Jul 3, 2023Dinah Washington Marries NFL Star Dick “Night Train” LaneJuly 3, 1963 - Jazz singer Dinah Washington married professional football star Dick “Night Train” Lane last night in a surprise ceremony...
Mar 28, 2023Jazz Trumpeter Chet Baker Deported from BritainMar. 28, 1963 - American jazz trumpet player Chet Baker has been deported from Great Britain to France, the British home office announced...
Nov 19, 2022Paul Winter Group Performs at White HouseNov. 19, 1962 - Today, for the first time in history, a jazz concert was held at the White House. The young Paul Winter Jazz Sextet went...
Nov 5, 2021Movies: "Paris Blues" with Paul Newman and Sidney PoitierNov. 5, 1961 - Scheduled to open this week in local theatres is “Paris Blues,” a drama with music. Martin Ritt directed the United...