The Ink Spots The popular African American vocal group The Ink Spots got their start in Indianapolis in 1928. Original members included Orville… Read More »The Ink Spots
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) got its start in 1982 because of the work of Cathedral Arts, Inc.… Read More »International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
Jazz Although not a principal originator of jazz music like New Orleans, New York, and Chicago, Indianapolis possesses a rich jazz… Read More »Jazz
Jazz Kitchen The Jazz Kitchen is a jazz club and restaurant located on the corner of 54th Street and College Avenue, an… Read More »Jazz Kitchen
Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson (Oct. 5, 1927-Sept. 3, 2005). Alonzo Ernest Johnson, known as “Pookie,” was born in Indianapolis. He grew up downtown, attending… Read More »Alonzo (Pookie) Johnson
James Louis (J. J.) Johnson (Jan. 22, 1924 -Feb. 4, 2001). James Louis (J. J.) Johnson entered the world of music at nine years old.… Read More »James Louis (J. J.) Johnson
Mingo Jones (Dec. 16, 1928-Apr. 3, 2017). Mingo Jones was born and raised in Missouri. His father and uncle played the trumpet… Read More »Mingo Jones
Jordan College of the Arts On April 13, 1895, the Metropolitan School of Music was founded by four private music teachers and opened for the… Read More »Jordan College of the Arts
Jubilate Founded in 2012, the Jubilate Choir (pronounced as “JOO-bee-LAH-tay”) is one of many choirs that make up the (ICC). Conductor… Read More »Jubilate
John Raymond Leppard (Aug. 11, 1927–Oct. 22, 2019). John Raymond Leppard was born in London and grew up in Bath, Somerset, 97 miles… Read More »John Raymond Leppard
