Billy Taylor Trio

Though he retired from formal public performance in 2005, Dr. Billy Taylor reunites with his trio mates, bassist Chip Jackson and drummer Winard Harper, for two very special concerts.

• Sep 22, 2006
• Terrace Gallery
• 75 minutes
• $25.00

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About the Program

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In a season celebrating Living Jazz Legends, the Kennedy Center officially launches its new jazz season with its own jazz legend, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy winner Dr. Billy Taylor. Though he retired from formal public performance in 2005, the Kennedy Center's Artistic Advisor for Jazz returns for these two very special concerts. Hailed as a "vibrant force on the keyboard" by the Washington Post, Dr. Taylor reunites in the KC Jazz Club with his trio mates, bassist Chip Jackson and drummer Winard Harper, plus 17-year-old pianist Christian Sands, a protégé of Billy Taylor. Part of the Prelude Festival.

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• Billy Taylor Trio performs on the Millennium Stage April 11, 2000

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Part of the Kennedy Center KC Jazz Club Series

About the Kennedy Center Prelude Series

CUESHEET: "What is Jazz?" 
Considered to be America’s leading spokesman for jazz, Dr. Billy Taylor illustrates some of the many characteristics of jazz. Dr. Taylor guides students in sharpening their listening skills in the art form that he calls “America’s classical music.”
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ARTSEDGE: Dr. Billy Taylor, a Conversation on Jazz
Dr. Billy Taylor, the jazz pianist and scholar discusses the history of jazz, and its different forms.

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