Harlem Renaissance Orchestra

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HRO has been in existence for over twenty-five years. The name Harlem Renaissance Orchestra was chosen because Harlem is the birthplace of several of our members, while the word renaissance means rebirth or revival. Our mission is to revive the music of the Big Band Era and to preserve this music in it's living form by giving recognition to the great creators: Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Pops Louie Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lucky Millinder, Earl Fatha Hines, Billy Eckstine, Lionel Hampton, and others. We are dedicated to keeping the spirit of swing alive and thriving. Whether in a live performance or educating the next generation of musicians, HRO will remain a guardian of this great musical tradition.

HRO's Schedule for 2011:

February 5, 2011, HRO will be performing in the Addison Concert Hall at 7:30 PM at the Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center in Fort Washington Maryland. The theme of the program is Night at the Cotton Club.

March 11, 2011, HRO will perform at the Edison Hotel located at West 47th Street in New York City. The HRO's performance is part of a tribute to the late Frank Sinatra from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

May 14, 2011, HRO will be performing at the Alhambra Ballroom located at 126th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, from 7:00PM - 12:00 AM. This event is called, "Harlem Jazz Shrines," and will be presented by the Jazzmobile.

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