Jazz great Nancy Wilson will be featured with the Spelman Jazz Ensemble at a benefit concert at Plainfield High School this coming Saturday (March 11th) at 7:00 p.m. in a performance of jazz standards, blues, bebop and swing.Wilson has been an icon of both jazz and R&B and will receive the 'African American Classical Music Award' at the concert. With many CDs to her credit, she has also served as the long-time host of National Public Radio's 'Jazz Profiles' program, and co-hosted
(Photo by Scott Chernis,
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the documentary 'Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The 90-Year Struggle of the NAACP' with Julian Bond.click on photo to go to his site)
The Spelman Jazz Ensemble is performing in its 16th annual benefit concert series. The group, composed entirely of students of the noted Atlanta women's college, has performed at festivals and concerts throughout the country.
With lush vocals and spirited instrumentation the Ensemble, which performs in an eight to ten city tour each year, is dedicated to teaching new fans and old that jazz isn't a man's world, after all.
A unique combination of vocalists, wind instrumentalists and rhythm section, the Ensemble has excited audiences across the country with their innovative and soulful sound.
Celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2006, Spelman College ranks among the top 75 Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report, 2005 edition.
Since its inception, the Ensemble has raised more than $170,000 toward scholarships. Many Plainfield women have benefited from the scholarship program, including two current students.
Tickets range from $25 to $100, and are available at the door.
The Plainfield High School Auditorium is at 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, corner of Park and Stelle Avenues. Parking is available in both the Stelle and Kenyon Avenue parking lots and on the street.
For more information or to reserve tickets, call (973) 677-9722.
(Click on image to go to Spelman College home page)-- Dan Damon
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1 comment:
Dan,
I'm so glad you're publishing this blog. I feel so "informed" on such a variety of topics each day--many of which I'd never see if it weren't for you. Loved the Gordon Parks slide show and was glad they showed some pictures of him as a younger man--after all he wasn't born with that grey hair and full mustache.
Have a great day.
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