Teacher and vocalist Nanette Perotte leads this two-part series through the jazz age.

Jazz- In the beginning there was Satchmo
Monday, March 16, 2:30 pm
Louis Armstrong--grandson of slaves, iconic trumpeter and vocalist brings Jazz from the brothels of New Orleans to the bright lights of New York City.

Birth of the Cool- Big Band swings into Bebop
Monday, March 30, 2:30 pm
The Bebop movement originated during the early 1940s in the playing of trumpeters Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis and saxophonist Charlie Parker.  There was a strong group of vocalists who made a mark in the style as well such as Sarah Vaughan.

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