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Bill Saxton was born in Harlem and attended NYC public schools. After graduating from The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston with a degree in Jazz Music, he went on to appear with and or record with jazz giants, such as Roy Haynes, Jackie McLean, Clark Terry, Nancy Wilson, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, The Count Basie Orchestra, Frank Foster, Carmen McRae, Mongo Santa Maria, Roy Ayers, Barry Harris, Tito Puente, Charles Tolliver, and others.
Saxton also toured with the US State Department extensively in West Africa, also playing across Europe, Japan and the Caribbean. The White House honored him during Black Music Month, The Harlem Jazz Museum featured his life and The Library of Music at New York's Lincoln Center housed his induction as a Jazz Legend.
Bill rejuvenated a historical jazz landmark when he opened "Bill's Place" in 2006. In 1927 during prohibition, the famous Swing Street, 133rd Street between Lenox and Seventh Avenues, was the "after hours" hangout for Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Moms Mabley, Langston Hughes, and the like. The popular speakeasy was home to Willie the Lion Smith on piano and a place in Harlem for the little known, young Billie Holiday. Bill's Place is now alive and full of the spirit of the jazz of the past, continuing the legacy of serious straight-ahead-jazz. Bill Saxton lives his African American heritage and represents Harlem at its best. He is Jazz.
Guest Vocalists
Vivian Sessoms Whitney Marchelle Charles Turner III Milton Suggs
Doors open at 3:30 pm. Vespers at 4:00 pm.
$20 General Admission; $10 Abyssinian Members, Seniors & Students (on site with ID); Free admission 18 and under
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LocationAbyssinian Baptist Church
132 W. 138th Street
New York, NY 10030
United States
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Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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