Saturday, November 07, 2009

Musicians at Tony 'n Tina's Wedding are Locked OUT! Jon Hammond reporting

Musicians at Tony & Tina's Wedding are Locked OUT!
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Jon Hammond Reporting:
BROADWAY ENTERTAINMENT LLC, the new producers taking over this show which has run for 20 years has locked out the musicians AND REPLACED THEM WITH CANNED MUSIC! Join the band, their supporters and Local 802 in the protest against their dumbed down product. The "LOCK OUT" protest will be in front of the venue at
Where: 221 West 46th street

When: 6:30pm - 8pm, Saturday, Nov. 7th. TELL the Producers to bring back the musicians and restore what is a beloved live theatre experience for New Yorkers and tourists alike.
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Wynton Marsalis Legion of Honor Medal Presentation at French Embassy NYC brought to you by Jon Hammond

Wynton Marsalis Legion of Honor Medal Presentation at French Embassy NYC brought to you by Jon Hammond

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photo by Jon Hammond


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French Ambassador Pierre Vimont presents Wynton Marsalis the insignia of chevalier of the Legion of Honor medal, France's highest distinction, in a very special ceremony at the French Embassy in New York by French Cultural Services. In attendance were Bill Cosby, George Wein, Jean-Louis Gilhaumon, George Avakian and Wynton's Father Mr. Ellis Marsalis. With a performance by Wynton's quintet with saxophonist Walter Blanding Jr. and Ellis Marsalis at the Steinway Piano with his son. Brought to you by Jon Hammond © www.HammondCast.com Special Thanks Amaury Laporte

Jon Hammond playing solo cocktail piano at French Embassy photo by Anthony Behar


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