Monthly Archives: June 2010

“Hallelujah” – A Song for Bryan E. Guzman

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Richard Guzman

Kevin Andrew Prchal & Dan Guzman perform “Hallelujah” at the Bryan House Garden Dedication Emmanuel House began as Bryan House, a living memorial to Bryan Emmanuel Guzman.  Founded by Bryan’s oldest brother, Rick, and Rick’s wife Desiree, it’s still the … Continue reading →

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Voices and Freedoms: A History of Jazz

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Richard Guzman

A sweeping history of jazz from its roots in African and Blues music to the present day, Voices and Freedoms presents ways to understand and appreciate jazz’s major stars and its musical evolution more deeply.  The book was also made … Continue reading →

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Black Writing From Chicago

Posted on June 19, 2010 by odcj

Review:  Black Writing from Chicago: In the World, Not of It?  ( 5-Stars ) Native Sons and Daughters Chicago’s black lit history gets its due in a new anthology. By — Jonathan Messinger Richard Guzman’s new collection of African-American writing … Continue reading →

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