Friday, June 23, 2017

John Malveaux: 90th birthday tribute July 29, 2017 during 22nd Central Ave Jazz Festival for living legend trumpet player Clora Bryant will include presentation of a scroll



John Malveaux of 
writes:


The 90th birthday tribute scheduled July 29, 2017 during 22nd Central Ave Jazz Festival for living legend trumpet player, vocalist, educator, and goodwill ambassador Clora Bryant will include presentation of a scroll to Clora from Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor, Second District & Chair of the Board, Mark Ridley-Thomas. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Fourth District Janice Hahn will also sign the scroll for Clora Bryant. Additionally, Supervisor Janice Hahn, will provide a FREE bus to transport 50 Long Beach residents to/from Central Ave Jazz Festival on July 29, 2017.

Mr. Rick Baptist, Vice President, Musicians Union of Hollywood (AFM local 47) is a trumpet player and he will present a plaque to Clora on behalf of local 47. Additional presentations will be announced as they are confirmed.

Dizzy Gillespie was so impressed with Clora Bryant that he gave her one of his bent horn trumpets. Please see pic Clora Bryant,

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