jazz
Langston Hughes’ jazz “Ask Your Mama” launches national tour
January 5, 2017Jazz was a universal metaphor for Hughes, a convergence of the arts beyond the reach of words or the limits of any one language.
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Sketches of pain: Miles high
April 8, 2016Despite onscreen flashes of genius, this vile, violent depiction of Davis feeds into the worst stereotypes white racists have about African-American people.
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“Detroit Jazz City”: New CD celebrates the Motor City
February 25, 2016Music enthusiasts may rarely think of Detroit when it comes to jazz ... but a new CD might change that.
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Today in women’s history: Remembering jazz singer Sarah Vaughan
March 27, 2015Sarah Vaughan was renowned for her melodic improvising, wide vocal range and extraordinary technique.
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The life of jazz great Will Connell to be celebrated in New York City
December 9, 2014The four-day program is called the "Will Connell Memorial Week: Celebrating the Life and Music of the Heart and Soul of Downtown."
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