The CLUB ALABAM REVUE written and directed by Tu’Nook Sunday afternoons at 4:PM will never be the same again. From the very first note by the Quintet known as Duane & the Central Ave Players performing an original composition , Calico Blues, to sudden burst of energized persona by the name of “Robby Royale” the…
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I Remember CARMEN McRAE in APRIL ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY
April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994 An american jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable Carmen McRae Eight years younger than her idol, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae was a contemporary of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan….
WAYNE HENDERSON: THE LAST CRUSADE 1939-2014
posted by Robert J. Carmack twitter: @blues2jazzguy Wayne Henderson (1939-2014) Wayne Henderson born September 24, 1939 in Houston, Texas was soul-jazz and hard bop trombonist and record producer. In 1961, he co-founded the soul jazz/hard bop group, The Jazz Crusaders. Growing up in Los Angeles 1961, I was just learning about real jazz . One day while listening to a new local radio…
HANGING WITH THE HIPSTER:MONDAY NO-NONSENSE JAM SESSIONS
posted by Robert J. Carmack – photos: Robert J. Carmack follow me on twitter: @blues2jazzguy Hipster sez: If you love jazz and not sure where to go on a Monday night..Join Jazz Guitarist ,Jacques Lesure , hosting the “No Nonsense Jam Session” at Barbara Morrison Performing…
WOMEN”S HERSTORY MONTH: MECHELLE LACHAUX IN PICTURES
above:With Artists,Singers ,Poets, Writers & musicians (l-r) Marvin X Jackmon, ToReadah Mikell, Mechelle LaChaux, Joan Tarika- Lewis and Ayodele Nzinga. Breaking Out in Song Elegantly starring as her stylish self
HELP WANTED – NOW DIG THIS,INC.
NOW DIG THIS, Inc. is a non-profit organization established by Jacques & Kimberly Lesure that seeks to nurture and preserve an appreciation of the arts, especially Jazz music. Throughout the school year Jacques Lesure will be helping to continue the legacy as he offers free concerts and lectures to schools and community events. Special presentations…
THE CLUB ALABAM A MUST SEE MUSIC REVUE
Theatre Perception Consortium Presents THE CLUB ALABAM Directed by Tu’Nook featuring the artistry of BILLIE HOLIDAY ELLA FITZGERALD JOSEPHINE BAKER CAB CALLOWAY JOE WILLIAMS LITTLE WALTER NINA SIMONE DOROTHY DANDRIDGE & ROBBY ROYALE IMPRESARIO~HOST APRIL 27 MAY 4 MAY 11 SUNDAY AFTERNOONS 4:PM…
Women’s History Month: The World Stage Jazz Concert Series
Women’s History Month: The World Stage Jazz Concert Series.
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