Celebrating Women in Classical Music

The classical music world has long been dominated by men, but women have been making significant contributions to the genre for centuries. From the Baroque period to the present day, female composers have been writing music that is just as innovative, expressive, and beautiful as their male counterparts.

Dr Lou Bennett is a renowned jazz pianist and educator who has been a driving force behind the Women of Jazz Fest since its inception.

The History of the Women of Jazz Fest

The Women of Jazz Fest has been a cornerstone of the jazz community for over two decades.

The Rise of Sarah Vaughan

Sarah Vaughan was an American jazz singer known for her powerful, expressive voice and impressive technical skills. Born on March 27, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, Vaughan began her music career at a young age. She started singing in church choirs and later attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied music and developed her vocal technique. Vaughan’s early career was marked by her work with the Earl Hines Orchestra, where she sang with the group from 1943 to 1945. During this time, she developed her skills as a vocalist and gained recognition for her unique voice.

9pm The Art of Jazz: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 10pm The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 12am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 1am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 4am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 5am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 6am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 7am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora. 8am The Jazz Standard: Jazz and the African Diaspora.

The Rise of Sarah Vaughn

Sarah Vaughn was a renowned American jazz singer, born on March 27, 1924, in Newport News, Virginia. Her journey to stardom began in the 1940s, when she started performing in local clubs and bars in her hometown.