The problem for John Ellis UK as a teacher of brass instruments in the West Riding of Yorkshire, was that there were few resources or equipment available for him to teach his students the skills they ...

On a mid-July weekend in 1954, the "First American Jazz Festival" debuted in Newport, Rhode Island. A motley collection of musicians and fans gathered for the inaugural show, which featured ...

‘50s Music Icon Quietly Died Three Years Ago, Daughter Now Reveals originally appeared on Parade. While some legends go out with a bang, others leave this world as softly as a whisper. Musical icon ...