarists. He has notable billboards around town and “The Terence Young Experience” shows are often sold out. He has shared the stage with renown recording artists such as The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Al Jarreau, Babyface and Angie Stone to name a few. A native of … Read more
This week in Jazz, vocalist Dinah Washington was born on August 29, 1924 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She traded her birth name, Ruth Lee Jones while, singing her first gig in Chicago. In 1986, Dinah Washington was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. This “Queen of the Jukebox” also won a Grammy award and … Read more
This week in Jazz, we present a jazz icon known to be one of the greatest band leaders of all time. العاب تربح اموال حقيقية Count Basie is the true King of Swing for his primary role in influencing the popular sounds of the swing era in the mid-20th century. He was born William James … Read more
Eboni Ramm is one of precious lights in the Columbia jazz community – you just feel good when she is around. She is naturally a supportive person, soulful and insightful. She has the heart of a teacher and a passion for jazz. She does some amazing work in the community and you’ll often find her … Read more