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Though the trumpeter Lee Morgan was killed in 1972, his legacy was well maintained. At least it seemed so, until one fan discovered last year that Morgan's gravesite seemed to have vanished.

Kalia Vandever - Trombone Sasha Berliner - Vibes Tyrone Allen - Bass Connor Parks - Drums Kalia Vandever is a trombonist, composer, and educator living in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Julliard’s Jazz Studies program in 2017, she released her debut album, In Bloom; in May, 2019 which features all of her original composition. She has since toured and performed internationally with her quartet, as well as a side-woman, performing with artists including on Saturday Night Live with Demi Lovato and on Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal with Lizzo. She has performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Preservation Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Jazz Gallery, the Blue Note, and the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center, among others.

LATIN JAZZ BRUNCH LIVE SUNDAY ESPECIAL! Sun Mar 13 (1pm-8pm / free entry) - Latin Jazz Brunch live drops a beautiful Sunday Especial where It's all about the latin jazz funk and soul of it all. Your all things afro and latinspired DJ and prime selector JOHN ARMSTRONG joined by "The Queens Of The Party", REINA RUMBA (LIVE). Reina Rumba here to light up the spacious, covered / heated roof as part of a positive all day get down, Free Entry at The CLF Art Lounge and Roof Garden. www.clfartlounge.com/upcoming-shows An extended Sunday session, where John Armstrong will continue the good time tropical journey through til 8pm. Add to that an authentic Dominican Brunch Menu lovingly prepared and served with love by BOCA CHICA available all day long, and you know where to come. Ohhh yah! REINA RUMBA (Band on stage around 2 pm, performing 3 live sets) Reina Rumba "The queens of the party!" A 4 piece all female band consisting of bass, piano, multi percussion and vocals. Performing a range of Latin musical styles; salsa, son, cumbia, bachata and bolero to name a few. Established in 2021, Reina Rumba is the sister band of "Guerrera", (the Uk's only 10 piece all female Latin music orchestra). The name of the band was taken from Celia Cruz's song "Reina Rumba" which talks about the female spirit at the core of this afro-tropical rhythm rumba. In this way Reina Rumba aims to bring this energetic female spirit to its music and performance. Latin Jazz Brunch Live Runs: Most Saturdays + occasional Sundays / Doors: 1pm Live + DJ: 1pm - 8pm (up on the heated and covered roof) Authentic Dominican Cuisine: 1pm-10pm (Close: 11pm) Entry: Free (however we recommend you book table to guarantee your space) www.clfartlounge.com/book Walk Ins always welcome! See you up on the roof and deep inside X

On September 13 WBGO Journal, we talk about the many jazz festivals happening this month and get a recap of the 50th TIFF

CELEBRATE THE SEASON Chelsea Table + Stage with the New York Holiday Singers and Men Singing Carols! Enjoy the Singers' contemporary takes on holiday favorites and timeless classics and the Men's swing-inspired holiday songs from 12pm to 1pm, all while enjoying a special holiday-inspired treats and beverages. Entertaining for all ages, the Chelsea Table + Stage Holiday Brunch is a perfect afternoon of holiday entertainment for the whole family.

New York Holiday Singers (formerly the New York Holiday Choristers) are New York City’s premiere contemporary caroling ensemble. Notable appearances include a company profile on CBS Sunday Morning, live appearances as the “house band” on ABC’s Good Morning America in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, a live broadcast on Good Morning Britain at The Edge in 2021, caroling for the screening of “Violent Night” at New York Comic Con in 2022, and on Fox 5 New York’s “Friday Night Live 2015 Holiday Special,” a publicity campaign for Captain Morgan Rum as the “Captain’s Carolers” with Anna Camp in 2017, a residency at Loews Regency New York’s “Hot Chocolate Happy Hour,” as the official carolers at the Bryant Park Santa Parade & Santa’s Corner since its inauguration in 2014, and hundreds more! The New York Holiday Singers have enjoyed several retail flagship and brand engagements such as Hermés, Dolce and Gabbana, Godiva’s first Chocolate Christmas Tree lighting, McDonald’s, Gap Inc., Uniqlo, Joe Fresh, and others.

Men Singing Carols are a professional acappella ensemble of New York City men, performing hip versions of Christmas carols, familiar holiday secular standards and unexpected, year-round favorites. Their song stylings run the gamut from jazz to pop, and everything in between. But it’s a sound that’s quintessentially “New York.” The Men Singing Carols arrangements are lovingly hand-crafted by the company’s musical director specifically for this group. The Men Singing Carols proudly opened for the multi-platinum & Grammy award-winning group Pentatonix during their 2017/18 Christmas tours at The Beacon Theater and in 2019 at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and have enjoyed many high- profile public engagements, including a month-long residency at the Loews Regency New York, Fox 5 NY’s “Friday Night Live 2015 Holiday Special,” entertaining guests on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 in 2018, 2019, and 2021, The 21 Club, and many more.

George Cables Trio Saturday, March 12, 2022 8 pm at the Vermont Jazz Center George Cables is a true jazz master, revered by aficionados and peers alike for his inventive harmonic concepts and beautiful, lyrical style. He will be performing in a trio setting at the jazz center with Essiet Essiet on acoustic bass and Jerome Jennings on drums. Cables was born in New York City in 1944, and was initially a classically trained pianist. He attended the High School of Performing Arts and then went on to study at Mannes College of Music. As a young man he was drawn to jazz and began studying and playing gigs around New York at the Top of the Gate, Slugs, and other venues. During that time, he toured and recorded with the legendary drummer Max Roach. His piano can be heard on Roach’s seminal album, Lift Every Voice and Sing. In 1969, Cables was the pianist for Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers for a short time and then went on to tour with tenor titan Sonny Rollins.  Rollins took Cables to the West Coast where he took up residency. Collaborations and recordings by Mr. Cables include work with tenor saxophonists Joe Henderson, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, trumpeters Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. The longest standing relationship Cables developed was with alto saxophonist Art Pepper.  Cables became Pepper’s pianist of choice, so much so that Pepper gave him the moniker “Mr. Beautiful.” Cables has recorded almost 40 albums as a leader and upwards of 200 albums as a sideman with some of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, including Freddie Hubbard, Art Pepper, Dexter Gordon, Bobby Hutcherson, Frank Morgan, Max Roach, Gary Bartz, Bud Shank, Phil Woods,Woody Shaw, Roy Haynes, Joe Henderson, Von Freeman, Sonny Rollins,David “Fathead” Newman et al. This concert will have both a limited in-person audience & a livestream component. You may purchase in-person tickets, $20-40 sliding scale, and/or donate to the livestream.  Please give generously and support live music. Sponsored by Diana Bingham, & Dave Ellis & Anne Greenawalt of Ellis Music Mask & proof of vaccination required. https://vtjazz.org/upcoming-events/concerts/ https://vtjazz.org/upcoming-events/sliding-scale-ticket-policy/ https://vtjazz.org/2021-safety-protocols-for-in-person-activities/ https://secure.vtjazz.org/np/clients/vtjazz/eventRegistration.jsp? https://www.facebook.com/events/5047887615231795 www.vtjazz.org gingervjc@vtjazz.org 802 258 9088 Vermont Jazz Center 72 Cotton Mill Hill #222 Brattleboro VT 05301

On this edition of The Art of the Story, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon who is headlining the Universal Temple of the Arts Staten Island Jazz Festival 37 talks about his approach to jazz education