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[projazznet]

Stanley Crouch, Towering Jazz Critic, Dead At 74

Crouch's engagement with American culture spanned over five decades, numerous mediums and many dustups. His influence on the life and shape of jazz will remain unquantifiable.

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Just want to bid farewell to one of the great music history educators. Thank you #StanleyCrouch for being a champion for #jazz & for providing context & perpective https://www.instagram.com/p/CFh1tdnB46G/?igshid=8uyl39vutw0e

[thepacereport]

The Pace Report: The 8th Annual 2017 Satchmo Awards Honoring Edward 'Kidd' Jordan & Stanley Crouch

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation held their 8th Annual Satchmo Awards ceremony at the historic Alhambra Ballroom in Harlem, New York. The foundation honored the life of Edward "Kidd" Jordan the legendary saxophonist and educator.

Mr. Jordan has played for the likes of Big Mabelle, Lena Horne, Ray Charles, Cannonball Adderley, and Ornette Coleman. He founded the Improvisational Arts Ensemble in New Orleans. The many students that Edward has taught over the years include Jonathan Baptiste, Trombone Shorty, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, and Walter Smith III. At age 82 Mr. Jordan continues to serve as the Artistic Director of the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp since it began in 1995.

Due to health issues, Mr. Jordan's son Marlon, accepted his award on his behalf.

The awards ceremony also acknowledged the Foundation's director, writer and critic, Stanley Crouch.

Music was performed by the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. Past honorees include Herb Alpert, Clark Terry, Jon Hendricks, Jimmy Heath, Dr. Barry Harris, and Norma Miller.

For more info on the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation please visit them online at louisarmstrongeducationalfoundation.org

[budaallmusic]

Various ‎– Wildflowers 4: The New York Loft Jazz Sessions #DouglasRecords 1977 Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet – #HamietBluiett Bass – #JuneyBooth Drums – #CharlesBoboShaw, Don Moye Guitar – #BillyPatterson, #ButchCampbell Trumpet – #OluDara Alto Saxophone – #JuliusHemphill Cello – #AbdulWadud Drums – #PhillipWilson Guitar – #BernNix Percussion – #DonMoye Alto Saxophone – #JimmyLyons Bass – #HayesBurnett Bassoon – #KarenBorca Drums – #HenryMaxwellLetcher Alto Saxophone – #OliverLake Bass – #FredHopkins Drums – #PhillipWilson Electric Guitar – #MichaelGregoryJackson Bass – #FredHopkins Drums – #StanleyCrouch Tenor Saxophone – #DavidMurray Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Olu Dara

[budaallmusic]

David Murray & Low Class Conspiracy ‎– Vol. I: Penthouse Jazz #circlerecords 1977 Bass – #FredHopkins Cornet – #ButchMorris Drums – #StanleyCrouch Piano – #DonPullen Tenor Saxophone – #DavidMurray

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