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Walter’s World: Third Annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival begins Monday

By Walter Rutledge 

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The Third Annual Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival will take place throughout the Harlem community May 6 – 11. The festival will celebrate the legacy of jazz in Harlem featuring panel discussions, films and concerts by emerging and established artists. This year, the festival will pay tribute to The Alhambra Ballroom, the Apollo Theater, The Baby Grand, Minton’s Playhouse, Clark Monroe’s Uptown House, Showman’s Jazz Club, the Sugar Cane Club and the Cotton Club.  Continue reading

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Celebrate The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Schedule

Charlie Parker cut his teeth on Harlem jazz, in the 1940′s Parker played in after-hours clubs in Harlem like Clark Monroe’s Uptown House and Minton’s Playhouse, on top of that he played with musicians such as Thelonious Monk, guitarist Charlie Christian, and drummer Kenny Clarke. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Art, and Music

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend has a varied offering of arts events happening around the city and neighboring  communities. Dance, art, and music abound. Here are a few of the events taking place in our community and around the city. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival begins Monday

By Walter Rutledge

Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival begins Monday May 7. The six-day festival, which runs through Sunday May 13 will offer jazz music and related events at venues all over Harlem. Continue reading