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)
`
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
2010 National Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz Chitlin' Circuit"
Saturday, April 17th
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
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
4th 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
(Date & Time TBA!)
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
and many other jazz music alumni of the
Experimental Improvisational Black Music Ensemble (EIBME)!
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
(Date, Location & Time of Festival TBA!)
4th Annual Wisconsin Jazz & Heritage Festival
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
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, June 5th
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 10th
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!
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:
Horarace Washington, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, 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:
John Winkle, Drums
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Saturday, June 12th
Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"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 Country Club Hotel
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Horace Washington, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Sunday, June 13th
Omaha Malcolm X Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
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:
Merritt Smith, Alto Sax
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 17th
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
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 18th
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
Sunday, June 20th
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 National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Rolla Armstead, Saxes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Conga & Percussion
Reggie Willis, Bass
Thursday, June 24th
Indianapolis Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Indianapolis Jazz Great
Larry Ridley"
Host Organization: African American Jazz Caucus
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
Madam C.J. Walker Theatre Center
617 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
Featuring Indiana Jazz Musicians coordinated by Dr. Larry Ridley
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
Saturday, September 4th
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
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
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
and many other great Mississippi jazz musicians!
Monday, September 6th
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
Bo's Bar-b-Que Bar & Grill
597 Carrollton Avenue
Greenwood, Mississippi
662-453-3237 662-392-0756
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Billy Smiley, Guitar
London Branch, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Saturday, October 9th
Roland Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to legendary Fort Smith, Arkansas jazz great
Alphonso Trent"
Host Organization: Oklahoma Juneteenth Historical Foundation, Inc.
Wilma Newton, President
Muskogee, OK
918-781-9248
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
Thursday, October 28
Fairbanks Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American 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
JB 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 30
Anchorage Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American 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
Sunday, November 7th
Louisiana Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: African American Jazz Caucus
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
(Time, location & Date TBA)
Baton Rouge, LA
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
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:
