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]]> The U.S. State Department sends American musicians on international tours to act as roving cultural ambassadors. During the 1950’s through the 1970’s, many legendary jazz musicians such as Louie Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Dave Brubeck hit the road to spread the all-American sound of jazz. 

Louis ArmstrongDuke Ellington

The photo exhibit Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World at the White-Meyer House near U Street, celebrates this unique form of cultural diplomacy.  The exhibit includes over 100 photos of these famous musicians as they toured the globe, meeting world leaders and playing to enthusiastic audiences.

Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World
White-Meyer House
1624 Crescent Place, NW
Washington, DC 20009   (map it)
202-667-6670

Dates and Times – Wednesdays – Sundays through July 13, 2008, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Tickets – FREE

Nearest Metro Subway Station – U Street, Green and Yellow line, then a ¾-mile walk.

Parking – Street parking is available.

Images – Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington

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