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Van Gelder, Rudy
Rudy Van Gelder (November 2, 1924 – August 25, 2016) was one of the most influential recording engineers in the history of jazz, shaping the sound of modern jazz from the 1950s through the 1970s and beyond. Trained as an optometrist, Van Gelder began recording musicians in his… -
Simone, Raina
Raina Simone is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer whose work bridges classic hip hop traditions with a contemporary Generation Z voice. Raised between Englewood and New York City, Raina grew up immersed in hip hop history, music theory, and lyrical craftsmanship, shaped… -
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Benson, George Washington (1943-?)
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.”…Tags Music -
Wilson, Gloria (1929-2013), also known as Gloria Lynne, also known as Gloria Alleyne
Gloria Wilson, more well-known as Gloria Lynne, was a jazz singer. She won first prize at the Apollo Theater Amateur Night at the age of 15. She became popular in the 1950s after the release of her first album in 1958, “Miss Gloria Lynne, and her television performance of…Tags Music -
Maron, Jonathan (?-?)
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… -
Daley, Joseph Peter (1949-2025)
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… -
Redhead Kingpin and the F.B.I.
Redhead Kingpin and the F.B.I. was a hip-hop and new jack swing group. The group was in existence from 1988 to 1993. It was led by David "Redhead" Guppy. Other members include Joseph "D.J. Wildstyle" Mann, Bo Rock, Lt. Squeak, Buzz, and Poochie. Their debut album, A Shade of Red…Tags Music -
Stewart, Leroy Eliot "Slam" (1914-1987)
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…