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Jazz Concert in Celebration of Black History Month

Fri, February 23, 2024 3:45 P.M.
Parkway Central Library

Trumpeter Leon Jordan Jr and a group from Union Local 77 will recreate 60's and 70's Jazz spotlighting Trumpet powerhouse legend Freddie Hubbard "Ready for Freddie" for Black History Month. 

This event will take place in the main lobby of The Parkway Central Library.  All ages are welcome.

Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-833-TALK FLP (825-5357)

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