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| "Jazz on the Pond" TIE Technologies, Inc., an information technology, security and telecommunications company, today announces that its award-winning Whirlwind Media Services subsidiary has teamed up with The Belasco Family Foundation to promote their charity event, Jazz on the Pond, in Rochester, New York. Jazz on the Pond is an intimate summer concert that brings together some of the greatest musicians in the world, all for the purpose of raising scholarship money for jazz students to attend The Eastman School of Music. This year's line-up features 10-time Grammy award winner Chaka Khan, smooth jazz trumpet player Rick Braun, and jazz students from The Eastman School. Chaka Khan is a worldwide music icon, best known for such hit songs as "I'm Every Woman", "Ain't Nobody", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire". "When we decided to launch a new website and media campaign for our charity, we immediately called on the Campbells who have designed and handled my various business websites for years, " says David Belasco, founder of Jazz on the Pond. "Whirlwind did a phenomenal job in a ridiculously short period of time and made a generous donation to our charity - we consider them consummate professionals and a true partner in every sense of the word. Check out their work at http://www.jazzonthepond.org/email/2010/" Jack Campbell, chief creative officer of Whirlwind Media Services, said, "There is nothing more fulfilling than working with inspiring clients on meaningful projects, therefore we are naturally honored to be part of Jazz on the Pond. We believe in the power of education and music to transform lives, so helping aspiring jazz musicians attend one of the best schools in the world is a mission we are happy to support." Whirlwind Media Services provides high-quality multimedia services, specialty small business applications and Internet hosting solutions to a who's who list of businesses, government agencies, prominent individuals and non-profit organizations worldwide. Whirlwind's video crew has won numerous National Telly Awards. The video email announcement they produced for Jazz on the Pond is an example of how many of their clients are taking advantage of Whirlwinds media rich capabilities. Whirlwind has a commitment to giving back and a track record of supporting worthy charitable organizations, amongst them Zonta of Bonita Springs, Ronald McDonald House, Foster Care of South West Florida, Ricky Kings' Children's Fund and Mary's House of Hope. ABOUT TIE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TIE Technologies is a technology driven systems integration, security and telecommunications company. TIE's Smart Technology Solutions strive to provide better ways of doing things in every market it touches; from large logistical challenges, to small business needs and mobile smart phones. TIE Technologies is traded on Pink Sheets under the symbol "TTCS". For additional information please visit www.tietechnologies.com. ABOUT JAZZ ON THE POND Jazz on the Pond is an intimate summer concert in Rochester, New York that presents some of the greatest jazz and musical artists in the world. This year's concert features 10-time Grammy award winner Chaka Khan, smooth jazz trumpet player Rick Braun, and jazz students from the Eastman School of Music. All proceeds from the concert go towards scholarships for deserving students to attend the Eastman School. The event is hosted by The Belasco Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. Please visit www.jazzonthepond.org for more information. Safe Harbor Statement The information in this release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Projections and other forward-looking statements and management expectations regarding future events and/or financial performance of the Company - although given in good faith - are inherently uncertain and actual events and/or results may differ materially. write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |