Thomas Dartmouth “Daddy” Rice
Thomas Dartmouth Rice, born on May 20, 1808, in New York City’s Lower East Side, was a product of the working-class theater scene in the...
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Faith Ringgold
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Faith Ringgold is an American artist, best known for her narrative quilts and her contributions to the feminist art movement. Born on October 8, 1930,...
Wes Montgomery
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Wes Montgomery (1923-1968) remains one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz guitar. Renowned for his innovative techniques and distinctive sound, Montgomery’s...
Lee Morgan
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Lee Morgan was an influential American jazz trumpeter and composer, known for his distinctive sound and innovative approach to improvisation. Born on July 10, 1938,...
Jelly Roll Morton
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Jelly Roll Morton, born Ferdinand Joseph LaMothe on October 20, 1890, and passed away on July 10, 1941, was an American pianist, bandleader, and composer....
Warren “Baby” Dodds
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Warren “Baby” Dodds, born on December 24, 1898, and passing away on February 14, 1959, was an American jazz drummer. He was one of the...
Johnny Dodds
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Johnny Dodds, born on April 12, 1892, and passing away on August 8, 1940, was an American jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist. He was one...
Buster Bailey
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Buster Bailey, born William C. Bailey on July 19, 1902, and passed away on April 12, 1967, was an American jazz clarinetist. He was known...
Midge Williams
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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
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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,...