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Dexter Stanley-Tauvao

Join us for an afternoon of jazz with the talented Dexter Stanley-Tauvao and the Asia-Pacific Jazz Orchestra!

By Louis Armstrong House Museum

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Thursday, May 23 · 5 - 6pm EDT

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Louis Armstrong House Museum

34-56 107th St Corona, NY 11368

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  • 1 hour

Join us for an afternoon of jazz with the talented Dexter Stanley-Tauvao and the Asia-Pacific Jazz Orchestra! 🥁

📅 Date: May 23rd, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Louis Armstrong Center Jazz Room

Get ready to be transported on a musical journey as Dexter Stanley-Tauvao, a renowned Sāmoan jazz drummer, composer, and educator, takes center stage. Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Dexter's passion for jazz has taken him across the globe, from Singapore to New York City.

Graduating with First Class Honours in Jazz from the New Zealand School of Music, Dexter has shared the stage with jazz icons like Alex Sipiagin, Antonio Hart, and Rufus Reid. From big band classics to Afro-Cuban rhythms, Dexter's versatility and passion shine through in every performance.

In 2022, Dexter was awarded the prestigious Fulbright General Graduate Award, allowing him to pursue a Master of Music in New York City. He currently studies with legendary jazz musicians Dennis Mackrel, Antonio Hart, and Michael Mossman, and is a proud member of the Grammy Award-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra.

In addition to his remarkable performance skills, Dexter is a dedicated educator, sharing his love for music with students around the world. Whether he's teaching at universities or leading jazz ensembles, Dexter's enthusiasm and expertise inspire musicians of all ages.

Tickets are limited, so secure yours today! 🎟️

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Louis Armstrong House Museum

The Louis Armstrong House Museum sustains and promotes the cultural, historical, and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong by preserving and interpreting Armstrong’s house and grounds, collecting and sharing archival materials that document Armstrong’s life and legacy, and developing programs for the public that educate and inspire.

Thanks to the vision and funding of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, the Louis Armstrong House Museum & Archives welcomes visitors from all over the world, six days per week, 52 weeks per year. The Louis Armstrong House Museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums, Association of African American Museums, Museums Council of New York City, New York State Museums Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation, NYC & Co., and the Queens Tourism Council. The museum is a constituent of the Kupferberg Center for the Arts and a cultural center of Queens College, CUNY.

Major funding for Louis Armstrong House Museum & Archives is provided by Fund II Foundation and the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. Additional funding is provided by Queens College/CUNY; NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson; the New York State Council on the Arts; the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the New York City Department of Education; the Office of the Queens Borough President; Con Edison; and members and donors from all over the world. Capital support has been provided by Governor Andrew Mark Cuomo, the NYS Assembly and Senate, the NYC Council, the Office of the Mayor of New York City, and the Office of the Borough President of Queens.​

More information about the Louis Armstrong House Museum can be found online.