Mention Dizzie Gillespie, Charles Mingus, or Thelonious Monk and jazz fans will likely begin to wax nostalgic, recalling the moment they first heard "Salt Peanuts," "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," or "Well, You Needn't," respectively. But mention Ina Ray Hutton, Mary Lou Williams, or Vi Redd, and you'll likely get blank stares. Although one should be familiar with these ladies of jazz, the sad truth is most individuals cannot name one female jazz musician. While their contributions rank as important points in the history of jazz, female musicians were often considered a novelty, with the fame and glory left to the men, as playing jazz was considered a man's job. Women were expected to look pretty, stay at home, and take care of the children, and though that fate befell many a talented female musician, others bucked the stereotype and set off on careers in jazz.
- 5/9/2013
- by Dirk Sonniksen
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
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