The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) just named Kevin Young as their new director, the Smithsonian reports. Continue Reading →
Smithsonian Names Harlem’s Schomburg Center Onetime Director As New Director
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Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture In Harlem Names Joy Bivins As Head Of Collections
Harlem’sSchomburg Center Acquires Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins’ Personal Archive (Photographs)
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at The New York Public Library today announced the acquisition of American tenor saxophonist and jazz legend Sonny Rollins’ personal archive. Continue Reading →
Jazz Standard Announces August Concert 2016 Schedule In Harlem
Jazz Standard, one of the nation’s premier jazz clubs, offers another impressive month of music with jazz legends and rising stars throughout August. Appearing August 4–7, singer Tierney Sutton spotlights the songs of Joni Mitchell. Continue Reading →
Celebrating Jackie McLean: Music Of The Spirit Renè McLean Sextet In Harlem
Saxophonists Renè McLean and Gary Bartz meet to celebrate the music of jazz legend Jackie McLean. For more than five decades Renè served as protégé/apprentice to his father, the world-renowned alto saxophonist and educator Jackie McLean. Continue Reading →
