This Week in Jazz: Don Lamond

This week in Jazz, we have the birth of American Jazz drummer, Donald Douglas Lamond, Jr. العاب تجني منها المال He was born August 18, 1920, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, although raised in Washington, DC. He is known for his trademark drumming style, which he displayed with explosive power and high energy. اون لاين كازينو … Read more

2018 Great Day in Columbia Photo & Jam Session

It was a GREAT DAY in COLUMBIA JAZZ on Sunday, August 12th when over 70 local jazz stars showed up to shine! It was moving to watch everyone greet each other, smile, tell stories and enjoy each other’s company. بيت واي This is what jazz music does – it brings people together in harmony! I … Read more

mamie smith

This Week in Jazz: Crazy Blues

This week in Jazz, Mamie Smith (1883-1946) records, Crazy Blues on August 10, 1920. She was the first African-American female performer to record and establish the blues creating a new music market in America. The song, originally titled, “Harlem Blues” sold nearly a million copies in the first year of release. With this song, Mamie … Read more

Louis Armstrong (1955)

This Week in Jazz: Ambassador Satch

This week in Jazz, trumpeter and singer Louis Daniel Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901. For his entire life though, the legendary trumpeter and vocalist declared his birthday to be July 4, 1900. كيفيه لعب البوكر Nicknamed “Satchmo” and “Pops,” he is a jazz legend with a career that spanned five decades. Louis Armstrong … Read more

This Week in Jazz: Delfeayo Marsalis

This week in Jazz we celebrate the birthday of trombonist, composer, and producer, Delfeayo Marsalis. Born in New Orleans on July 28, 1965, he is a Grammy-Award winner and recipient of the nation’s highest jazz honor – a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award. We were honored to have Delfeayo as the master … Read more

USC ColaJazz Camp

What Happened at the 2018 USC ColaJazz Camp?

52 participants ages 14 – 83 of all levels and demographics took part in our 2018 USC ColaJazz Camp over a 3 day weekend! It was a phenomenal experience comprised of 8 combos, theory classes, specialized sectionals, concerts, jam sessions, a NEA Jazz Master giving not one, but two, master classes, a grand finale camp concert and … Read more

Jelly Roll Morton

This Week in Jazz: Jelly Roll Morton

This week in Jazz we present an American Pianist born Ferdinand Joseph Lamothe; known professionally as Jelly Roll Morton (1890-1941). On July 17, 1923, he recorded one of the very first integrated recording sessions with the New Orleans Rhythm Kings. Jelly Roll Morton is widely regarded as the first innovator of modern day jazz in … Read more

This Week in Jazz: Body and Soul

This week in Jazz we present Benny Goodman (1909-1986), the “King of Swing.” On July 13, 1935, this famous clarinetist composer and band leader recorded Body and Soul. His group was also the first Jazz band to play Carnegie Hall. تكساس هولدم بوكر