Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame

The Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization founded

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in 1977 to "promote greater awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of big band and jazz music".http://www.jazzhall.org/bbjhf.html The organization has inducted more than 200 individuals into its Hall of Fame, maintains an extensive biographical database, and aspires to create a permanent museum and concert hall (similar to other Halls of Fame).

Related Topics:
1977 - Big band - Jazz - Hall of Fame - Halls of Fame

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This organization is distinct from the International Jazz Hall of Fame, a name trademarked by the Charlie Parker Foundation of Kansas City, MO, United States.http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansascity/entertainment/3116622.htm Although the International Jazz Hall of Fame has not been realized, Kansas City is now home to the American Jazz Museum.

Related Topics:
Charlie Parker Foundation - Kansas City, MO - United States - American Jazz Museum

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