Beacons In Jazz Presentation Honoring Cab Calloway Large 540p

Insider film of "Beacons In Jazz Presentation Honoring Cab Calloway" at The New School For Jazz and Contemporary Music New York City - 23 years in the making folks! Jon Hammond Screening of 'Beacons In Jazz Awards Concert Honoring Cab Calloway' (1990): Charlie Parker Jazz Fest @ The New School Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance Space, Arnhold Hall 55 West 13th Street  Beginning in 1986, The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music has annually recognized jazz musicians and others who have "significantly contributed to the evolution of American music culture" with the Beacons in Jazz award. Recipients include Milt Hinton, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Joe Williams, Benny Carter, Max Roach, Chico Hamilton, and George and Joyce Wein. These gala events were attended by many musical luminaries and special guests, and prominently featured memorable performances by jazz legends. On May 7th, 1990, Cab Calloway was the recip

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