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Nite Cap
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Nite Cap

December 22, 2015 Faye Anderson 1 Comment

The Nite Cap was located at Ridge Avenue and Brown Street, near the legendary Blue Note.

Nite Cap Jazz Club - Cropped

Saxophonist Robert “Bootsie” Barnes, former Assistant Secretary of Union Local 274, played here.

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Richard Allen Homes Community Center

March 9, 2015 Faye Anderson

Tenor saxophonist Bootsie Barnes grew up in this public housing project whose residents included Bill Cosby.

Bootsie Barnes and Bill Cosby

Barnes recalled dancing the bop with others at the community center where jam sessions were held. His “Boppin’ Round the Center” was inspired by his childhood memories.

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