In 1944, Bing Crosby made Johnny Mercer’s song Accentuate The Positive a hit in film and on the radio. It later became known as one of the songs that got Americans through WWII. The popular songs of the day, now called the Great American Songbook, became an unofficial catalogue of tunes that comforted and connected Americans at home and abroad during hard times.

Taking inspiration from Bing Crosby’s hit song, Jazz at the Ballroom presents Accentuate the Positive, an evening of the unforgettable music that brought Americans inspiration and consolation during some of the country’s darkest moments, from the 1920s through the 1940s.

The Konrad Paszkudzki Quartet shares the stage with guest host, NBC News Correspondent Pete Williams, and an award-winning cast of musicians. Along with photographs, film footage, and commentary, this will be a night celebrating the memorable music that kept America company for over forty transformational years.

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