Jazz

He wrote “I’m Just a Bill” for Schoolhouse Rock and was a jazz pianist.

He overcame amnesia to relearn his instrument for a successful second career.

She worked with jazz icons including Benny Goodman and Marian McPartland.

Buddy Rich was born to play the drums.

Smith was considered one of the greatest Hammond organists ever.

Ellis’ arrangements for Brown’s band were a strong influence on funk music.

She performed with jazz greats including Duke Ellington.

Today’s music festivals were influenced by Wein’s creation.

He was a co-founder of the Sacramento Jazz Festival.

Louis Armstrong was one of the most popular entertainers…