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Amazing Musicwomen Ensemble Jazz Vocalist/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) REFERENCES | VIDEOS Contact: Joan
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Bring WOMEN
IN JAZZ ON TOUR to your school,
library or cultural center! 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.
To book WOMEN IN JAZZ at your school, library or cultural center, contact Joan Cartwright - divajc47@yahoo.com
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