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Summer Swing Dance Series

Arizona Lindy Hop Society

May 29, 2008

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Jazz legend Barbara Morrison comes to Phoenix for an evening of swingin' jazz and blues at the Wrigley Mansion. Originally from Detroit, Barbara Morrison's twenty-five year career as a performer and recording artist includes appearances worldwide with some of the greatest names in jazz: Ray Brown, Kenny Burrell, Ron Carter, Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Collette, Joe Williams, Gerald Wiggins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Hank Crawford, Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, David T. Walker and Jimmy Smith. She has performed in such highly regarded venues as Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Bern Jazz Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival, and she also toured Europe with Ray Charles. Barbara seems equally at home in a broad range of idioms, but jazz and blues are unquestionably her forte. Morrison has been compared to some of the greatest female jazz and blues singers including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn. The New York Times stated, 'A joy, at Carnegie Hall, Barbara Morrison delivered one song a la Esther Phillips and another with Ella Fitzgerald's blithe scat singing.' Barbara is joined by Paul Anderson on Sax, Barb Catlin on Piano, Jack Radavich on Bass, and Cleve Huff on Drums. The This will be an incredible night of music and dancing. We welcome those who would like to swing dance or just sit, relax and listen. Important Information: This event is open to all ages with a full bar available for those 21 and over with valid ID. The dress code is casual - no jeans, shorts, sweats, or t-shirts. Beginners always welcome. No dance partner needed.

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  Tickets: $18/Advanced, $22/Day of Event

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  Dates:
  May 29, 2008

  Times:
  Thursday 7:00pm, Doors Open 6:30pm

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  Wrigley Mansion

  2501 East Telawa Trail Phoenix, AZ 85016

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  • Event Name: Dancing at Wrigley Mansion
    "Great place and lots of young people"
    Review posted by: Bridgette from Scottsdale, Aug 25, 2007
    

    Swing night at the Wrigley is amazing and there are lots of young people. The average age is about 30 with lots of people in there 20's including a group of pin-up girls that come each week. A great... Expand

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    Swing night at the Wrigley is amazing and there are lots of young people. The average age is about 30 with lots of people in there 20's including a group of pin-up girls that come each week. A great place to take a date or just to show up as a single. I learned how to dance at the Wrigley Mansion, how cool is that? Collapse

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  • Event Name: Dancing at Wrigley Mansion
    "Good Place to take an elder"
    Review posted by: London from Phoenix, AZ, Aug 23, 2007
    

    I went last thursday, granted it was a great learning experience, but at 26 i felt that i was in the wrong scene. As i looked around there was hardly anyone under the age of 50. Yikes !! Though the... Expand

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    I went last thursday, granted it was a great learning experience, but at 26 i felt that i was in the wrong scene. As i looked around there was hardly anyone under the age of 50. Yikes !! Though the people were really nice, it would have been nice to see a younger crowd. I wont be coming back unless bring my grandparents or a guest from out of town that fits this scene. Collapse

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  • Event Name: *unposted-venue closed*The Swing Lounge at John Q's
    "great fun"
    Review posted by: Larry Waldman from Phoenix, Feb 24, 2007
    

    My wife and I go to the swing dance every Tuesday night and have a great time. Our dancing has improved considerably. Just watching the old Big Band videos on the walls is worth the price of... Expand

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    My wife and I go to the swing dance every Tuesday night and have a great time. Our dancing has improved considerably. Just watching the old Big Band videos on the walls is worth the price of admission. Collapse

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