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Jazz Great Manny Albam Dies at 79

Manny Albam, jazz composer, arranger, conductor and teacher, died at his home in Croton-On-Hudson, New York on October 2. He was 79. The cause of death was cancer. During a career that spanned seven decades, Albam worked with some of the 20th century’s most celebrated jazz performers, including Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Sarah…


From News, posted 10.08.01

At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long

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At BMI, Black Music Month Is Celebrated All Year Long By Rob Patterson From the dawning days of rhythm & blues through today's multifaceted urban music scene, BMI has been at the forefront of music from the African American tradition, styles and community. A continuity of teamwork between BMI and Black music-makers extends from Aretha Franklin to…


From News, posted 6.12.01

Good Vibrations at Lionel Hampton Dedication Ceremony

Remarks by John Edward Hasse Curator of American Music National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution Lionel Hampton Donation Ceremony Tuesday, January 30, 2001 In recognition of the importance of jazz in American history and culture, the Smithsonian Institution operates the world's most comprehensive set of jazz programs. We do eighteen different kinds of things in jazz-more than any…


From News, posted 1.30.01

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