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Thirteen's 'American Masters Series' Presents 'Fats Domino and the Birth of Rock n Roll

He came from New Orleans and had a major hand in the creation of rock 'n' roll. He would run step for step with Elvis Presley in the early stages of rock 'n' roll. Fats Domino taught the world to swing and rock. He was the king of rock 'n' roll before Elvis and was jiving way before Jerry Lee Lewis was on ever on the scene. n February 26 on PBS a part of it's celebration of Black History months, Thirteen Production's American Masters' newest documentary focuses on New Orleans born piano master Fats Domino. For rock fans, this documentary is a wonderful guide to the man and the history of an American institution.
By Thomas Swan

  • Okkyung Lee & Amir ElSaffar Perform Together Feb 28

    Cellist Okkyung Lee and trumpeter Amir ElSaffar perform solo sets and their first collaborative duo at the ISSUE Project Room's 22 Boerum Place theater Sunday, February 28. These distinguished instrumentalists have developed formidable reputations for their exploratory performance techniques and genre-blurring approach to musical styles.
    By Shane Jordan

  • Rudresh Mahanthappa & Stefon Harris Perform at Chicago Symphony Center

    Chicago's Symphony Center Presents (SCP) Jazz series welcomes acclaimed saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa and vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Sonic Creed for a double bill on Friday, February 26, at 8:00 p.m. Two of today's most exciting young jazz band leaders, Harris and Mahanthappa showcase their newest projects in this evening of genre-crossing jazz.
    By Shane Jordan