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1995

Cos of good music makes exclusive Playboy Jazz Festival debut: For the first time, Master of Ceremonies and longtime jazz aficionado Bill Cosby formed his own group especially for the Playboy Jazz Festival. A not-to-be-missed happening, "the Cos" brought together some of the most exciting stars on the jazz scene today for this exclusive performance, including brilliant young bassist Christian McBride, master tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, alto sax great Charles McPherson, pianist Benny Green, drummer Greg Hutchinson and premiere young saxophonists Craig Handy and James Carter. The group was the critical sensation of the festival.

"El Grand Cachao" makes his bowl debut and first appearance at the Playboy Jazz Festival: In a rare appearance, the creator of authentic Cuban music and the mambo, Cachao made his Hollywood Bowl debut with his first appearance at the Playboy Jazz Festival. Joined by actor Andy Garcia, who directed a feature-length documentary about the prolific composer and musician, Cachao and his group caused fans to form a conga line and parade through the aisles.

Playboy Jazz debuts at Old Pasadena Summerfest: For the first time in the history of the Playboy Jazz Festival, Playboy sponsored a free community event in Pasadena featuring more than 12 hours of first-rate jazz, including highly regarded saxophonists Tom Scott and Everette Harp. The two-day event, which also offered food tastings from many of Pasadena's top restaurants, arts and crafts displays, a children's petting zoo and more, attracted an astonishing 50,000 people.

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