Category : Performance

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...

The Apollo Theater, located in the heart of Harlem, New York City, is a historic landmark and cultural institution that has played a pivotal role...

Eric Dolphy was an influential and innovative jazz musician who made significant contributions to the genre during his career. Born on June 20, 1928, in...

Earl Hines, in full Earl Kenneth Hines, byname Fatha, (born Dec. 28, 1903, Duquesne, Pa., U.S.—died April 22, 1983, Oakland, Calif.), American jazz pianist, bandleader,...

Billy Eckstine was an influential American jazz and pop singer, bandleader, and composer. Born on July 8, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Eckstine’s smooth baritone voice...

Thelonious Monk, in full Thelonious Sphere Monk, (born Oct. 10, 1917, Rocky Mount, N.C., U.S.—died Feb. 17, 1982, Englewood, N.J.), American pianist and composer who...

Sarah Vaughan was an influential American jazz singer known for her exceptional vocal abilities and unique style. Born on March 27, 1924, in Newark, New...

John Coltrane was a pioneering American jazz saxophonist and composer who revolutionized the world of music with his innovative approach to improvisation and composition. Born...