Word: jazzing
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Douglas A. Townsend '89, an organizer of the event, says, "It [the concert] shows the concern that Harvard students have for this cause but also the concern that Harvard students have about jazz. We don't have a lot of forums for jazz and this event provides the opportunity for talented musicians to get together and play what they love to play...
...Jazz for Life...
Renowned saxophonist, Jean Baptiste "Illinois" Jacquet stands out among the artists to perform in the annual Phillips Brooks House-sponsored Jazz for Life concert tonight at Sanders Theater...
...performance to raise funds for Oxfam America, an organization which devotes its efforts to disaster relief and to raising America's awareness of the homeless and hunger problems, tonight's show will highlight the talents of the Harvard Jazz Band, the Veritones and the Radcliffe Pitches. Jacquet will serve as the master of ceremonies in addition to giving a performance...
Director of the Harvard Jazz Band Tom Everett describes Jacquet as "...one of the great balladeers of the swing style. He represents one of the major stylists of the elements of be-bop, the new music of the 40's while retaining his own style and personality, which makes him a very exciting performer...