Zoom Jazz Talk:  The Restored Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues w/David Sager

The Potomac River Jazz Club is a nonprofit society whose purpose is to preserve, encourage and promote the playing and appreciation of traditional jazz. On our Web site you’ll find information about trad jazz happenings in the Washington-Baltimore area, about our organization, about our affiliated jazz bands, about jazz history, and about many other items of interest to jazz fans. And be sure to check out what PRJC is doing to encourage young musicians to play traditional jazz with theCapital Focus Youth Jazz Band.Tickets are available here on Eventbrite for our monthly jams, in person monthly concerts, and monthly online Jazz Talks via Zoom.

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David Sager gives a multimedia tour of Ma Rainey's life and music, focusing on a new 5-CD boxed set of her recordings from 1923-28.

One of the most anticipated music releases of the year is Mother of the Blues: The Complete Paramount Recordings, 1923–1928, the definitive new 5-CD boxed set from the GHB Jazz Foundation celebrating the legacy of Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, widely recognized as the “Mother of the Blues.” Join jazz historian and author David Sager, who wrote the collection’s historic new liner notes, for a special presentation exploring Ma Rainey’s extraordinary life, groundbreaking career, and the making of this landmark release. The recordings have been meticulously restored by acclaimed audio engineer Doug Benson, bringing new life to Rainey’s complete Paramount recordings for a new generation of listeners. Join us from the comfort of your home for this Zoom presentation.

Zoom Jazz Talk: The Restored Ma Rainey, Mother of the Blues w/David Sager

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