MUSIC MONDAY: Weekly Playlist From GBN – “Hidden Jazz Figures” (LISTEN)

Over the weekend, Good Black News offered a remembrance and playlist of one of the world’s most iconic and influential jazz singers, Ella Fitzgerald, in honor of her 103rd birthday. But what about those women who also contributed mightily to jazz but are not commonly recognized?

GBN’s Marlon West answers that question this week by offering a comprehensive and compelling curation of female jazz musicians he calls “Feed The Fire: A Celebration of Women in Jazz.”

In Marlon’s words:

“This week’s playlist is inspired by Giovanni Russonello’s New York Times piece, “10 Women in Jazz Who Never Got Their Due.” This collection includes the oft-forgotten artists mentioned in the piece, including Mary Lou Williams, Jutta Hipp, Marian McPartland, Hazel Scott, Dorothy Ashby, Shirley Scott and Alice Coltrane, though it also features several current artists who are also frequently overlooked like Vi Redd, Nubya Garcia, Linda Oh and others.

This one was a real pleasure and education to compile. Do enjoy. And stay safe, you all.”

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