Tag: Jazz History

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Issue 1/Memorandum

Roy Ayers: The Prophet of Vibe and Groove

Long before playlists and hashtags told us what to feel, Roy Ayers was already doing it—with a vibraphone and a pulse so infectious it practically rewired the DNA of jazz, soul, and funk. Born in Los Angeles in 1940, Ayers was raised in a household where music was…
Jazz Influencers Issue 1 "Unheard, Unseen, Unbreakable: The Ongo
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Issue 1/Women in Jazz

Unheard, Unseen, Unbreakable: The Ongoing Struggle of Women in Jazz

By Kaylene Peoples Editor-in-Chief, Jazz Influencers I have stood on stages as a headliner, only to be treated like I didn’t belong there. I’ve been the bandleader—directing, arranging, hiring—yet still interrupted, lectured, and dismissed by male colleagues who assumed authority over me. I’ve witnessed the smirks when I…
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Hall of Jazz/Issue 1

Art Blakey: The Driving Force of Hard Bop

Few drummers in jazz history have left a legacy as profound as Art Blakey. A master of rhythm, a mentor to generations of musicians, and the leader of the legendary Jazz Messengers, Blakey’s impact on the genre is immeasurable. His explosive drumming style, commitment to hard bop, and…