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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project Chapter 11

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“[I]t was on our people’s backs that the area was built and built up.” –The Rev. Dr. Ginger Cornwell The Rev. Dr. Ginger Cornwell –saxophonist, vocalist, Howard University alumna, and founder of Reaching for the World Ministries–describes her early life … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project Chapter 10

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Jazz is music that developed in America, but its foundations are rooted in Africa.” —Nasar Abadey Prof. Nasar Abadey — Pennsylvania native and award-winning master drummer, educator, and bandleader for SUPERNOVA®–discusses some of the people and places that shaped his … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 9

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

Howard Chichester – a native Washingtonian and professional drummer –played with a number of groups over the years, and retired in 1979. He came out of retirement at the request of a trumpet player that he had recorded with in … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 7 — Herbert James Scott

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

“My story begins, as a musician, at the Music Center / Sitar Arts Center in Adams Morgan.” Herbert James Scott–saxophonist, leader of the Herb Scott Quartet, arts activist, and co-founder and Executive Director of the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation—shared his … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 8 –Lavenia A. Nesmith

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*LAVENIA A. NESMITH –a Freelance Jazz and Gospel Vocalist and Recording Artist—Says the Roots of Her Professional Career Can Be Traced to the Church and Her Performances As a Teen with the El Corols Band and Show “I always knew … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 6

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*CONIECE WASHINGTON – a native of Trenton, New Jersey with roots in the Holiness Church –is also a jazz vocalist and member of DC Legendary Musicians, Inc. In addition to acknowledging the receipt of some sage advice on vocal jazz … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 5

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*Mosche Snowden — a Trombonist and South Carolina Native — Discusses His Musical Mentors “My father played, my brothers played, and my cousins played. Everyone around me that I was associated with played, so it was the thing to do … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 4

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*LORI WILLIAMS — Native Washingtonian, vocalist, educator, recording artist, mother, and DC-based international performer — identified Dianne Reeves as her muse but also described individual faculty members and experiences at Virginia’s Hampton University as being some of her most important … Continue reading →

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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 3

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Dr. Regennia N. Williams, Founder, President, and Executive Director

*JE’LAN HARWELL — a 13-Year-Old Guitarist and Fan of B.B. King, Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Jackie Lee—Says We Need to Do a Better Job of Supporting Our Musical Artists. “We have a lot of musicians out there that we probably … Continue reading →

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The Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 2

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

KIM JORDAN—renowned keyboard artist, composer, producer, director, preacher, teacher, mentor, entrepreneur, Howard University alumna, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. —says, “Do not sleep on DC, because this is where the magic happens!” “There is great history here; … Continue reading →

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