Opened in 1960, the Jazz Temple was the creation of 19-year-old Winston E. Willis, an African-American entrepreneur who was also a jazz enthusiast.
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The club’s name was chosen by the owner, Winston E. Willis, to symbolize a devout gathering place dedicated to the icons of the jazz world where these artists would be collectively enjoyed and appreciated.
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