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Discovering the Joy of Gypsy Jazz

We swing into the heat of summer this June with the swing of hot house jazz, “jazz manouche”, today known better as gypsy jazz. Learn how the style evolved and why it is relevant today.

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The Voice of Milton Suggs

JazzArts Charlotte catches up with jazz vocalist Milton Suggs in anticipation of his upcoming visit to the JAZZ ROOM.

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The Impact of Lady Day, Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday had a short but action-packed life, often sensationalized in movies that focus on the drama rather than the impact of her music. In preparation for the Billie Holiday JAZZ ROOM tribute, we spoke with vocalist Melissa Morgan and Harlem Legend Bill Saxton about the amazing “Lady Day”.

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Hearing a voice through the rain

in 2017, Vanessa was coming off a South American tour, when she received a phone call out of the blue, from The Voice.

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Eileina Dennis

About Eileina Dennis

We caught up with renowned jazz vocalist, Ms. Eileina Dennis as she prepares to grace The JAZZ ROOM with a tribute to Sarah Vaughn.

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