The Legends of Wilmington Jazz

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The Legends of Wilmington Jazz recounts the rich history of jazz, in sound and pictures, made by the city's jazz artists over nearly the last 100 years, including those those who have entered the national jazz canon.

I found this while surfing the internet. On the right, in a photo taken in the early 1930s, is a musician playing the vi...
07/22/2026

I found this while surfing the internet. On the right, in a photo taken in the early 1930s, is a musician playing the violbone, which is a musical instrument invented by Wilmington native Willard Chippy who was part of Paul F. Thompson's Dixieland Band on the left.

Clifford & LaRue on their wedding day ––
04/12/2026

Clifford & LaRue on their wedding day ––

Max Roach with Clifford Brown, a portrait of Genius.
03/30/2026

Max Roach with Clifford Brown, a portrait of Genius.

Brownie at Birdland. Far left is Horace Silver, Brown, Curley Russell, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey
03/19/2026

Brownie at Birdland. Far left is Horace Silver, Brown, Curley Russell, Lou Donaldson, Art Blakey

Brownie with the Lionel Hampton band. From the left is Art Farmer, Quincy Jones, Walter Williams, Clifford Brown.
03/14/2026

Brownie with the Lionel Hampton band. From the left is Art Farmer, Quincy Jones, Walter Williams, Clifford Brown.

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