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The Arts Council of Wilmington, the NC Jazz Festival, and WHQR are hosting a celebration honoring Sandy Evans. The long-time NC Jazz Festival director was recently named a Jazz Hero by the Jazz Journalists Association. April is National Jazz Appreciation Month and a fitting time to celebrate Sandy’s national distinction.<br/><br/>A reception is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, at 7pm in the M.C. Erny Gallery of WHQR. Seats are limited and must be reserved by emailing info@artswilmington.org.<br/><br/>The Jazz Journalists Association has launched celebration of its 2...

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The Jazz Journalists Association announced 36 'Jazz Heroes' chosen by their respective communities throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Eugenie Jones, singer-songwriter and founder of Music for a Cause, is among the honorees.

"Carolina Shout!" chronicles jazz across the state, from its unsung musicians to those who have cast a bigger light.

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