Tag Archives: Washington DC Jazz

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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Washington DC Jazz Oral History Project, Chapter 12

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

“You’ve just got to listen to it. Listen to the music. You have to constantly listen to the music.” –Jeffrey J. “Lefthand” Neal, Drummer Jeffrey J. “Lefthand” Neal –a drummer, former architect, and current entrepreneur—has worked as a full-time musician … 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 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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