Famous musicians born in the year 1931
Here are 50 famous musicians from the world were born in 1931:
William Shatner
William Shatner (March 22, 1931 Côte Saint-Luc-) also known as William Shanter, William Alan Shatner, Billy, The Shat, Bill Shatner, Bill, William Schattner or Fear of Pop is a Canadian actor, spokesperson, novelist, film director, musician, television producer, voice actor, screenwriter, television director, singer, comedian, writer and film producer. He has four children, Melanie Shatner, Lisabeth Shatner, Leslie Carol Shatner and Daniel Shatner.
His albums include The Transformed Man / How Insensitive, The Transformed Man, Has Been, William Shatner Live, Seeking Major Tom, Spaced Out: The Very Best of Leonard Nimoy & William Shatner, Exodus: An Oratorio in Three Parts, She's a Lady and Ponder the Mystery.
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Ike Turner
Ike Turner (November 5, 1931 Clarksdale-December 12, 2007 San Marcos) a.k.a. Icky Renrut, Izear Luster Turner Jr., The Ike and Tina Turner Revue, Ike & Tina Turner Revue, Ike & Tina Turner, Ike and Tima Turner, Ike and Tina Turner, Lover Boy, Issac Wister Turner or Issac Wister (Ike) Turner was an American record producer, songwriter, singer, musician, bandleader and music arranger. He had seven children, Ronnie Turner, Michael Turner, Ike Turner Jr, Mia Turner, Linda Trippeter, Twanna Turner Melby and Raymond Craig Turner.
His albums include Ike Turner 1958-1959, Risin' With the Blues, My Blues Country, A Black Man's Soul, Jack Rabbit Blues – The Singles of 1958–1960, Trailblazer, Bad Dreams, , Here And Now and . Genres he performed include Funk, Soul blues, Rock music, Rhythm and blues, Memphis blues, Rock and roll and Blues rock.
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Mauricio Kagel
Mauricio Kagel (December 24, 1931 Buenos Aires-September 18, 2008 Cologne) also known as Maurizio Kagel or Mauricio Raúl Kagel was an Argentine composer, film score composer and television director.
His discography includes: Tantz-Schul, 1898: Music for Renaissance instruments, String Quartet I [1965-67] Pan [1985] For Piccolo & String Quartet, String Quartets II, III, Acustica, Heterophonie-Improvisation ajoutée, Transición II / Phonophonie, Mauricio Kagel: 5 Stücke der Windrose, Orchestral Works (Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Saarbrücken feat. conductor: Mauricio Kagel), Duodramen / Szenario / Liturgien (Saarbrücken Radio Symphony Orchestra, Gulbenkian Foundation Chorus Lisbon feat. conductor: Mauricio Kagel) and . His related genres: 20th-century classical music.
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Jerry Herman
Jerry Herman (July 10, 1931 New York City-) also known as Original Mame Cast, Herman, Jerry, Gerald Herman or Gerald Sheldon Herman is an American composer, lyricist and songwriter.
His albums: Hello, Dolly! (1964 original Broadway cast), Hello, Dolly! (1969 film cast), Hello, Dolly! (1994 Broadway revival cast), Mame, Ethel Merman Sings the New Songs from Hello, Dolly!, Hello, Dolly! (1965 original London cast), Hello, Dolly! (1967 Broadway cast), Parade (1960 original off-Broadway cast), The Grand Tour (1979 original Broadway cast) and La Cage aux folles (1983 original Broadway cast). Genres he performed include Musical theatre.
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Lonnie Donegan
Lonnie Donegan (April 29, 1931 Bridgeton, Glasgow-November 3, 2002 Peterborough) otherwise known as Lonnie Donnegan, Anthony James Donegan, Donegan, Lonnie, The King of Skiffle, Lonnie, Loni Donegan or Donegan, Loni was a British musician, songwriter, singer and actor. His children are Peter Donegan and Anthony Donegan.
His most recognized albums: Lonnie Donegan Hit Parade, Volume 2, Rock Island Line: The Singles Anthology 1955–1967, More Than 'Pye in the Sky', Muleskinner Blues, Puttin' on the Style: The Greatest Hits, Rock My Soul, Showcase, Talking Guitar Blues, The Best of Lonnie Donegan and The Collection. Genres he performed include Skiffle, Traditional pop music, Folk music, Blues and Country.
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Sam Cooke
Sam Cooke (January 22, 1931 Clarksdale-December 11, 1964 Hacienda Motel) also known as Sam Cook or Samuel Cook was an American singer, entrepreneur and singer-songwriter. He had one child, Linda Womack.
His albums include At the Copa, The Man Who Invented Soul, Sam Cooke 20 Great Hits, 20 Greatest Hits, All Hits, Greatest, Hits!, Keep Movin' On, Portrait of a Legend 1951–1964 and Sam Cooke with The Soul Stirrers. Genres related to him: Gospel music, Rhythm and blues, Soul music, Pop music and Jazz.
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Scotty Moore
Scotty Moore (December 27, 1931 Gadsden-) also known as Winfield Scott Moore III, Moore, Scotty, Winfield Scott Moore or Scotty is an American guitarist, actor and audio engineer.
Related albums: All the King's Men, 706 ReUnion: A Sentimental Journey and The Guitar That Changed The World. Genres: Rock music and Rock and roll.
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George Jones
George Jones (September 12, 1931 Saratoga-April 26, 2013 Nashville) a.k.a. Thumper Jones, George "Thumper" Jones, Thumber Jones, George Glenn Jones, Georges Jones, No Show Jones, The Possum, George C. Jones, No-Show Jones, Possum or George Thumper Jones was an American singer, singer-songwriter, songwriter and musician. He had four children, Susan Jones, Jeffrey Jones, Bryan Jones and Tamala Georgette Jones.
His albums: The New Favorites of George Jones, With Love, I Am What I Am, At His Best, One Woman Man, She Thinks I Still Care (The Complete United Artists Recordings 1962-64), 50 Years of Hits, Hits I Missed... And One I Didn't, 14 Greats and 16 Biggest Hits. Genres: Country, Gospel music and Rockabilly.
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Richard Holmes
Richard Holmes (May 2, 1931 Camden-June 29, 1991 St. Louis) also known as Richard \"Groove\" Holmes, Richard Groove Holmes, Richard 'Groove' Holmes, Groove Holmes, Richard Groove Homes, Richard Arnold "Groove" Holmes or Richard Arnold Holmes was an American organist and musician.
His discography includes: Comin' On Home, Groovin' With Jug, Groove's Groove, After Hours, Book of the Blues, Volume 1, Groove, Misty, New Groove, Soul Message and Blue Groove.
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Walter Norris
Walter Norris (December 27, 1931 Little Rock-October 29, 2011 Berlin) also known as Norris, Walter was an American jazz pianist.
Discography: Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Four, Hues of Blues, The Trio, Winter Rose, The Trio: Rediscovered and The Last Set - Live at the A-Trane.
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Sonny Clark
Sonny Clark (July 21, 1931 Herminie-January 13, 1963 New York City) a.k.a. Clark, Sonny was an American jazz pianist.
His albums: Cool Struttin', Sonny's Crib, My Conception, Sonny Clark Quintets, Standards, Dial "S" for Sonny, Oakland 1955, Leapin' and Lopin', Blues Mambo and Sonny Clark Trio. Genres related to him: Hard bop and Jazz.
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Sylvano Bussotti
Sylvano Bussotti (October 1, 1931 Florence-) is an Italian composer, author and librettist.
His albums: Piano Works (feat. piano: Martine Joste), Ex Novo Ensemble and Four Pianos. Genres: Contemporary classical music, Ballet and Opera.
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Brook Benton
Brook Benton (September 19, 1931 Lugoff-April 9, 1988 Queens) a.k.a. Brook Brenton, Brook Benten, Benjamin Franklin Peay or Benton, Brook was an American songwriter, singer, actor and musician.
His discography includes: Beautiful Memories of Christmas, Best of Brook Benton, Brook Benton: Forty Greatest Hits, Endlessly: The Best of Brook Benton, Endlessly, My Country / That Old Feeling, Songs I Love to Sing, 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Brook Benton, At His Best and The Best of Brook Benton. Genres: Pop music, Rhythm and blues and Soul music.
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François Rabbath
François Rabbath (March 12, 1931 Aleppo-) also known as Francois Rabbath or Rabbath, François is a French , .
His albums: François Rabbath - 60, 'Live' around the World, 70, Dialogues & méditations and The Sound of a Bass.
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Otis Blackwell
Otis Blackwell (February 16, 1931 Brooklyn-May 6, 2002 Nashville) a.k.a. John Davenport was an American singer, pianist and songwriter.
His albums include Daddy Rollin' Stone / Tears, Tears, Tears. His related genres: Rhythm and blues, East Coast blues and Rock and roll.
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Dick Gautier
Dick Gautier (October 30, 1931 Los Angeles-) also known as Dick Gauthier, Richard Gauthier or Dick Gautier is an American comedian, composer, singer, author, actor and voice actor. He has three children, Denise Gautier, Chrissie Gautier and Randy Gautier.
Gautier began his career in entertainment as a stand-up comedian before transitioning to acting, where he became best known for his portrayal of Hymie the Robot in the 1960s TV series "Get Smart." He also had regular roles in TV shows such as "Mr. Terrific," "When Things Were Rotten," and "Quack Pack." Gautier was also a talented voice actor, lending his voice to various animated shows such as "Transformers," "G.I. Joe" and "The Smurfs," among many others. In addition to his work in entertainment, Gautier was a successful songwriter and composer, and even penned the theme song for the cult classic movie "Barbarella." He authored several books as well, including a memoir titled "The Hymie Handbook: The Whole Get Smart Handbook." Gautier passed away in 2017 at the age of 85.
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Klaus Wunderlich
Klaus Wunderlich (June 18, 1931 Chemnitz-October 28, 1997 Engen) also known as Wunderlich, Klaus was a German organist, keyboard player and musician.
His discography includes: 24 Melodien, die man nie vergisst, A Tribute to John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Big Band Swing, Dream Melodies, From New York to Yokohama, Illusion, Images, Keys for Lovers, Leichte Kost and Multi Orchestral Organ Sound. Genres he performed: Folk music, Jazz, Pop music, Classical music and Easy listening.
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Horace Parlan
Horace Parlan (January 19, 1931 Pittsburgh-) also known as Horance Parlan, Parlan, Horace or Horace Parlan Quintet is an American jazz pianist.
His most important albums: No Blues, The Complete Blue Note Horace Parlan Sessions, Goin' Home, Us Three, Movin' & Groovin', Speakin' My Piece, Headin' South, Happy Frame of Mind, Blue Parlan and The Maestro. Genres he performed include Post-bop, Bebop, Third stream and Avant-garde jazz.
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Shirley Verrett
Shirley Verrett (May 31, 1931 New Orleans-November 5, 2010 Ann Arbor) a.k.a. Shirley Verret, Verrett, Shirley or Shirley Verrett-Carter was an American singer and actor.
Her albums: Great Operatic Duets, , , , Rigoletto [Highlights], Luisa Miller and Anna Bolena.
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Nat Adderley
Nat Adderley (November 25, 1931 Tampa-January 2, 2000 Lakeland) also known as Adderley, Nat or Nathaniel Carlyle Adderley was an American trumpeter, musician and composer. He had two children, Nathaniel Adderley Jr and Alison Adderley.
His albums: Naturally!: Nat Adderley Quartets, Much Brass, Autobiography, Live at Memory Lane, Calling Out Loud, Naturally!, That's Right!, Work Song, You, Baby and Sayin' Somethin'. Genres he performed include Hard bop and Soul jazz.
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Kenny Burrell
Kenny Burrell (July 31, 1931 Detroit-) also known as Kenny Burell, Burrell, Kenny, Kenny Burrel or Kenneth Earl Burrell is an American guitarist.
His discography includes: Heritage, Sunup to Sundown, Verve Jazz Masters 45, Introducing Kenny Burrell, Blue Muse, Blue Lights, Volume 2, Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas, Live at the Village Vanguard, Lotus Blossom and Soul Call. Genres: Bebop, Blues and Cool jazz.
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Phil Woods
Phil Woods (November 2, 1931 Springfield-) also known as Woods, Phil or Philip Wells Woods is an American composer, saxophonist and clarinetist.
His albums include Round Trip, Voyage - with the Bill Charlap Trio, Into The Woods-The Best Of Phil Woods, Flowers For Hodges, Early Quintets, Sugan, Woodlore, Phil Woods and his European Rhythm Machine at the Montreux Jazz Festival, Musique du Bois and Live at the Village Vanguard. Genres he performed include Hard bop, Post-bop, Bebop, Jazz and Crossover jazz.
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Jan Johansson
Jan Johansson (September 16, 1931 Söderhamn-November 9, 1968 Sollentuna Municipality) a.k.a. Johansson, Jan was a Swedish jazz pianist, film score composer and composer. His children are Jens Johansson and Anders Johansson.
His albums include 300.000, 8 Bitar/Innertrio, Ack Värmeland du sköna, Blues, En resa i jazz och folkton, Folkvisor, Intervju med ett piano, Jazz på ungerska / In pleno, Musik genom fyra sekler and Jan Johansson In Hamburg With Georg Riedel. Genres he performed include Jazz.
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John Gilmore
John Gilmore (October 29, 1931 Summit-August 19, 1995 Philadelphia) was an American musician and composer.
His most important albums: Blowing In From Chicago. His related genres: Jazz and Avant-garde jazz.
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Skeeter Davis
Skeeter Davis (December 30, 1931 Dry Ridge-September 19, 2004 Nashville) otherwise known as Skeeter Davies, Mary Frances Penick or Davis, Skeeter was an American singer and songwriter.
Her albums: Gold, RCA Country Hall of Fame, She Sings, They Play (feat. NRBQ), The Best of Skeeter Davis, The Essential Skeeter Davis, The Pop Hits Collection, The Ultimate Collection, The End of the World, Here's the Answer and I'll Sing You a Song and Harmonize Too. Genres she performed: Nashville sound, Pop music and Country.
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Gennady Rozhdestvensky
Gennady Rozhdestvensky (May 4, 1931 Moscow-) a.k.a. Геннадий Рождественский, Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, Генна́дий Рожде́ственский, Gennadi Rojdestvenski, Геннадий Николаевич Рождественский or Rozhdestvensky, Gennadi Nikolayevich is a Soviet pianist and conductor.
His albums: Finlandia, Prometheus / Piano Concerto / Fantasy for piano and orchestra, The Two Violin Concertos, Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela / Nielsen: Helios Overture / Grieg: Holberg Suite, Symphony no. 1, Symphony no. 1, Champagne Galop: Polkas, Mazurkas and Waltzes of Hans Christian Lumbye, Cantata for the 20th Anniversary of the October Revolution / The Stone Flower (excerpts), and The Symphonies.
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Denis Wick
Denis Wick (June 1, 1931 Braintree-) a.k.a. Denis Gerald Wick is a British , .
Related albums: Wind Music of Holst and Vaughan Williams.
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Paul Motian
Paul Motian (March 25, 1931 Philadelphia-November 22, 2011 Manhattan) a.k.a. Paul Motian + Bill Frisell + Joe Lovano + Marc Johnson or Motian, Paul was an American drummer and composer.
His most recognized albums: Conception Vessel, Tribute, Dance, Le Voyage, Monk in Motian, Bill Evans, On Broadway Volume 1, Misterioso, It Should've Happened a Long Time Ago and The Story of Maryam. Genres he performed include Jazz, Hard bop, Avant-garde jazz, Bebop, Post-bop and Free improvisation.
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Mitzi Gaynor
Mitzi Gaynor (September 4, 1931 Chicago-) also known as Francesca Marlene von Gerber or Gaynor, Mitzi is an American singer and actor.
Her discography includes: Mitzi.
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John Marascalco
John Marascalco (March 27, 1931 Grenada-) also known as Marascalco, John is an American songwriter.
He was born in Grenada, Mississippi and got his start in the music industry as part of a songwriting duo with his close friend, Johnny Rivers. Together, they wrote popular songs such as "Memphis," "Mountain of Love," and "Seventh Son."
Marascalco also worked with other notable musicians such as Little Richard, co-writing several hits including "Good Golly Miss Molly" and "Rip It Up." His contributions to the rock and roll genre have earned him a place in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
In addition to his songwriting success, Marascalco also served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After his time in the military, he pursued a career in music and went on to become a celebrated and influential songwriter in American music history.
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Kōichi Kitamura
Kōichi Kitamura (December 18, 1931 Osaka Prefecture-October 2, 2007 Shinjuku) a.k.a. Koichi Kitamura, Kôichi Kitamura, 木村 一, Hajimu Kimura, 北村 弘一, Kimura Hajimu, Kitamura Kōichi or Kouichi Kitamura was a Japanese voice actor and actor.
Kōichi Kitamura started his career as an actor in the 1950s and starred in numerous Japanese films and television dramas. He began lending his voice to animated characters in the 1960s and became a prominent voice actor, voicing characters such as Doctor Eggman in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and Doraemon in the anime series of the same name. Kitamura was also a prolific narrator and lent his voice to various documentary films and television shows. In addition to his voice acting and acting work, Kitamura was also a published author and wrote several novels and essays throughout his career. He passed away on October 2, 2007 due to liver cancer at the age of 75.
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Jaye P. Morgan
Jaye P. Morgan (December 3, 1931 Mancos-) also known as Mary Margaret Morgan, Jaye Morgan, J. P., Morgan, Jaye P. or Jaye P. is an American singer, actor and comedian.
Her albums include The Jaye P. Morgan Story and Jaye P. Morgan.
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Bruce Haack
Bruce Haack (May 4, 1931 Nordegg-September 26, 1988 West Chester) a.k.a. Haack, Bruce was a Canadian musician and record producer.
Discography: Dance Sing and Listen, Dance Sing and Listen Again, The Way-Out Record For Children, Electronic Record for Children, Together, Captain Entropy, Haackula, Electric Lucifer: Book 2, Bite and Hush Little Robot. Genres: Children's music, Space age pop, Electronic music and Psychedelic rock.
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Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Ramblin' Jack Elliott (August 1, 1931 Brooklyn-) also known as Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Ramblin Jack Elliott, Elliott Charles Adnopoz, Elliott, Ramblin' Jack or Jack Elliott is an American songwriter and singer. He has one child, Aiyana Elliott.
His albums include Kerouac's Last Dream, The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack, I Stand Alone, Me & Bobby McGee, Sings Woody Guthrie and Jimmie Rodgers & Cowboy Songs, The Essential Ramblin' Jack Elliott, The Long Ride, Hard Travelin': Songs By Woody Guthrie And Others, Country Style / Live and Friends of Mine. Genres he performed include Folk music.
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Wynton Kelly
Wynton Kelly (December 2, 1931 Jamaica-April 12, 1971 Toronto) also known as Kelly, Wynton was an American jazz pianist, musician and pianist.
His albums: Interpretations (feat. Hank Mobley), Kelly Blue, Kelly Great, Piano Interpretations, Piano, Kelly at Midnight, Undiluted, Someday My Prince Will Come, Full View and Comin' in the Back Door. His related genres: Jazz.
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Donald Leake
Donald Leake (November 6, 1931-December 31, 1997) was an American dentist.
He specialized in endodontics, which involves treating the soft tissue inside teeth. Leake was known for his innovative techniques and was a pioneer in the use of surgical microscopes in endodontic procedures. He also founded the American Board of Endodontics and served as its president. Leake was a dedicated teacher and mentor, and his contributions to the field of endodontics have had a lasting impact on dental health. Outside of his professional pursuits, he was an avid traveler and enjoyed photography.
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D. J. Fontana
D. J. Fontana (March 15, 1931 Shreveport-) a.k.a. Dominic Joseph Fontana or D. J. is an American drummer and musician.
His albums include All the King's Men. Genres he performed include Rock and roll.
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Jack Clement
Jack Clement (April 5, 1931 Whitehaven-August 8, 2013 Nashville) also known as Cowboy Jack Clement, Jack Henderson Clement, Clement, Jack or Cowboy was an American record producer, songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter and film producer. He had two children, Alison Clement and Niles Clement.
His albums include For Once and For All. Genres: Folk music, Rock music, Country, Rock and roll and Rockabilly.
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Dewey Redman
Dewey Redman (May 17, 1931 Fort Worth-September 2, 2006 New York City) a.k.a. Redman, Dewey or Walter Dewey Redman was an American musician, saxophonist and composer. His children are called Joshua Redman and Tarik Redman.
His discography includes: Tarik, Living on the Edge, Musics, Red and Black in Willisau, Coincide, Soundsigns, The Ear Of The Behearer, Choices, African Venus and Look for the Black Star. Genres he performed include Jazz, Free jazz, Post-bop and Avant-garde jazz.
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Tommy Allsup
Tommy Allsup (November 24, 1931 Owasso-) also known as Allsup, Tommy is an American record producer and musician.
His discography includes: Hightower Boogie Woogie. Genres: Country, Rock music, Rock and roll and Western swing.
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Jimmy Lyons
Jimmy Lyons (December 1, 1931 Jersey City-May 19, 1986 New York City) also known as Lyons, Jimmy was an American musician.
His albums include Give It Up, Something in Return, Nuba and Wee Sneezawee. Genres related to him: Avant-garde jazz, Free jazz and Jazz.
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Cristina Deutekom
Cristina Deutekom (August 28, 1931 Amsterdam-August 7, 2014 Amsterdam) was a Dutch singer.
She was regarded as one of the greatest coloratura sopranos of the 20th century and particularly known for her interpretations of roles in the operas of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Richard Strauss. Deutekom initially trained as a contralto but switched to the soprano range when she was in her 20s. She made her operatic debut in Amsterdam in 1958 and went on to achieve great success internationally, performing at major opera houses throughout Europe and the United States. Deutekom was also a respected teacher, passing on her expertise to the next generation of singers.
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Kenneth Gilbert
Kenneth Gilbert (December 16, 1931 Montreal-) a.k.a. Gilbert, Kenneth is a Canadian harpsichordist and actor.
His albums include Das wohltemperierte Clavier 1 & 2 (harpsichord: Kenneth Gilbert), Die Kunst der Fuge, Concertos for 2 Harpsichords, Baroque Organ Masters, Les Indes galantes, , Die Konzerte für 3 und 4 Cembali, Inventionen und Sinfonien (feat. harpsichord: Kenneth Gilbert) and Cembalo Konzerte.
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Richie Powell
Richie Powell (September 5, 1931 New York City-June 26, 1956 Pennsylvania Turnpike) was an American jazz pianist, pianist and musician.
Powell was known for his virtuosic playing and his contributions to the bebop and hard bop genres. He initially played in his brother Bud Powell's band before going on to play with a number of other jazz greats, including Dexter Gordon and Jackie McLean. Powell's life was tragically cut short when he died in a car accident at the age of 24 while traveling with McLean's band. Despite his short career, Powell's innovative and influential style has had a lasting impact on the jazz world.
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Dizzy Reece
Dizzy Reece (January 5, 1931 Kingston-) is a Jamaican trumpeter and film score composer.
His albums: Manhattan Project, Asia Minor, Star Bright, Blues In Trinity, From In to Out, Comin' On!, Soundin' Off, Nirvana, Mosaic Select and Blowin' Away.
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Franz Josef Degenhardt
Franz Josef Degenhardt (December 3, 1931 Schwelm-November 14, 2011 Quickborn) otherwise known as Degenhardt, Franz Josef was a German novelist.
His discography includes: ... weiter im Text, Café Nach Dem Fall, Da müssen wir durch, Der Wind hat sich gedreht im Lande, Im Jahr der Schweine, Kommt an den Tisch unter Pflaumenbäumen, Krieg gegen den Krieg, Live, Nocturn and Rumpelstilzchen.
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Eric Von Schmidt
Eric Von Schmidt (May 28, 1931 Bridgeport-February 2, 2007 Fairfield) also known as Ric Von Schmidt or Von Schmidt, Eric was an American songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter and painter.
His most recognized albums: Living on the Trail, Dick Farina & Eric Von Schmidt and The Folk Blues of Eric Von Schmidt. Genres he performed: Blues and Folk music.
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Marion Brown
Marion Brown (September 8, 1931 Atlanta-October 18, 2010) otherwise known as Brown, Marion was an American , .
Related albums: Juba-Lee, Marion Brown Quartet, Three for Shepp, Vista, Soul Eyes, Live in Japan, November Cotton Flower, Afternoon of a Georgia Faun, and Gesprächsfetzen. Genres related to him: Avant-garde and Jazz.
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Philippa Schuyler
Philippa Schuyler (August 2, 1931 Harlem-May 9, 1967) was an American journalist and musician.
She is best known for being a child prodigy, who could play both piano and harp by the age of four. Her parents were Josephine Cogdell Schuyler, a white Texan author and journalist, and George Schuyler, a Black journalist, essayist, and author.
Schuyler's talent brought her to perform at prestigious events, such as the inauguration of President Harry Truman in 1949. As she grew older, she began to focus more on her writing career, traveling to Africa, Europe, and Asia as a journalist.
Despite her success and talent, Schuyler faced discrimination and struggled with her own identity. She saw herself as a bridge between races and cultures, and was often criticized for her beliefs and for challenging societal norms of the time.
Sadly, Schuyler's life was cut short when she died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam while on assignment with Newsweek magazine at the age of 35. Her legacy lives on through her music and writing, which continue to inspire and challenge readers and listeners today.
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Alain Goraguer
Alain Goraguer (August 20, 1931 Rosny-sous-Bois-) also known as Goraguer, Alain, Paul Vernon, Alain Yves Réginald Goraguer or Lewis Milton is a French film score composer and pianist.
His albums include La Planète Sauvage and Jazz in Paris: Go-go-Goraguer.
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