Dizzy Gillespie (above) http://www.jazzposters.com/images/posters/thumbnails/38409.jpg
Ella Fitzgerald (above)
Ella Fitzgerald (above)Though many artists at the time had great music that attracted the community, it is important to remember that the majority of the people in the Harlem Renaissance were not black and did not accept the type of music being produced. There were a few people who regardless of what was being said pursued in there dreams. This bunch consisted of:
Louis Armstrong- Born in New Orleans, later on in life moving to Chicago then to New York found his big break in Harlem with his group who took the sound of the Trumpet to higher levels.
Cab Calloway- Band director, vocalist, and headliner of the Cotton Club. He was also the man who gave Ella Fitzgerald her chance at stardom.
Miles Davis- A man who took his trumpet playing very seriously. He was known for being on stage and playing his music with his back to the audience.
Duke Ellington- Without a doubt the most important man of this era. He was the headliner of The Cotton Club, December 4th 1927 and into the 1930’s. Though he was rewarded a fine arts scholarship, he turned it down to follow his love of music.
Dizzy Gillespie- Though not the world’s best, probably the worlds most recognized bop performer. This man appeared in motion pictures, television, radio and recorded albums. He played the trumpet as well. You can pick him out of a bunch of performers because when he played his cheeks puffed out.
Billie Holiday- Born Eleanora Fagan and later nicknamed Lady Day, she was an American Jazz Singer and composer. She has much influence on today’s performers. She is generally regarded as one on the best jazz singers of all time.
Louis Armstrong- Born in New Orleans, later on in life moving to Chicago then to New York found his big break in Harlem with his group who took the sound of the Trumpet to higher levels.
Cab Calloway- Band director, vocalist, and headliner of the Cotton Club. He was also the man who gave Ella Fitzgerald her chance at stardom.
Miles Davis- A man who took his trumpet playing very seriously. He was known for being on stage and playing his music with his back to the audience.
Duke Ellington- Without a doubt the most important man of this era. He was the headliner of The Cotton Club, December 4th 1927 and into the 1930’s. Though he was rewarded a fine arts scholarship, he turned it down to follow his love of music.
Dizzy Gillespie- Though not the world’s best, probably the worlds most recognized bop performer. This man appeared in motion pictures, television, radio and recorded albums. He played the trumpet as well. You can pick him out of a bunch of performers because when he played his cheeks puffed out.
Billie Holiday- Born Eleanora Fagan and later nicknamed Lady Day, she was an American Jazz Singer and composer. She has much influence on today’s performers. She is generally regarded as one on the best jazz singers of all time.
There were many other artist out as well, some played underground others were discovered and given chances at hollywood.
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