National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
                         Celebration of Freedom

                         

                  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH
                           JAZZ PRESENTORS (NAJJP)

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."

 





Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:


kc juneteenth jazz
www.kc.juneteenthamerica.us




MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -  ROLAND JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -  JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION -  ALPHONSO TRENT MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM -  FAIRBANKS JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  ANCHORAGE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  LOUISIANA MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  ARKANSAS "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL -  MISSISSIPPI JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  LAS VEGAS NATIONAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ, SPOKEN WORD & ARTS FESTIVAL -  WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL -  MUSKOGEE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  OMAHA MALCOLM X MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  CHICAGO JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -  FORT SMITH MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  MILT HINTON VICKSBURG MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -  INDIANA JUNETEENTH JAZZ LEGACY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION -  ST. LOUIS MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL -  HANK JONES VICKSBURG MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL -  ALVIN "MOKKI" MATLOCK MEMORIAL FORT SMITH JAZZ JAM -  VIRGINIA JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE RECONCILIATION & HEALING FESTIVAL -  JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL -  POMONA VALLEY JUNETEENTH FAMILY JAZZ FESTIVAL                                                




HBCU
Alabama A&M University

Leon Thomas Erskine Hawkins John Hicks Nancy Wilson Clifford Brown
(Click on any of the pictures above!)
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!










Obama
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)






In Association with:

aajc

African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC)
www.aajc.us        www.najri.org


Larry Ridley CD
Larry Ridley
, Executive Director




Click below to purchase CD's by Dr. Larry Ridley!

Larry Ridley CD    Larry Ridley CD    Larry Ridley CD

Click below to hear a track from Larry's CD "Sum of the Parts"
"Feeling Blue"






AAJC/HBCU Jazz Band AAJC/HBCU Jazz Band
Photos by: Seitu Orondie', 718-671-8001

AAJC/HBCU Student All-star Big Band recently performed in the
Langston Hughes Auditorium at the Schomburg Center for Research
in Black Culture
in Harlem, New York.




Ron Myers
Rev. Myers, the national chairman of the Juneteenth
celebration, plays jazz music for students at Sadler Arts Academy.

(photo by Jennifer Lyles)


Muskogee Phoenix News
Sadler celebrates with history, music

By Keith Purtell     February 13, 2009








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.





 Dick Griffin
Dick Griffin
, Chair
National Juneteenth Jazz Commission
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)

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):


David Murray
David Murray


London Branch
Ron Myers
Aye Aton
Manty Ellis
Rachella Parks
Sayeed Jamal
Larry Ridley
Dick Griffin
Wilton Knott





NAJJP Founding Board of Directors:

Ron Myers John Thompson
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman (left) and John Thompson, Vice-Chairman (right) are founding board members of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP), (left) and John Thompson, (right) are founding board members of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP) actively involved in the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals and events. Rev., Dr. Myers is the Founder & Chairman of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign, the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) and the National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC). John Thompson is the Founder & President of Juneteenth America, Inc. (JAI). Dr. Myers is also the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist performing in Juneteenth Jazz festivals and concerts across the nation.

Curtis Faulkner
Curtis Faulkner is a founding board member of the NAJJP not currently involved in the activities of the organization or the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals or events. Curtis Faulkner is the Founder & President of the Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Festival (JHJF)
performing in Juneteenth Jazz festivals and concerts across the nation. Curtis Faulkner is a founding board member of the not currently involved in the activities of the organization or the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals or events. Curtis Faulkner is the of the .


Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:


MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
ROLAND JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION
ALPHONSO TRENT MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM
FAIRBANKS JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
ANCHORAGE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
LOUISIANA MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
ARKANSAS "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL
MISSISSIPPI JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
LAS VEGAS NATIONAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ, SPOKEN WORD & ARTS FESTIVAL
WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL
MUSKOGEE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
OMAHA MALCOLM X MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
CHICAGO JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
FORT SMITH MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
MILT HINTON VICKSBURG MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
INDIANA JUNETEENTH JAZZ LEGACY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
ST. LOUIS MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
HANK JONES VICKSBURG MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
ALVIN "MOKKI" MATLOCK MEMORIAL FORT SMITH JAZZ JAM
VIRGINIA JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE RECONCILIATION & HEALING FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
POMONA VALLEY JUNETEENTH FAMILY JAZZ FESTIVAL 
 








2010 National Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz Chitlin' Circuit"





Duke Ellington

"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






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Saturday, June 5th

National Juneteenth Jazz, Spoken Word & Arts Grass Roots Picnic


Ghalib Gallab

"A Juneteenth tribute to the Las Vegas Legend Ghalib Ghallab"



Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
                              National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
                              Dee Evans, Nevada Juneteenth
State Director
                              Las Vegas, NV
                              702-878-5277

Sunset Park
2601 E. Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NV


Featuring
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist

Ron Myers
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet


Also featuring

Rick Jones
Rick Jones, Trumpet & Flugelhorn


Griot Nation, Spoken Word Artists
Mac Loving, Jr., Guitar
Eddy "D", Congas, Percussion & Spoken Word Artist


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Thursday, June 10th

St. Louis Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival


John Hicks

"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

Featuring
Founder & Director,
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians

Ron Myers
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet


Also featuring

Wilton Knott
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


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Friday, June 11th

Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival


Jay McShann

"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


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Saturday, June 12th

Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival


Jay McShann

"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


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Sunday, June 13th

Omaha Malcolm X Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival


Malcolm X

"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

Preston Love

"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


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Thursday, June 17th

WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Jazz & Arts Festival


Duke Ellington

"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

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


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Friday, June 18th

National Juneteenth Black Holocaust "Maafa" Memorial Service


Bible

"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


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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

Von Freeman

"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


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Friday, June 25th

Indiana Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Holiday Celebration


Larry Ridley

"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


Also Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians

Ron Myers
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet


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


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Saurday, July 31st

Hank Jones Birthday Tribute Concert

Hank Jones

"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Vicksburg, Mississippi 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
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!


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Thursday, September 2nd - Monday, September 6th

Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival


Lester Young Hank Jones

"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 2, 2010, 6:00pm
Wister Gardens
1440 Mississippi Highway 7    Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364    662-247-1471    662-247-3025

Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00pm
Betty's Place
301 Main Street    Indianola, Mississippi
662-247-3364    662-247-1471

Saturday, September 4, 2010, 6:00pm
Edwards Center
749 Main Street    Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364    662-247-1471

Monday, September 6, 2010, 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
Rn Myers
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet


with other Mississippi jazz 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


Mulgrew Miller

"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world,
Mulgrew Miller"



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Saturday, September 25th

Roland Jazz & Arts Festival


Alphonso Trent

"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
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet


with:

John Winkle, Drums
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass


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Friday, October 1st

4th Annual Wisconsin Jazz & Heritage Festival


Buddy Montgomery 
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to late Milwaukee native jazz pianist
and vibraphonist
Buddy Montgomery"


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 


 
Tony King

Honoring the late Milwaukee Jazz Educator Tony King


Manty Ellis 
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!


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Saturday, October 2nd

4th 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:


4th Annual
Jimmy Cheatham Memorial Jazz Jam Session

Jimmy  Cheatham
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


Saturday, October 2, 2010, 8:00pm - 11:0pm 

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

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Thursday, October 28


Fairbanks Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival


Black Engineers

"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
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


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Saturday, October 30

Anchorage Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival


Black Engineers

"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
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


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Sunday, November 7th

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
African American Jazz Caucus (AAJC) Executive Director


Larry Ridley
Bassist Extraordinaire, Larry Ridley


Also Featuring
Founder & Director,
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians

Ron Myers
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet


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


 
piano


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



Ron Myers
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.



John Gilmore


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:


Lester Young

LESTER "PREZ" YOUNG

click below to review:
Natchez Democrat Newspaper Article (Natchez, MS)






www.MoJuneteenthJazz.org
 
Juneteenth Heritage & Jazz Festival, Inc.

 
Horn In The Corn
"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

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Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS PROMOTES JUNETEENTH JAZZ DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH"



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


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