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Bessie. Billie. And Nina. As dynamic vocalists, these women were pioneers on several fronts, and their legacies are taking center stage in the show "Bessie, Billie, & Nina - Pioneering Women in Jazz," which will be coming to the Bloomington Center for Performing on Wednesday night.
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Bessie. Billie. And Nina. As dynamic vocalists, these women were pioneers on several fronts, and their legacies are taking center stage in the show "Bessie, Billie, & Nina - Pioneering Women in Jazz," which will be coming to the Bloomington Center for Performing on Wednesday night.
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Normal native Adam Larson's "With Love, From Chicago" is a nod to the city that embraced him after he moved to New York City.
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DatebookBooze and jazz music are common bedfellows. Rarer is the pairing of jazz with craft beer in a family-friendly environment. Saturday in Uptown Normal, Medici revives its popular street festival dedicated to all three with live bands, craft brews, food and fun for the whole family.
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When saxophonist Christopher McBride and his band “The Whole Proof” play Jazz UpFront in Bloomington Saturday night, they’ll bring “the entire African-American experience with them.”
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Adie Mendez won't release her debut album until later this year. But raves for her collaborative songwriting with other Bloomington-Normal artists and her live performances are already trickling in. The 17-year old U-High student - an IMEA All-State Vocal Jazz selection for 3 years running - said that strong jazz foundation is a common thread through all her music.
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Chicago jazz pianist and educator Lara Driscoll credits University of Illinois piano professor Chip Stephens for inspiring the title to her debut album…
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Michael Mwenso's music destiny appeared after his mother was deported from their home in London to her native Africa.The two had immigrated from then…
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It's been a busy few months for Normal native Adam Larson.The acclaimed saxophonist and composer recently moved from New York City to Kansas City. His new…
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The Bloomington-Normal instrumental powerhouse Disorganizer unveils its first full-length album Friday night when the quartet performs at Nightshop in…