For the Love of Art (A Musical Tribute to Art Porter, Sr.) at Cajun's Wharf

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This annual celebration of the life, music, and contributions of legendary jazz pianist Art Porter, Sr. (8 February 1934 - 22 July 1993) is sponsored and presented by the non-profit Art Porter Music Education, Inc. Though there is no cost to attend, donations to support APME's educational programs and scholarships are encouraged. Directed by Dr. Danny J. Fletcher, music will be provided by numerous accomplished musicians (e.g., the Vintage Jazz Masters, Julia Buckingham Group, Soulution, Tonya Leeks & Company), some of whom performed and/or studied with Porter, who was among the 1994 inaugural inductees into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame...

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SCROLL DOWN TO "COMMENTS" SECTION FOR EVENT POSTER.

This annual celebration of the life, music, and contributions of legendary jazz pianist Art Porter, Sr. (8 February 1934 - 22 July 1993) is sponsored and presented by the non-profit Art Porter Music Education, Inc. Though there is no cost to attend, donations to support APME's educational programs and scholarships are encouraged. Directed by Dr. Danny J. Fletcher, music will be provided by numerous accomplished musicians (e.g., the Vintage Jazz Masters, Julia Buckingham Group, Soulution, Tonya Leeks & Company), some of whom performed and/or studied with Porter, who was among the 1994 inaugural inductees into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame. More details are provided at www.artporter.org. Information about Art Porter, Sr. is included at www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net and in Hall of Fame/Artists/Archive sections at www.arjazz.org.

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