GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! We continue our series on African American Women Bandleaders.... ANNA MAE WINBURN … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
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Monday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
GOOD MONDAY MORNING, P.O.U.! (Originally published on March 9, 2015) Now when it comes to African American jazz bandleaders, the first names that come to mind are Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Chick Webb and Cab Calloway. But let me tell ya, the sistas could swing, too! This week we're gonna take a look at the Sistas of Swing --- African American Women … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African American Women Bandleaders
Sunday Open Thread: Gregory Porter – From Football To Jazz Vocalist Extraordinaire
Good Morning POU! Gregory Porter (born November 4, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2014 for Liquid Spirit and in 2017 for Take Me to the Alley. In his first semester playing football at San Diego State University, Gregory Porter severely injured his shoulder. Doctors told him his days on the … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: Gregory Porter – From Football To Jazz Vocalist Extraordinaire
Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD MORNING, P.O.U.! We hope you're enjoying this Memorial Day weekend! As you get your Sunday breakfast/brunch on, enjoy Bossa Nova Jazz by Lionel Hampton … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! As you get your Sunday breakfast/brunch on, enjoy the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald.... … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: P.O.U. Sunday Jazz Brunch