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HW Shop: Fats Waller Signed “Ain’t Misbehavin! No! No!!” Page

Posted on January 15, 2013 by | 1 Comment

Fats Waller

“Fats” Waller Thomas (1904-1943) signs an autographed music quotation, signed, “Best Wishes Thanks Thomas ‘Fats’ Waller“. Bar of music identified as “Ain’t Misbehavin! No! No!!”. Continue reading →

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Florence Mills, Harlem’s Sweet Little Blackbird

Posted on November 9, 2012 by | 3 Comments

Florence Mills, born Florence Winfrey (January 25, 1896 – November 1, 1927), known as the “Queen of Happiness”, was an African-American cabaret singer, dancer, and comedian known for her effervescent stage presence, delicate voice, and winsome, wide-eyed beauty. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: The Fats Waller Dance Party with Jason Moran and Meshell Ndegeocello

Posted on July 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Jason Moran (above) and Meshell Ndegeocello return for a second year to present the Fats Waller Dance Party. Continue reading →

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Cotton Club Girl: Legendary Dancer Dies At 100

Posted on May 29, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Sad: Juanita Boisseau, who performed at the legendary Cotton Club in New York, has died at the age of 100. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Cecil Taylor At Harlem Stage (video)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

“He’s so committed to the moment and its infinite potential of possibilities.”

In the forthcoming concert series built around him — “Cecil Taylor: A Celebration of the Maestro,” presented May 8, 9 and 17 at the Harlem Stage in Harlem. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Trav’lin- The New 1930’s Harlem Musical

Posted on October 28, 2010 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

One of the highlights of the New York Musical Theatre Festival was Trav’lin the new 1930’s Harlem musical.

The musical featured the music and lyrics of J.C. Johnson. Johnson was a jazz composer and lyricist who is respected within the industry, but has not received the same renowned as many of his contemporaries.

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