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Considered the greatest jazz musician by many, he defined what it is to play jazz. Born on August 4, 1901 and referred to as “Satchmo” or “Satchelmouth” (because of the size of his mouth and smiling teeth,) his influence of technical ability, happiness and spontaneity, and an inventive, musical mind still dominate jazz music even to this day.

A country music group that began its public performance and recording careers in 1927, was well versed in tight mountain harmonies and gospel music. They made the trek to Bristol, Tennessee to audition for a record contract and received $50.00 for each song that was recorded.

British-invasion rock-n-roll group from Liverpool, England held in very high regard for both their artistic achievements and their huge commercial success, and have amassed an enormous worldwide fan base that continues to exist to this day. Comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, the group shattered many sales records and charted more than fifty top 40 hit singles.

The style of popular music that blends the rhythmic patterns of rap with the vocal style of pop to become the most popular dance music of the 2000’s.

Church songs created by slaves which were used as a means of expression and communication among themselves. Instruments were not allowed on plantations, therefore, voices and body percussion were the only means of the creation of music.

European clubs used this term to refer to a club that played recorded music rather than having live bands. It became associated with dance music popular in the 1970s. Many performers used recordings at “live” events.

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Bebop trumpet player who extends the style into the late 20th century. His style was a smoother version of Bebop and his recordings include “Bitches Brew” and “Kind of Blue.”

An important 20th century scientist remembered for the Theory of Relativity and the Manhattan Project

Self-proclaimed “inventor” of jazz, the New Orleans pianist was not responsible for the invention of jazz, however was the first musician to show that jazz can be put into written form. He was the first to write arrangements that would fit on one side of a 78-rpm record.