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The Thompson Center Collection

Preserving the truth, struggle, brilliance, and legacy of African American history through original artifacts.

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Massey Hall Jazz Concert, 1953

One of the most iconic nights in jazz history featuring Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Charles Mingus, and Max Roach—capturing the brilliance of bebop at its peak.

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