Eddie Soares: RI Ambassador of Jazz
Edwin Jose ‘Eddie’ Soares (1913-1993), a lifelong resident of Fox Point, was a renowned Rhode Island jazz pianist. He performed solo and with numerous famous musicians, and for over thirty-five years with Tony Tomasso’s Jewels of Dixie. Sylvia Ann Soares will give an illustrated talk about his life, his ties to the Cape Verdean community and his music. The talk will be preceded by an audio recording of Eddie Soares performing. This project was funded by a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. Please register.
Date:
06/03/2015 - 6:30pm