that the new pope used to play the trombone in a jazz band in the 1970s and '80s. According to claims, Leo played in Chicago music circles under the name "Bobby Prev." https://www.facebook.com ...

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Roy Haynes, a jazz drummer and band leader whose skill and versatility ... he wrote a signature tune with the same name for his own 1962 album, “Out of the Afternoon.” What made Haynes ...

A Syracuse music tradition is celebrating its 38th year with big names in jazz ... at Benjamin’s On Franklin 6-8 p.m. The Ageless Jazz Band at Salt City Market Patio 6-8 p.m. Joe Magnarelli ...

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Vatican City, May 8, 2025 — Before ascending to the papacy as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost led a surprising double life: acclaimed theologian by day, and celebrated jazz trombonist by night.