With his attire ranging from a fedora and zoot suit to a top hat and tails, Cab’s scat singing and dancing along with his energetic style and comedic personality made… Continue readingCabell “Cab” Calloway III

Chuck Mangione has been chasing the clouds away with his music for more than five decades. He’s reached fans around the world with over 30 albums, striking gold and platinum… Continue readingCharles “Chuck” Mangione

Strouse is best known for his work on Broadway theater musicals. His first musical was Bye, Bye Birdie, (1960) written with his long time collaborator, Lee Adams, and starred Dick… Continue readingCharles Strouse

Corinthian Hall was Rochester’s most prestigious site for concerts, lectures and balls. The Hall hosted a Who’s Who list of historical speakers and held grand concerts and performances by some… Continue readingCorinthian Hall

In 1952 Miss Doriot Anthony began her successful and critically acclaimed 38 year relationship with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as the very first woman to win a principal chair in… Continue readingDoriot Anthony Dwyer

Gene Cornish has always been revered and respected among fellow musicians. Since the early 60’s he has inspired countless budding guitarists, all striving to reproduce his sound and feel, while… Continue readingGene Cornish

There are few hats in the field of music that Jeff Tyzik has not worn. This tremendously versatile Grammy Award winning record producer has held the position of Principal Pops… Continue readingJeff Tyzik

Back in the 70’s, when British rock royalty Sir Paul McCartney needed a drummer to finish recording a Wings album, it was Joe English who came to the rescue. By… Continue readingJoe English

The Swedish soprano Mademoiselle Jenny Lind known as the “Swedish Nightingale” was one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century. At the height of her fame she… Continue readingThe Performances of Jenny Lind