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Harlemite Paul Gonsalves, Jazz Tenor Saxophonist With Duke Ellington 1920 – 1974

Paul Gonsalves, July 12, 1920 – May 15, 1974, lived at 15 West 106th Street when he did his best work while in Harlem, New York.Continue reading

The Life And Music Of Duke Ellington: The Elegant Frontrunner Of Big Band Jazz

By Tom Taylor Duke Ellington was a living embodiment of the finer things in life. Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Jazz By The Water Festival 2021 At Governors Island (Photographs)

In celebration of the 18th Anniversary for Arts and Jazzfest NYC™, Artist and Producer Gwendolyn Black with Co-Host Musical Artist Paul Brown once again presented her highly anticipated arts and jazz festival.Continue reading

Danny Glover Hosts All-Star Streaming For The Jazz Foundation Of America’s COVID-19 Musicians’ Emergency Fund

The Jazz Foundation of America presents Spotlight Jazz All-Star streaming events featuring performances of some of the best talent around.Continue reading

Join The Legendary Harlem Pianist Marjorie Eliot And Others In At Fort Tryon Park

Please join Harlem's Marjorie Eliot, the Fort Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Michels Family in celebrating the legacy of Stanley Michels at the 13th annual Stan Michels Jazz Concert.Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Jazzmobile’s Summerfest 2021 Kicks Off With Award-Winning Film And Performance By Questlove

As New York and city parks begin to open up for concerts and other special events with live audiences, Jazzmobile's 57th SUMMERFEST 2021 premieres.Continue reading

Jazzmobile Celebrates International Jazz Day With Virtual Presentation Of Keep The Music Playing

Jazzmobile's community concert "Keep The Music Playing" is back with nearly 60 stellar Jazz musicians who are donating their performance to support Jazzmobile, and its performance & education programs!Continue reading

Pod’s And Jerry’s, A Legendary Harlem Speakeasy, Billie Holidays First Gig, And More

Pod's and Jerry's, officially the Catagonia Club, was a cabaret and jazz club on 133rd Street in Harlem, New York from 1925-1948. Continue reading

The Jazz Foundation Of America Celebrates Charlie Parker With All-Star Virtual Fundraiser

The Jazz Foundation of America, the 31-year-old New York-based non-profit serving the jazz community from Harlem to Harare, will continue its fundraising.Continue reading

The Legendary Willie “The Lion” Smith Harlem Jazz Man, Cantor, Duke Ellington Mentor, Harlem Hellfighter And More

William Henry Joseph Bonaparte Bertholf Smith, November 23, 1893 – April 18, 1973, also known as "The Lion", was a Harlem cantor, jazz pianist, and a master practitioner of Harlem stride piano during the Harlem Renaissance.Continue reading

The Great Reunion A Celebration Of Legends Louis Armstrong And Duke Ellington (Update)

From Harlem to Hollywood it's hard to name two more influential figures in the history of American music than Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Continue reading

Enjoy Harlem’s Jazzmobile’s Jazz On The Great Jazz On The Great Hill

On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Harlem's legendary Jazzmobile's free Jazz on The Great Hill at 106th Street in Central Park in Harlem, New York.Continue reading

Harlem Legend Marjorie Eliot Plays At Stan Michels 12th Annual Memorial Jazz Concert

This wonderful annual musical event will be held virtually this summer. Join the Fort Tryon Tryon Park Trust, NYC Parks, and the Michels family to celebrate Stanley Michels, a luminary in the history of Fort Tryon Park! Continue reading

Harlem’s James Reese Europe Invented Jazz, Was The Martin Luther King Of Music, 1881 – 1919

James Reese Europe, 22, February 1881 – 9 May 1919, was an American ragtime and early jazz bandleader, arranger, and composer.Continue reading

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