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Al Jolson in a scene from his film “The Singing Kid” in 1936.

In its first incarnation since the pandemic, the 24th Annual Long Island Jolson Festival is ready to delight loyal fans once again. The festival’s latest edition, on Saturday, Aug. 12, will bring together devotees for a full day of nostalgia and music, celebrating the talent of Al Jolson — the performer bestowed with the moniker “world’s greatest entertainer.” more

By Iris Wiener | 7/26/23

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

Al Jolson's enduring legacy

The International Al Jolson Society's “mini” Jolson Festival returns to Oceanside for its 20th edition on Aug. 27. more

By Barbra Rubin-Perry | 8/17/16

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 on bended knee, a la Jolson, during his two hour show during the festival.

Remembering Al Jolson

Any one of the one thousand-plus members of the International Al Jolson Society can attest to the fact that being a fan of Al Jolson is not just a hobby. In the words of radio personality and lifelong fan Joe Franklin, remembering and celebrating ‘The World’s Greatest Entertainer’ is “an eccentric art form... more

By Iris Wiener | 8/6/14

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

Al Jolson as he appeared in the 1935 Warner Brothers film “Go Into Your Dance,” in which he starred with his wife (at the time) Ruby Keeler.

Fond memories of Al Jolson

Al Jolson's ardent fans pay homage this month at the annual festival celebrating Jolson’s music — and multifaceted career — on Aug. 17. more

By Karen Bloom | 7/31/13

The man and his music: Al Jolson’s legacy is celebrated at the annual festival on Aug. 18. He is shown here in the 1935 Warner Brothers motion picture “Go Into Your Dance,” which starred Jolson and his wife (at the time) Ruby Keeler.

Remembering Al Jolson in Oceanside

Al Jolson, the "World's Greatest Entertainer," lives on through the efforts of his devoted fans who gather at the annual festival in his honor on Aug. 18. more

By Karen Bloom | 8/1/12

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

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