In Memoriam: Tony Bennett
Posted by: Melissa Wertheimer
Senior Music Specialist Ray White remembers American jazz and pop singer Tony Bennett's visit to the Library of Congress Gershwin Gallery.
Posted in: In Memoriam, Jazz, Musicians
Category: Jazz
Join us for our Salute to Strayhorn, June 8-10, 2023
Posted by: David Plylar
We are delighted that our Salute to Strayhorn, a festival of events dedicated to the life and work of Billy Strayhorn, will take place in multiple venues at the Library of Congress from June 8-10. These events have been delayed for years due to forces beyond our control, but at last we will be returning …
Posted in: African American History, Composers, Concerts and Events, Film Music, Jazz, LGBTQ+, Musicians
Concerts from the Library of Congress: March 2023 Events
Posted by: David Plylar
The repairs in the Coolidge Auditorium are ongoing, and we are thankful for the flexibility of our artists and audiences as we strive to present all that we can in alternative venues. After the success of our two February events that took place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Concerts from the Library of Congress is …
Posted in: Concerts and Events, Jazz, New Music
Concerts from the Library of Congress Announces Fall 2022 Concert Series
Posted by: David Plylar
It feels great to be able to announce the full return of Concerts from the Library of Congress to the Coolidge Auditorium! We have a wonderful series planned for you this year, to be revealed in two parts. You can read the press release for the fall segment here. While we will continue to have …
Posted in: Concerts and Events, Dance, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Musicians, New Music, Special Collections
With a Little Help from His Friends: Exploring the Papers of Sammy Nestico
Posted by: Morgen Stevens-Garmon
The Music Division's summer Pruett Fellow, Destiny Meadows, showcases a few of composer and arranger Sammy Nestico's musical partnerships.
Posted in: Composers, Guest bloggers, Jazz
Reflecting on Jazz with New Resources from the Library of Congress
Posted by: Claudia Morales
The following is a blog post from first author Kaleena Black and co-author Claudia Morales. It was published on NAFME “Music Educators Journal”– September 2021 issue Kaleena Black is an Educational Resources Specialist at the Library of Congress. She can be reached at [email protected]. Claudia Morales is a Concert Producer at the Library of Congress. She …
Posted in: Composers, Concerts and Events, Interviews, Jazz, Musical Instruments, Women in Music
Documenting Jessye Norman’s “Sacred Ellington” Concerts
Posted by: Morgen Stevens-Garmon
The following is a guest post from Jessica Grimmer, Ph.D., an MLIS student at the University of Maryland completing her field study at the Library of Congress as a member of a team processing the Jessye Norman Papers. In her 2014 memoir, Stand Up Straight and Sing, American opera star Jessye Norman recounts a chance …
Posted in: African American History, Jazz, Sacred music, Women in Music
Concerts from the Library of Congress to Present Kandace Springs Virtual Performance
Posted by: Claudia Morales
The Music Division is excited to welcome Nashville vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Kandace Springs to the Library of Congress. Springs and her all-women trio will present a virtual performance of her most recent album, “The Women Who Raised Me.” Her program pays tribute to legendary female singers, including Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, and …
Posted in: Jazz, Musicians, Women in Music
Concerts from the Library of Congress Announces Virtual May Events
Posted by: Claudia Morales
Spring is finally here! And, our virtual May events are around the corner. We have a fantastic lineup of events for all music lovers. We start the month with the French Ensemble Correspondances led by conductor Sébastien Daucé evoking an evening at the court of Louis XIII at the Palace of the Louvre. Then, we …
Posted in: Concerts and Events, Jazz, New Music, Women in Music