Monthly Archives: August 2018

Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Part II, Chapter 1: Washingtonians-at-Large

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am always going to be a Washingtonian. I’ve been in New York for 13 years, but I still represent Washington DC!” –Corcoran N. Holt, 2017   CORCORAN N. HOLT is both a freelance bassist and a group leader in … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 23 – Final Chapter in Part I, “Straight-Ahead Jazz”

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I heard a young minister, William Lamar from Metropolitan AME Church, say, ‘All music is God’s music!’” –The Rev. Dr. Sandra Butler-Truesdale THE REV. DR. SANDRA BUTLER-TRUESDALE is the founder and director of DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. I interviewed her … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 22

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am very passionate about performing.” –Nia Alsop   NIA ALSOP—a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is an alto who loves Jazz and musical theater. Born in 2004, she was one of the youngest narrators for the Washington DC Jazz Oral … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 21

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I just couldn’t get away from the music!” – Keanna Faircloth KEANNA FAIRCLOTH – a native Washingtonian and Howard University alumna, is the host of “Tuesday Evening Jazz” on WPFW 89.3 FM.  During her May 13, 2017 interview for the … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 20

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“My style encompasses all of the styles that have influenced Jazz over the last hundred years.” – Kush Abadey KUSH ABADEY – a native of Silver Spring, Maryland, is now based in New York City. He is a highly sought-after … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 19

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“In high school, I was listening to drummers like Cozy Cole, Ed Thigpen, Max Roach, Buddy Rich, and Art Blakey . . . My mentor to this very day is Harold Jones.” — Manuel Kellough   MANUEL “MANNY” / “THE … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 18

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I try to do a little bit of everything to bring as many people into my music as I can.” –Mark G. Meadows   MARK G. MEADOWS – a DC-born, classically-trained pianist, keyboardist, and composer– moved to Dallas at the … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 17

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“I am a drummer, and I love my music. I have been doing this since I was eight, and I will be 61. That’s a long time playing drums. I love doing what I do.” – Donald “Big Foot” Edwards … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 16

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“We are very familiar with the landscape, the land, and the people. We have a rich history in that part of Texas.”—Aaron Myers   AARON MYERS—a Texas native, has worked as a professional jazz vocalist for 14 years. He also … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 15

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“There is always lots of room for education, pr, and talking about the Howard Theatre and its importance, because it is the oldest major theatre for African American entertainment in the country, older than the Apollo by 25 years.” -–Roy … Continue reading →

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