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Hugh Masakela and Larry Willis at The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute And Cultural Center

Where

The Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute And Cultural Center
847 N. Howard St.
Baltimore, MD
Map
410-225-3130

When

Sun, October 21, 2012
5 to 8 pm

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Musicians

About

South African trumpet legend and Grammy Award winner hugh masekela is coming to the Eubie Blake jazz center in baltimore usa to celebrate with piano legend larry willis the release of their new CD friends, a four-CD box set featuring Masekela and American pianist Larry Willis. It is a collection of 40 American jazz standards reinterpreted by the two musicians, whose friendship dates back more than 50 years, hence the title.
Hugh Masekela has covered the globe and played with just about every top star you can think of—Masekela wrote a number of international hits and sold several million cds. His hit “Bring Him Back Home” became the anthem for Nelson Mandela's world tour following his release from prison. His recent albums have all gone platinum. “The man with the horn” is a living legend, a genius musician and great performer who is even getting better in his “old days.”...

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