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Marjorie Eliot and Parlor Entertainment – Morgan Desfosses Columbia Spectator article

We are delighted to share this wonderful article about our great friend and Harlem jazz hostess, Marjorie Eliot’s Parlor Entertainment home concerts.  But first, a personal anecdote:  In the late 90’s we were contacted by a French television producer hoping to connect with Marjorie.  At the time, we were a website noted for “keeping tabs…

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February 17, 2025

Marjorie Eliot’s Harlem Apartment Jazz Concerts – Going Strong in its 3rd Decade

Marjorie Eliot, Bob Cunningham, and Gerald Hayes from back in the day at Parlor Entertainment – 555 Edgecombe, Apt. #3F   We wanted to tip our hat to Marjorie Eliot who started Parlor Entertainment over 3 decades ago and by all accounts hasn’t missed a Sunday since the beginning.  In fact, the Covid lock-down period…

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January 24, 2025

Loving Tribute to the Harlem Underground Jazz Scene

We wanted to share this video of photos and clips from our time on the Harlem jazz scene.  It covers the underground clubs and magnificent players we’ve been enjoying during our over 20 years in business. Some close friends: Gary Samuels, Alex Layne, Linda Carr, Samuel Hargress Jr.,  were lost at the start of the…

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October 9, 2020