Writer’s Note: With all that is going on with the growing concerns over the virus pandemic, it is nice to look back at one of the many excellent free concerts in the New York area. I hope it is a nice distraction for those sheltering at home. On December 5, 2019, a concert by the […]
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On Sunday, November 24, 2019, the 8th annual contest named after the legendary Sarah Vaughan, “The Divine One,” gave five vocalists an opportunity to compete for a $5,000 cash prize and a performance slot at the 2020 Newport Jazz Festival. Past winners and finalists include Cyrille Aimée, Jazzmeia Horn, Sinne Eeg, Oleg Akkuratov, Camille Thurman, […]
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