The great Nina Simone said, “Jazz is not just music. It’s a way of life; it’s a way of being, a way of thinking.” The legendary jazz musician, songwriter, and arranger wasn’t wrong—the genre has transcended over the past century to become a worldwide phenomenon. No...
No matter where you live, you won’t be a stranger to the global pandemic that’s engulfed all our lives since the start of 2020. As we continue to try to grapple with these circumstances, the incredible fighting spirit of people everywhere has been inspiring, to say...
February is Black History Month—it’s an opportunity to honor the significant contributions of African American people to our country’s progress. This annual celebration was the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson in 1976. The Razzmajazz Dixieland Band recognizes...
The elusive history of jazz music lends to its mystique. The all-American musical genre is firmly rooted in the history of our great country. New Orleans has often been dubbed the birthplace of jazz but how did this revolutionary music extend to other parts of the...
The music, the excitement, the entertainment… choosing the music for an event you’re hosting is just as difficult as deciding other vital elements of the soirée. As some of North Texas’ most popular entertainers, the Razzmajazz Dixieland Band has performed at various...
Fans of jazz and occasional listeners alike are familiar with the work of Duke Ellington. The American composer and jazz musician has been lauded as one of the greatest contributors to the jazz movement during the golden era of the genre. As connoisseurs of the New...
Uniquely American, energetic, and wondrously off-beat, Swing Jazz has taken over the world over the past century. Swing Jazz offered a form of escapism to the American public—a way to forget about the war, enjoy a sense of freedom, and dance their worries away. As one...