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Tina Turner, musical icon, passes on at 83

Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer had a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and ‘70s. Turner passed after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.

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New recordings of old jazz performances at Baltimore's now-closed Famous Ballroom are being released for the first time.

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Longtime KMHD host Phil Brenes passes on at 82

Throughout his tenure at KMHD, Brenes hosted various shows examining the rich history of jazz – but was mostly known for hosting the Traditional Jazz Show on Sunday mornings.

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Sunday, May 28 5 a.m.
Funny Jazz Talk- Live Jazz and Comedy!
Funhouse Lounge, 2432 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Tuesday, May 30 5 a.m.
Ron Steen Jam
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Thursday, June 1 2 a.m.
Christopher Brown Quartet
The 1905, 830 N Shaver St, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Thursday, June 1 2 a.m.
ArtDontSleep, Mississippi Studios, Soul'd Out & KMHD present JAZZ IS DEAD: HERMETO PASCOAL
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227, USA
Friday, June 2 12 a.m.
-PDX Jazz Thursdays at The Hoxton: Christopher Brown Trio
Lovely Rita, 15 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

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