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Quincy Jones
Posted inEntertainment

Quincy Jones Initiative to Bring Jazz, Blues, Gospel Awareness into Schools

by WI Guest Author June 24, 2020December 21, 2021

Legendary composer and performer Quincy Jones, whose work has crossed multiple genres, races and media, is behind an initiative to provide schools around the country free access to Qwest TV’s educational platforms.

The Chuck Brown Band (Courtesy of dcjazzfest.org)
Posted inLifestyle

‘Jazz in the ‘Hood’ and ‘Great Masters of Jazz’ Highlight Final Week of Festival

by WI Guest Author June 9, 2019December 21, 2021
James Ingram
Posted inEntertainment, Obituary

James Ingram, 66, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies

by WI Guest Author January 29, 2019October 31, 2020
Maya Angelou
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History

PBS Documentary Recounts Life of Maya Angelou

by WI Guest Author February 22, 2017October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

Thelonious Monk Institute Honors Quincy Jones

by NNPAFreddie November 23, 2015October 30, 2020
From left: Billy Dee Williams, Patti Austin, George Benson, Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dee Dee Bridgewater speak onstage for a tribute to Jones during the Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition 2015 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre on Nov. 15, 2015. (Rachel Murray/Getty Images/Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz)
Posted inEntertainment

Thelonious Monk Institute Honors Quincy Jones

by WI Guest Author November 23, 2015October 30, 2020
Posted inEntertainment

LL Cool J, Chaka Khan Help Honor Quincy Jones

by Washington Informer November 20, 2014October 30, 2020

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