Twenty years before Etta James made “At Last” her signature song, another artist recorded it for the first time. It was Glenn Miller, pioneer of big band music.
Bandleaders and Conductors
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In 2013, the music world saw many losses: musicians representing a wide variety of genres, from rock to reggae, classical to country, blues to Bollywood and beyond. They made our …
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In the 1940s, no self-respecting jukebox would have been complete without at least a few records by Louis Jordan…
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Count Basie’s brand of swing was nice and easy – like cutting butter.
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On the 90th anniversary of his birth, we remember Latin jazz legend Tito Puente, “El Rey de los Timbales.”
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On the anniversary of Nat King Cole’s death, here are 25 facts about the legendary singer.
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Even if you haven’t heard of him, you’re likely to recognize his bulging cheeks and bent trumpet…
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Benny Goodman launched the musical careers of many who would go on to become legends themselves.
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The clarinet doesn’t always get a prominent place in jazz music, but Artie Shaw made it swing.
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Born April 20, 1908, Lionel Hampton was one of the first jazz vibraphonists, and his cheery vibes are hard to resist…