Robert G. O’Meally

Robert G. O’Meally is an esteemed scholar and professor, holding the Zora Neale Hurston Professorship of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. In addition to his role as a professor, he is also the founder and director of the Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia.

O'Meally has made significant contributions to the field of jazz studies and cultural analysis. His book Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday (1989) delves into the multifaceted persona of the iconic jazz singer.

As an editor, O'Meally has curated influential works such as The Jazz Cadence of American Culture (1998), which explores the profound influence of jazz on American society and culture. He also coedited Uptown Conversations: The New Jazz Studies (2004), a collaborative work that delves into the evolving field of jazz studies.

O'Meally's scholarly endeavors extend beyond these mentioned works, as he has authored and contributed to numerous other books that explore various aspects of jazz, literature, and cultural studies.

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