NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH
JAZZ PRESENTORS
(NAJJP)
"June is Black Music Month!"
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ
"Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!"
www.JuneteenthJazz.com
What is Juneteenth Jazz?
"Juneteenth is a landmark in history, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery in America.
Juneteenth Jazz is dedicated to the preservation of the unique aesthetic expression of freedom through jazz,
and the spiritual essence of a people whose lives continue to be the creative catalyst of all America's music.
Juneteenth Jazz is dedicated to the innovators of this great music and the economic, cultural and educational
development of the historic community that produced America's most intellectually sophisticated musical
expression of freedom for all the world to enjoy." Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.
"A celebration of the roots that produced the fruits." Dr. Larry Ridley
2012 Third Annual
JUNETEENTH JAZZ LEGACY AWARDS PROGRAM
(JJLA's)
Doors Open at 6:00pm Program Starts at 7:00pm
Friday, June 29, 2012
Indiana Landmarks Center
1201 Central Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
800-450-4534 | 317-639-4534 | Fax 317-639-6734
Join us in celebrating our great African American
Jazz Legacy during Black Music Month and Juneteenth!
THE
JJLA's
Acknowledging Excellence in
African American Classical Music - Jazz!
Presenting the
***JJLA Jazz Masters Award***
***JJLA Jim & Cornelia Harrison Jazz Journalism Award***
***JJLA Lifetime Achievement Award***
along with other distinctive Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Awards!
2011 International Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz
Chitlin' Circuit"
National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign
Chair Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. is
asking Congress to enact legislation to
make Junteenth a national day of
observance in America.
(Courtesy Photo)
Getty Images Photo
Myers urges President Obama to support Juneteenth Jazz
during Black Music Month in June through the performance of
the AAJC/HBCU Student All-star Big Band at the annual WASHINGTON
JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
(Letter to President Obama)
Inaugural 2002 AAJC/HBCU Student All-star Big Band
IAJE Conference, Long Beach, California 2002
DONATE TO THE AAJC!
The AAJC/HBCU Student All-star Big Band Needs Your Financial Support!
This historic and important band cannot continue to perform without your
DONATIONS!
Rev. Myers, the national chairman of the Juneteenth
celebration, plays jazz music for students at Sadler Arts Academy.
(photo by Jennifer Lyles)
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NAJJP MISSION STATEMENT
The preservation of America's jazz legacy through the presentation of African-American classical music, commonly
called "jazz", during the month of June, Black Music Month, in association with the celebration of Juneteenth
in America.
NAJJP GOAL
To organize, publicize and support Juneteenth Jazz Events during Black Music Month throughout the
country.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE & SUPPORT THE NAJJP?
As owner/manager of a jazz club, restaurant or other jazz venue, have your jazz venue and Juneteenth Jazz Event
publicized and supported through our Juneteenth Jazz Network across the country.
As a Juneteenth Jazz Festival organizer or promoter, join our growing list of jazz presentors and have your
Juneteenth
Jazz Event listed on our web site. Coordinate your efforts with other jazz promoters across the country.
As an accomplished Performing Jazz Artist, become a supporter of our National Juneteenth Jazz Commission.
Contact us
about using your name as one of our NAJJP supporters.
NAJJP Performing Jazz Artist Supporters (1/26/10):
David Murray
London Branch
Ron Myers
Aye Aton
Manty Ellis
Rachella Parks
Sayeed Jamal
Larry Ridley
Dick Griffin
Wilton Knott
2011 International Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz
Chitlin' Circuit"
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Arkansas "Jazz on the Levee" Helena Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Helena, Arkansas
native and master jazz saxophonist Red Holloway"
Host Organization: Walnut Street Works
Naomi Cottoms, Chairman
Helena, AR
870-338-8900
Downtown Cherry Street Levy Pavilion
Helena, Arkansas
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
also:
Helena, Arkansas native Phillip Stackhouse, Saxes
Along with other area Arkansas & Mississippi Delta jazz musicians:
Billy Smiley, Guitar
London Branch, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Greg Rasberry, Congas & Percussion
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Iowa Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Concert
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the late legendary
Des Moines jazz pianist
Ernest Speck Redd"
Host Organization: Iowa Juneteenth Observance
Gary Lawson, Program Director
Des Moines, Iowa
515-327-1638
Iowa State Historical Building
600 E. Locust Street
Des Moine, Iowa
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Along with other Iowa Juneteenth Jazz legacy musicians!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Canadian Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Concert
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dr. Ronald Myers, Chairman
Belzoni, MS
250-785-2544 (Ask For April Moi)
North Peace Cultural Center
100115 100th Avenue
Fort St. John, British Columbia (CANADA)
Friday, June 3, 2011
Mississippi Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to legendary Jackson, Mississippi jazz great
Teddy Edwards"
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP)
Dr. Ronald Myers, Sr., Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364
Intergrative Health & Wellness Cente
6204 North State Street
Jackson, MS
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Al Fielder, Drums
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
London Branch, Bass
Saturday, June 4, 2011
National Juneteenth Jazz, Spoken Word & Arts Grass Roots Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to the Las Vegas jazz legend
and Founder of the Las Vegas Jazz Society
Monk Montgomery"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dee Evans, Nevada Juneteenth State Director
Las Vegas, NV
702-878-5277
West Las Vegas Library Theatre
951 West Lake Mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV
Featuring
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
Griot Nation, Spoken Word Artists
Mac Loving, Jr., Guitar
Eddy "D", Congas, Percussion & Spoken Word Artist
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Oliver Nelson Memorial St. Louis Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Celebration
"A Juneteenth tribute to the late native St. Louis
jazz saxophonist and composer
Oliver Nelson"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dee Evans, Nevada Juneteenth State Director
Las Vegas, NV
702-878-5277
(Time & Location T.B.A.)
St. Louis, MO
Monday, June 6, 2011
Grant Green Memorial St. Louis Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Celebration
"A Juneteenth tribute to the late legendary St. Louis jazz guitarist
Grant Green"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
The Ambassader
9800 Halls Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO
314-869-9090
Featuring Milwaukee native master jazz guitarist
Manty Ellis
with:
John Price, Bass
Sam Belton, Drums
Friday, June 10, 2011
Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to legendary Muskogee, Oklahoma jazz great
Jay McShann"
Host Organization: Oklahoma Juneteenth Historical Foundation, Inc.
Wilma Newton, President
Muskogee, OK
918-781-9248
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
401 South 3rd Street
Muskogee, OK
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to late Kansas City jazz master saxophonist
Ahmad Alaadeen"
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to late Kansas City Juneteenth Celebration Founder
Horace Peterson and Jazz Legend
Jay McShann"
Host Organization: Juneteenth America, Inc.
John Thompson, Director
Kansas City, MO
909-621-9707
Marriott Downtown Kansas City Club Hotel
401 South 3rd Street
Kansas City, Missouri
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Sam Johnson, Drums
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Ricky Anderson, Bass
and other Missouri Jazz Legacy Musicians!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Omaha Malcolm X Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc.
Ms. Willie Williams, President
Omaha, NB
402-612-8936
"Honoring the late Omaha native jazz saxophone legend
Preston Love"
Love's Jazz & Arts Center
2510 N. 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Merritt Smith, Alto Sax
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
and other Nebraska Juneteenth Jazz legacy musicians!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
TULSA JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE CONCERT
featuring
Ron Myers
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 7:00pm
O.S.U. Tulsa B.S. Roberts Room
O.S.U. Tulsa Campus
700 N. Greenwood Avenue Tulsa, OK
www.JazzOklahoma.com
Thursday, June 16, 2011
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, S.W.
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Solomon Sparrow, Piano
Herman Burney, Bass
Friday, June 17, 2011
National Juneteenth Black Holocaust "Maafa" Memorial Service
"A Time to Heal, A Time to Pray"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
1301 N. Carolina, N.E.
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Solomon Sparrow, Piano
Herman Burney, Bass
and other Washington, DC Juneteenth Jazz legacy musicians!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Corpus Christi Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dr. Ronald Myers, Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364
(Location T.B.A.)
Corpus Christi, TX
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Chicago Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: CIESS (Coalition For Improved Education in South Shore)
Lestine Byars, Director
Chicago, IL
773-391-4416
"Honoring the Chicago native jazz saxophone legend
Von Freeman"
Courtyard of the - Black United Fund of Illinois Building
1809 71st Street
Chicago, IL
Featuring Milwaukee native master jazz guitarist
Manty Ellis
Also National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Rolla Armstead, Saxes
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Conga & Percussion
John Price, Bass
Sam Belton, Drums
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Fort Smith Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dr. Ronald Myers, Chairman
Roland, OK
918-398-9434
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
1901 N. Greenwood Avenue
Fort Smith, AR
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Milt Hinton Memorial Vicksburg Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Vicksburg, Mississippi Mississippi native
Vicksburg, Mississippi master jazz bassist
Milt Hinton"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Coral Room Theatre - at the Vicksburg
801 Clay Street Vicksburg, Mississippi
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
& other great Mississippi jazz legacy musicians!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
St. Louis Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to the St. Louis Jazz Legacy of
John Hicks
"
Attended
Lincoln University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
Also, with great honor & respect,
"A Juneteenth tribute to late St. Louis native and master jazz guitarist
Grant Green"
"A Juneteenth tribute to late St. Louis native and legendary jazz composer and saxophonist
Oliver Nelson"
"A Juneteenth tribute to late St. Louis native and legendary jazz trumpeter
Clark Terry"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Rev. William Gwynn, Secretary
St. Louis, MO
314-218-0244
Hope of Glory Christian Assembly
4001 Cottage Avenue
St. Louis, MO
Also featuring
Jazz Percussionist
Wilton Knott,
Congas & Percussion
and the "Juneteenth Jazz Praise Ensemble"
with:
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Los Angeles Memorial Juneteenth Jazz Youth Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to late Los Angeles jazz great
Dexter Gordon"
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
(Historic Leimert Park)
4305 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
Saturday, July 9, 2011
New York Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Festival
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Brownsville Heritage House
581 Mother Gaston Blvd.
New York, NY
Featuring outstanding dynamic young jazz trumpeter
Russell Gunn
Also Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Philadelphia Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to late Philadelphia jazz great
Lee Morgan"
Host Organization: African American Jazz Caucus
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
Phikadelphia Clef Club
736-38 South Broad Street
Pennsylvania, PA
215-893-9912
Featuring outstanding dynamic young jazz trumpeter
Russell Gunn
Also Featuring Milwaukee native master jazz guitarist
Manty Ellis
with Philadelphia Jazz Musicians coordinated by "bassist extraordinaire"
Dr. Larry Ridley
Saturday, July 31, 2011
Hank Jones Memorial Vicksburg Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Vicksburg, Mississippi native
Vicksburg, Mississippi master jazz pianist
Hank Jones"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Coral Room Theatre - at the Vicksburg
801 Clay Street Vicksburg, Mississippi
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
London Branch, Bass
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
& other great Mississippi jazz legacy musicians!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Alvin "Mokki" Matlock Memorial Fort Smith Jazz Jam
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Roland, Oklahoma
918-398-9434
The Golden Goose
522 N. 10th Street
Fort Smith, AR
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Virginia Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Reconciliation &n Healing Festival
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Comfort Inn
3200 West Broad Street Richmond, VA
804-359-4061
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
with:
Terry Burrell, Bass
& other Virginia jazz legacy musicians!
Thursday, September 1st - Monday, September 5th, 2011
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to Greenville, Mississippi native
& master jazz saxophonist
Dwayne Armstrong"
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Woodville, Mississippi native
and father of the modern jazz saxophone,
Lester "Prez" Young
& Vicksburg, Mississippi master jazz pianist
Hank Jones"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Thursday, September 1, 2011, 6:00pm
Myers Family Pavilion
27 Weeks Drive Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Friday, September 2, 2011, 6:00pm
Betty's Place
301 Main Street Indianola, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Saturday, September 3, 2011, 6:00pm
Edwards Center
749 Main Street Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Saturday, September 4, 2011, 6:00pm
Shelby, Mississippi
749 Main Street Shelby, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-616-0355
Monday, September 5, 2011, 6:00pm
Bo's Bar-b-Que Bar & Grill
507 Carrollton Avenue Greenwood, Mississippi
662-392-0756 662-453-3237
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
with other Mississippi jazz legacy musicians:
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Billy Smiley, Guitar
Aaron Smith, Alto Sax
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world,
Mulgrew Miller"
Sunday, September 4th, 2011
Gerald Wilson Shelby Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Shelby, Mississippi native
and legendary jazz composer
Gerald Wilson"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Shelby Library
Hwy. 61 North
Shelby, Mississippi
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
London Branch, Bass
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
& other great Mississippi jazz legacy musicians!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Roland Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to legendary Fort Smith, Arkansas jazz great
Alphonso
Trent"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
918-398-9434
Wellness Clinic of Roland
205 East Ray Fine Blvd.
Roland, OK
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Friday, October 7, 2011
5th Annual Jimmy Cheatham Memorial Jazz Jam
Host Organization:
Wisconsin Jazz and Heritage Foundation (WJHF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-8505 662-247-3364
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
5th Annual
Jimmy Cheatham Memorial Jazz Jam Session
Jimmy Cheatham (1924-2007) with wife Jeannie Cheatham. Jimmy was
a professor of music and Afro-American studies at the University of WI-Madison
from 1974-1977, where he founded and conducted the Experimental
Improvisational Black Music Ensemble (EIBME).
PRESS RELEASE
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday, October 7, 2011
Best Western Inn on the Park
22 South Carroll Street Madison, WI
608-257-8811
www.uwaaaa.com www.JeannieCheatham.com
www.JazzWisconsin.com
www.JuneteenthJazz.com
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
No Cover Charge! DONATIONS Appreciated!
Donations to the Jimmy Cheatham Black Music Education Fund (JCBMEF)
will be greatly appreciated!
with
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
Pat Wick, Piano & Keyboards
Bruce Alford, Bass
Rick Flowers, Drums
Alumni performers at EIBME concerts directed by Jimmy Cheatham:
Rolla Armstead, Tenor Sax & Flute (Invited!)
and many other jazz music alumni of the EIMBE!
How to make a DONATION to the
Jimmy Cheatham Black Music Education Fund (JCBMEF):
Make checks payable to the University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF),
write "Afro-American Studies Dept. - JCBMEF" in the check memo line,
and send them to:
University of Wisconsin Foundation
US Bank Lockbox
P.O. Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
Sunday, October 9, 2011
5th Annual Wisconsin Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth tribute to late Milwaukee jazz legacy of big band
leader and saxophonist
Leonard Gay &
Berkely Fudge"
Host Organization:
Wisconsin Jazz and Heritage Foundation (WJHF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-8505 662-247-3364
Sweet Black Coffee
2411 N. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI
414-267-7552
Honoring the late Milwaukee Jazz Educator
Tony King
Featuring Milwaukee native master jazz guitarist
Manty Ellis
with invited Milwaukee jazz legacy musicians:
Greg Woods, Piano and Keyboards
James Lagrone, Trombone
Rick Jones, Trumpet
Brian Lynch, Trumpet
Sayeed Jamal, Saxes
Johnny High, Alto Sax
Rolla Armstead, Tenor Sax & Flute
Charles Small, Guitar
Neal Davis, Guitar
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
John Price, Bass
Billy Johnson, Bass
Sam Belton, Drums
Scott Napoli, Drums
Rick Flowers, Drums
and many other great Milwaukee jazz legacy musicians!
Friday, Octobr 21, 2011
Indiana Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Awards Program
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Indianapolis
native and
AAJC Executive Director
Larry Ridley
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Indiana Landmarks Center
1201 Central Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
800-450-4534 | 317-639-4534 | Fax 317-639-6734
Monday, October 24, 2011
Alphonso Trent Memorial Fort Smith Jazz Jam
Host Organization: National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dr. Ronald Myers, Chairman
Roland, OK
918-398-9434
The Golden Goose
522 N. 10th Street
Fort Smith, AR
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Thursday, October 28, 2011
Fairbanks Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American army engineers who built the
Alaska Alcan Highway,
ultimately ending segregation in the U.S. military"
Host Organization:
National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Bishop Dave Thomas, Alaska Representative
Anchorage, AK
907-575-8506
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
JP Jones Community Center
2400 Rickert Street
Fairbanks, Alaska
with:
Rick Zelinski, Saxes
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Dirk Westfall, Bass
John Damberg, Drums
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Anchorage Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American army engineers who built the
Alaska Alcan Highway,
ultimately ending segregation in U.S. military"
Host Organization:
National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Bishop Dave Thomas, Alaska Representative
Anchorage, AK
907-575-8506
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
Z. J. Loussac Public Library
3600 Danai Street
Anchorage, Alaska
with:
Rick Zelinski, Saxes
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Dirk Westfall, Bass
John Damberg, Drums
Monday, November 7, 2011
Louisiana Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Dubose Recital Hall
Music Building
Southern University Campus
Baton Rouge, LA
Featuring Milwaukee native master jazz guitarist
Manty Ellis
and the "Juneteenth Jazz Praise Ensemble"
with:
Rachella Parks, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
JUNETEENTH JAZZ ARCHIVES SECTION
THE MYERS FOUNDATION
THE BLACK ARTS MUSIC SOCIETY
SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
present:
13th Annual
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESS RELEASE
Honoring Mississippi Jazz Legend
John Gilmore
Late Master of the Jazz Saxophone
Born in Summit, Mississippi
MATT WILLIAMSON |
ENTERPRISE JOURNAL
Jazz Heritage
Dr. Ron Myers plays the trumpet during the 13th annual Mis-
sissippi Jazz and Heritage Festival Sunday evening at the
Summit Rotary Gym. The event honored saxophonists the
late John Gilmore of Summit and the late Lester 'Prez' Young
of Woodville. Gilmore played with Sun Ra and his Arkestra.
Young was considered on of the sax's greatest players.
Click below to view rare video
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
click below to review:
Enterprise-Journal Newspaper Article (McComb, MS)
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
4010 Robb Street Extention
Summit, Mississippi
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