Mingus Awareness Project Concerts in 2013
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Mingus Awareness Project concerts
in Richmond, VA -- July 21st 1st set: Jason Jenkins Quartet 2nd set: No BS! Brass Band |
poster image by Josh Josue
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Mingus Awareness Project Concert
to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation Monday, December 16 Martyrs' 3855 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL On December 16, a group of musicians gathered at Martyrs’ to celebrate the life and music of Charles Mingus, and to benefit the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Mingus, an American musical hero who died of ALS, is one of the greatest figures in jazz history. His bass playing, compositions and philosophy have transcended his genre and left indelible marks on music history.
The MAPtet performed music by Charles Mingus
and other composers --Jon Hey (piano) Steve Berry (trombone) Paul Hartsaw (tenor saxophone) Juli Wood (baritone saxophone) Saalik Ziyad (vocals) Dan Godston (trumpet) Fred Moyer (alto saxophone) Jon Godston (soprano saxophone) Alex Wing (upright bass) Damon Short (drums) & special guest Rebecca Cohn (trombone) Attendees were able to participate in a raffle during the concert -- including donations from Dusty Groove America, Jazz Institute of Chicago,Reckless Records, Jazz Workshop Inc., Old Town School of Folk Music, NO BS! Brass Band, Slang Sanctuary, and more. Donations can be made to the Les Turner ALS Foundation via the Mingus Awareness Project link. Donations were greatly appreciated. All proceeds benefited the Les Turner ALS Foundation.
This Mingus Awareness Project concert was presented by the Borderbend Arts Collective, in partnership with the Les Turner ALS Foundation. This was the twelfth Mingus Awareness Project concert since its inception in 2007. Mingus Awareness Project concerts have happened in Chicago (at the Velvet Lounge, Jazz Showcase, Hideout, HotHouse, Fitzgeralds and Martyrs') and Richmond, Virginia (at the Camel, Rhythm Hall, and Balliceaux). |
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