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Jack Bowers

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A former newspaper writer / editor who has been writing about big-band Jazz for more than fifteen years.

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Published: June 3, 2010

And last but not least, a name, dates and location (but nothing more) have been announced for the next Ken Poston / L.A. Jazz Institute event in October 2010. The name is "Come Swing with Me: A Jazz / Big Band Tribute to Frank Sinatra." The dates are October 21-24, the location the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. The LAJI press release adds that the event "will feature concerts of music associated with the Sinatra legacy including arrangers, lyricists and sidemen." As usual, there's a "bonus" event on October 20 but there's no use describing that, as it has already sold out.

That's it for now. Until next time, keep swingin' . . . !

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