Category : Performance

Motown Records, also known as Tamla-Motown, is an American record label that played a significant role in the integration of popular music. Founded by Berry...

Lionel Hampton, in full Lionel Leo Hampton, byname Hamp, (born April 20, 1908, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died August 31, 2002, New York, New York), American jazz...

Moms Mabley, born Loretta Mary Aiken on March 19, 1894, in Brevard, North Carolina, was a groundbreaking African American comedienne who rose to fame in...

Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones, was an American singer and pianist who achieved great success in the genres of jazz, blues, and R&B. She...

Chick Webb was a prominent figure in the history of jazz, particularly during the swing era. Born on February 10, 1905, in Baltimore, Maryland, he...

Pioneers of Vocal Harmony The Mills Brothers were one of the most influential African-American vocal groups in American music history, renowned for their seamless harmonies,...

Miles Davis, born on May 26, 1926, was an iconic American jazz musician, composer, and bandleader. Throughout his illustrious career, Davis played a pivotal role...

Johnny Hodges, in full John Cornelius Hodges, bynames Jeep and Rabbit, (born July 25, 1906, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.—died May 11, 1970, New York, N.Y.), American...

Bud Powell, whose real name was Earl Powell, was a prominent American jazz pianist known for his influential contributions to the bebop movement. Born on...

Ornette Coleman was an influential American jazz saxophonist, violinist, trumpeter, and composer. He was born on March 9, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas, and became...