Englewood Makes History

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  • A newspaper article writes about Willie Mays moving into his new home in Englewood.
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  • Althea Gibson - first black member of Englewood Golf Club- Jerry Volpe supported her

  • 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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  • Lillian D. Giles Glasco (c. 1929–February 5, 2026) was a longtime business owner and community member with deep ties to Englewood, New Jersey. Originally from Englewood, she owned and operated W.E. Beverages in the city for an extraordinary 53 years, establishing herself as a…

  • 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…
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