February IO, 2010 Tl"Portland Observer Black History Month Black History Month SUPPORT ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER WITH YOUR PURCHASE OF BIG SWING: AFRICAN-AMERICAN LEGENDS OF THE BIG BAND ERA. There's no better way to honor this special month than by enjoying our exciting new CD tribute to the great African-American artists who helped shape a uniquely American music form. Big Swing: African-American Legends of the Big Band Era brings together some of the most influential band leaders and singers in the history of big band swing, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald. Available at your favorite Nordstrom store or online at nordstrom.com/ blackhistorymonth; $18.95. All after-cost proceeds from CDs sold February 1 - December 31, 2010 will benefit Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as it strives to bring the African-American cultural experience and the American modern dance tradition to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. NORDSTROM Discover more, nordstrom.com Clackamas Town Center 503.652.1810. Downtown Portland 503.224.6666. Lloyd Center 503.287.2444 Salem Center 503 3717710 Vancouver 360.256.8666. Washington Square 503.620.0555. Shipping charges may apply. Page 7