Get into the music with David Leander Williams as he charts the rise and fall of Indiana Avenue, the "Black Broadway" of Indianapolis, which produced some of the nation's most influential jazz artists. The performance venues that once lined the vibrant thoroughfare were an important stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, and provided platforms for greats like Freddie Hubbard and Jimmy Coe. Through this biography of the bustling street, meet scores of the other musicians who came to prominence in the ... view more »
Get into the music with David Leander Williams as he charts the rise and fall of Indiana Avenue, the "Black Broadway" of Indianapolis, which produced some of the nation's most influential jazz artists. The performance venues that once lined the vibrant thoroughfare were an important stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, and provided platforms for greats like Freddie Hubbard and Jimmy Coe. Through this biography of the bustling street, meet scores of the other musicians who came to prominence in the avenue's heyday, including trombonist J.J. Johnson and guitarist Wes Montgomery, as well as songwriters like Noble Sissle and Leroy Carr. This is the most comprehensive book written on the Avenue and those who played on it.
Author David Williams will be signing his long awaited book "Indianapolis Jazz" . Music will be provided by the Carl Hines Trio featuring Carl on piano, Bill Penick on saxophone and Ray Cumberland on drums/vocal. Other Indianapolis Jazz Foundation “Hall of Fame” members will be in attendance, including but not limited to Al Coleman (owner of Al's British Lounge on Indiana Avenue) and Mingo Jones.
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