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In Memoriam: John Hammond Jr., 1942–2026
John P. Hammond (aka John Hammond Jr.), a blues guitarist and singer who was one of the first white American…
Duke Performances and the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University will present two concerts on Feb. 26 and 27, 2009, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Thelonious Monk’s seminal Town Hall concert in New York City, the first time Monk’s music was ever played by a big band.
Charles Tolliver and Jason Moran salute the legendary musician by creating their takes on the original concert, using never-before-heard recordings and images shot during rehearsals by photographer W. Eugene Smith, who also lived in the “Jazz Loft” rehearsal building, where Monk and his band practiced. WNYC Radio, the nation’s largest public radio station, will air an exclusive live broadcast of the Feb. 26 concert, anchored by Evening Music host Terrance McKnight, and will tape the Feb. 27 concert for later broadcast.
More info: monkattownhall.org
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John P. Hammond (aka John Hammond Jr.), a blues guitarist and singer who was one of the first white American…
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