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Makanda Ken McIntyre at Middle Collegiate Church

Courtesy of Makanda Ken McIntyre | Posted on September 7, 2011

Where

Middle Collegiate Church
2nd Avenue at 7th Street
New York, NY
Map
212-477-0666

When

Fri, October 21, 2011
8:00 pm

At Door

$15-20

Musicians

About

Peace thru jazz! Celebrating the Music of Dr. Makanda Ken McIntyre

2011 marks the 80th year since Dr. Makanda Ken McIntyre was born, the 40th year since he founded the Dept of Performing Arts at SUNY/College at Old Westbury, and the 10th year since his passing. Help us celebrate the work of this phenomenal jazz composer, performer and educator.

Craig Harris directs a 10 piece ensemble of Makanda's compositions and arrangements. Makanda’s music was deeply rooted in all styles of African American music, including the blues, be-bop, calypso, swing, R&B, ballads, avant-garde -- all of which will be demonstrated...

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