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Big band sound stirs memories at Harbourfront
Big band sound stirs memories at Harbourfront

Big band sound stirs memories at Harbourfront

Date7/15/1987
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  • Big band sound stirs memories at Harbourfront. Big band music provided by musicians like Art Hallman; above; got Harbourfront in the swing of things yesterday at Musical Memories Day; The Star's salute to seniors. Joining in the fun are Winnie Smith; left; and Agnes Bell; both 77; who couldn't keep their feet still when the sounds of Ellington; Porter and Goodman filled the summer air. Other performers on the live music program were Bernie Black; Doug Robinson and the Dixielanders; The Washington Square Band and Myrna; and The Musicmakers.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Big band sound stirs memories at Harbourfront. Big band music provided by musicians like Art Hallman; above; got Harbourfront in the swing of things yesterday at Musical Memories Day; The Star's salute to seniors. Joining in the fun are Winnie Smith; left; and Agnes Bell; both 77; who couldn't keep their feet still when the sounds of Ellington; Porter and Goodman filled the summer air. Other performers on the live music program were Bernie Black; Doug Robinson and the Dixielanders; The Washington Square Band and Myrna; and The Musicmakers.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0112812F
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