A Jazz Legend William James “Count” Basie is one of the greatest figures in jazz music history. Along with the orchestra he led, Basie not only created captivating music but also brought significant changes to this genre. Count Basie’s Orchestra is a symbol of resilience, innovation, and unparalleled musical quality. This article will discuss the journey of Count Basie and his orchestra, review their influence in the music world, and delve deeper into the legacy...

An Open Letter to the Herb Alpert Foundation from While We Are Still Here Herb Alpert Herb Alpert Foundation 1414 6th Street Santa Monica, California 90401 Dear Mr. Alpert: We, the board members of While We Are Still Here (WWSH)—a Harlem-based, nonprofit dedicated to the preservation of the rich cultural history of Harlem—write to express our concern about the apparent exclusion of Dorothy Maynor from the exterior of the Harlem School of the Arts (HSA),...