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The Sweethearts
Riverwalk Jazz Salutes The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
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Don Mopsick
In honor of National Women's History Month, Riverwalk Jazz this week presents a salute to the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, the first racially-integrated “all-girl" jazz band in the country, featuring interviews with two surviving members of the band—trombonist Helen Jones Wood; and alto saxophonist Roz Cron. The radio series is carried nationally by Public Radio International and XM/Sirius satellite radio as well as streamed on-demand from the Riverwalk Jazz website. Named by Down Beat magazine as America's #1 All-Girl Orchestra ...
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Leanne Weatherly Quintet Jazz for Sweethearts Concert in San Jose February 9
Source:
Jeff Rzepiela Public Relations
February is a time to express one's love and admiration for his or her sweetheart. Crittenden Middle School's Music Teacher Leanne Weatherly is busy expressing her love and passion for creating and singing jazz music. Teacher by day, singer/songwriter by night. You would think these would conflict but they compliment each other. “Music is my life and by performing it professionally, I am showing the kids that you can do anything your heart desires if it is your passion. It ...
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