After taking a small break, the Songbook series will return with Songbook: George Duke. This Songbook will feature the Joe Johnson band and jazz vocalist Kevin Whalum. ”Song-book – George Duke” will be held on Sunday, October 20th in the Bessie Smith Performance Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Admission is $25 and this event is open to the public.Tickets are available now for purchase at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.

The Songbook Series pays tribute to African and African American music and musicians and is made possible with funding from the Tennessee Arts Commission. The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is a funded agency of ArtsBuild.