From The Duke, To Dizzy, Don Byas Played With The Best Of The Swing And Bebop Era In Harlem
Carlos Wesley “Don” Byas, October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, associated with Swing and bebop.
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The Legendary Don Redman Plays Betty Boop And Connie’s Inn In Harlem 1931 (Video)
Donald Matthew Redman, July 29, 1900 – November 30, 1964, was an American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader, and composer who played at Connie’s Inn in Harlem, NY.
Charlie Christian, Harlem Swing, Jazz Guitarist, Member Of The Benny Goodman Sextet And Orchestra, 1916 – 1942
Charles Henry Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was a Harlem swing and jazz guitarist.
Harlem’s Sonny “The Greatest Living Improviser” Rollins 1930 – (Video)
Walter Theodore “Sonny” Rollins, born September 7, 1930, is an American jazz tenor saxophonist, widely recognized as one of the most important and influential jazz musicians.
Charlie Christian, Dizzy Gillespie, Thelonius Monk And Others Live At Minton´s In Harlem, 1941 (Video)
A rare historical performance and recording at Minton’s Playhouse, Harlem, New York, on May, 1941.
Harlem’s Charles Christian Inventor Of The Electric Guitar Solo (Video)
Charles Henry “Charlie” Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist who lived and played the electric guitar throughout Harlem.
Minton’s closes, Great Night in Harlem
Minton’s Playhouse, the former jazz musicians’ mecca and a joy to any fan, was shut down last Wednesday.
Redistricting Forces A Reckoning In Harlem
By Thomas Copeland At the northeastern corner of Central Park sits Schomburg Plaza, its twin octagonal towers overlooking Harlem Meer, with views down 5th Avenue to the south and across 110th Street to the west.
Diddy’s Starts A REVOLT At Coachella
Harlem man Diddy will start a REVOLT next weekend with the airing of “REVOLT x Coachella x 2014”, which is a special offering of a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the internationally-renowned desert music fest.
Harlem Church Remembers Victims of Blast
An explosion that leveled two Harlem buildings and left at least seven dead exacted a heavy toll on Bethel Gospel Assembly, a church several blocks from the buildings.