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On June 9, 2022, the Newark Museum of Art in Newark, N.J., will open two exhibits featuring jazz photographs. The first exhibit, Billie Holiday at … Read More “Two Jazz Photography Exhibits to Open at Newark Museum of Art”
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Madame Tussauds has a total of 25 locations across four continents, but its newest attraction in Nashville, Tenn., set to open in April, will be unique … Read More “New Madame Tussauds Attraction to Feature Three Jazz Greats”
Featuring the Count Basie Orchestra
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Box set will feature 187 tracks on 8 CDs; release date is Oct. 8
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