Carlos Wesley “Don” Byas, October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, associated with Swing and bebop. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Jazz
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 →
The Legendary Nest Club On The “Swing Street” In Harlem NY 1923- 1933
The Nest Club was a cabaret in Harlem, more specifically an after-hours club, at 169 West 133rd Street – a street known then both as “Swing Street” and “Jungle Alley”. 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 →
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