Author : joe bodego

A Jazz Vocalist Remembered Midge Williams, born on April 27, 1915, in Houston, Texas, was a remarkable American jazz singer known for her powerful and...

Frankie Newton (1906-1954) was an American jazz trumpeter known for his distinctive and lyrical playing style. He was born on January 4, 1906, in Emory,...

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...