4 Among the delights in the new September issue of <I>JazzTimes</I> is an excerpt from <I>DIGGING: The Afro-American Soul of American Classical Music</I>, the recently released book by Amiri Baraka, the iconic playwright, poet, author, critic and activist. Shameless plugs aside, Baraka turns 75 on Oct. 7 and will celebrate with a week of music, poetry, art and more in his hometown of Newark, N.J. Below are some jazz-related highlights pulled from <A HREF=http://www.amirib75.com/>amirib75.com</a>, the official site with a complete schedule, bio, transportation guide and other info. <b>Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009</b> Jazz Vespers concert to honor Amiri Baraka Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market Street, Newark, N.J. (973) 623-8161 <A HREF=http://www.bethany-newark.org/>bethany-newark.org</a> <b>Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009</b> Jazz tribute to Baraka; guest artists and location to be announced 75th Birthday Jazz Jam WISOMMM African-American Cultural Center 15 James Street, Newark, N.J. Tickets: $50/person true 292 2009-08-07T16:29:53-04:00 false 24984 true 89 2009-08-07T00:00:00-04:00 2009-08-07T00:00:00-04:00

Events begin Oct. 3 in Newark, N.J.

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