He was known as someone who got things done: he published Saturday Night magazine, launched TV stations, ran a folk club and helped get Mariposa off the ground
In recognition of Black History Month, take a look back at John Hammond's influential From Spirituals To Swing concerts at Carnegie Hall in 1938 and 1939.
Some strong winds will be blowing in Santa Cruz on Sunday. That won't just be in the stormy weather the area is expected to receive but on the stage at Moe's Alley where several world-class harmonica players will be performing for Mark Hummel's annual Harmonica Blowout.