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  • FILE - In this June 27, 1985, file photo, Nina Simone performs at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Rene Perez, File)
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    Nina Simone, born in 1933 in Tryon, North Carolina, was a multifaceted artist whose blend of jazz, blues, classical, and soul genres created a unique style all her own.
  • Musical background, guitar player and saxophonist on a stage with colorful illumination, photo with selective focus and retro tonal correction filter effect, old instagram style
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    One of the most frequent questions is how jazz musicians know when to play. The answer lies in a deep understanding of form, feel, and listening.
  • Gospel Music has had a profound influence on jazz. From the church pews to the bandstands, gospel has shaped jazz's emotional depth, phrasing, and spirit since its earliest days.
  • There are several common song forms in jazz — the structures that shape the music we love.
  • Scat singing is one of jazz’s most joyful expressions. The term scat is vocal improvisation where singers use nonsense syllables instead of lyrics, turning their voice into an instrument.
  • In the early 20th century, jazz’s syncopated rhythms and improvisational flair began weaving into classical composition.
  • From the White House lawn to grand state dinners, jazz has long been part of the nation’s political soundtrack.
  • In 1964, jazz legend and South Carolina native Dizzy Gillespie added a new title to his resume—presidential candidate.
  • Little Pink Anderson was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on July 13, 1954. From infancy, he was immersed in music as the son of legendary bluesman Pink Anderson.
  • Acclaimed blues singer and actor Mabel King was born in Charleston but raised in the Bronx.
  • Gordon Richard “Dick” Goodwin is a highly influential figure in South Carolina’s jazz and academic music scenes.
  • Charleston’s own Quentin E. Baxter is an award-winning producer, performer, and passionate jazz educator.