Englewood Makes History

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  • 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…
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  • Roger Glenn is an acclaimed jazz flutist, vibraphonist, and saxophonist whose career spans decades of vibrant contributions to Latin jazz and straight-ahead jazz traditions. Born into a musical family, he is the son of the legendary guitarist and vocalist Tyree Glenn, and he…

  • Tyree Glenn (1912–1974) was an American jazz trombonist and vibraphonist best known for his smooth, warm tone and versatile musicianship. Rising to prominence during the swing era, Glenn played with Cab Calloway’s orchestra in the 1930s before becoming a featured soloist with…

  • Tyree Glenn Jr. is a jazz drummer and bandleader known for carrying forward the legacy of his father, trombonist and vibraphonist Tyree Glenn. Active on the New York jazz scene, he has performed with numerous ensembles and led groups that blend swing, bebop, and modern jazz…

  • In the fall of 1968, Lynne became embroiled in a racialized political controversy. The controversy surrounding Gloria Lynne unfolded in Englewood in the late 1960s at the intersection of race, politics, gender, and respectability. A nationally known soul singer—Harlem-born and…

  • 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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  • David "Redhead" Guppy is an American hip-hop musician. he was born and raised in Englewood, he lived on West Palisade Avenue. He was a member of the hip-hop and new jack swing group "Redhead Kingpin and the F.B.I." The group was in existence from 1988 to 1993. His debut album, A…
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  • Harlem-on-the-Hudson was a popular black-owned nightclub in Englewood Cliffs.
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  • John Harms was a musician, conductor, and cultural entrepreneur whose vision helped shape Bergen County’s performing arts landscape in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Known for his tireless advocacy for live music and his ability to build audiences beyond traditional concert…
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  • Gary Juan Harris was a visionary music executive, A&R man, DJ, and cultural connector whose career traced the rise of hip-hop from New York’s underground to the center of American popular culture. Known for his instinctive ear, deep cultural literacy, and uncommon ability to…
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