British singer Cleo Laine, one of the most distinctive voices in jazz, died on Friday, July 25, 2025, at age 97. In this “Sunday Morning” report from Sept. 30, 1990, correspondent Billy Taylor spoke with Laine and her husband, musician John Dankworth, about their drive for musical diversity, from jazz and opera to Broadway. Taylor…
Two-time Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player Chuck Mangione, known for his hit “Feels So Good,” died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at age 84. In this “Sunday Morning” story that aired Feb. 15, 1987, correspondent Billy Taylor profiled Chuck and his brother, jazz pianist Gap Mangione, about their early partnership as The Jazz Brothers. The…
Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93. Source link
Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, Archbishop Franzo King sees something more divine. “When I see this painting, I see God,” said King. John Coltrane painting…
Source: Walik Goshern/Courtesy of JITG Music Fest Emerging superstar Doechii is dominating headlines after receiving a co-sign from Ms. Lauryn Hill during the legend’s special Diaspora Calling! set featuring Wyclef, Busta Rhymes, YG Marley, Samara Cyn, Mannywellz, and Foggieraw at Jazz In The Gardens in Miami Gardens, Florida. In an iconic moment, the “Miseducation”…
Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 21 and the Washington Wizards edged the Utah Jazz 125-122 on Wednesday night. Source link
When Kieran Culkin took to the stage to accept his Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, he had just one thing on his mind: kids. The A Real Pain star revealed he made a deal with his wife Jazz Charton that if he won an Oscar, they could have a third and fourth…
Source: Steve Jennings/Getty Images Jazz In The Gardens is BACK and more star-studded than ever with headliner Lauryn Hill reuniting with Wyclef for a special Diaspora Calling! set featuring special guest Doechii, YG Marley, Busta Rhymes, Samara Cyn, Foggieraw, Mannywellz, and Zion Marley. Presented by the City of Miami Gardens, the 18th Annual celebration…
Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set. Source link
Russell Westbrook became the second player in NBA history to have a triple-double with zero turnovers and shoot 100% from the field and the free-throw line in the Denver Nuggets’ 132-121 win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Source link
