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DAVE BRUBECK DIES AT AGE 91

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Kevin Trudell

A giant of the jazz world has died. Composer and pianist Dave Brubeck pioneered a style of music featuring exotic, challenging rhythms such as his iconic “Take Five.” He was 91. Brubeck had a career that spanned almost all American … read more

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October 20, 1890 – Jelly Roll Morton

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Staff

Born on this day way back in 1890, one of the first jazz giants: Jelly Roll Morton. 

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July 17, 1959

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Staff

Billie Holiday died in a New York hospital from causes related to excessive drinking.

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This Week In Music History

Posted on October 17, 2011 by zumzum

‘The little girl with the big voice’ passed away, (one of) the fathers of rock n’ roll was born and Keith Moon plays his last show with The Who in Toronto.… read more

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Live in the Concert Lobby: Alex Pangman

Posted on April 11, 2011 by zumzum

Alex Pangman, ‘Canada’s Sweetheart of Swing’, stopped by the Concert Lobby on April 11th and gave a quite the toe-tapping performance. Watch the video.… read more

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