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Founded in 1977, Jazz in AZ has now grown to hundreds of members, including business and professional people, musicians, educators, students, and just plain “listeners.” We share a common focus: to help Jazz thrive in Arizona and the Southwest by sponsoring live performances, by encouraging Jazz education through our scholarships, and through the camaraderie of others with these interests.
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Jazz in AZ Honors Nancy Gee with 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award
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All About Jazz
Longtime Arizona jazz vocalist Nancy Gee was presented the 2008 Jazz in Arizona Lifetime Achievement Award by JiA president Stan Rader at a concert following the organization's recent annual meeting.
The award was established to recognize those who have enriched the legacy of jazz by making significant contributions in Arizona. Previous recipients were Nadine Jansen, Dave Cook, Keith Greko, Armand Boatman, Prince Shell, Margo Reed and Charles Lewis.
Among the high points of Nancy Gee's career was a month-long booking ...
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