CBJC 6th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION-
6th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION-JAZZ YESTERDAY TODAY AND TOMMORROW Celebrating a Music and its lifestyle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alma Carroll
1-718-875-1018
Brooklyn, NY (CBJC) October, 2005 –On October 29th 2005 at the Herbert Von king Arts and Cultural Center in Brooklyn, t he members of CBJC; musicians, vocalists, poets, churches, and community organization will walk attendees through a synopsis of the life style that was, is and will be jazz. Long recognized as America’s classical music, the genre is credited with over a century of existence and the Central Brooklyn Area has played a vital role in its success. , Scheduled from 1-5pm, "Jazz, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" is a free concert that will feature songstress Evelyn Blakey, first born of jazz legend Art Blakey, of the Jazz Messengers who was also a founder of the Hard-Bop era; Patsy Grant, Sandi O, Bob Cunningham, and Wayne Winston of NS Productions, A CBJC sponsored Youth ensemble,. There will also be a variety of other activities including a fashion presentation by Brooklyn designers, dance and comedy.
This event will showcase the jazz legends of our community as well as launch CBJC’s proposed “JAZZ HALL OF FAME!” Building Fund. Open to the public, the concert will showcase the various aspects of “jazz to the community”. We speak of “JAZZ” as “America’s indigenous music”, come out and partake of the heritage, wonders, and lifestyle and understand its true scope. Apart from traditional jazz vocalist and musicians there will be poetry, dance, art, fashion Comedy and even calypso acts. The CBJC’s has a directive to document the broader jazz lifestyle that came of age in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s
“Jazz has a tradition of community, many of the leaders of the civil rights movement were and are jazz enthusiasts, such as Martin Luther King Jesse Jackson and Adam Clayton Powell ” quotes Alma Carroll Widow of jazz singer Joe Carroll.
Since 1999, each year, starting with February, Black History month, CBJC has presented a remarkable program of live jazz performances, lectures and other events. CBJC programs pay homage to jazz greats, acknowledge the contribution of women artists, wives and family members, and acknowledge Brooklyn's jazz shrines, such as The Blue Coronet and Tony's Grand Dean. Founded by Jazzpazazz’s Alma Carroll, Viola Plummer of Sista's Place, the late Torrie McCartney, and Sam Pinn, 966 Jazz Program, CBJC is under the leadership of Jitu Weusi educator/cultural activist. The organization represents an ideal with more than thirty member organization representing every sector of the Central Brooklyn community, including the private and public sector, houses of worship, coffee shops, clubs, civic and fraternal groups and artists. One of Brooklyn's most respected nonprofit cultural organizations, CBJC sponsors include Council Member Albert Vann, Council Member Tish James, Assemblywoman Annette Robinson, Assemblyman Roger Green, the Yamaha Corporation of America and the more than thirty member organizations
"You are invited to have a remarkable musical and cultural afternoon, while supporting the continuation of community building in Central Brooklyn," stated event chair, Alma Carroll. "Jazz, Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" special sponsors include Julius Spiegel, Borough Parks Commissioner, Our Time Press and the Brooklyn Free Press. CBJC hopes to establish a physical location to house these greats and their rich legacy. The process involves securing a suitable location as well as the collection of memorabilia, and stories. CBJC chair and board invites cordially you to come out in support of this cause. Those wishing to make contributions please call the CBJC offices @ 1-718-875-1016
Jazz, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow " on October 29th at Von King Cultural Arts Center in the heart of Central Brooklyn, is proof positive, that the Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium is succeeding in its effort of preserving and promoting the legacy of Jazz.
For additional information visit CBJC office @ 1-718-875-1016
http://www.cbjc24.7p.com centralbrooklynjazz@yahoo.com
Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium is a 501(c) 3, charitable entity, registered with the State of New York. CBJC events are sponsored in part by Councilman Albert Vann; Assemblywoman Annette Robinson; Assemblywoman Tish James; Assemblyman Roger Green; The Yamaha Corporation of America; the BAM Local Development Corp.; Sugarhill Restaurant Supper Club & Disco; Restoration Center for Arts & Culture; The Daily Challenge; BCAT; Brooklyn Department of Parks; Ulysses Kilgore; JP Morgan Chase; Our Time Press; and the members of the CBJC.
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