Muneer Nasser interviews Dizzy's Doctor: Dr. Forte! Bonus: Benito Gonzalez & Muneer will play a musical tribute to Dizzy!
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem , 58 West 129th Street , New York, NY 10027
“Dizzy Gillespie was my patient at Englewood Hospital… and he said, 'If I do something for you, you have to do something for musicians that didn't have it as good as I did.'' He said there are a lot of good players out there that never got a break and a lot of them can't afford any care.” Dr. Francis Forte
Dizzy Gillespie’s legacy transcends music! His final request to Dr. Francis Forte (Hematologist and Oncologist) continues to serve jazz musicians 30 years after his death. The Jazz Foundation and Englewood Hospital Medical Center have provided over 9 million dollars’ worth of medical care to uninsured musicians.
Come join us for a live interview with Dr. Forte conducted by trumpeter & author, Muneer Nasser!
Special Bonus: trumpeter Muneer and pianist Benito Gonzales will play a couple of Dizzy Gillespie tunes in honor of his legacy of musical excellence and community service.
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