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Sep 17, 2024 · Rosemary Clooney was an American singer whose rich voice, uncomplicated style, and impeccable timing made her a leading pop and jazz singer. In 1945, while living with their grandfather in Cincinnati, Ohio, Clooney and her younger sister, Betty, began singing duets on the radio.
Sep 16, 2024 · Hot & authentic Chicago-style jazz at its finest! The Recession Seven is a seven-piece all-star band comprised of internationally recognized Chicago musicians. Formed at the peak of the 2008 Recession, they play 1920s/30s Chicago-style Hot Jazz through 1940s Big Band Swing.
Sep 5, 2024 · Discover the real-life crimes behind the hit musical 'Chicago'. Explore how 1920s Chicago's sensational murders and media frenzy inspired the tale of celebrity criminals, blending jazz, gin, and homicide in this fascinating look at history.
Sep 9, 2024 · Rosemary Clooney, a riveting vocalist and charismatic performer whose career spanned music, television and film, was born on this day (May 23) in Maysville, Kentucky, in 1928. Clooney rose to prominence in the early 1950s, her popularity spurred by the release of her Mediterranean-inspired hit "Come On-a My House."
6 days ago · Some of the most famous jazz venues in Chicago include the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge, a Prohibition-era speakeasy that still hosts live jazz performances to this day; the Jazz Showcase, a beloved institution that has been showcasing top-tier jazz talent for over 70 years; and the Chicago Jazz Festival, an annual event that brings together jazz ...
Sep 19, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) — Ernest Dawkins and a slew of outstanding homegrown musical talent take the stage this weekend for the silver anniversary of the Englewood Jazz Festival, and the event's creator...
Sep 1, 2024 · Chicago is so rich with talent and artistry that performers from every genre gravitate here, especially in blues and jazz. A kernel of each was brought here from the South and jazz was nurtured and truly born right here.
