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Pianist, Educator Hal Galper Dies at 87
Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
SAN DIMAS, CA—The 12th annual JazzFest West, formerly the Old Pasadena JazzFest, is slated for July 21 and 22. The lineup will feature three R&B vocalists—Erykah Badu, Brian McKnight and KEM—as well as many other artists, including bassist Stanley Clarke, saxman Euge Groove and The Average White Band. In addition, festival organizers say that a “Mystery Headliner,” a jazz artist who has received multiple Grammy nominations, will close the festival.
General admission tickets are $45 per day or $75 for a two-day pass. VIP tickets ($85 per day) and Gold tickets ($165 per day) offer various amenities and reserved seats. Tickets can be purchased at omegaevents.com, the Omega Events Box Office (949-360-7800), and all Wahoo’s Fish Taco and Ticketmaster locations.
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Hal Galper, a pianist, composer and arranger who enjoyed a substantial performing career but made perhaps a deeper…
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