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DECEMBER 17 : You are invited to “A Jazz Christmas with Royce Campbell”.

ROYCE CAMPBELL is firmly established as one of the premier guitarists, composers, and producers in the world today. Legendary music icons from Marvin Gaye, to Henry Mancini, to Quincy Jones, and many others have utilized Campbell’s talents.

Event: A Jazz Christmas with Royce Campbell
Start Time: Saturday, December 17 at 7:30pm
End Time: Saturday, December 17 at 9:30pm

Details and ticket information see:  Court Square Theater

• Royce Campbell site
• Royce Campbell Song Sample : MP3
• Royce Campbell on YouTube Video

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