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John Davis Plays Blind Boone

October 3, 2009
@ 7:30 p.m.
Hendricks Hall

 

“A revelation” – Julliard Journal 
“…turned a prehistory into living history…”
- Gramophone

Born in Missouri in 1864 to a contraband slave, John William (Blind) Boone grew up in Warrensburg, where the city fathers paid for his trip to the St. Louis School for the Blind, inspiring Boone to become an ambassador of good will, crossing color lines to perform on the piano all over the nation.  Through his imaginative presentations of the life and music of pianist and composer Blind Boone, and an inventive and wide-ranging repertoire that has as its cornerstone piano works rooted in African-American music of the Deep South, Steinway pianist John Davis has emerged as one of today’s most respected and unique performing artists, appearing on numerous programs, including ABC’s Good Morning America, NBC’s Today Show, CNN and PBS. 

This concert will kick-off the Smithsonian Exhibit “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music” on display at the Johnson County Historical Museum and coincides with UCM Discover Day.

This performance includes a Free Master Class for High School & UCM Students at 10 a.m

For more information about John Davis, visit his website at www.johndavispianist.com.

 

All profits from the sale of these items support the Blind Boone Park project & its future needs.

Donations can be made to Blind Boone Park by paypal here or by mail.

Mailing address: Sandy Irle, 131 SW 300th Rd., Warrensburg, MO 64093

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Blind Boone CD featuring recordings from piano rolls originally recorded in the early 1900's. The Blind Boone Park Renovation Group made history when this was recorded! It is amazing. This is a rare opportunity to hear Blind Boones music as played by him. He was invited to record using this 'new technology' of recording onto paper rolls. It is clear and exciting! 7 pieces in all, including popular tunes and his own compositions. Excellent liner notes by our local historian, Mike Shaw included. Recorded with permission. All rights reserved. Only $10

Books on Blind Boone

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Blind Boone Book by Jack Batterson. Paperback. $10

 

Blind Boone Book by Madge Harrah. Youth to adult. Library edition hardback. $25

Sizes s-xxl. White or oatmeal. Regular t-shirt $12

Polo $15

 

 

 

 

 

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