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Pre-Concert Artist Interview: Ansyn Banks
Ansyn Banks leads an all-star group of musicians in our next Signature Series event happening January 30, featuring selections from Banks’ latest CD release, “Legacy – An Homage to Louisville’s African American Musicians.”
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Chuck Marohnic Trio – Photo Shoot
See below for some great shots from our December Signature Series event featuring the Chuck Marohnic Trio.
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Welcome, A. Glenn Crothers!
A. Glenn Crothers has been a long-time fan of jazz, ever since hearing the music of Pat Metheny and Keith Jarrett as a teenager.
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Pre-Concert Artist Interview: Doug Elmore
Bassist and Bandleader Doug Elmore shares thoughts about the music of Billy Strayhorn and the musicians he will be performing with at his upcoming Louisville Jazz Society Signature Series concert. The concert will be on Sunday, Nov. 28th, 7pm, at the Mellwood Arts Center, Pigment Gallery.
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Happy 95th Birthday to John Coltrane!
John William Coltrane was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Working in the bebop and hard bop idioms early in his career, Coltrane helped pioneer the use of modes and was at the forefront of free jazz. He led at least fifty recording sessions and appeared on many albums by other musicians, including trumpeter Miles…
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Happy Birthday to Charlie “Bird” Parker (8/29/1920) 🎷🔥❤️
Downbeat Hall of Fame saxophonist, composer, leader, Bebop pioneer, and jazz icon Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955) AKA “Bird” and “Yardbird” was born on this date in 1920.