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Unforgettable Celebration of a “KING,” from Houston Symphony

Posted on March 1, 2020 by The People's Critic

By David Dow Bentley III   “The People’s Critic” Of the countless hit recordings left to us by legendary vocalist, NAT KING COLE, the song “Unforgettable” would certainly rank high on that list. The concert is aptly titled, “UNFORGETTABLE: Celebrating the … Continue reading →

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A Jazz Age Returns with CAFÉ SOCIETY SWING

Posted on December 22, 2014 by The People's Critic

New York’s legendary Café Society nightclub debuted in the Greenwich Village of the late 1930’s. For many years that followed it would be the Mecca for many African American jazz greats who would pass into legend themselves. Club founder, Barney … Continue reading →

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