JUNETEENTH TRAVEL
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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.
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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.
GOAL:
To organize, publicize and support Juneteenth Jazz Events during Black Music Month throughout the country.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE & SUPPORT THE NAJJP?
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.
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.
Dick Griffin, Chair
National Juneteenth Jazz Commission
400 West 43rd Street, Apt. #32H
New York, NY 10036
212-947-4950
e-mail: dickgriffin@mac.com
NAJJP Performing Jazz Artist Supporters (10/21/07):
Dick Griffin
David Murray
London Branch
Ron Myers
Aye Aton
Manty Ellis
Rachella Parks
Sayeed Jamal
Larry Ridley
NAJJP Founding Board of Directors:
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
John Thompson, President
Curtis Faulkner, Director
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
John Thompson, President
Curtis Faulkner, Director
Sponsoring Organizations:
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE FOUNDATION
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH AMERICA, INC.
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE FOUNDATION
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH AMERICA, INC.
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:
JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION
WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
ST. LOUIS JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
POMONA JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
RED HOLLOWAY "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL
JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION
WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
ST. LOUIS JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
POMONA JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
RED HOLLOWAY "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL
2008 National Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
2nd 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 11, 2008
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
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
2nd 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 11, 2008
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
Thursday, May 24th - Saturday, May 26th
3rd 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
Featuring Milwaukee Native - Manty Ellis, Guitar & Mulgrew Miller, Piano (invited - not yet confirmed!)
Honoring Milwaukee Jazz Educator Tony King
Concert Schedule to be annouced!
with
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 7th
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
Saturday, June 14th
Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: Juneteenth America, Inc.
John Thompson, Director
Kansas City, MO
909-621-9707
Featuring Special Guest Artist Dick Griffin, Trombone
with
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
St. Louis's own, Sayeed Jamal, Tenor Sax
Aye Aton, Drums
Dave Glassner, Bass
(Location of art exhibit and concert schedule to be announced!)
Sunday, June 15th
Special St. Louis Juneteenth Memorial Jazz and Heritage Concert
Host Organization: Juneteenth America, Inc.
John Thompson, Director
Kansas, MO
909-621-9707
Featuring Special Guest Artist From St. Louis, Missouri Sayeed Jamal, Tenor Sax
with
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
National Juneteenth Jazz Commission Chairman Dick Griffin, Trombone
Aye Aton, Drums
Dave Glassner, Bass
Saturday, July 26th
Red Holloway "Jazz on the Levy" Helena Arts Festival
Host Organization: Walnut Street Works
Naomi Cottoms, Chairman
Helena, AR
870-338-8900
Downtown Cherry Street Levy Pavilion
Helena, Arkansas
Featuring Special Guest Artist and Helena, Arkansas native Red Holloway, Tenor Sax
with
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
also
Other Area Arkansas 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 6th
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Southern Whispers
756 Nelson Street
Greenville, Mississippi
Featuring Jackson, Mississippi Native - Robert Hobbs, Drums (invited, not yet confirmed!)
with
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
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
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion Greg Rasberry, Congas & Percussion
and many other great Mississippi jazz legacy musicians!
www.MoJuneteenthJazz.org
Juneteenth Heritage & Jazz Festival, Inc.
"Horn in the Corn" Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
Artistic Director of the Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
www.JazzMississippi.com www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JazzWisconsin.com www.JazzArkansas.com
www.JazzMissouri.com www.JazzNebraska.com
Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS KEEPS JAZZ ALIVE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA"
Click to view the official web site for the
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN!
Professor Jimmy Cheatham and Jeannie Cheatham
www.JeannieCheatham.com
Alvin Batiste
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Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
Artistic Director of the Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
www.JazzMississippi.com www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JazzWisconsin.com www.JazzArkansas.com
www.JazzMissouri.com www.JazzNebraska.com
Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS KEEPS JAZZ ALIVE IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA"
Click to read about the only verse in the Bible on jazz improvisation:
JAZZ IMPROVISATION IN AMOS
A Biblical thesis on jazz worship in the church
By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Director
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
(FCCJM)
JAZZ IMPROVISATION IN AMOS
A Biblical thesis on jazz worship in the church
By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Director
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
(FCCJM)
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e-mail: MyersFound@aol.com
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National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
P.O. Box 269
Belzoni, MS 39038
662-247-3364 662-247-1471 662-247-4767 Fax
e-mail: MyersFound@aol.com
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Last updated: May 10, 2008
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Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.
Last updated: May 10, 2008