Category : Performance

Betty Wright was an American soul and R&B singer-songwriter who was born on December 21, 1953, in Miami, Florida, and passed away on May 10,...

The Phenix Horns, also known as The Phenix Horns or The Phenix Horns-Awesome, was an American horn section that gained fame for their collaborations with...

Canada Lee was a prominent African American actor and activist whose impact on the entertainment industry and the fight for racial justice continues to resonate...

Ahmad Jamal is an American jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who was born on July 2, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began playing the piano...

Herbie Hancock is a legendary American jazz pianist, keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, whose influence on the world of music spans decades and genres. Born on...

Bertha Lee Pate Patton, commonly known as Bertha Lee, was an American blues singer from the early 20th century. She was born on June 1,...

Dorothy Donegan was a highly accomplished and innovative jazz pianist who was known for her technical virtuosity and her ability to blend together a wide...

Eddie Regan Murphy was born on April 3, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York. He spent his early years in the projects of Bushwick with his...

Jimmy Rushing, also known as “Mister Five-By-Five,” was a prominent figure in the world of jazz music. His commanding presence and exceptional vocal talents set...

Pete Johnson began his musical career in 1922 as a drummer in Kansas City, Missouri. From 1926 to 1938 he worked as a pianist, often...