The annual festival is in conjunction with Black History Month in February, and it’s filled with activities that seek to get Savannah’s youth involved
Ben Tucker
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Ben Tucker memorial concert honors legendary Savannah figure
His passing in 2013 massively affected the city and the great many people who knew him
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Ben Tucker Birthday Fun-Raiser keeps jazz artist’s legacy alive
Since his passing, the legend’s presence has been preserved by the Friends of Ben Tucker, who put on events to help the city remain aware of his immense contributions to American culture
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Good Times Jazz Bar celebrates one year with help from a music icon
Cole has fond memories of spending time in Savannah, particularly alongside the late, great bassist Ben Tucker
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Ben Tucker: passing the torch
EVEN in memory, Ben Tucker keeps the music playing. The beloved Savannah bassist, who was tragically killed in an accident in 2013, will be honored at the fifth annual Ben […]
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Remembering Ben
“He had a very special meaning and impacted us in such a positive way. We couldn’t forget him.”
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Ben Tucker Memorial Night @Westin
Hit the floor to the sounds of Gina Rene, Teddy Adams, Howard Paul, and Jody Espina
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Christmas jazz, New Year’s snazz: A musical week
It started in the 1950s, when black and white jazz musicians, who in those days played pretty much on opposite sides of the tracks, came together for one smokin’ Yuletide session at the Flamingo Club.
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Year in Review: Ben Tucker, 1930-2013
“He found an accountant he wanted to hire. And she said ‘Mr. Tucker, I have to go and ask my husband if I can work for a black person.'”
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Editor’s Note: Passing into legend
With a funeral service and procession more like the passing of a head of state than a musician, Savannah said goodbye to the late Ben Tucker.
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Jessica Leigh Lebos remembers Ben
After discovering that my elderly grandfather had been a working jazz musician for 70 years, Ben invited him up to join the band.
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Bill DeYoung remembers Ben
He commanded respect; one quick shake of his massive right hand and you knew you were in ‘no bullshit’ territory.