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Encyclopedia Britannica: Sarah Vaughan

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the life and career of Sarah Vaughan, an American jazz vocalist and pianist known for her rich voice.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Sonny Rollins

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical account of Sonny Rollins, an American jazz musician, a tenor saxophonist who was among the finest improvisers on the instrument to appear since the mid-1950s.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Sun Ra

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about black American jazz composer and keyboard player, Sun Ra, who led a free jazz big band known for its innovative instrumentation and the theatricality of its performances.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Lester Young

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical details on Lester Young, American tenor saxophonist popular in the mid-1930s jazz world who played with the Count Basie band.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Billy Strayhorn

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn biographical details about American pianist and composer, Billy Strayhorn, who spent his entire career in collaboration with and as amanuensis to the composer and bandleader Duke Ellington.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Chick Webb

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a biographical sketch of Chick Webb, black American jazz drummer who led one of the dominant big bands of the swing era.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Cootie Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Cootie Williams, an African-American trumpeter whose mastery of mutes and expressive effects made him one of the most distinctive jazz musicians.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Dicky Wells

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketch of Dicky Wells, leading black American jazz trombonist noted, especially in the big band era, for his melodic creativity and expressive techniques.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Henry Threadgill

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the life and career of Henry Threadgill, an African American improviser, composer, and bandleader, an important figure in free jazz in the late 20th century.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Chick Webb

For Students 9th - 10th
With a brief biography and a couple of audio clips, this resource features the talents of drummer and big bandleader Chick Webb.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: Fats Waller

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a brief biography about jazz pianist and composer Fats Waller. Also featured in this resource are a couple of audio clips of his music.
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The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: William Grant Still

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about composer William Grant Still in this resource. This brief biography highlights the career of this African American composer.