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Edward Helmore

Judge dismisses Kennedy Center suit against musician who canceled

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The John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, on 5 June. Photograph: Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images

Jazz drummer and vibes player Chuck Redd has successfully resisted a breach of contract lawsuit brought against him after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center after the White House announced that Donald Trump’s name would be added to the facility.

Redd’s lawyers confirmed that the suit had been dismissed by a judge, and the musician told the Associated Press he was “very pleased” by the ruling.

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