Steve Coleman Meets Bobby Zankel and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound

9 Apr 2011
20:00:00 - 22:00:00

Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater

Saturday, April 9, 2011

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Montgomery County Community College
340 Dekalb Pike
Blue Bell, PA 19422

Bobby Zankel and Warriors of the Wonderful Sound featuring a World Premiere composition by Steve Coleman, who will also be performing with the Philadelphia based big band and members of his 5 Elements group .

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