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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

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