April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994 An american jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable Carmen McRae Eight years younger than her idol, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae was a contemporary of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan….
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WAYNE HENDERSON: THE LAST CRUSADE 1939-2014
posted by Robert J. Carmack twitter: @blues2jazzguy Wayne Henderson (1939-2014) Wayne Henderson born September 24, 1939 in Houston, Texas was soul-jazz and hard bop trombonist and record producer. In 1961, he co-founded the soul jazz/hard bop group, The Jazz Crusaders. Growing up in Los Angeles 1961, I was just learning about real jazz . One day while listening to a new local radio…
WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA INC. SUPPORTS ARTS SYMPOSIUM
Since 2007, Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc., has been a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through events, concerts, performances, clinics, lectures, workshops, articles, interviews, newsletters, courses, contacts, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, and recognition. We propose to have a SYMPOSIUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS at The…
HAPPY 75th HUGH MASAKELA ! APRIL 4 1939
posted by Robert J. Carmack @blues2jazzguy
JAM! CELEBRATE & SUPPORT JAZZ LIVE & RECORDED
APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH Jazz Appreciation Month was created to be an annual event that would pay tribute to jazz as both a living and as a historic music. Schools, organizations, even governments, celebrate JAM with events ranging from free concerts to educational programs. The first year was 2001, and initial funding was provided by the…
HANGING WITH THE HIPSTER:MONDAY NO-NONSENSE JAM SESSIONS
posted by Robert J. Carmack – photos: Robert J. Carmack follow me on twitter: @blues2jazzguy Hipster sez: If you love jazz and not sure where to go on a Monday night..Join Jazz Guitarist ,Jacques Lesure , hosting the “No Nonsense Jam Session” at Barbara Morrison Performing…
WOMEN”S HERSTORY MONTH: MECHELLE LACHAUX IN PICTURES
above:With Artists,Singers ,Poets, Writers & musicians (l-r) Marvin X Jackmon, ToReadah Mikell, Mechelle LaChaux, Joan Tarika- Lewis and Ayodele Nzinga. Breaking Out in Song Elegantly starring as her stylish self
HELP WANTED – NOW DIG THIS,INC.
NOW DIG THIS, Inc. is a non-profit organization established by Jacques & Kimberly Lesure that seeks to nurture and preserve an appreciation of the arts, especially Jazz music. Throughout the school year Jacques Lesure will be helping to continue the legacy as he offers free concerts and lectures to schools and community events. Special presentations…
MARSALLIS FAMILY & J.L.C.O. ORCHESTRA INVADES INDIANAPOLIS
Photo Expose’ by Photojournalist Ernest Gregory – New York,NY all rights retained by photographer
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