musical excerpts, fyi. randye
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Subject: 0312 - Today in Black History - March 12
1888 - Hall Johnson is born in Athens, Georgia. In 1925, he will organize
and direct the Hall Johnson Choir as well as have significant
success as an arranger. One of his early stage successes will be
as choral director for the 1930 Broadway play "The Green Pastures"
and the 1933 play, "Run Little Chillun," for which he will write
the book and music. Johnson and his choir will move to Hollywood in
1936 to make the film version of "The Green Pastures."
1926 - The Savoy Ballroom, nicknamed the "Home of Happy Feet," opens in New
York City.
1940 - Al Jarreau is born. He will become a singer and will be known for
his recording of the theme for the television show, "Moonlighting".
Al Jarreau will become the first vocalist in musical history to win
Grammy Awards in three different categories (Rhythm & Blues, Jazz,
and Pop).
1955 - Charlie Parker joins the ancestors in New York City at the age of
34. He had been one of the founders of the modern jazz movement.
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