The events honored the late Charlestonian, Frederick William “Freddie” Green (1911-1987), a rhythm guitarist with the Count Basie Band for nearly 50 years, and Cladys “Jabbo” Smith (1908-1991), often considered the rival trumpet player of Louis Armstrong. Both musicians studied music with the famed Jenkins Orphanage Bands in the 1920s.
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