CHICAGO (AP) — Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis, whose music entertained fans over a more than 60-year career that began with the Ramsey Lewis Trio and made him one of […]
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, at age 87
Category: Jazz History
Charles Reedy, Long Time Figure in Jazz Scene Has Died
One of the long-time figures in the jazz scene in Buffalo has died after a brief illness related to an aneurysm. Charles Reedy became a central figure over many decades […]
Herbie Hancock Delivers Magical Historic Night of Jazz In Buffalo
The jazz legend, Herbie Hancock fulfills the wishes of many in the audience. The diverse audience of over 1800 strong leaped to its feet in thunderous applause and shouts. The […]
Helen Merrill – A Restless Musical Soul
I had a dream that the jazz gods, for reasons unknown, looked upon me with disfavor (perhaps they read and disliked my jazz articles). A trial was held and I […]
Dupree Bolton: An Uneven Life
Prologue: At the time of Dupree Bolton’s first major recording project in 1959, on the classic Harold Land session that yielded “The Fox,” there was really no useful information about […]
A Great Night in Manhattan: Jazz at the Plaza 1958
On Tuesday, August 12, 1958, the most inclusive single piece of jazz documentation occurred when Art Kane, on an assignment from Esquire magazine, produced a group photograph of 57 mostly […]
Phil DiRe, A Giant In Jazz And Life, Leaves A Lasting Legacy
Influential Founder of the Buffalo Jazz Ensemble Passes at the Age of 80 In the lives of many, there are pivotal moments and years that have a lasting effect throughout […]
Jazz Appreciation Month Features Nina Simone
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Jazz Appreciation Month. Taking place every year in the month of April, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History recognizes and celebrates the […]
Prolific Jazz Drummer Ralph Peterson, Jr. Has Died At 58
Ralph Peterson Jr., a prolific drummer and bandleader, died today (March 1) at the age of 58 in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. His publicist reported that his death is attributed to […]
Nat Hentoff’s Liner Notes – Hentoff on Mingus
(Photo: Charles Mingus with Nat Hentoff early 1960s) Nat Hentoff had many interests as a writer—both within and outside the music industry. He authored over 30 books as well as […]
