http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaPeks0H3_s

(it would not let me upload the actual video)

Charlotte Rose du Blanche:



- Born: August 8, 1898 in Atlanta, Georgia

- originally from a low income family. 2 older sisters, younger brother who died when he was 4

mother was a librarian, father worked in a steel mill.

- known in Atlanta for her voice, but lack of money prevented her from

- father died in a work accident when 9 years old. mother sent her to live with her aunt and uncle in NYC

- uncle started/owned a radio studio in 1920; sang for his station… Continue

Paul D. "Polo" Barnes:



- Born: November 22, 1901 in New Orleans, Louisiana; Died: April 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana

- brother of Emile Barnes (jazz clarenetist)

- went to St. Paul Lutheran College

- played the clarenet and alto saxophone (didn't start playing the saxophone until 1919)

- played with the Maple Leaf Orchestra and the Original Tuxedo Band

- formed his own band for 10 years and played with Kid Howard and Chester Zardis

- later returned… Continue

Alto Sax:



Role - Melodic instrument in jazz bands.

History - It was created in 1841 by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument maker. There are three other typer of

saxophone: tenor, bass, and baritone.

Description - It is a member of the woodwind family but usually made out of brass. There is a mouth piece, a body,

and keys. Sound is created by blowing into the mouthpiece and vibrating a reed inside it. By pressing different

combinations of keys, different notes… Continue

-October 13, 1909 – November 5, 1956

-American jazz pianist and virtuoso

-nearly blind

-Critic Scott Yanow wrote, "Tatum's quick reflexes and boundless imagination kept his improvisations filled with fresh (and sometimes futuristic) ideas that put him way ahead of his contemporaries ... Art Tatum's recordings still have the ability to scare modern pianists."

-A child prodigy with perfect pitch, Tatum learned to play by ear

-in 1925, Tatum moved to the Columbus School… Continue