Englewood Makes History

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  • George Washington Benson is a jazz musician. He grew up playing guitar and began recording at a young age. He performed for several years with Jack McDuff. His first album was "The New Boss Guitar." He also worked with McDuff to release“It’s Uptown” and “George Benson Cookbook.”…
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  • Jonathan Maron is a musician. He is a Grammy-nominated electric bassist, composer, and producer. Maron became a world-renowned bass player in the 1990s after he co-founded the legendary group Groove Collective. In 2007 the group was nominated for a Grammy for Best Contemporary…

  • Joseph Daley (August 6, 1949 – August 3, 2025) was a pioneering low-brass artist whose work transformed how the tuba and euphonium could function within modern jazz. A composer, bandleader, and educator, Daley combined deep musical inquiry with spiritual reflection and a…
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  • Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart was a jazz musician who was born in Englewood. He was raised in the city’s predominately African American neighborhood known as “Little Texas” or just “Texas.” He attended Dwight Morrow High School where he began playing string bass and the Boston…
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  • Regina Belle is a musician, singer, and songwriter. She is a native of Englewood. She began to develop her musical talent at the city’s Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Her musical talents were nurtured by the legendary Dwight Morrow music teacher and band leader, Joseph Daley. She…
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  • Shawn Cheatham, or "DJ Shawn" is a hip-hop artist. He joined Rock N' Gee. He grew up in Teaneck.
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  • John “Uncle Boogie” Grant, a Bronx native, has carved out a singular place in hip-hop history. In recent years, his contributions were formally recognized with a Hip Hop Legacy Award from the Hip Hop Hall of Fame, along with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition honoring…
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  • Reginald "Reggie" "Rock" Passley Jr. is a hip-hop artist. He is a founding member of the group Rock N' Gee. He married Lettitia D. Cureton in 1999. He lived in Englewood.
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  • Serius Jones born Saleem Bligen is a rapper. He was born in Englewood. He signed a deal with Disturbing tha Peace in 2006 for eighteen months. He is also known for his participation in rap battles. Jones won 12 consecutive rap battles at New York’s Monday Night Fight Klub. In…
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  • Bernard Belle was a musician and music producer. He grew up in Englewood. He started with The Gents in 1984, which eventually was renamed Today, although Belle was no longer a member then he produced songs for them. Belle was known for his work with producer Teddy Riley and his…
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