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Jazz musician Mike Longo at the piano. Black and white image. (The Mike Longo Papers, Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives)

Life and legacy of jazz artist Mike Longo celebrated through exhibits, Blair Big Band concert

New exhibits in Central Library and in Ingram Hall at the Blair School of Music celebrate the musical legacy of jazz pianist, composer and arranger Mike Longo, and the award-winning Blair Big Band will open its 2026–27 season with “Archive Grooves: The Music of Mike Longo” on Sept. 28. Read More

Sep 2, 2026

Heard Libraries and Wild Bunch present Grammy-winning roots musician Dom Flemons in concert Sept. 14

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dom Flemons will perform at Vanderbilt University on Saturday, Sept. 14, in a concert presented by the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries and the Wild Bunch Lecture Fund. Read More

Aug 12, 2024

Dom Flemons Collection at Heard Libraries offers ‘treasure trove’ for scholars exploring African American influences on roots music

The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have acquired the personal collection of Dom Flemons, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and cultural historian whose music and research have brought greater awareness to African Americans’ extensive contributions to roots music. The collection was compiled and curated… Read More

Jan 2, 2024