Anahid Ajemian, violinist, and her husband, George Avakian, director of popular albums for Columbia Records, have announced a series of subscription concerts, “Music for Moderns.” They will be presented at Town Hall April 28 and May 12, 19 and 26, 1957.
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GRAND ENCOUNTER: THE ALTERNATE TAKES
The Modern Jazz Quartet had an extended gig at Jazz City in Hollywood during the first half of February, 1956 before moving on to the Blackhawk in San Francisco later that month. Dick Bock approached John Lewis during their Jazz City appearance and asked Lewis if he would be available and willing to organize a […]
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