Jazz vocalist and historian Joan Cartwright and her ensemble trace the origins of Jazz from the West Coast of Africa to the clubs of Harlem. This presentation highlights the life, times and tunes of America’s premiere Blues and Jazz Women from Bessie Smith to Betty Carter and beyond. Selections include compositions of Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, Cole Porter, Norman Mapp and Joan Cartwright. (1-2 hours)
	Amazing Musicwomen Ensemble	Women's History Month 2010
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Joan Cartwright, Executive Director
Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.
2801 S. Oakland Forest Drive #103
Oakland Park, FL 33309
954-740-3398

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Amazing Musicwoman by Joan Cartwright comes alive on the stage on March 7, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale at the African American Research Library

The WOMEN IN JAZZ ENSEMBLE tells the history of women jazz and blues singers, musicians and composers who brought the voice of Freedom to the forefront of American society, beginning with Gertrude "Ma" Rainey.

Book AMAZING MUSICWOMEN at your school, library or cultural center, contact  Joan Cartwright - divajc47@yahoo.com 

Miami-Dade Community College

WOMEN IN JAZZ ENSEMBLE

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