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Henry “Red” Allen (1908-1967) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist. He was born on January 7, 1908, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Allen was a...

Ray Brown (1926-2002) was an American jazz double bassist and bandleader. He was born on October 13, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Brown was one of...

A Pioneer of Jazz Piano Teddy Wilson, born on November 24, 1912, in Austin, Texas, was a pioneering figure in the world of jazz piano....

Cliff Jackson (1902-1970) was an American jazz pianist and bandleader. He was born on July 19, 1902, in Culpeper, Virginia. Jackson began his career as...

A Pioneer of Jazz and Master of the Double Bass John Kirby (1908-1952) holds a distinguished place in the history of jazz as an innovative...

Willie “The Lion” Smith (1893-1973) was an influential jazz pianist and composer. Born in Goshen, New York, he became known for his distinctive stride piano...

John Singleton (1968-2019) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his groundbreaking debut film, “Boyz n the Hood” (1991),...

Laurence Fishburne is a highly acclaimed actor, director, and producer known for his versatile film, television, and stage performances. With a career spanning over four...

Samuel L. Jackson, born on December 21, 1948, is an American actor and film producer. He is one of the most recognizable and prolific actors...

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, born on January 11, 1971, is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. Widely recognized as...