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Endo, Shusaku

(Encyclopedia) Endo, ShusakuEndo, Shusakushəsäˈk&oobreve; ĕnˈdō [key], 1923–1996, one of the finest 20th-century Japanese novelists, b. Tokyo. Baptized a Roman Catholic at 11, he is often…

Graves, Robert Ranke

(Encyclopedia) Graves, Robert Ranke, 1895–1985, English poet, novelist, and critic; son of Alfred Percival Graves. He established his reputation with Good-bye to All That (1929), an outspoken book on…

Caldwell, Zoe

(Encyclopedia) Caldwell, Zoe (Zoe Ada Caldwell)Caldwell, Zoezō [key], 1933–2020, Australian theater actress. From the late 1950s she played many Shakespearean roles first with England's Royal…

Adler, Larry

(Encyclopedia) Adler, Larry (Lawrence Cecil Adler)Adler, Larryădˈlər [key], 1914–2001, American harmonica player, b. Baltimore. Adler, whose career spanned seven decades, is generally credited with…

Williams, Joe

singerBirthplace: Cordele, Ga.Born: 1918Died: 1999

Williams, Paul

singer, composer, actorBirthplace: Omaha, Neb.Born: 9/19/40

Tony Williams

Tony Williams jazz drummer   Considered one of the most influential jazz musicians in the last 50 years, Williams's bold experimental improvisations helped shape fusion. He worked with Jackie…