Mississippi Blues Trail – The Alamo Theater

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The Alamo Theatre - The Mississippi Blues Trail

The Alamo Theatre opened at this location in 1949. Prior to that, the Alamo occupied two other spots in the area. The theatre showed movies, hosted music competitions, and presented blues and jazz concerts by artists such as Nat “King” Cole, Elmore James, Louis Jordan, and Cab Calloway during the 1940s and ‘50s. Gospel groups and vocal ensembles also performed. Local resident Dorothy Moore’s many victories at Alamo talent contests ultimately led to a successful recording career.

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Address:
Jackson, MS 39202

Website:
http://www.msbluestrail.org/blues-trail-markers/dorothy-moore-alamo