Charles Alfred Anderson, Sr. 1907-1996 Nicknamed “Chief” by his aviation students, Charles Alfred Anderson, Sr.. served as the Chief Civilian Flight Instructor for the...
Hall Johnson 1888-1970 Hall Johnson was a virtuoso violinist, composer, and musical director in New York and Hollywood. He was the founder...
Jules Bledsoe 1899?-1943 Jules Bledsoe was an exceptionally accomplished singer of classical music, spirituals, and the contemporary show tunes of his time,...
Mahalia Jackson 1911 – 1972 Mahalia Jackson expressed an uplifting spiritual force with a unique voice and musical style, combining elements of...
Otis Redding 1941-1967 Otis Redding was one of the greatest voices of “Southern Soul.” His rapid rise to broad popularity, culminating with...
