Revive Big Band’s Vinyl Release Honors Jazz And Hip-Hop’s Shared Legacy
Igmar Thomas’ ensemble bridges eras of Black American music with the soul-stirring project, ‘Like A Tree It Grows.’ ...
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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
Roy Ayers, a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” has died ...
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Sampling the Soul: How Hip-Hop Borrowed from Jazz & Funk
Albums like To Pimp a Butterfly and 1999 blend jazz harmonies with sharp lyricism, proving the genre’s deep connection. Hip-hop may keep evolving, but funk and jazz remain its heartbeat ...
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Roy Ayers, a jazz legend who influenced hip-hop and R&B musicians, dies at 84
a legendary jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his spacy, funky 1976 hit “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as ...
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Jazz musician Roy Ayers, who influenced hip-hop and R&B stars, dies aged 84
Roy Ayers, a jazz vibraphonist, keyboardist, composer and vocalist known for his funky 1976 hit Everybody Loves The Sunshine that has been sampled by such R&B and rap heavyweights as Mary J Blige ...
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Jazz in the Gardens: Here’s how to see Lauryn Hill, Wyclef, Toni Braxton, Doechii, New Edition
Now in its 18th year of showcasing top performers in R&B, soul music, jazz, rap and hip-hop, Jazz in the Gardens drew more than 40,000 people in 2024, according to festival organizers, a 25% ...