PRESS RELEASE / FEB 20, 2011
GALLERI DUERR presents:
"Keepin' the Beat: An Afternoon with James Bradley Jr."
DATE: Sunday, February 20, 2011
TIME: 14.30 - 17.30
ADDRESS: Vanadisvägen 29, Stockholm (corner Västmannagatan)
ADMISSION: 220 sek (cash only), including reception
Galleri Duerr is pleased to present, "Keepin' the Beat: An Afternoon with James Bradley Jr."
Bradley, a world renowned drummer, will be interviewed by current U.S. Fulbright Fellow and
art historian Mamie Hyatt.
Taking the form of a "Question and Answer" session, Hyatt will interview Bradley on topics that
will include his personal history, his music and his acting career. Throughout the interview,
photographs, film and concert footage will be shown. Additionally there will be a period where
the audience may ask Bradley questions.
A child drumming prodigy by the age of 4, Bradley, or "JBJ" as he is affectionately called, has
appeared on several noted American TV shows that included "The Nat King Cole Show", "The Jack
Benny Show" and later "The Cosby Show" and in the film, "Cool Hand Luke". As Bradley's music
career progressed, he performed and toured with several musical greats such as Chuck
Mangione, Anita Baker, Jeffrey Osborne, Mary's Danish, The Beastie Boys, Crazy Town and Lenny
Kravitz, amongst many, many more.
A soup and wine reception will follow immediately after where the audience will have the
opportunity to meet and mingle with Bradley.
"Keepin' the Beat: An Afternoon with James Bradley Jr." is sponsored by the
Embassy of the United States, Stockholm, Sweden.
In celebration of the United States' recognition of National African American History Month,
"Keepin' the Beat" highlights the diversity of Stockholm as well as the unique and invaluable
contributions of African American culture to Sweden. The event follows U.S. President Barack
Obama's call to recognize and celebrate African American culture during the month of February:
"During National African American History Month, we recognize the extraordinary achievements of
African Americans and their essential role in shaping the story of America" - President Obama's
National African American Heritage Month Proclamation.
For more information contact:
Deborah Duerr, director of GALLERI DUERR
telephone: 070-307 34 32, email: info@fantasihuset.se
GALLERI DUERR
VANADISVÄGEN 29
113 23 STOCKHOLM
TELEFON 070-307 34 32