Betty CarterAge: 69 Grammy-winning jazz singer who was labeled “the godmother of jazz.” She got her start singing with greats Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis; later recorded…
HIESTER John , a Representative from Pennsylvania;
born in Goshenhoppen, Montgomery County, Pa., April 9, 1745;
attended the common schools;
engaged with his father in the lumbering business in…
Walter Bishop, Jr.musicianBorn: Oct. 4, 1927Birthplace: New York City A pianist during the bebop era, he played and recorded with many jazz greats, including Art Blakey, Charlie Parker, Oscar…
Chico O'Farrill(Arturo O'Farrill)Age: 79 Grammy-nominated composer and arranger who was a pioneer in Afro-Cuban jazz. Most of his career was spent in obscurity, writing and arranging music…
Charles, Prince of Wales (Charles Philip Arthur George Windsor)Heir to the Throne of Great BritainBorn: 11/14/1948Birthplace: London, England Eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince…
ABCSpring Midseason ReplacementThursday 8:00–9:00 p.m.Cast: Debra Messing, Vincent Ventresca, Adam Storke, Frankie R. Faison and Larry Drake Just when you thought the networks had given up on…
The Drama League announced the 2001 award winners May 2001Best PlayProof Best MusicalThe ProducersBest RevivalOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestDistinguished PerformanceMary-Louise Parker,…
TUTEN James Russell , a Representative from Georgia;
born on a farm in Appling County, Ga., July 23, 1911;
educated in county public schools, South Georgia College at Douglas, and Georgia Southern…
J. J. JohnsonJames Louis Johnsonjazz trombonistBorn: 1/22/1924Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN influential jazz musician and composer who is considered the greatest trombonist of all time. He…
