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Changing of the Guard at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
On October 23, Ted Nash – having toured the world playing alto, soprano and tenor saxophone, clarinet and bass…
The Jazz Standard club in New York City, 116 E. 27th St., is planning a week-long tribute to Louis Armstrong, July 2-7, titled “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue - Birthday Tribute to Louis Armstrong & USA.” July 4 was the birthday that Pops gave himself.
The shows will feature four of the scene’s hottest young trumpeters. Schedules to appear are:
July 2: Marcus Printup
July 3: Terell Stafford
July 5: Jeremy Pelt
July 6-7: Brian Lynch
The club will be closed on July 4. Set timed are 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., with 11:30 p.m. sets on Fridays and Saturdays. Cover varies per night.
Go to www.jazzstandard.net for more details.
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