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Tony B sings the Jolson standards, always a highlight of the festival.

The annual Long Island Jolson Festival has become a local tradition, thanks in part to the acclaimed vocal stylings of Tony Babino. more

By Iris Wiener | 8/29/19

Tony B sings the Jolson standards, always a popular segment of the festival.

Memories of Al Jolson

The “World’s Greatest Entertainer” continues to live on — through his fans who are intent on maintaining his legacy. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/2/18

Tony B sings the Jolson standards, a popular segment of the festival each year.

Al Jolson's enduring legacy

Al Jolson once said, “After I die, I’ll be forgotten.” more

By Iris Wiener | 8/3/17

An enduring legacy: Jan Hernstat, president of the International Al Jolson Society (left), and vocalist Tony B share the stage as they reminisce about Jolson’s continuing appeal.

The legacy of Al Jolson

What makes a man an icon? There are thousands of members of the International Al Jolson Society, and each will tell you a different story, and show you a different side of the man. He is called … more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/5/15

Vocalist Tony B sings the Jolson standards in his two hour show, "The Heart of Al Jolson."

Al Jolson revisited

Fans of The World’s Greatest Entertainer, as he is known, will relive Jolson's music and legacy at the annual festival on Saturday. more

8/13/14

Tony B sings the best of Al Jolson at Saturday's event.

Al Jolson remembered in Oceanside

Al Jolson lives on among friends and fans who gather to honor him this weekend. Other late summer highlights include a guided walk at Muttontown Preserve on Sunday. more

8/14/13

Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway" is a showcase of some of musical theater's best moments.

A bit of Broadway at Eisenhower Park

Forget the dog days of summer when Neil Berg's "100 Years of Broadway" returns to Eisenhower Park's Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre on Friday. Or go back even further into the great musical moments of decades past at the International Al Jolson Festival on Saturday, along Plaza Theatrical Productions's swinging performance of "The All Night Strut" this weekend. more

8/15/12

The Man and his music: Al Jolson lives on through the devotion of his many fans, including entertainer Tony B who carries on Jolson’s legacy.

Celebrating Al Jolson in Oceanside

Al Jolson, known as the “World’s Greatest Entertainer” will always live on – in the hearts and minds of his fans. Once again, those Jolson enthusiasts will convene at the … more

By Karen Bloom | 8/17/11

Long Island Al Jolson Festival

The “World’s Greatest Entertainer” continues to live on – in the hearts and minds of his fans. Once again, those adoring fans will convene at the annual festival devoted to his life next week. more

Karen Bloom | 8/4/10

Al Jolson Festival: Remembering 'The World's Greatest Entertainer'

Fans of “The World's Greatest Entertainer” as he was known, can enjoy Al Jolson’s music and memories when the Long Island Al Jolson Festival presents its annual celebration of the entertainer and his life. more

7/21/10

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