13 10 129 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Occupation Singer Source of File Attached Kyono, Takahiro. "<a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page">Cindy Mizelle</a>." Wikimedia Commons, Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 25 May 2024. <div></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mizelle, Cynthia "Cindy" Linn (?-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Greene, Andy. "<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/cindy-mizelle-singer-interview-bruce-springsteen-rolling-stones-mariah-carey-1102369/">Cindy Mizelle on Singing Backup for Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, and Mariah Carey</a>." The Rolling Stones, 16 Dec. 2020. "<a href="https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2020/04/25/songstress-cindy-mizelle-has-had-2-sons-drafted-by-nfl-teams/">Songstress Cindy Mizelle has had 2 sons drafted by NFL teams.</a>" Touch Down Wire, 15 Apr. 2020. "<a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/41237-Cindy-Mizelle">Cindy Mizelle.</a>" Discogs. Subject The topic of the resource Movies Music Description An account of the resource Cindy Linn Mizelle is a singer and songwriter. She was born in Englewood and went to Dwight Morrow High School. Her first big job as a background singer was with Sugar Hill Records. She has provided backup vocals for many singers including Billy Ocean, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, The Rolling Stones Steely Dan, Dave Matthews Band, and the E Street Band. She married Bart Fuller. She had three children, Devin, Jordan, and Jasmine. Both of her sons are American football players who were drafted into the NFL. Her cousins were Lary and Alphonse "Fonce" Mizell. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Entertainment Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1944-02-17 Birthplace Englewood, New Jersey, USA Occupation Musician Songwriter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mizell, Larry (1944-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizell_Brothers">Mizell Brothers</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Feb. 2024. Keepnews, Peter. "Songwriter Fonce Mizell dies at 68." The Republican, 31 July 2011, p.C6. Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Music, Jazz Description An account of the resource Larry Mizell was a musician and record producer who worked with his brother Alphonso "Fonce" Mizell. The brothers grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow. Larry graduated from Howard University with a degree in engineering. The brothers started a company in California named Sky High Productions. They produced numerous tracks of R&B and Jazz music. He retired with his brother in the 1980s but came out of retirement in 2007. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Entertainment Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1943-05-15 Birthplace Englewood, New Jersey, USA Death Date 2004-12-16 Occupation Musician Source of File Attached Supik, Wilma. "The 'serving' church." The Record, 11 Apr. 1980, p. A-17. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Perren, Frederick "Freddie" James (1943-2004) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Perren">Freddie Perren</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 Apr. 2024. <div></div> "Grammy-winning producer Freddie Perren, was 61." Intelligencer Journals, 23 Dec. 2004, p. 16. "Perren: He won awards for disco." Ventura County Star, 23 Dec. 2004, p. B-9. Subject The topic of the resource Music, Disco Music, Production Description An account of the resource Freddie Perren was an American songwriter and record producer. He grew up in Englewood and attended Dwight Morrow High School. He graduated from Howard University in 1966. He became a part of The Corporation during its founding by Motown president Berry Gordy. He helped write numerous Jackson 5 songs before moving to disco songs, In 1976 he went to Capitol Records and produced for The Sylvers. He also produced for Tavares and The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack by The Bee Gees earned him a Grammy. By this point, he had his own production company, MVP Productions. His second Grammy was for Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" in 1980. He continued making music until the 1990s. He married Christine Yarian in 1970. He had a son and a daughter. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/06da4f4efb833403c302848c85c8bbdc.jpg cfe8c00cb62584f69bfe286347439c3b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1941-03-18 Birthplace Prattville, Alabama, USA Death Date 2006-01-19 Occupation Musician Singer Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Pickett">Wilson Pickett</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 July 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pickett, Wilson (1941-2006) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Wilson Pickett, 64; fiery pioneer of soul." The Record, 20 Jan. 2006, p. L-7. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Pickett">Wilson Pickett</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 July 2024. Subject The topic of the resource Music, R&B Description An account of the resource Wilson Pickett was a singer and songwriter and longtime resident of Englewood. He began his career in 1955 when he joined a gospel group named the Violinaries. He joined the Falcons in 1959 co-writing "I Found a Love." His first major solo record was "It's Too Late." By 1965 he received a Grammy nomination for "In the Midnight Hour." He continued making music and collaborating with many artists from the 1970s to 1990s. Pickett gained a Grammy nomination for It's Harder Now in 1999. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Entertainment Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/2752d8564a34923332af9dea4df1e193.jpg f69bb6388474175c761ee3ee1a6c65e5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1924-03-27 Birthplace Newark, New Jersey, USA Death Date 1990-04-03 Occupation Singer Musician Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Vaughan">Sarah Vaughan</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 July 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vaughan, Sarah Lois (1924-1990) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived DeVine, Lawrence. "Legendary jazz singer dies of cancer at 66." Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 1990, p. 1A, 14A. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Vaughan">Sarah Vaughan</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 July 2024. Description An account of the resource Sarah Lois Vaughan was a singer and musician. She began her career in the 1940s touring with Earl Hines. She began a solo career in 1945. She eventually joined the Columbia record label. She joined the Mercury record label from 1954 to 1959. After that, she joined the Roulette record label from 1959-1969. During that time she moved to Englewood. From 1970 to 1982 she worked for Mainstream. She continued making music until she died in 1990. Over her career, she won two Grammys and was nominated for nine. She married George Treadwell from 1946 to 1958, Clyde Atkins from 1958 to 1961, and Waymon Reed from 1978 to 1981. She had one daughter whom she adopted, Deborah. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Subject The topic of the resource Music, Jazz Entertainment Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/7c75b81aba34c0f5ddfdf160c669eac2.jpg 2ee8fe44ef27fecbdcd239b9a3ced411 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1917-10-21 Birthplace Cheraw, South Carolina, USA Death Date 1933-01-06 Occupation Musician Singer Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Gillespie">Dizzy Gillespie</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 July 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gillespie, John Birks "Dizzy" (1917-1993) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Braun, Stephen. "'Bop' star Dizzy Gillespie, 75; sparked jazz rebellion." The Courier-News, 7 Jan. 1993, p. A-6. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dizzy_Gillespie">Dizzy Gillespie</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 July 2024. Subject The topic of the resource Music, Jazz Description An account of the resource <div> John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie (1917–1993) was one of the most influential figures in the history of jazz. Born in Cheraw, South Carolina, he emerged during the swing era before helping create bebop in the 1940s alongside musicians such as Charlie Parker. His innovative trumpet style, marked by dazzling technique, complex harmonies, and rhythmic experimentation, transformed modern jazz and helped shape generations of musicians. </div> <div> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> Gillespie began his professional career in 1935 with the band of Teddy Hill and later performed with the orchestras of Cab Calloway, Earl Hines, and Billy Eckstine. During the 1940s and 1950s, he became one of the principal architects of bebop, a revolutionary style that expanded the artistic possibilities of jazz. Gillespie also played a major role in introducing Afro-Cuban rhythms into American jazz through collaborations with musicians such as Chano Pozo, helping to create the foundation for Latin jazz. Beyond his musical achievements, Gillespie was known for his distinctive bent trumpet, playful stage presence, and commitment to cultural diplomacy. He led international tours sponsored by the U.S. government and later organized the United Nation Orchestra, bringing together musicians from around the world. He also briefly entered politics during the 1964 presidential campaign, running a symbolic independent campaign that reflected his wit and advocacy for the arts. Gillespie maintained strong ties to Englewood, New Jersey, where he lived for many years. Newspaper accounts from the 1970s described him as one of the city's most prominent residents. He frequently participated in local cultural events, supported community arts programs, and performed benefit concerts in the area. In 1978, Englewood honored him for his contributions to music during a special celebration connected to the Bergen County Festival of the Arts. His home became a gathering place for fellow musicians, and he remained an active presence in the community throughout much of his career. A member of the Baháʼí Faith, Gillespie viewed music as a means of promoting unity and understanding among people. He was married to dancer and actress Lorraine Willis Gillespie from 1940 until his death. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest trumpeters in jazz history and a pioneering force whose innovations continue to influence musicians around the world. Dizzy Gillespie, biography, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters. Hollie I. West, "Dizzy Gillespie Well and Back at Trumpeting," The Jersey Journal, March 22, 1972. George Kanzler Jr., "Dizzy's memoirs trace swinging era of bebop," The Sunday Star-Ledger, October 7, 1979. Robert Carney, "Heat's on for Gillespie," The Record (Bergen County), March 3, 1978. "People," The Record (Bergen County), March 10, 1978. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/b1a3bb3c7587872009ca1b69ae47a42c.jpg 7c74fed5ed91a5dc879c00c26c3fc1f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1926-08-03 Birthplace New York, New York, USA Death Date 2023-07-21 Occupation Singer Musician Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bennett">Tony Bennett</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Aug. 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bennett, Anthony "Tony" Dominick (1926-2023) Bennett, Tony Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Schudel, Matt. "<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/07/21/singing-star-tony-bennett-dies/">Tony Bennett, singing star with an enduring second act, dies at 96</a>." The Washington Post, 21 July 2023. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bennett">Tony Bennett</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Aug. 2024. Subject The topic of the resource Music, Jazz Music, Pop Veterans World War II Description An account of the resource Anthony Dominick Benedetto, known professionally as Tony Bennett, was one of the most celebrated vocalists in American music. Born in 1926 in Queens, New York, Bennett served in the U.S. Army during World War II before launching a recording career in 1951. Over the next seven decades he became known for his distinctive interpretations of jazz and popular standards, recording classic songs such as I Left My Heart in San Francisco and earning more than twenty Grammy Awards. Beyond music, Bennett was an advocate for civil rights, participating in the movement during the 1960s and using his public profile to support social causes. After overcoming struggles with drug addiction in the 1970s, he experienced a major career resurgence beginning in the 1990s and remained active until shortly before his death in 2023. His final studio album, Love for Sale (2021), was recorded with Lady Gaga. Bennett was married three times and was the father of four children: Danny, Dae, Joanna, and Antonia. Bennett also maintained a long connection to Englewood, New Jersey. He was among the first major entertainment figures to settle in the city during the 1950s, helping establish Englewood's reputation as a desirable home for musicians and performers. His son, Dae Bennett, later opened Hillside Sound Studio in Englewood, a recording facility that attracted nationally known artists. A 1987 Bergen County newspaper article reported that Bennett was recording at the studio with fellow Englewood residents George Benson and Dizzy Gillespie. In 2002, Dae Bennett explained that the studio had become an important cultural asset for the city and a gathering place for musicians from a variety of genres. During the 1980s, Bennett and his son were also supportive of Englewood's growing R&B and hip-hop communities. Contemporary local press coverage noted that Hillside Sound Studio worked with artists from across the region and became part of a broader musical network that connected established jazz performers with emerging urban music talent. Their involvement helped reinforce Englewood's reputation as a community where multiple musical traditions—from jazz and pop to R&B and hip hop—could thrive side by side. The Record (April 12, 1961), "Bergen Families Helping To Keep Chinese Culture," which identifies Tony Bennett as an Englewood resident and notes his family's participation in local civic life. The Week Ahead (July 18, 1987), "Sound Trends," reporting Bennett's recording sessions at Hillside Sound Studio with George Benson and Dizzy Gillespie. Courier News (February 18, 2002), "Studio aims to be big draw for stars," detailing Dae Bennett's Hillside Sound Studio in Englewood and its role in the local music scene. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Music Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1955 Birthplace Bronx, New York, USA Occupation Music Producer Source of File Attached Corsano, Arlene. "Bennetts' state-of-the-art studio opens." Northern Valley Suburbanite, 17 Oct. 2001, p. A3. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bennetto, Daegal "Dae" (1955-?) Bennett, Dae Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Corsano, Arlene. "Bennetts' state-of-the-art studio opens." Northern Valley Suburbanite, 17 Oct. 2001, p.A3. “<a href="http://www.daebennett.com/biography">Bio.</a>” Dae Bennett. <div></div> Subject The topic of the resource Music, Production Description An account of the resource Dae Bennett is a music producer. He created Hillside Sound Music Studio. Twenty years later he opened Bennett Studios in 2001. Dae is the son of musician Tony Bennett. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/293054640ee55cf560e63fc183cbfa9d.jpg 9aaa98ef9c30d268f78cbcb2bdda6146 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Date Started 1983 Type of Institution Economic Type of Place Businesses Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hillside Sound Studio Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Beckerman, Jim. "Tracks by the tracks." The Record, 12 Feb. 2002, p. F-1, F-2. Subject The topic of the resource Music, Production Description An account of the resource Hillside Sound Studios was a recording studio founded by Dae Bennett. Music