National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
Celebration of Freedom
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."
Washington Afro American Newspaper
District Juneteenth Event Celebrates Jazz Music
By AFRO Staff June 15, 2010
Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:
www.kc.juneteenthamerica.us
Washington Afro American Newspaper
District Juneteenth Event Celebrates Jazz Music
By AFRO Staff June 15, 2010
Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:
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
Alabama A&M University
(Click on any of the pictures above!)
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
Report from
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
Congressman Danny Davis & Dr. Larry Ridley,
Executive Director of the African American
Jazz Caucus discuss Juneteenth Jazz at the
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Congressional Reception
Photos from
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
Congressman Danny Davis & Dr. Larry Ridley,
Executive Director of the African American
Jazz Caucus discuss Juneteenth Jazz at the
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Congressional Reception
Photos from
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
Kansas City Star
Today's Juneteenth festival stirs up jazz and art
By Rachel Skybetter June 13, 2009
Today's Juneteenth festival stirs up jazz and art
By Rachel Skybetter June 13, 2009
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)
Ron Myers, National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
www.JuneteenthJazz.com
www.JazzLouisiana.net - www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JazzMississippi.com - www.JazzWisconsin.com
www.JazzNebraska.com - www.JazzArkansas.com
www.JazzMissouri.com - www.JazzOklahoma.com
www.JazzIllinois.net - www.JazzIndiana.net
In Association with:
African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC)
www.aajc.us www.najri.org
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC)
www.aajc.us www.najri.org
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
Click below to purchase CD's by Dr. Larry Ridley!
Click below to hear a track from Larry's CD "Sum of the Parts"
"Feeling Blue"
Click below to hear a track from Larry's CD "Sum of the Parts"
"Feeling Blue"
Important! - Click Below:
Become a member of the AAJC & make a DONATION today!
Support Juneteenth Jazz! - Now's the Time!
Become a member of the AAJC & make a DONATION today!
Support Juneteenth Jazz! - Now's the Time!
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.
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?
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, 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
Eddy "D" ** Mo Betta Brotha
National Juneteenth Spoken Word Artist
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
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
Sponsoring Organizations:
AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE FOUNDATION
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH AMERICA, INC.
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
"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
www.JazzOklahoma.com www.JazzIllinois.net
www.JazzIndiana.net www.JazzLouisiana.net
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
Professor Jimmy Cheatham and Jeannie Cheatham
www.JeannieCheatham.com
Alvin Batiste
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:
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 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 .
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 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 .
Sponsoring Organizations:
AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS
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:
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
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"
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz Chitlin' Circuit"
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, June 5th
National Juneteenth Jazz, Spoken Word & Arts Grass Roots Picnic
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
Griot Nation, Spoken Word Artists
Mac Loving, Jr., Guitar
Eddy "D", Congas, Percussion & Spoken Word Artist
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
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
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
"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
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
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
Friday, June 25th
Indiana Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Holiday Celebration
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
Saurday, July 31st
Hank Jones Birthday Tribute Concert
"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
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
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world, Mulgrew Miller"
Saturday, September 25th
Roland Jazz & Arts Festival
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
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Friday, October 1st
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
Sweet Black Coffee
2411 N. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI
414-267-7552
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, 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
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
JP 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
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
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the Late Legendary Alvin Batiste"
Attended
Southern University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
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
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
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, June 5th
National Juneteenth Jazz, Spoken Word & Arts Grass Roots Picnic
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
Griot Nation, Spoken Word Artists
Mac Loving, Jr., Guitar
Eddy "D", Congas, Percussion & Spoken Word Artist
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
Featuring
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
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
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
"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
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
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
Friday, June 25th
Indiana Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Holiday Celebration
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
Saurday, July 31st
Hank Jones Birthday Tribute Concert
"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, 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!
"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
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!
"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
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
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world, Mulgrew Miller"
Saturday, September 25th
Roland Jazz & Arts Festival
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
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Friday, October 1st
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
Sweet Black Coffee
2411 N. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Drive
Milwaukee, WI
414-267-7552
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, 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 (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
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
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
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
JP 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
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
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the Late Legendary Alvin Batiste"
Attended
Southern University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
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
Bassist Extraordinaire, Larry Ridley
African American Jazz Caucus (AAJC) Executive Director
Bassist Extraordinaire, Larry Ridley
Also Featuring
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
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
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!
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:
modern jazz saxophone, the legendary:
"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
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www.JazzMissouri.com www.JazzNebraska.com
www.JazzOklahoma.com www.JazzIllinois.net
www.JazzIndiana.net www.JazzLouisiana.net
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
Site dedicated with special thanks and appreciation to:
Lee Morgan
Videos
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
Lee Morgan
Videos
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
Professor Jimmy Cheatham and Jeannie Cheatham
www.JeannieCheatham.com
Alvin Batiste