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Booker T. Jones
They could have declared July 12th Booker T. Jones Day in New York City, as Lincoln Center hosted two events in his honor. It began with a career retrospective, where a packed house heard WYXR’s own Jared “Jay B.” Boyd interview Jones. Later, Jones joined the Stax Music Academy as part of the “Summer for the City” concert series.
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Rachael Walker and Khaylah Jones stepped to the front in perfect harmony.
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After Jones left the stage, the party raged on with Joi Stubbs, Nicholas Dickerson, Pasley Thompson, and Rachael Walker.
PHOTOGRAPH by Claire James / Courtesy SMA
New Yorkers thronged to the stage by the hundreds to hear the Memphis Sound played by its most devoted acolytes.
PHOTOGRAPH by Claire James / Courtesy SMA
Onetime wunderkind Jones celebrated a brilliant performance with SMA students, music director Sam Franklin (far right), and vocal instructor Brenae Johnson (left).
PHOTOGRAPH by Claire James / Courtesy SMA
The students joined Jones in a sizzling set of classics by the MGs. He seemed to approve.
