“Creole Love Call” Duke Ellington Orchestra Featuring Kay Davis 1948-1949 (video)
Kay Davis and Duke Ellington were both living in Harlem when she was hired to sing the incredible song "Creole Love Call" around 1948-1949.Continue reading
Kay Davis “The Wordless Vocalist” Harlem NY 1940’s
Katherine McDonald Wimp née Katherine McDonald stage name Kay Davis, December 5, 1920 – January 27, 2012 in Apopka, Florida, was an "exquisite" American jazz singer best known for her time with the orchestra of Duke Ellington.Continue reading
Harlem Man Duke Ellington Band Live (video)
Fantastic performance footage of one of Jazz's greatest stars - Duke Ellington. With performances of song of his most famous songs including "Mood Indigo", "Caravan" and "Sophisticated Lady"Continue reading
Souleo: With New Album, Take 6 Wants You To Take Another Listen
By Souleo
If you don’t remember just how successful and influential a cappella group, Take 6 is, well, that’s okay. They’re ready to serve a reminder with their new release, Believe. Continue reading
NY Urban League President Arva Rice Comments On New Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa
The New York Urban League congratulates Betty Rosa on her new appointment as the new chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents.NYUL wants to recognize the exemplary work of the entire board in identifying a successor for outgoing chancellor, Merrly Tisch.Continue reading
Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph Book By Roxanne Orgill
In this picture book Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph by Roxanne Orgill, it is aimed at kids age 8 and up, Orgill recounts the history of jazz through a couple of dozen poems — each accompanied by beautiful and happy drawings by Detroit artist Francis Vallejo. Continue reading
City College Readies For The Return Of ‘On Kentucky Avenue’
Back by popular demand, On Kentucky Avenue: A Celebration of Atlantic City’s Historic Club Harlem returns to City College’s performing arts center Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, February 19, for a three-day encore engagement. Continue reading
Shop Harlem: Jazz Duke Ellington And Nat King Cole Signed 1940’s
Jazz greats Duke Ellington signed this early photographs with Nat King Cole Trio signed twice by Nat King Cole and his band in the 1940's.Continue reading
City College’s ‘On Kentucky Avenue’ Returns In Harlem
Back by popular demand, On Kentucky Avenue: A Celebration of Atlantic City’s Historic Club Harlem returns to City College’s performing arts center Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, February 19, for a three-day encore engagement. Continue reading
Harlem From Duke To The Cotton Club, 1930’s (video)
This fantastic video showing bits of Harlem, the Cotton Club, street views and Duke Ellington in the 1930s was recently restored and uploaded by YouTuber Guy Jones.Continue reading
Apollo Theater Announces New Hologram Initiative
The Apollo Theater announced today that it will expand its daytime programming that celebrates the iconic Theater’s legacy and enduring impact.Continue reading
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band At Harlem Stage
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is a documentary about the life and music of one of the greatest jazz pianists, composers and arrangers who has remained largely unknown…until now.Continue reading
Zane’s All Time Top 5 Books About Harlem Music
There are plenty of books about Harlem’s eclectic music scene that cover the Harlem Renaissance to present day.Continue reading
Duke Ellington And The Harlem Renaissance, 1930’s
A photograph of the very elegant of Duke Ellington, in this charming signed image reads in his personal inscription, "to the Most Charming Miss Alice Dixon Best Wishes Duke Ellington", 1930's.Continue reading
5 Best Historic Spots In Harlem
1. Langston Hughes’ Harlem Brownstone
One of the most prominent figures during the Harlem Renaissance, acclaimed poet and author Langston Hughes resided in his Harlem brownstone, which is located on 20. East 127th Street in Harlem.Continue reading
