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 THE JOHNSON BROTHERS BAND PLAYED STEELY DAN The September 20, 2007 concert by the Johnson Brothers at UK Memorial Hall helped fund the Jazz Arts Foundation Youth Ensemble and the Duke Madison Scholarship used to send a deserving YE member to the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Camp each year. If you were unable to attend, please consider sending a donation to JAF, Attn: YE Benefit, PO Box 163, Lexington, KY 40581-0163 to help us with this important mission for our youth. And, be sure to click HERE to see the great photos by JAF photographer, Dr. Bob De Mattina. |
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 2007 DUKE MADISON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT - PHIL DUFF The Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. announces that Youth Ensemble member and Tates Creek High School Junior, Phil Duff, has been awarded the annual Duke Madison Scholarship to attend a week at the prestigious Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz Camp in Louisville, KY. Phil plays the alto saxophone and has been a member of the YE since 2005. Upon completion of the camp, Phil will write an article for the JAF newsletter and website describing his experiences, so check back in order to catch his perspective and insights. Click HERE for a bio of Phil and his experience at the Jamey Aebersold summer camp. Photo by Dr. Bob De Mattina |
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 JAF founding board member, Byron Romanowitz, releases new book After six years of compiling and writing, Byron Romanowitz, has released his book Jazz In Lexington: A Personal View. Click HERE for more information about the book and to view a flyer announcing it. You can examine and order the book at the JAF table at Ecton Park. See above for information on a "tribute" concert to Byron on September 13, 2007 at the Central Library Theater in downtown Lexington. Click HERE for photos by Dr. Bob De Mattina of the March 30, 2007 kickoff to the Jazz: Live At The Library series with Jazzberry Jam, featuring Byron and "Drummer" Dave McWhorter. Photo by Dr. Bob De Mattina |
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 JAZZ ARTS MONTHLY SALUTE SERIES Date: Saturday, May 13, 2006 Time: 2 PM Venue: Downtown Lexington Library Theatre Theme: Honor John Richardson for 10 years as Youth Ensemble director Admission: FREE, at the door. Donations will be accepted to help benefit the Youth Ensemble. Performing will be the 2006 Jazz Arts Foundation Youth Ensemble (JAFYE) under new director, Larry Nelson. A "dessert" reception will follow in the Library art gallery. Photo of John Richardson by Dr. Bob De Mattina To view photos from the Aug 14, 2005 Fred Moore, Sr. Sunday Salute concert with Zach Brock & the Coffee Achievers Sunday Salute concert, click HERE. To view photos from the Sep 25, 2005 Paul Olson Sunday Salute concert featuring MAMA's Band, click HERE. To view photos from the Feb 26, 2006 Don Wilson Sunday Salute concert with MAMA's Band and past employees and peers of Don, click HERE. To view photos from the May 13, 2006 John Richardson Monthly Salute concert with the JAF Youth Ensemble, click HERE. |
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 JAZZ ARTS MONTHLY SUNDAY SALUTE SERIES Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006 Time: 4:30PM Venue: UK Memorial Hall (free parking available in lots behind the building) Theme: The music of Don Wilson's era Admission: At the door only - General Public $10; JAF members with current membership card $8; and full-time students with valid ID $5. February's salute will be to Don Wilson. Performing will be MAMAs Band which will be augmented by some past & present Don Wilson Music employees, including: David Anderson, Larry Nelson, & John Richardson on saxes, Eddie Prichard on trumpet, Jim Grubbs on trombone, Tom Senff on piano, Kevin Kehrberg on bass, and John Knight on drums. Plus a special appearance by vocalist Ms.Genie Walker accompanied by Harold Sherman on piano. Proceeds from this event will benefit the youth educational endeavors (including the Youth Ensemble) of the Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. The concerts in the series are co-sponsored by WRFL/88.1FM. Click HERE for photos of the concert by JAF photographer, Dr. Bob De Mattina Photo of Don Wilson by Dr. Bob De Mattina |
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 Benefit and Musical Memorial Concert for Mike Allen (1944 - 2005) Click here for more information about the concert held February 9, 2005, and be sure to visit the Photo Gallery page before leaving the site. |
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 Announcing the 2005 Duke Madison Scholarship Recipient Youth Ensemble trumpeter, Jacob Ruiz, a Junior at Lexington Catholic HS, has been awarded the annual Duke Madison Scholarship. The schloarship covers the tuition for Jacob to attend Jamey Aebersold's prestigeous Summer Jazz Workshop at the University of Louisville in July, 2005. When you attend a concert by our Jazz Arts Foundation Youth Ensemble, be sure to congratulate Jacob. Photo by Dr. Bob De Mattina |
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ECTON PARK SUMMER 2005 BIG BAND AND JAZZ SERIES For photos taken at many of the concerts, click HERE. |
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