There are 2 article(s) tagged Phineas Newborn:

• June 2020

  • Memphis Jazz Workshop keeps kids upbeat with online music instruction

    Pianist Steve Lee returned to Memphis from a career as a performing artist to share jazz with students. In the age of social distancing, he's had to take his own advice, and learn how to improvise.

    By Jared Boyd June 30, 2020

  • Stax soul man William Bell receives grant, plans to pay it forward

    The songwriter and performer of early Stax hit "You Don't Miss Your Water" will receive $25,000 from the National Endowment of the Arts. He said the full amount will be used for projects involving young soul musicians.

    By Jared Boyd June 25, 2020