Little-Known Black History Fact: John Levy

Jazz musician John Levy, a National Endowment for the Arts jazz master, was the first black personal manager of major…
06.19.19

Blues Tribute Has Educational Component

The partnership between the Society of Performing Arts and the Defender Media Group will bring three popular events to Houston…
06.19.19

Jazz Musician Sam Rivers Dies of Pneumonia at…

World renowned jazz musician Sam Rivers has died. The saxophonist, flutist and composer who played with Miles Davis and Dizzy…
06.19.19

BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #56: John Coltrane Born

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Hamlet Avenue at Bridges Street, Hamlet, NC When: September 23, 1926 What:…
06.19.19

The Evolution of Jazz Music

jive (origin unknown) – 1. the jargon of jazz musicians or enthusiasts. 2. deceptive, nonsensical or glib talk. 3. to…
06.19.19