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Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits by Paul Rogers with poems by Wynton Marsalis
When: Wednesday, Jan 20, 2010 - Sunday, Aug 8, 2010
Event Description:
Artist Paul Rogers teamed with legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to create the book Jazz ABZ, which highlights jazz greats from A (Louis Armstrong) to Z (Dizzy Gillespie) through art and poetry.
Each portrait and poem is evocative of the particular musician’s sound, and each work of art alludes to song titles, artifacts, and other markers of the time, including artistic references to well-known artists who were particularly inspired by jazz music.
For a complete schedule of classes, concerts and poetry events, please call (904) 355-0630.
Exhibition Sponsors: Elkins Constructors, Inc., Carl S. Swisher Foundation, Inc., City of Jacksonville and Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville, Inc.
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