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| Diet Coke Women In Jazz Festival - Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola Diet Coke, the world's leading diet soft drink, and Jazz at Lincoln Center, the not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to enriching the artistic substance and perpetuating the democratic spirit of America’s music, today announced the first-ever Diet Coke Women in Jazz Festival at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, a celebration of the great contributions women performers have made to jazz music. In association with NYC & Company, New York City’s tourism marketing organization, the festival will feature nightly performances by some of the most influential women in jazz today as well as up-and-coming jazz artists beginning September 6 through October 2, 2005. Held at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola located in the new home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall, the festival will be part of the 2005-06 programming season, “Jazz from Coast to Coast.” "Jazz music is constantly evolving and women have long been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the jazz scene, " said Derek E. Gordon, President and CEO of Jazz at Lincoln Center. "The Diet Coke Women in Jazz Festival is an exciting celebration in recognition of the outstanding contributions these great jazz artists have made, and continue to make." Coca-Cola is committed to the encouragement and development of female jazz artists of the future. Toward that aim, Coca-Cola will underwrite tickets for the IAJE's "Sisters in Jazz" Upstarts! night performance on September 26th for distribution to local area high school music students. "New York City is the jazz capital of the world, and Diet Coke is delighted to help bring this first-time festival to the Big Apple and support creative music and the arts, " said Chuck Fruit, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of The Coca-Cola Company. “From Harlem to Queens, New York City has always been at the center of the jazz music evolution, ” said Cristyne Nicholas, President & CEO of NYC & Company. “This festival will further establish New York City as the premier destination for experiencing live jazz music.” The artists scheduled to perform include: September 6 – 11 Angela Bofill September 12 UPSTARTS! – Stephanie Nakasian with Hod O’Brien Trio featuring 11 year old Veronica Swift O’Brien / Tia Fuller Quintet September 13 Marian McPartland – special solo piano concerts September 14, 15 Rita Coolidge September 16, 17 Toshiko Akiyoshi Trio with special guests September 18 Tessa Souter / Cynthia Scott September 19 UPSTARTS! – International Women in Jazz / Lenora Zenzalai Helm September 20, 21 Claudia Acuña Quartet September 22 Basie, Blues & Beyond: Karrin Allyson, Nancy King & Friends September 23, 24 Sherrie Maricle and DIVA Jazz Orchestra with Ann Hampton Callaway and other special guests September 25 Lynne Arriale Trio / Nnenna Freelon September 26 UPSTARTS! – Terri Lyne Carrington with special student guests September 27 Helen Merrill Quartet September 28 Jane Ira Bloom Quartet / Cindy Blackman Quartet September 29 Joanne Brackeen / Bertha Hope Quintet Sept 30, Oct 1 Barbara Carroll Trio with special guests October 2 Akiko Grace Trio / Leeanne Ledgerwood Trio write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Jazz News :: home page |