Updated: Jul 15, 2013 2:06 PM BRT
The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Society will celebrate the life and music of legendary musician Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke at the 42nd annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, August 1-4, in Davenport, Iowa.
Born in Davenport, Iowa, in 1903, Bix Beiderbecke gained fame as a self-taught jazz cornet player with a unique sound. Beiderbecke played with Jean Goldkette, Bing Crosby and Paul Whiteman.
This year's lineup will feature Johnny Crawford, jazz vocalist and actor. Crawford gained fame as a child star playing Mark McCain on the TV series, "The Rifleman."
Also performing are Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jon Weber, The Tony Hamilton Orchestra, Andy Schumm & His Flatland Gang, Josh Duffee's Graystone Ballroom Orchestra, Randy Sandke's New York All-Stars, Bob Schulz's Frisco Jazz band, Dan Levinson's Roof Garden Jass Band, Dave Greer's Classic Jazz Stompers, River City 6, Jimmy Valentine Quintet with Dave Bennett, Five Bridges Jazz Band and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Youth Jazz Band.
Read more: http://www.kwqc.com/story/22843548/bix-beiderbecke-memorial-society-celebrates-traditional-jazz-at-42nd-annual-festival
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