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Trudy is a native Philadelphian who began playing piano at age six. Her mother, too, was a musician and inspired this family tradition. "My family was deeply involved in the church community," says Trudy, "and I started playing piano for... more
George V Johnson Jr

Exploring America's Classical Music with Trudy Pitts, Philadelphia L...

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RESCHEDULED THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 I LOVE TRUDY PITTSMY PHILADELPHIA MOMTEARS OF JOY !!! An Advocate for Preserving America's Classical Music "JAZZ"It's African American Heritage, Legacy and RootsGeorge... more

The world premiere of a new American opera based on the life of one of the greatest boxers who ever lived. Joe Louis —“The Brown Bomber” — became a hero to the whole country in an era when a black hero was all but unthinkable. But... more
George V Johnson Jr

Exploring America's Classical Music Jazz w/ Frank Proto, Arranger...

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SHADOWBOXER a Jazz Infused Opera Based on The Life of JOE LOUIS - World Premiere - Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of MD - April 17 - 25, 2010 RSVP Today! FRANK PROTO Working in such an... more

Ron Myers Sr., M.D., trumpeter and pianist. Together We Will See Juneteenth Become A National Holiday In America!, 100,000 people who know music saves lives!, Juneteenth, Black Freedom Day is a National Holiday! New York Times,... more
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Exploring America's Classical Music with the Rev Ron Myers Sr MD &...

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"Horn in the Corn" Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS RON MYERS PROMOTES JUNETEEENTH JAZZ DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH MYERS KEEPS JAZZ ALIVE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA (Belzoni, Mississippi) - As... more

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Since his emergence as composer of the score for Jack Gelber's harrowingly exact play, The Connection, Freddie Redd has finally been gaining some of the recognition that has eluded him for much of his playing career. Freddie also... more
George V Johnson Jr

TIME CHANGE 3:30PM - Exploring America's Clasical Music with Pian...

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SEE MORE DETAILS HERE - TIME CHANGE 3:30 PM...

Inspired by the musicianship of greats such as Clifford Brown, Max Roach, Jackie McLean, Cannonball Adderley, Dr. Billy Taylor, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins, Harper has been the leader and musical inspiration for a vibrant sextet for... more
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