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Miles Davis:
Birth of the Cool

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Price: Free

Upon registration
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Organizer:
Union Public Library

Event Description

Explore the legacy of jazz legend Miles Davis in this engaging lecture.

Learn about the groundbreaking 1959 album Kind of Blue, the most successful jazz recording of all time, featuring John Coltrane on saxophone, Davis on trumpet, Bill Evans on piano, and Jimmy Cobb on drums.

In addition, enjoy music from Davis' classic recordings, including Birth of the Cool, Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain, and more.

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Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.

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