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In troduction to Latin Jazz

Understand the development of early Latin Jazz from Cuba and Brazil. Listen to howAmerican jazz musicians created the sounds of Latin Jazz during the later stages of the big band era and updating the music with the assistance of Cuban and Brazilian musicians. Artists such as Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, and Stan Getz provided the basis of what makes the sound of Latin Jazz.

Instructor: Marshall Tilden a jazz musician has taught at Westchester Community College, Scarsdale Adult Education and Yonkers Public Library. He gives presentations and performs throughout Westchester.

Presented by the Ruth L. and Henry H. Renard Lecture Series at JCC on the Hudson. Call 914.366.7898.

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Fee: $5

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