On the 90th anniversary of his birth, we remember Latin jazz legend Tito Puente, “El Rey de los Timbales.”
Jazz
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It’s Jazz Appreciation Month and we’re showing some love to a jazz trumpeter who some say was the most brilliant of his generation.
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Nina Simone had a voice like no other. Her rich, low tenor was rare among women—we usually expect high and light tones from female singers—but Simone made her low range soar. And …
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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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Patty Andrews was the last surviving member of The Andrews Sisters, the trio that delighted and motivated World War II soldiers, as well as the folks holding down the home …
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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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Oscar Peterson died just before Christmas 2008. We remember him and the musical way he celebrated the holiday season.
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Dave Brubeck was known for writing and performing songs in unusual rhythms – most notably “Take Five.”
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Dale Evans was Hollywood’s most famous cowgirl…
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Once upon a time, folk music was not the respected genre it is today…