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Live jazz rang out on Denton's A-train to kick off Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month

If you happened to be on the Denton County Transportation Authority A-train this morning, then you were in for an aural treat.

The Joe James Trio treated travelers to Duke Ellington's signature song, "Take The A Train," and continued to play as they transferred to the DART Green Line to ride into Dallas.

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The group performed at Akard Station in downtown Dallas before eventually setting up at the African American History Museum to herald a press conference Monday morning announcing the slate for the fifth annual Dallas Jazz Appreciation Month, a localized celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month nation-wide.

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D'JAM will celebrate the true American art through various forms, including film, photography and festivals. 

The festivities kick off Saturday, April 8, from 1-4 p.m. with an open house and a free concert at Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas.

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The kickoff will include live music by groups including the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Jazz Institute Combo; free posters that include the "Great Day in Dallas" poster; and the D'JAM Jazz Legends Awards for artist, educator, supporter and innovator.

Here are four other events you will not want to miss: 

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You can find a full, updating list of events at jazzdallas.com.

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