Press Release
June 7, 2000
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For more information contact
Linda Greene:
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Bohemian caverns to Host
the First Live Performance in the cave since the 1970's Starring Legendary
Norman Connors Featuring Jean Crane
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The Bohemian Caverns,
U Street's historical home of jazz and blues, will host the first live
performance in its celebrated cave since the 1970's starring Norman Connors
featuring Jean Crane. Originally know as The Crystal Caverns when it opened in
1926, the club grew to be the preeminent jazz music club in the Capitol City
where the great jazz musicians of the day would come to perform after they
finished their gigs in all-white establishments. Legendary artists such as
Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Sarah Vaugn, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Billy
Eckstein, and John Coltrance have graced the stage of The Caverns.
The décor of the club was as renowned as the performers who graced its
stage. Built in the opulent Art Deco age of the Roaring Twenties, The Bohemian
Caverns' interior reflects its name. The faux stalactites and stalagmites on
the walls and ceilings removed the patron from the gritty reality of the urban
setting to a fantasy place where they could escape and be treated to some of
the greatest music on earth.
Norman Connors, pioneer of smooth jazz,
will perform in Washington, DC on Thursday June 7th, and Friday, June 8th,
along with renowned jazz vocalist, Jean Carne, at U Street's historic home of
jazz and blues, The Bohemian Caverns, 11th & U Streets, N.W. Show times are
8:00PM and 10:00PM for both nights.
Norman Connors, an acclaimed
drummer, began his career in jazz in the 1960's playing with suck greats as
Archie Shepp and Pharaoh Saunders. In 1975, his album "Saturday Night Special"
launched him into the mainstream with the Top 10 hit featuring Michael
Henderson and Jean Carne "Valentine Love." However, it was his 1976 album "you
Are My Starship" featuring Phyllis Hyman that launched his illustrious
recording career. With a career spanning four decades Norman Connors has become
known for his distinct ability to bring together great musicians to produce
great music.
WHO: Norman Connors featuring Jean Carne
WHAT:
Live performance in the Cave
WHEN: Wednesday, June 7th and Thursday, June
8th, 8:00PM & 10:00PM shows
WHERE: The Bohemian Caverns, 11th & U
Street, N.W. |
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