From The Duke, To Dizzy, Don Byas Played With The Best Of The Swing And Bebop Era In Harlem Carlos Wesley "Don" Byas, October 21, 1912 – August 24, 1972, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, associated with Swing and bebop. Continue reading
Harlem Man William James “Count” Basie 1904 – 1984 (video) William James "Count" Basie August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984, was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His mother taught him to play the piano and he started performing in his teens. Continue reading