Camay Calloway Murphy, school principal and daughter of jazz musician Cab Calloway, dies
Camay Calloway Murphy, a school principal who was the daughter of jazz bandleader and singer Cab Calloway, died Nov. 13 at 97 ...
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Singer Judith Sephuma Open to Give Marriage Another Chance: “I’ve Learned From All My Relationships”
The South African Jazz musician Judith Sephuma recently made it known that she was willing to give marriage another chance ...
Roy Haynes, a Giant of Jazz Drumming, Is Dead at 99
An irrepressible force who remained relevant over the course of a seven-decade career, he had a hand in every major ...
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The Evolution of Ledisi: 2024 Root 100 Headliner
From Grammy-winning albums to stellar onscreen performances, let's take a look at the lovely legacy of Ledisi, our Root 100 ...
Lou Donaldson, Soulful Master of the Alto Saxophone, Dies at 98
A player of impeccable technique and a mainstay of the Blue Note label, he recorded constantly as both a leader and a sideman ...
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The 2024 Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition's five finalists bring a message of love and appreciation of Newark's legendary singer
The 5 finalists of the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition join WBGO's Doug Doyle to talk about performing at NJPAC ...
Dakota Pagan to headline Underground Jazz series at Scout Hall on November 16
On Saturday, November 16, Scout Hall will feature St. Louis R&B, Funk, Soul, and Jazz singer Dakota Pagan and his Groove Band ...
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Singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux brings her powerful album 'Let's Walk' album to TD James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC
World-renowned jazz vocalist and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux who will give a live and intimate performance at NJPAC on ...
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If the name fits: Jazzmeia Horn's spirited show will open River City series on Nov. 13
Horn is one of those singers who warms the soul,” a reviewer noted after Horn’s recent performance at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.