Latest Headlines
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 5 (UPI) -- High-dose injections of vitamin C reduced tumor growth in mice by 50 percent, U.S. researchers said.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (UPI) -- High-dose intravenous vitamin C may be effective in treating cancer, newly published research indicates.
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Boogie-woogie piano master Pete Johnson was born this day in 1904 in Kansas City, Mo. He worked regularly in boogie-woogie trios and duos with Albert Ammons and Meade Lux Lewis.
Pianist Clyde Hart was born this day in 1910 in Baltimore. After working with Stuff Smith, Roy Eldridge and Oscar Pettiford, he became a regular at Minton's Playhouse in Harlem where the bop style was being developed.
Trumpeter and bandleader Charlie Creath was born this day in 1890 in Ironton, Mo. He was a major figure in St. Louis music circles and a big influence on the city's many emerging trumpeters including Shorty Baker, Clark Terry and Miles Davis.
Earl Hines, one of the pianists who helped shape the history of jazz, was born this day in 1903 in Duquesne, Pa. His level of rhythmic and melodic invention was so influential other musicians nicknamed him "Fatha."
Saxophonist Budd Johnson was born this date in 1910 in Dallas.
Jazz violinist Eddie South was born this day in 1904 in Louisiana, Mo. South was one of the finest classical violinists ever to play jazz.
Tenor saxophonist Jack McVea was born this day in 1914 in Los Angeles. He joined Lionel Hampton's band in 1940 as a baritone player.
Quotes
United Press International
United Press International
