Tracy McCleary
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Tracy McCleary was a prominent part of the Baltimore jazz
scene, based around his position as leader of the Royal Men of Rhythm, the house band at the Royal Theater, the premier African American music venue in Baltimore at that time. He took his position from Rivers Chambers
.
Baltimore jazz
Baltimore jazz is a major part of the music of Baltimore, Maryland, and is a field that has produced several well-known artists, including Billie Holliday,...
scene, based around his position as leader of the Royal Men of Rhythm, the house band at the Royal Theater, the premier African American music venue in Baltimore at that time. He took his position from Rivers Chambers
Rivers Chambers
Rivers Chambers was one of the major leaders in the jazz scene, part of the music of Baltimore. He was originally a pianist with John Ridgely, part of the first jazz band in Baltimore, and later led the house band at the Royal Theatre for many years. His Rivers Chambers Orchestra was a fixture on...
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