Transport back to an era where jazz, swing, bebop, and lush ballads filled America’s ears and soul. Mr. B-bop explores the life and musical journey of Billy Eckstine. A pioneer of Bebop and Americas top charting black crooner he was referenced as the “Sepia Sinatra”. In a time when racial division was at an all time high in the U.S. Billy Eckstine broke barriers with his smooth baritone and iconic fashion. The Billy Eckstine Band had very prominent artist in it such as Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan. Come explore his syncopated journey through life’s obstacles and how His B collar and pencil stash thrived through it all.

Written and Performed by Miguel Ángel Vásquez

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