(AURN News) — On April 7, 1915, legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday was born. Known as Lady Day, she rose from a childhood marked by
(AURN News) — On this day, Feb. 20, 1927, trailblazing actor and director Sidney Poitier was born in Miami. He became the first Black man
(AURN News) — On this day in 1934, a 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem
Charles Burrell, the legendary bassist known as the “Jackie Robinson of classical music,” died June 17 at age 104. In 1949, he became the first
Andy Bey, the acclaimed jazz singer known for his remarkable four-octave range, died April 26 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey. He
Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz and R&B musician known as the “godfather of neo-soul,” has died at 84 after a long illness. His family announced
On Dec. 25, 1907, legendary jazz musician and bandleader Cabell “Cab” Calloway was born in Rochester, New York. Raised in Baltimore, Calloway left law school
On Oct. 18, 1961, Wynton Marsalis, a native of New Orleans, was born. He is regarded as one of the world’s greatest jazz trumpet players
Jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson was born on April 25, 1937 in Ohio. Following his stint in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962, Henderson made his
Jazz icon Louis Armstrong passed away on this day 52 years ago, on July 6, 1971. Born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana,
The future of Jazz music is in the hands of many and this episode includes a roundtable of stellar musicians. This inter-generational conversation features legendary
This week Kirk Whalum, Jazz saxophonist talks about past and present projects.
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