Who were the three women in the iconic 1958 photo known as "A Great Day in Harlem"? All three left their mark on the music in ...

Coming out of the depths of Stalinist influence, the decade’s music featured state-backed songs – quite exotic from today’s perspective – carrying communist messages about work, as well as rebellious ...

In the 1950s, a more melodic style known as ... was a virtuosic performer and one of the most influential artists in jazz history. His was truly a Wonderful World. A big-band jazz trailblazer ...

From the 1920s to the 1950s, Jackson Street was home to legendary ... These venues helped shape the careers of many renowned jazz artists, including Quincy Jones, Ernestine Anderson, and Buddy ...