Peaceful Warriors at Genesee District Library Headquarters

American Jazz Greats: Past & Present is a one hour Television special that serves as a continuum of Jazz, America’s first true art form. Billy Taylor was known as the most recognized voice for the preservation of Jazz. He passes the torch and challenge onto Detroit's Allan Barnes. Barnes, who met, talked and played with Taylor , recognized the need to champion this cause of preserving Jazz. He formed an All star band, Peaceful Warriors, made up of five band leaders from the Detroit area, Allan Barnes, sax - Rayse Biggs, trumpet - Cliff Monear, Piano - Gayelynn McKinney, drums - Nick Calandro, bass and Sunny Wilkinson, vocals.who perform American Jazz Standards on the show which also includes their musical insights and Billy Taylor’s reflections on his 70 years as an American Jazz Great...

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American Jazz Greats: Past & Present is a one hour Television special that serves as a continuum of Jazz, America’s first true art form. Billy Taylor was known as the most recognized voice for the preservation of Jazz. He passes the torch and challenge onto Detroit's Allan Barnes. Barnes, who met, talked and played with Taylor , recognized the need to champion this cause of preserving Jazz. He formed an All star band, Peaceful Warriors, made up of five band leaders from the Detroit area, Allan Barnes, sax - Rayse Biggs, trumpet - Cliff Monear, Piano - Gayelynn McKinney, drums - Nick Calandro, bass and Sunny Wilkinson, vocals.who perform American Jazz Standards on the show which also includes their musical insights and Billy Taylor’s reflections on his 70 years as an American Jazz Great.

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