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| 5th Annual 'A Great Night in Harlem' Concert The Jazz Foundation of America has assisted nearly 900 New Orleans musician emergency cases in the few short months since the hurricane. Now, JFA sets an unprecedented goal of raising $1.5 million dollars through corporate donations and proceeds from the 5th annual "A Great Night in Harlem" concert. Hosted by Bill Cosby, the concert will be held on Thursday, May, 4 at the world-famous Apollo Theater. "Great Night" veteran Bill Cosby along with JFA's newest board member Danny Glover, will join accomplished musicians for a night to remember including: Abbey Lincoln, James Blood Ulmer, Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band of New Orleans, Ron Carter, the legendary Odetta, Jimmy McGriff, Clark Terry, Will Calhoun, Harold Mabern, Ben Riley, George Cables, Gary Bartz and many more, including over 30 musicians from New Orleans. Highlighting the evening will be some of the very fathers and mothers of jazz and blues including 85-year old Johnnie Mae Dunson -- who wrote tunes for Elvis and Muddy Waters and played drums for Jimmy Reed. "Through the efforts of these great musicians, honorees, sponsors and concert goers -- we know we can reach our goal. Since hurricane Katrina, we have expanded our efforts to over 50 cases a week, " said Wendy Oxenhorn, Executive Director -- Jazz Foundation of America. "Now, with the help of our tireless supporters, we can continue to be there for the very people who have been playing to the background of our lives for all these years." Honored at the 2006 fundraising event for their significant contributions to the cause will be: Agnes Varis -- Agvar Chemicals, Inc.; Arthur H. Barnes -- HIP Health Plan of N Y; Douglas Duchak & Dr. Frank Forte -- Englewood Hospital & Medical Center; and Jimmy McGriff -- legendary jazz artist. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |