Joseph Leslie "Joe" Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991. Since the early 1980s, he has enjoyed a successful solo career and has guested on … [Read more...] about Sunday Afternoon Thread: Joe Sample (1939-2014)
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Sunday Open Thread: The Talented Hazel Scott
Good Morning POU, I happened across the amazing performance of Hazel Scott in Rhapsody In Blue and just had to share. She also led a fascinating life. Enjoy! Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was an internationally known, American jazz and classical pianist and singer; she also performed as herself in several films. She was prominent as a jazz … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: The Talented Hazel Scott
Monday Open Thread: African American WhizKids
Good Monday Morning Obots! This week we will spotlight incredible children and teens with talents and achievements that will leave you speechless. Chelsea Dock Chelsea is a gifted, thirteen-year old classical pianist that has been identified as a child prodigy. Chelsea began taking piano lessons at the age of 4 1/2 under the instruction of Eugenia Betman, a Russian, … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African American WhizKids