jazz (9)

Sofia M.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: BILLIE HOLIDAY

Any fan of jazz would probably know the name Billie Holiday by heart, or would probably know her as Lady Day. One of the most famous jazz musicians of all time, she was best know for her powerful vocal musicality and ability to improvise on…

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Sofia M.

IS LIVE MUSIC OFFICIALLY BACK? KINDA.

Breaking news out of New Orleans came recently when city officials announced on March 10th that live music would be making a return to venues such as bars and concert halls starting the 12th, marking the first time live music will officially be back in…

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Sofia M.

SOUL: ITS IMPACT ON MUSIC STUDENTS

For any of you who have seen Soul, first off, just how great was that movie? A lot of media outlets I'm reading from are proposing that it is one of the greatest Pixar movies of all times and I couldn't agree more. Just the beautiful…

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Sofia M.

WOMAN'S HISTORY MONTH: SARAH VAUGHAN

Sarah Vaughan was a jazz singer from Newark, New Jersey. Born in 1924 to musical parents, Vaughan began piano lessons at seven years old and sang for her church. In her mid-teens she was finding her way into night clubs to perform, and ultimately dropped…

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