Tag: Henry Brant

  • Celebrating Jimmy Owens: A Legacy in Jazz and Advocacy

    Celebrating Jimmy Owens: A Legacy in Jazz and Advocacy

    Introduction: Jimmy Owens, born in New York City eighty-one years ago today on December 9, 1943, has built a remarkable career as a jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, composer, arranger, and educator. His life and work exemplify a commitment to jazz as both an art form and a community. As a key figure in jazz education and…