Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque. From 1992 to 1995 he led the Tonight Show…
Leon Redbone (born Dickran Gobalian; August 26, 1949 – May 30, 2019) was a singer-songwriter and musician specializing in jazz, blues, and Tin Pan Alley classics. Recognized by his hat (often a Panama hat), dark sunglasses, and black tie, Redbone was born in Cyprus of Armenian ancestry and first appeared on stage in Toronto, Canada,…
Rhythm Roots Workshop Residency at Ebenezer Assisted & Independent Living. The ninth and final Friday August 25th 2023 at Ebenezer Tower performing ” BONGO ZERO” in a series Friday drumming workshops 9 & 12 week back to back Rhythm Roots Workshop Residencies at two Ebenezer Care Locations. Ebenezer Loren on Park Assisted Living (https://www.ebenezercares.org/affordable-housing-loren-on…) in…
This stunning JWST image of M104, also known as the Sombrero galaxy, is one of the largest mosaics ever assembled from JWST observations. The hallmark of the nearly edge-on galaxy is a brilliant, white, bulbous core encircled by thick dust lanes comprising the spiral structure of the galaxy. This dust lane is the site of…
Leonard Bernstein (/ˈbɜːrnstaɪn/ BURN-styne; August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990) was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. Considered to be one of the most important conductors of his time, he was the first American conductor to receive international acclaim. Bernstein was “one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in…
Pat Martino (born Patrick Carmen Azzara; August 25, 1944 – November 1, 2021) was an American jazzguitarist and composer. He has been cited as one of the greatest guitarists in jazz. Martino was born Patrick Carmen Azzara in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to father Carmen “Mickey” Azzara (d. 1990) and mother Jean (née Orlando, d….
Wayne Shorter (August 25, 1933 – March 2, 2023) was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Shorter came to mainstream prominence in 1959 upon joining Art Blakey‘s Jazz Messengers, for whom he eventually became the primary composer. In 1964 he joined Miles Davis‘s Second Great Quintet, and then co-founded the jazz fusion band Weather…
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