12th Street Jump Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

July 2, 2010 · No Comments

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This Saturday, July 3 At Midnight
Celebrating Our One Year Anniversary
And the Birthday & Music
of Billy Eckstine
With Special Guest Luqman Hamza

Billy Eckstine
(July 8, 1914 - March 8, 1993)

Singer and bandleader Billy Eckstine broke down barriers with his smooth and distinctive vocal style. With hits like "Prisoner of Love" and "I Apologize", Eckstines influence spanned early soul and R&B genre.

As a bandleader, Eckstine is credited with the first bebob big band. His group brought together some of the most talented young performers of his time, including Charle Parker, Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughn, Dizzy Gillespie and Fats Navarro to name but a few.

"You can't sing about love unless you know about it."-Billy Eckstine

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No Cover - One Drink Minimum
Doors at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 West 12st Street, open at 11:30 p.m. Validated parking at the Marriott garage is subject to space availability.

Or catch the show live at www.kcur.org

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