Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, Music museum in the United States of America
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame is a museum occupying the historic Carver Theatre in Birmingham's Civil Rights District. Its galleries hold over 2,200 square feet of exhibits, including paintings, quilts, instruments and personal effects of artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and W.C. Handy. Tours are guided by Frank Adams.
The museum was founded in 1978 to preserve the legacy of jazz music in the region. It has since become an important archive for documenting artists who shaped the local jazz scene.
The institution shows how Alabama artists shaped the development of jazz as an American art form. You can see the role local musicians played in this genre's history.
The museum occupies the historic Carver Theatre in Birmingham's Civil Rights District, near the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, 16th Street Baptist Church and Kelly Ingram Park. Its exhibits fill more than 2,200 square feet, and tours have been led by Frank Adams. Free jazz classes run on Saturday mornings for Alabama residents.
The museum presents annual awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to jazz music. These honors recognize both well-known and lesser-known figures who shaped the art form.
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