Billy Strayhorn’s “The Intimacy of the Blues” performed by Chris Coles and Theron Brown
7/6/2026 | 5m 37s
Discover the legendary sounds that shaped a century of musical legacy in Northeast Ohio.
Discover the legendary sounds and untold stories that shaped a century of musical legacy in Northeast Ohio. Performance highlights from THE HISTORY OF JAZZ IN AKRON are provided courtesy of Theron Brown and Chris Coles. If you want to help keep the spirit of this vital cultural heritage alive, please share these incredible performance highlights.
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Billy Strayhorn’s “The Intimacy of the Blues” performed by Chris Coles and Theron Brown
7/6/2026 | 5m 37s
Discover the legendary sounds and untold stories that shaped a century of musical legacy in Northeast Ohio. Performance highlights from THE HISTORY OF JAZZ IN AKRON are provided courtesy of Theron Brown and Chris Coles. If you want to help keep the spirit of this vital cultural heritage alive, please share these incredible performance highlights.
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