Raymond Matthews Brown (October 13, 1926 – July 2, 2002) was an influential American jazz double bassist and cellist, known for extensive work with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, among many others. Ray Brown was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and took piano lessons from the age of eight. After noticing how many pianists attended his high school, he thought of taking … [Read more...] about Sunday Jazz Brunch Open Thread: Ray Brown
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#TGIT Week 6: Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder
#TGIT Week 5: Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder
Last week, Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) uttered nine words that snatched errbody's edges AND kitchen! … [Read more...] about #TGIT Week 5: Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder
Monday Open Thread: Passing
GOOD MONDAY MORNIN, P.O.U.! This week's series will take a look at Black people who have passed for white. It was inspired by this NPR article posted last week by fellow trustee Miranda: 'A Chosen Exile': Black People Passing In White America Belle da Costa Greene … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Passing
Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD SUNDAY MORNING, P.O.U.! As you get your Sunday breakfast/brunch on, enjoy the musical stylings of Randy Crawford live at the Baloise Session in Basel, Switzerland... … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch