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Jazz Foundation of America

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Emergency care and meaningful employment for artists and free concerts for students, seniors, and general audiences.

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Happy birthday Sarah Vaughan! With the nickname "The Divine One," Sarah Vaughan will always be remembered as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time.  Put on some Sarah Vaughan today, and celebrate the life of this remarkable singer!

Happy birthday Sarah Vaughan!

With the nickname "The Divine One," Sarah Vaughan will always be remembered as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. 

Put on some Sarah Vaughan today, and celebrate the life of this remarkable singer!
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We're only three days away from Spyro Gyra, performing live April 1 at the Johnson City Jazz Festival! Purchase your tickets today, and reserve your spot to see Spyro Gyra live! bit.ly/SpyroGyraMCA

We're only three days away from Spyro Gyra, performing live April 1 at the Johnson City Jazz Festival!

Purchase your tickets today, and reserve your spot to see Spyro Gyra live! bit.ly/SpyroGyraMCA
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Happy birthday Freddie Green! Famous for working with the Count Basie Orchestra over 5 decades, Green's style of comping was so influential to jazz guitarists, "Freddie Green comping" is still common in jazz today. Join is in remembering the legacy of Freddie Green today!

Happy birthday Freddie Green!

Famous for working with the Count Basie Orchestra over 5 decades, Green's style of comping was so influential to jazz guitarists, "Freddie Green comping" is still common in jazz today.

Join is in remembering the legacy of Freddie Green today!
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Thank you to Drumeo and Jay Vee Records for shining a light on the JFA on their recent videos! You can catch JFA artistic director Steve Jordan breaking down iconic parts, grooving to new riffs, and talking about the JFA. Catch the video on YouTube now!

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A self-described "eclectic group of jazz and classically trained musicians creating fresh originals and tweaking modern jazz standards," Asheville Jazz Collective is a must-see! Don't miss them tomorrow at the Williams Recital Hall in Asheville, NC!

A self-described "eclectic group of jazz and classically trained musicians creating fresh originals and tweaking modern jazz standards," Asheville Jazz Collective is a must-see!

Don't miss them tomorrow at the Williams Recital Hall in Asheville, NC!
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On this day in 1915, legendary jazz vocalist Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia, PA. "Lady Day" sang classic recordings such as "All of Me" and "Strange Fruit. Today, she is remembered as one of the most iconic jazz vocalists of all time. Happy birthday to Billie Holiday!

On this day in 1915, legendary jazz vocalist Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia, PA.

"Lady Day" sang classic recordings such as "All of Me" and "Strange Fruit. Today, she is remembered as one of the most iconic jazz vocalists of all time.

Happy birthday to Billie Holiday!
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The Jump Hounds bridge the gap between swing-era jazz and rock & roll. This NOLA-based sextet bring energy and musicality to all of their electrifying performances. The Jazz Foundation is proud to present the Jump Hounds live at Snug Harbor Bistro tomorrow evening!

The Jump Hounds bridge the gap between swing-era jazz and rock & roll. This NOLA-based sextet bring energy and musicality to all of their electrifying performances.

The Jazz Foundation is proud to present the Jump Hounds live at Snug Harbor Bistro tomorrow evening!
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Jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur has earned a sterling reputation as a musician and educator. The Jazz Foundation is proud to present Roni Ben-Hur live tomorrow at 2:00 at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! Join us in person or via livestream available on our Facebook.

Jazz guitarist Roni Ben-Hur has earned a sterling reputation as a musician and educator.

The Jazz Foundation is proud to present Roni Ben-Hur live tomorrow at 2:00 at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! Join us in person or via livestream available on our Facebook.
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Experience Duke Ellington's music, reimagined by Jason Moran, live from the stage of the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem!  Purchase your tickets today, and experience the music of Duke Ellington as you never have before! apollotheater.org/event/ellingto…

Experience Duke Ellington's music, reimagined by Jason Moran, live from the stage of the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem! 

Purchase your tickets today, and experience the music of Duke Ellington as you never have before! apollotheater.org/event/ellingto…
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Be sure to check out our merchandise available on the 32 Bar Blues website! All profits from the sale of these items goes directly into the Jazz Foundation's Musicians' Emergency Fund. Many thanks to our friends at 32 Bar Blues for your support!

Be sure to check out our merchandise available on the 32 Bar Blues website! All profits from the sale of these items goes directly into the Jazz Foundation's Musicians' Emergency Fund.

Many thanks to our friends at 32 Bar Blues for your support!
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Tomorrow afternoon, the Jazz Foundation presents Naked on the Floor live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Enjoy this performance in person or feel free to join us via livestream on our Facebook page!

Tomorrow afternoon, the Jazz Foundation presents Naked on the Floor live at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!

Enjoy this performance in person or feel free to join us via livestream on our Facebook page!
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The Jazz Foundation presents: the Richard Knox Quartet live tomorrow at Snug Harbor Bistro!  Experience this amazing concert tomorrow in person or by livestream available on our Facebook page.

The Jazz Foundation presents: the Richard Knox Quartet live tomorrow at Snug Harbor Bistro! 

Experience this amazing concert tomorrow in person or by livestream available on our Facebook page.
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Ray Blue is a New York-bred saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator who performs internationally. We are happy to present Ray Blue Quintet live tomorrow afternoon at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.

Ray Blue is a New York-bred saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator who performs internationally.

We are happy to present Ray Blue Quintet live tomorrow afternoon at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem.
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Fluent across many genres, Kahlil Kwame Bell has performed with legends such as Roberta Flack, Erykah Badu, Prince, Luther Vandross, and many others.  Join us as the Jazz Foundation presents Kahlil Kwamme Bell & Friends, live at Faber Park tomorrow afternoon!

Fluent across many genres, Kahlil Kwame Bell has performed with legends such as Roberta Flack, Erykah Badu, Prince, Luther Vandross, and many others. 

Join us as the Jazz Foundation presents Kahlil Kwamme Bell & Friends, live at Faber Park tomorrow afternoon!