Atlanta Jazz Festival… 1980
As we continue out look back at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, it is 1980 and Andrew Young has entered the first year of his administration at the helm of the city of Atlanta, and the budget and corporate sponsorship had increased dramatically. Shirley Cooks is appointed as the Director of Cultural Affairs and under her leadership Mark Johnson programs a powerhouse lineup, bringing back local favorites, Ojeda Penn Experience, Joe Jennings Life Force, Joi Tobin as well as Clark College Jazz Orchestra.
He also put on the bill heavyweights in the industry with Mary Lou Williams, Arthur Blythe, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Bob Shaw, Ernie Carson, The Capitol City Jazz Band, 12N, Jerry Byrd, Carol Veto, Oliver Wells, Steve Dancz, Mary Sue Taylor, Neighborhood Arts Ensemble, George Adams Quartet and Marion Brown.
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