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“Straight Ahead”, No Chaser: A Celebration of Billy Taylor

Posted on January 12, 2011 by glowinski

2,100 of jazz pianist and composer Billy Taylor’s family, friends, colleagues, and admirers turned out in full force at Riverside Church to bask in the life of Taylor. Also known as Dr. Billy Taylor, for his actual PhD (Music Education; … Continue reading →

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Three Kings Day Parade

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Craig Nelson

January 6th is always a special day in Spanish Harlem. The neighborhood comes out to celebrate Three Kings Day with a wonderful parade organized by El Museo Del Barrio that goes right down the heart of 106th Street. There’s great … Continue reading →

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New York in Black and White

Posted on January 2, 2011 by glowinski

Like Narcissus, New York City can’t stop gazing at itself. Now NYC looks good at many angles. If you’re like the 106thstreeters, you’ve noticed by now that New York is at its most beautiful at night. A close second is … Continue reading →

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I Pugni in Tasca (Fists in the Pocket)

Posted on December 22, 2010 by glowinski

We here at 106th Street love cinema. In fact, if it weren’t for cinema the 106thstreeters would never have met, forged our way back across country, and returned our family names to their proper North American East Coast origins. Like … Continue reading →

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