We passed the Ides of March this last week, and it’s a day to remember another one of the forgotten souls of Boston...
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Blues for Bobby Ward
The illustrious Boston school of jazz drumming that flourished from about 1940 to 1990 stretches from Bobby Donaldson...
A Short History of Connolly’s
Connolly’s Stardust Room, on the corner of Tremont and Whittier in Roxbury, served as a destination for two...
Fiery Saxophonist Jimmy Tyler Born Dec 15, 1918
Alto and tenor saxophonist Jimmy Tyler, born in Kittrell, NC on Dec 15, 1918, brought his high-energy style to Boston...
Dec 17, 1962: World, Meet Tony Williams
Alto saxophonist Jackie McLean opened at Connolly’s on December 17 for a week-long engagement. As was the custom at...
February 17, 1913: Organist Hillary Rose Born
Pianist, organist, and bandleader Hillary Rose born in Saint Michael Parish, Barbados. Rose’s family emigrated when he...