The 1940s were a tumultuous time and, by extension, an exciting time in America. World War II loomed and eventually took hold of the globe. Soldiers fought the Nazis abroad, eventually victorious. But ...

Black Coffee is one of the most soulful Peggy Lee songs, praised for its intimate mood and emotionally rich performance. Her ...

Jazz was really the music that facilitated integration among the races in this country and never got credit for it. Every picture tells a story. After mining for gold in the form of photographic ...

The 1940s were one of the most transformative decades in music history. The 40s brought unforgettable melodies, legendary voices, the rise of swing and big band culture, and a completely new ...

Don't think of Duke Ellington as a bandleader. Instead, consider him in the same light as other great entrepreneurs like Bill Gates (Microsoft), Steve Jobs (Apple), Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google) ...

Ziggy Elman became widely recognized for blending jazz trumpet with Eastern European musical influences. His lively solos and ...