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."
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)
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 (10/21/07):
David Murray
London Branch
Ron Myers
Aye Aton
Manty Ellis
Rachella Parks
Sayeed Jamal
Larry Ridley
Dick Griffin
Wilton Knott
2009 National Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz Chitlin' Circuit"
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
3rd 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
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday, April 17, 2009
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
Friday, April 17th & Saturday, April 18th
3rd Annual Wisconsin Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to late Milwaukee native jazz pianist
Marcus Robinson"
Host Organization:
Wisconsin Jazz and Heritage Foundation (WJHF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-8505 662-247-3364
Honoring the Late Milwaukee Jazz Educator
Tony King
Featuring Milwaukee native master jazz guitarist -
Manty Ellis
Brooklyn's
4610 West Fond du Lac Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
414-442-8330
Fuzion Cafe & Lounge
524 South 2nd Street
Milwaukee, WI
414-455-3281
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!
Saturday, May 23rd
2nd Annual Alaska Juneteenth Conference Benefit Jazz Concert
Host Organization:
African American Historical Society of Alaska, Inc.
Gwen Alexander, Chairman
Anchorage, AL
907-884-6860
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist -
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel
239 West 4th Street
Anchorage, Alaska
907-793-5500
Saturday, June 6th
Wyoming Juneteenth Jazz Festival
Host Organization: Wyoming Juneteenth Heritage Association
Rev. William Pierce, Director
Casper, WY
307-237-0831
Metro Coffee Company
241 South David Street
Casper, Wyoming
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Tracey Pfau, Bass
Thursday, June 11th
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:
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Saturday, June 13th
Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to late Kansas City Juneteenth Celebration Founder Horace Peterson"
Host Organization: Juneteenth America, Inc.
John Thompson, Director
Kansas City, MO
909-621-9707
Marriott Country Club Hotel
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Sunday, June 14th
Omaha Malcolm X Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Omaha native Malcom X and Milita Hill,
late Founder of Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc. and the Nebraska Juneteenth
State Holiday Observance"
Host Organization: Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc.
Ms. Willie Williams, President
Omaha, NB
402-733-2214
"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:
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Thursday, June 18th
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Washington, DC native Duke Ellington"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
U.S. Capitol Building
(Room to be determined)
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 19th
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
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 27th
National Juneteenth Jazz Praise & Worship Concert
"Let everything that have breath, Praise the Lord!"
Psalms 150
Host Organization:
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians (FCCJM)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Director
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Hayti Center
804 Old Fayetteville Street
Durham, NC
919-683-1709
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers,
Piano & Trumpet
with:
Rachella Parks, Saxes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, September 4th
Arkansas "Jazz on the Levy" 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, September 5th
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Woodville, Mississippi native
and father of the modern jazz saxophone, Lester "Prez" Young"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Edward's Center
749 Main Street
Greenville, Mississippi
Featuring Jackson, Mississippi Native -
Robert Hobbs, Drums (invited, not yet confirmed!)
with invited Mississippi jazz legacy musicians:
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Sherrill Holly, Saxes
Aaron Smith, Alto Sax & Flute
Leonard McIntosh, Tenor Sax
Billy Smiley, Guitar
London Branch, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Al Fielder, Drums
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Greg Rasberry, Congas & Percussion
and many other great Mississippi jazz legacy musicians!
Monday, September 7th
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world,
Mulgrew Miller
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Cowan Music
100 West Market Street
Greenwood, Mississippi
Featuring Jackson, Mississippi Native -
Robert Hobbs, Drums (invited, not yet confirmed!)
with invited Mississippi jazz legacy musicians:
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Sherrill Holly, Saxes
Aaron Smith, Alto Sax & Flute
Leonard McIntosh, Tenor Sax
Billy Smiley, Guitar
London Branch, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Al Fielder, Drums
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Greg Rasberry, Congas & Percussion
and many other great Mississippi jazz legacy musicians!
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
601-276-9536 662-247-3364
FREE ADMISSION! DONATIONS APPRECIATED!
Also Honoring Woodville, Mississippi native and father of the
modern jazz saxophone, the legendary:
