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Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Invites YOU out to 2022 Jazz in The Alley

7/1/2022

On July 17th, the city of Norcross, GA, will have Dexter Tolson on the Jazz In The Alley Stage!!!!
Saxophonist, Dexter Tolson, invites YOU out to the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series in Norcross, Georgia.

Performing on
*July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Unknown Lyric
*August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
*September 17th- FunkyardX

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. did we mention that it's FREE? That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Miktu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

All concerts begin at 7:30PM. For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DEXTER TOLSON:
@Dexter.Tolson

Dexter Tolson at 2022 Jazz In The Alley

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Jazz In The Alley Welcomes Dexter Tolson & Unknown Lyric To The Stage

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The 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series started with a bang on June 11th with The Senators featuring Tony Tatum.
And the party isn't over yet.......

On July 17th, the city of Norcross, GA, will have Dexter Tolson and Unknown Lyric on the Jazz In The Alley Stage!!!!

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. did we mention that it's FREE?
That's RIGHT! Thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Miktu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

REMAINING JAZZ IN THE ALLEY DATES
*July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
*August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
*September 17th- FunkyardX

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When We Speak TV cordially invites you to the City of Norcross, Georgia, for the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series.

2022 JAZZ IN THE ALLEY SHOW DATES

June 11th - The Senators featuring Tony Tatum
July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
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September 17th- FunkyardX

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000.
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That's RIGHT!
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For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

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Canelita Sabrosa will be taking over Betty Mauldin Park on July 17, 2021, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m at
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