ALAWON v11n0025 (March 28, 2002)
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ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 11, Number 25
March 28, 2002

In This Issue: SMITHSONIAN ANNOUNCES JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH

Spring with an edge was ushered in at the Smithsonian Museum of American
History on March 28 at the kick off of the first Jazz Appreciation Month.

The Smithsonian Institution along with the U.S. Department of Education,
the Grammy Foundation, National Public Radio, Voice of America, the
American Library Association and twelve other partners introduced the
program with remarks from Branford Marsalis, and featured the unveiling of
the original coronet belonging to Louie Armstrong, at a press conference at
10 a.m.  Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), ranking member of the
House Judiciary Committee and jazz aficionado also delivered remarks. 
Artifacts from jazz musicians were on display including a drum case from
the Buddy Rich Band, several drums, a saxophone and clarinet.

The April Jazz month offers libraries an opportunity to feature jazz
magazines, local jazz musicians and a chance to join local colleges,
universities and arts centers in featuring music in a community-wide
celebration.  Check the Smithsonian web site www.SmithsonianJazz.org for
program ideas.



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