The Sonic Alchemist: The Story of Charles Stepney Charles Stepney’s story is one of profound musical genius, cultural resonance, and...

Uriel Jones was born in Detroit in 1934, the same year as Jack Ashford. He spent some time in Detroit’s...

Richard “Pistol” Allen was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1932. Like his mentor, Benny Benjamin, he was a Jazz musician...

William “Benny” Benjamin was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1925. He grew up listening to Jazz, especially big band Jazz,...

Charles Stepney was born in Chicago in 1931. He played piano and vibraphone but was initially hired by Gene Barge...