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Great Women of Jazz-1890-1990
Friday, August 24, 2007 , 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Jazz Generation presents their popular show, "Great Women of Jazz-1890-1990" to commemorate the 2nd Annual Women's Equality Day Parade and Rally. Written by Suzanne Brooks, it premiered in 2004 and presents music and dance representative of an array of singers, Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday to Annie Rose, Astrud Gilberto and Blossom Dearie. The fast moving narrative provides insights into the contributions of women to jazz.

The show will include The Jazz Generation, multi-ethnic, multi-generational band of men and women: Suzanne Brooks, vocalist/playwright; Chris Lee, keyboard; Kim Nguyen, flute; Toby Spencer, drums; David O'Keefe, bass; and Joel Bremson, guitar; along with Monique Massey Jefferson, narrator; and dancers choreographed by Linda Tregle, who teaches at Cosumnes River and San Joaquin Delta Colleges. This performance is made possible by support from the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, Lyons Realty, Crepeville Restaurant (24th Street), I Wantabe Costumes (West Sacramento) and International Association for Women of Color Day.

SHOW TICKETS ONLY: contact The Jazz Generation (916) 483-9804 or CreativeSy@aol.com. Advanced purchases are recommended. The Jazz Generation accepts Visa/Mastercard for advance telephone sales. Tickets purchased by credit card before August 18 can be mailed via postal mail.

See Calendar for Saturday, August 25, for details on the Women's Equality Day Parade and Rally from Southside Park to the Capitol.

Location:
24th Street Theater in Sierra 2 Center for the Arts and Community
2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
For directions and public transit, see Sierra 2 site at http://www.sierra2.org/sierra2_info/drive.html

Cost: $15 admission; $10 if registered for Parade/Rally

URL: http://midtowngrid.com/jazzgeneration/index.shtml

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