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HW Shop: Count Basie Signed Photograph, 1943

Posted on June 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Count Basie

Hit Parade of 1943 movie cast: Count Basie, Jonathan “Jo”  green, Freddie Green B/w Republic Pictures movie still from Hit Parade of 1943 with Count Basie and his Orchestra, with a woman singing on top of Basie’s piano. Continue reading →

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HW Shop: Billy “Lady Day” Holiday Rare Autographs

Posted on January 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

billie holiday signed photo

Billy Holiday sepia publicity photograph of the singer, signed in purple ink photograph inscribed and signed: “For Manuel/Billy Holiday”. Continue reading →

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Maurice Hines Hosts Apollo Club Harlem at the Apollo

Posted on November 14, 2012 by | 8 Comments

The Apollo Theater announced today plans for Apollo Club Harlem, a production that will transform the legendary theater into a nightclub reminiscent of Harlem music clubs of the 1930s and 40s.   Continue reading →

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HW Q & A: With Tia Fuller

Posted on October 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Tia Fuller

Beautiful music, from a talented artist, the Harlem lover releases her latest album Angelic Warrior this month. The veteran pauses to reflect on working with Beyonce’, Esperanza Spaulding, her fave thing to do in Harlem and teaching at a Catholic school. Continue reading →

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Sylvia’s Goes to Manhattan Casino in Florida

Posted on July 13, 2012 by | 3 Comments

TampaBay.com reports that almost seven years after its restoration, the historic Manhattan Casino has finally landed a restaurant. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Harlem Jazz Shrine Shines

Posted on May 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Harlem Jazz Shrine is a long overdue uptown tribute to jazz music. The event took place over seven days, May 9th- 15th offering thirty-five events at eight venues throughout the village of Harlem.

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Your perfect Block Party in Harlem

Posted on July 18, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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The unrelenting heat leaves your perfect Saturday’s body crying out for just one thing: Harlem. Enter the desire to dance Your A__ Off—dive into the break-dancing competition at the El Museo del Barrio Block Party. Prove that you’re la puta madre on the dance floor and you’ll win the illustrious title of “El Barrio’s Freshest” (and $250). Cap things off with a swing session at Damrosch Park, where the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra with Frank Wess will light up the night with classics from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Don’t forget to save a dance for your perfect Saturday. Continue reading →

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