El Paso Music Learning Corner

Jazz pianist Fats Waller continued entertaining audiences with his energetic performances.

This Day in Music History – August 12, 1944
Country star George Hamilton IV was born.

DJ Kool Herc hosted a back-to-school party in the Bronx that is widely recognized as the birth of hip-hop culture.

Composer Thomas Arne premiered music that would become beloved in England.

This Day in Music History – August 9, 1963
Singer Whitney Houston was born today.

Jazz legend Benny Carter was born on August 8, 1907. Carter became one of the greatest saxophonists, trumpet players, composers, and arrangers in jazz history. His career lasted more than 70 years, and he helped shape the sound of big band jazz.

This Day in Music History – August 7, 1985

Michael Jackson purchased the publishing rights to the ATV Music catalog on this day. The catalog included the rights to more than 4,000 songs, including many written by The Beatles, making it one of the most talked-about moments in music business history.

This Day in Music History – August 6, 2014
Taylor Swift announced her album 1989, marking her move from country to pop music.

The Hollywood Bowl hosted one of its famous summer classical concerts, continuing a tradition that has introduced generations of families to orchestral music.

This Day in Music History – August 4, 1901
Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong was born today. His incredible trumpet playing and joyful singing made him one of the most influential musicians ever.