Tag Archives: Oral History

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 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 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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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 13

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

“He told me, ‘Listen, I know you’ve been to school. Forget all your rules that you learned in school. The only rules you will have to know in my band are the laws of nature. That is all . . … Continue reading →

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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 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 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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