Short Biography
Stanley Gayetzky (February 2, 1927 in Philadelphia – June 6, 1991 in Malibu, California), usually known by his stage name Stan Getz, was an American jazz saxophone player. Known as "The Sound" because of his warm, lyrical tone, Getz's prime influence was the wispy, mellow tone of his idol, Lester Yo... Read More...
Prep Zone - Atlanta Journal Constitution All the entries posted in April. You make the call: What’s the buzz on Mays in ‘08? Can Big Blue overcome so much change? Games start in August. Talk starts NOW. If football games are won with linemen, Mays could struggle early. The Raiders will ...
Oscar Pettiford: Bass Beyond Bop - NPR News In leading his own groups, Oscar Pettiford was known as a composer and arranger of intricate, textured themes. NPR.org , January 30, 2008 - One of the giants of the double bass, Oscar Pettiford was known for his fine tone, the clarity of his attack ...
Billy Taylor - CBS News (CBS) Dr. Billy Taylor, distinguished ambassador of the jazz community to the world at large, was born in 1921 in North Carolina to a musical family in which everyone played piano and sang. Taylor was particularly drawn to the keyboard, and decided ...
