Who were the jazz musicians of the Harlem Renaissance?

During the 1950's Billie Holiday rose as a social phenomenon. Born Eleanora Fagan grew up in Baltimore. As a teenager she began singing in jazz clubs. At the age of 18 Billie was spotted by John Hammond and received her first record as part of a studio group led by Benny Goodman. read more

One of the most famous musicians of the Harlem Renaissance was Louis Armstrong. Having come from a poor family in New Orleans, Armstrong began to perform with bands in small clubs, and play at funerals and parades around town in New Orleans. He wasn't a small band man for long, though. read more

Duke Ellington, a renowned jazz artist, began to reflect the"New Negro" in his music, particularly in the jazz suite Black, Brown, and Beige. The Harlem Renaissance prompted a renewed interest in black culture that was even reflected in the work of white artists, the most well known example being George Gershwin 's Porgy and Bess. read more

List of Famous Harlem Renaissance Musicians, Songs and Music for kids. Harlem Renaissance Musicians: Louis Armstrong: Louis Armstrong (1901 - 1971) is credited with putting Jazz on the musical map. read more