September 17 is the birthday of American singer and songwriter HANK WILLIAMS (1923-1953). To hear Hank sing “I Saw the Light,” CLICK HERE.

September 17 is the birthday of American singer and organist JACK MCDUFF (1926-2001). Known professionally as "Brother" Jack McDuff or "Captain" Jack McDuff, was an American jazz organist and organ trio bandleader. He was most prominent during the hard bop and soul jazz era of the 1960s, often performing with an organ trio. He is also credited with giving guitarist George Benson his first break. To hear McDuff’s organ wizardry, CLICK HERE.

September 17 is the birthday of American composer CHARLES TOMLINSON GRIFFES (1884-1920). His music, inspired by Scriabin and Impressionism is uniquely his own and uniquely American. To hear a sample of Griffes’ dream music, CLICK HERE.

HAPPY FEAST OF ST. HILDEGARD VON BINGEN (1098-1179)!!

Also known as "the Sibyl of the Rhine, St. Hildegard was a German Benedictine abbess and polymath active as a writer, composer, philosopher, mystic, visionary, and as a medical writer and practitioner during the High Middle Ages. She is one of the best-known composers of sacred monophony, as well as the most recorded in modern history. To hear a sample of her incredibly beautiful, mystical music, CLICK HERE.