Producer and Musical Director Narada Michael Walden brings his annual Holiday Jam Dance Party in to Raise the Roof for the Performing Stars of Marin!
Featuring Jeanie Tracy, Dale "Satchmo" Powers, Tevin Campbell, The Narada Michael Walden Band, Tony Lindsay from The Santana Band, Lydia Pense from Cold Blood, The Santa Babies and more . . .
Performing Stars of Marin, founded in February 1990, is a non profit organization serving low income and multicultural youth in Marin County to participate in the performing, visual and literary arts. In addition, to providing enrichment opportunities to encourage youth to increase their self-esteem, self-reliance and expland their reach for social integration.
The concert will also benefit the work of the Narada Michael Walden Foundation, which aims to serve, inspire, educate and provide financial support to children, adults, musicians and worthy organizations through the vehicle of music, music production, music management, concerts and donations.
The Narada Michael Walden Foundation (NMWF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit created by Grammy award winning producer, drummer, performer and hit songwriter Narada Michael Walden. The foundation's focus is to serve, inspire, educate and provide financial support to children, adults, musicians and worthy organizations through the vehicle of music, music production, music management, concerts and donations.
Marin County-based Narada Michael Walden, drummer (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, Weather Report), songwriter, producer, performer, Three time Grammy Winner, Emmy Winner has produced countless number-one hits with legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. He is credited with launching the careers of Houston and Mariah Carey, and the list of his collaborators reads like a Who's Who of popular music - Sting, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Ray Charles, Al Jareau, Diana Ross, Steve Winwood, Clarence Clemons Gladys Knight and Barbara Striesand. He also produced soundtracks for popular films including: The Bodyguard, James Bond, Licence to Kill, and 9 ½ Weeks.
HEAR A variety of jazz styles at the uc jazz ensembles Benefit concert on Friday, november 13 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
at the international house in berkeley
BERKELEY October 19, 2009—Jazz lovers from Berkeley and beyond will gather together when UC Jazz Ensembles holds its fall benefit which includes dinner and a concert on Friday, November 13 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. at UC Berkeley’s International House, 2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley. Guests attending the dinner at 6:00 p.m. will enjoy a delicious buffet and preferred seating for the concert. The concert which follows at 8:00 p.m. will feature performances by three advanced combos, which are directed by faculty members Frank Martin, Ted Moore and Dan Zinn, and the Big Band led by Steve Campos.
Founded in 1967, UC Jazz Ensembles continues its tradition of excellence in jazz instruction and currently includes eight combos and a big band. The present faculty includes a Director and five instructors, all world class musicians representing some of the very best performers in the Bay Area. Student ensembles are offered many on and off campus performance opportunities every semester in local clubs and concert venues. Last year UC Jazz was asked to send musicians to the Dalai Lama event at the Greek Theater and the opening of the Blum Center with Al Gore.
TICKET INFORMATION
Benefit tickets are $85 general, $70 for young alumni (’00-’09), and $50 for
students; ticket price includes a buffet dinner and concert. Concert admission only is
$20 general and $8 for students. Tickets can be purchased online at https://commerce.cpsma.berkeley.edu/Tickets/support/jazz_benefit.aspx, by phone at
(510) 643-2662, or at the Student Musical Activities ticket office, 72 Cesar Chavez,
basement level. Benefit tickets must be purchased by November 11. Tickets will be sold
at the door for the concert only. For further information, go to ucjazz.berkeley.edu or call
Carol Suveda at (510) 643-2662.
CALENDAR EDITORS PLEASE NOTE:
UC JAZZ ENSEMBLES PRESENTS
Friday, November 13 from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. International House, UC Berkeley Fall 2009 Benefit and Concert 2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley
Event: Join UC Jazz Ensembles for its annual benefit which includes a dinner buffet at
6 p.m. and concert by three advanced combos and the Big Band at 8 p.m. Tickets: Benefit tickets are $85 general, $70 for young alumni (’00-’09) and $50 for students; ticket prices include a buffet dinner and concert. Concert admission is $20 general and $8 for students. Benefit tickets will be available online at https://commerce.cpsma.berkeley.edu/Tickets/support/jazz_benefit.aspx, by phone at (510) 643-2662, or at the Student Musical Activities ticket office, 72 Cesar Chavez, basement level. Benefit tickets must be purchased by November 11. Tickets will be sold at the door for the concert only. For further information, go to ucjazz.berkeley.edu or call Carol Suveda at (510) 643-2662.
"It's absolutely incredible just to give back anything - a little bit of entertainment, a little bit of fun ..."
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Leigh Jones will entertain and visit with members of Warrior Transition Units and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers May 6 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.
The Army Entertainment Division-backed meet and greet for photographs and autographs is set for 9:15-10:15 a.m., followed by Jones' performance.
"I'll stay there for as long as they want," she said. "That's something that's fun for me to do. We'll just have fun."
She will meet with local military commanders at 11 a.m., followed by another meet and greet open to all Soldiers at the Fort Belvoir dining facility from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
"I'm excited," Jones said. "It's absolutely incredible just to give back anything - a little bit of entertainment, a little bit of fun, just something to help these guys out. They've done such an incredible job fighting for our country, so this is really, really exciting."
Jones will be in town for May 5 shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Blues Alley in Washington. Having previously performed with Stevie Wonder, Brian McKnight, John Legend and Eric Benet, she will be accompanied on this solo tour by her manager, Kerry Gordy, son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.
A third D.C. performance has been added May 6 at 8 p.m. at Station 9, in conjunction with WHUR, Howard University's radio station. Military personnel with a valid identification card will be admitted to that $25 show for $10, said Rob Meeko, marketing director for Kerry Gordy Enterprises.
"Music in My Soul," featuring the single "Free Fall," is the debut album for Jones, whose jazz and R&B flair create a distinct retro sound that is sultry, sexy and insightful. Her wide-ranging musical influences range from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Marvin Gaye to D'Angelo, Jill Scott and Joss Stone.
Born and raised in North Hollywood, Jones was introduced to music at a very early age.
"My grandpa used to play in a military band when he was younger," Jones said. "He played the trumpet. I come from a family of entertainers, and we love to support.
"My dad taught voice lessons, as well as being a studio singer singing backup for Frank Sinatra and Natalie Cole, among many others. My mother told me I would hum along with the scales, which I could hear in the next room, and would sing myself to sleep. This was all before I was able to talk."
Years later, Jones became known as "the little white girl with the big soulful voice" and enrolled in Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
Jones won over Gordy, a former executive producer for Motown, Paisley Park and Warner Bros. Records, at first sight.
"In my initial meeting with Leigh, she was so cool, intelligent, attractive and talented, that I felt excited and privileged to have the opportunity to be involved with someone I believed could make a significant impact in the music industry," Kerry Gordy said. "Her qualifications have far surpassed my expectations."
Berry Gordy seconded that sentiment.
"Throughout my career I have been blessed to discover many great musical talents," he said. "I feel Leigh Jones is destined to be one of the next great stars. She can do it all - pop, R&B, jazz and blues. She's awesome."
Smooth jazz giant Wayman Tisdale collaborated with Jones to put a contemporary spin on the DeBarge classic "All This Love." Songwriting legend Bruce Fisher, composer of "You Are So Beautiful," worked with Jones on nearly half the songs on her debut album.
Getting Jones to more installations to entertain Soldiers is in the discussion stage, along with talks about the possibility of a New Year's Eve appearance in Japan.
"I heard Kerry mention something about that," Jones said. "I'm totally up for it. I love the thought of all this. I just can't wait. I'm so excited."
Kerry Gordy Enterprises, Inc. is a full service self-contained music consulting and Intellectual properties firm . We have expertise in monetizing entertainment related properties. Our capabilities range from Artist Management to full service music distribution and everything in between. We believe in “Real” artist development. We have a team of professional writers and producers as well as a technical and administrative staff. We utilize innovative and cost effective approaches to the creative, production, promotion, marketing and manufacturing of our clients products.
April 28, 2009
New Book Release!
“Energy Psychology”
Celebrated author,
Dr. Michael Mayer,
provides break-through, self-healing methods of Energy Psychology accessible to everyone.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Put away your Pills! “Energy Psychology Self-Healing Practices for Bodymind Health” by Dr. Michael Mayer, leader in the integral health movement, ushers in next paradigm in self-healing. Now everyone can tap into his tried and proven self-healing methods! This new book is available today, Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
Berkeley, CA Tuesday 4/28/09“Energy Psychology” by Dr. Michael Mayer (North Atlantic Books/Random House, $19.95) Finally! A documented self-healing method that really works! His book, “Energy Psychology” shows how everyone can tap into tried and proven self-healing techniques!
Our culture is experiencing an internal energy crisis. Stressed out battle fatigued soldiers of the information age are reaching for extra cups of coffee to restore depleted internal reserves. A Yale University study stated that nurses indicated that energy levels had the highest correlation with general health status. Readers of Dr Mayer’s book will learn leading-edge bodymind healing methods to relax and increase their energies naturally. Many Americans today are run down, tired, and suffering from chronic pain, hypertension, insomnia and anxiety. Our culture conditions us to reach for medications at the first sign of an illness, which unfortunately often leads us to experience drowsiness and many terrible side-effects. Dr. Mayer wrote “Energy Psychology” to bring the knowledge of self-healing powers to the people.
Dr. Michael Mayer pioneered the integration of Qigong and psychotherapy and is co-founder of an integrated medical clinic in Walnut Creek, California. He and his colleagues developed a way to teach patients to tap into their own self-healing powers using Eastern/Western health and psychology traditions. For thirty years, Dr. Mayer has used cross-cultural ancient traditions from China, India, and the Kabbalah. “Energy Psychology” combines these traditions with current methods in psychology, meditation, acu-point self touch, and martial arts. He has thirty years of training with some of the most respected Tai Chi/Qigong masters. Dr. Mayer draws on all of these sources in his book, “Energy Psychology.”
“Dr. Mayer has provided a seminal contribution to the field of mind-body interventions for a wide range of common disorders, as he offers us a treasure house of energy-based practices to cultivate our self-healing powers. His book is profound in its scope, evidence based, bridges Eastern and Western traditions, and provides practical insights and skills that can be of enormous value to both individuals and organizations seeking to attain optimal health He combined and integrated all his vast experience to write this.”
Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier,
Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF and University of Arizona School of Medicine
Author of “The Best Alternative Medicine: What Works? What Does Not?"
About the Author:
Michael Mayer, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist and leading authority in Energy Psychology, provides workshops around the world at legendary venues such as the Esalen Institute. He has presented his unique approach to bodymind healing at hospitals and universities; and he is a keynote speaker. He is a foremost authority in the field, having written twenty publications including books, and peer-reviewed articles. His Bodymind Healing Qigong DVD is currently being used in training of trauma therapists by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Medical Director, The Trauma Center, Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Mayer co-founded the Transpersonal Psychology Program and taught at John F. Kennedy University; he taught the first doctoral psychology courses in the integration of Qigong and Western mind-body healing methods at the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco. Please call Dr. Michael Mayer’s office at (510) 849-2878 for more information about the book or his workshop reservations.
From: Sharon Wanger Subject: Fwd: Secretary of the Arts Petition
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Let's all support Quncy Jones's effort to put the Arts back on to the national agenda.
Producer Quincy Jones has started a petition to try and influence President-Elect Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts (or other Arts "czar"). This certainly seems like a good idea, given the short shrift that the arts generally get, including continual cuts in the budgets of the NEA and other arts-related agencies, as well as arts in the schools, which are the first thing to be cut when budgets suffer. Many other countries have Ministers of Art and/or Culture, some have had them for decades. The U.S. has never had such a position, despite our enormous contribution to the arts.
Please take a moment to sign the petition. Note that there is a option for signing which would keep your email address fully secure.
The first link is the petition. The second is to an article in the LA Times that explains how this whole thing came about.
September 14th, 2p.m. at Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Avenue in Oakland.
Outstanding soul group Legally Blynd appears at the Arroyo Park Music Series produced by Oakland City Council Member Desley Brooks and D'Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone! this Sunday,
Lead by phenomenal guitarist/singer/songwriter Jubu Smith, Legally Blynd creates a dynamic blend of gospel roots, bluesy narrations and rockin’ drive drenched in soul.
Individually the members of LEGALLY BLYND have played, written, and recorded with such legends as Tony Toni Tone!, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Frankie Beverly and Maze, Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Raphael Saadiq and Baby Face, and have been major contributors to many of today’s chart toppers like Alicia Keys, Destiny’s Child, Jill Scott, Nelly, Goapele, Mary Mary, Jessica Simpson, Rhianna, Chris Brown and more.
Collectively LEGALLY BLYND pays homage to music’s pioneers while making a mark of its own while continuing the legacy of Oakland / Bay Area brilliance that extends from the road laid by such pioneers as Sly & the Family Stone, Tower of Power, Santana, and The Pointer Sisters and followed by the likes of TonyToniTone, MC Hammer, Tupac, Digital Underground Goapele, Ledisi and others to come.
Pack a basket of goods, spread a blanket on the grass, invite friends and family to join you to experience and enjoy Legally Blynd this Sunday as they enthusiastically ignite the stage at 2p.m. Also headlining will be legendary Funk & Soul group Zapp!!
Learn more about Reflections in Rhythm and Legally Blynd a fabulous band by visiting Eddycam
Lloyd Gregory is enchanting audiences again with his full rich sound at Biscuits and Blues
Please announce and/or attend this fabulous musical event:
Lloyd Gregory and Band will appear at Biscuits and Blues 9/14/08, 8PM and 10PM
Lloyd Gregory and his band
will be performing at
America’s Nr. 1 Blues Club
Biscuits & Blues
San Francisco Sunday September 14, 8PM and 10PM $12 per ticket
About Lloyd Gregory
When you think of that certain style of classic jazz guitar that is smooth, soulful, melodic, flowing and immediately likeable, you think of names like Wes Montgomery, Barney Kessel, George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Earl Klugh and Larry Carlton. Now Lloyd Gregory has taken his place on that list of illustrious jazz guitarists. On his fourth album, Free Fallin, Gregory tips his hat to those who influenced him while carving out his own distinctive style that also includes hints of his R&B roots. Lloyd Gregory is taking out time from recording his next album to play at Biscuit & Blues in San Francisco featuring great international and local artists, such as Tony Lindsay, Kenny Washington, Frankye Kelly, Fred Ross, Darlene Coleman, Janice Maxine, Glen Pearson, etc.MORE Scroll down on the front page to watch Lloyd Gregory’s performance at the Art and Soul festival. Lloyd Gregory performs at world class venues and renowned jazz festivals such as Sleep Train Pavilion, Concord, Sonoma Jazz Festival, Fillmore Jazz Festival, Greek Theatre, etc. Don’t miss the chance to see him up close and personal at the Biscuits and Blues Club.
About Biscuits and Blues Located in the heart of San Francisco's historic Theater District, Biscuits and Blues is a West Coast musical landmark where every seat
provides an up-close, absolutely live music experience. Our all-ages supper club is a great place for the whole family to encounter
America's greatest musical heritage! Biscuits and Blues offers world-class musical venues with great food and a friendly family-oriented atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic date or a family outing. It is located in down-town San Francisco with easy access and lot’s of parking in the neighborhood.
Biscuits And Blues, 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 - Call (415) 292-BLUE
For more info you may also visit our website: www.lloydgregory.net or www.biscuitsandblues.com
For a press pass please reserve your place before Thursday 7/24/08 by contacting Steven Suen at steven@buiscuitsandblues.com. Thank you for your support in spreading the word about this wonderful performance at this world-class venue. Whether you live in the San Francisco Bay Area or are visiting. Lloyd Gregory’s performances are perfect to create happy long-term memories for jazz lovers, young couples, couples who want to feel alive, groups of friends about town, or entire families. “Love and Happiness” is one of the songs Lloyd Gregory often plays and it is also his motto. At the Biscuits and Blues Lloyd Gregory’s R&B sounds rip audiences with them. Audience who watch the show feel Love and Happiness! Reviews
For Press Information
Manager/Bookings Vernon H. Hammond III, CFP
vernon@managementark.com
The Management Ark 116 Village Blvd, Suite 200 Princeton, NJ 08540 1 (609) 734-7403
Put yourself on our meet the artist special "Artist Highlights Salons" sign up by contacting
Edie Okamoto at 510-336-2636 or via email: eokamoto@riovida.net
Stanley Jordan performs at Yoshi's Monday July 7, Tuesday July 8th and Wednesday July 9th
Stanley Jordan shares the magical music of his latest CD "State of Nature" at Yoshi's in Oakland this week.
Stanley Jordan, world renowned musician and now holistic philosopher, has released a new CD "State of Nature". It is a true gift. "State of Nature" promises to become a hit. It combines Jordan's magical ability to compose music that inspires and refreshes with his amazing musical skill. When listening to the album you are taken on a magical journey that is both uplifting and enlightening. Stanley brings nature to life and urges us to embrace it while at the same time enjoying our humanity as part of nature.
The CD starts with "A Place in Space" which is fun to listen to. It evokes a feeling of bouncing harmoniously in space among many other stars and planets. This composition is melodic and modern. It immediately demonstrates Jordan's ability to play guitar in a way that hardly anyone else can match. The notes are bouncing, echoing, flowing, and they create a feeling of richness and fullness that reminds us that we are part of a very big mysterious world. Jordan asks us with his commentary in the liner notes to become conscious and aware of this vast and mysterious Universe. He suggests that as we become aware of the infinite vastness of space we will naturally grow to love and care for our precious planet, our home called Earth.
The CD is quickly rising to the top of the charts in many states and countries around the world. Give yourself a treat and go down to Yoshi's Oakland to enjoy the show. www.yoshis.com
Manager/Bookings Marti McMahon 415.225.8888 info@YCIcharters.comMORE Media Relations Edie Okamoto 510.336.2636 eokamoto@riovida.net Performer Carlos Godinez and his Trio MORE Location 2008 Cruise Kaboom-California Spirit MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2008 Cruise Kaboom - Ultimate Front Row Seats with Carlos Godinezaboard the luxurious 100’California Spirit motor yachtSaturday, May 10, 2008 7:00pm – 10:30pm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA Tuesday 4/24/08 2008 Cruise Kaboom – Enjoy the Kaboom Fireworks aboard the California Spirit.
This year based on popular demand Yacht Connections International (www.ycicharters.com) is offering a ticketed cruise. Carlos Godinez and his trio will perform sensuous bossa nova, salsa, and Latin Jazz. Spoil yourself, your friends and family with live music, delectable cuisine, a scenic cruise aboard the elegant 100’ California Spirit motor yacht, and enjoy the fireworks on the SF Bay from the Ultimate Front Row Seats. All for $150 per person! Discounted reserved valet parking with the cruise is available for an additional $30.
The annual KFOG KaBoom Festival draws visitors from all around the world to San Francisco for music near the Bay. Nearly 100,000 visitors gather to enjoy the Kaboom Fireworks that are the best San Francisco offers all year. 2008 Cruise Kaboom offers a scenic tour with an up-close view of the most amazing fireworks on the Bay, from the ultimate front row seats. Enjoy this intimate setting away from the crowds on land.
The California Spirit is an elegant and sophisticated yacht featuring warm teak and black granite details. It was custom-built to Marti McMahon’s specifications and completely refurbished in May 2007. Weddings, Birthdays and Corporate events are Yacht Connections International's specialty. Marti’s clients prefer to have an up-close view of the fireworks without having to deal with the crowds up close. Yacht Connections International offers this enchanting evening which is a rare chance to experience the luxurious and intimate yacht setting.
Christopher Ludwick delights our guests with his culinary creations. Chris’s experience in San Francisco and in California Wine Country’s finest restaurants taught him a special appreciation for garden fresh produce. Prior to joining Yacht Connections International as the Executive Chef, Chris supported distinguished chefs like Jan Birnbaum of Catahoula, Bradley Ogden of Lark Creek and Mark Franz of Farallon and the Girl and the Fig Company.
If you love Fireworks and wish to view them away from the crowds on a luxurious yacht this 2008 Kaboom Cruise on May 10, 2008, 7PM - 10:30PM is for you. Please call Marti McMahon with your reservations right away at 415-225-8888 cell as tickets are limited. Admission is $150.00 per person. For reservations call 888.789.3188 or 415.409.1888. Contact Info
Mitch Stein and the All Star Band
performs
Martin Fierro Tribute
Cafe Du Nord on Tuesday, May 6, 2008
For Immediate Release 4/19/2008 MItch Stein and the All Star Band will perform at Cafe du Nord, May 6, 2008
Mitch Stein writes: Greetings, all. It is with a heavy heart that I must inform those of you who've not yet heard that the one and only Martin Fierro recently left his physical being behind in order to pursue "That Great Jam Session In The Sky."
Meester was an integral member of the All-Star Band for nearly 20 years, but more than that, he was my brother. Those of you who were fortunate enough to see Martin perform know how special he truly was, and we would like to pay tribute to him in grand style.
The All-Star Band requests your attendance at a show in tribute to Martin on Tuesday, May 6 at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco. We will celebrate our time with Martin through live music, recollections, and probably some really bad jokes from his repertoire. We'll have a silent auction of memorabilia and other fun items (possibly some LARGE ones), and proceeds from the entire evening (including ticket sales) will benefit his beautiful 8-year-old daughter Jessica.
We hope you can make it!
Cheers, Mitch & The All-Star Band
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Mitch Stein & His All-Star Band
Presents
A Tribute To Martin Fierro
Mitch Stein - Keys
The Incredible Mz. Dee - Vocals
Bob Coons (Melvin Seals, JGB) - Guitar
Ben Bernstein (New Monsoon) - Bass
Bobby Strickland (Todd Rundgren, Phil Lesh & Friends, Missing Man Formation)
- Sax
Billy Johnson (Santana) - Drums
For Press Information: Development Director Brian Johns 415-567-2357 #105 bjohns@fcs-sf.org Media Relations Edie Okamoto 510-336-2636 eokamoto@riovida.net
FCS' 2nd Annual Spring Arts Fest at the Museum of the African Diaspora Thursday, April 24th 7 pm MoAD, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESAN FRANCISC0, CA Tuesday 3/30/08 Florence Crittenton Services' 2nd Annual Spring Arts Fest will be held t the MoAD (www.moad.org) at 685 Mission Street (valet parking available). Festivities will include brief museum tours, a cocktail party, hors d'ouvres, a jazz trio featuring guitarist Lloyd Gregory, and a live art auction featuring works by Bay Area artists including Foad Satterfield, Jim Dennis, Mary Lovelace O'Neal, Michele Lee, Ryan Reynolds, Ana Hommonay, Sophie Gross, Dave Regan, Shashari Kiburi, Ayanna Bassiouni, Gyongy Laky, Melissa Huton, Mollie Oblinger, L.A. Hyder, Karen Hampton, Saundra McPherson, Keba Konte, Deborah Kennedy, Alan Moore, Lew Watts and Marianna Mitchell. Tickets are $125. Come enjoy the show and exhibits and support us in our effort of ending poverty one familyat a time.
Lloyd Gregory “Music is comprised of traditions, even when mixed with innovations,” Lloyd Gregory says, “so, of course, every musician is building upon sounds that came before. Lloyd Gregory, a popular entertainer on the San Francisco/Bay Area music scene for several decades, has an instrumental sound that may be the epitome of smooth, but it also contains subtle elements of classic soul music due to his early career as an R&B performer. He has recorded and appeared on many award winning albums and appears regularly at Biscuit & Blues, considered the Bay Area’s Nr. 1 Blues Club every Sunday evening. Winner of several Bay Area Top Star Awards and the Bay Area Blues Society Jazz Artist of the Year,Lloyd Gregoryentertains audiences with his wealth of Jazz, blues, popular favorites and standards.
Foad Satterfield Foad Satterfield paintings explode with color, light and texture. He "demonstrates the infinite possibilities of combining and reconfiguring," one observer notes, "often from natural sources, the essence of sensations of color, light and reflections." Boasting an MFA in painting from Louisiana State University, Satterfield has for more than 27 years he has exhibited his work in California, Washington, Louisiana, France and Holland. Since 1980, he has been an art professor and curator at Dominican College's San Marco Gallery in San Rafael.
Jim Dennis Jim Dennis is a renowned Bay Area Photographer whose work has spanned over thirty years, with exhibits at a variety of artful venues across the nation including: Kodak Gallery , New York, New York Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois The Oakland Museum, Oakland, California Dennis, a native of San Francisco recognized at an early age that he was visually oriented and was excited to discover that he could capture on film, elements that provoked thought and stirred emotion.
Florence Crittenton Services is located at 840 Broderick Street in San Francisco. Serving San Francisco's most vulnerable communities, FCS provides infants and toddlers subsidized, nationally-accredited childcare and development services. It offers teen-aged youth a pregnancy prevention and empowerment program that moves them toward graduation and life success. It offers parents support services, job training and placement with several employer partners. It also shares resources and gives mentorship to a network of family childcare providers. The agency’s holistic program menu is designed to carry on a proud tradition of ending poverty one familyat a time.
Event Sponsors
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to initial sponsors including The Humphreys Group, Charles Schwab & Co., Flynn Properties, Kearny Capital Partners, HSBC USA, The Heffernan Group, Levi Strauss & Co., Dawn Dobras & Eric Swergold, Mrs. Mary Lee Scheidt, and Kadambari & Abhay Parekh.
For Press Information Development Director Brian Johns 415-567-2357 #105 bjohns@fcs-sf.org Media Relations Edie Okamoto 510-336-2636 eokamoto@riovida.net
"Nat Tonight, Dear!"
Noah Griffin will perform April 11, 2008
Tribute to
Nat King Cole
SAN FRANCISCO, CA Tuesday 3/25/08 Nat Tonight Dear! A Tribute to NAT KING COLE performance by Noah Griffin will arrive in San Francisco on Friday April 11, 2008 8PM at the University Club, 800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Noah Griffin pays tribute to Nat King Cole, an unforgettable talent. Come with your loved ones, friends or just on your own to honor the wonderful love songs of the King. April 11, 2008 8PM.Nat King Cole was one of the earliest and most famous black cross-over artists who gained a huge national and international following with such popular songs as “Mona Lisa,” “When I Fall In Love”, “Unforgettable”, “Too Young” “Straighten Up and Fly Right”, and “Pretend”. Nat King Cole broke through major racial barriers in the entertainment industry as the first black American to have his own national radio show and the first black American to have his own television show. In 1946, Nat started doing a radio show every week. He would play for half an hour on Saturday afternoon, from whatever town he was doing concerts in. The radio show lasted for 4 years. Nat also appeared in quite a few movies. The best known of these is St Louis Blues in which he played the role of the jazz composer W.C. Handy. He was one of the first people to make records with Capitol Records. He eventually appeared in a film about himself called The Nat King Cole Story. He appeared in the Ed Sullivan Show and performed in Las Vegas. He sold over 50 million records. He passed away at a very young age in 1965.
Noah Griffin, a highly-regarded Bay Area singer brings Nat King Cole alive with his popular tribute. Noah Griffin has been enchanting audiences since the age of 7 when he performed with the San Francisco Boy’s Chorus. His talent was appreciated by such greats Paul Robeson, Leantyde Price, Johnny Ray and Nat King Cole with whom he shared the stage. He performed with the Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Philharmonic, Fisk University Choir and the famed Jubilee Singers, they performed Porgy and Bess with the Nashville Symphony where Noah had a solo. As a soloist Noah Griffin performed with Duke Ellington, Shirelles, Kings and he performed in Carmen, Boris Gudenov, Turandot and soloing in La Boheme with the San Francisco Cosmopolitan Opera Company. Noah Griffin was chosen to solo with Duke Ellington in his Boston debut of his "Sacred Concert". After graduating from Harvard Law School in Boston, Noah Griffin returned to the San Francisco Bay Area where he has lived ever since. While raising his children Noah Griffin had an illustrious career as a syndicated newspaper columnist, radio talk show host, singer and songwriter. He regularly performs in San Francisco, New York, Boston, London, Rome and Paris. Noah Griffin’ Tribute to Cole Porter took the world by storm and he regularly sells out at such classical venues like Birdland in NY. San Francisco audiences are privileged to be the first to enjoy Noah Griffin’s next classic performance of his “Tribute Series”. He will premiere his new “Nat Tonight Dear! Tribute to Nat King Cole” on April 11, 2008 at 8pm at the University Club, 800 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 For Directions Call: 415.781.0900.
Eddie Fisher has called Noah Griffin a "great singer" and George Shearing "loves his work". Reserve your seats and buy your tickets now! Buy tickets by calling 415.384-0256 now. Admission is $40.00 per person.
To learn more about Noah Griffin visit his website at: www.noahgriffin.com or write up in UC Jazz Newsletter
Producer: Eddie L. Lankford Jr. 510-978-2477 Host: Frankye Kelly 510 562-9796 Artist:Rolando Morales - 510 531-4830 Media and Sponsor Contact: Edie Okamoto - 510 336-2636
"Jazz with Frankye"
Frankye Kelly presents Rolando Morales
Produced by Eddie L. Lankford Jr.
Frankye Kelly, the world-renown Diva, interviews and performs with Rolando Morales on this month's "Jazz with Frankye" show. Frankye Kelly who recently performed her very popular SEPIA show at Yoshi's San Francisco took time between her heavy world wide touring schedule to interview the popular musicians' musician Rolando Morales. When famous musicians wish to be musically entertained they turn to Rolando Morales. He has played for the Jose Carrera of the Three Tenors, David Belove, Mark van Wageningen, Mike Madrigal, Carlos Compas, Miguel Govea, just to name a very few. Whenever famous musicians find the time to play for their personal pleasure they seek out Rolando Morales to create performances that leave audiences spell-bound. The intensity of the musicians' pleasure spreads to their audiences. Rolando and his friends create music that is truly passionate, beautiful and sweet.
If you can find the time do yourself a favor and catch them live on Wednesday, 2/27/08 at 8:30PM on the new World Music Night at Biscuit & Blues. World Music Night each Wednesday and invited the full Rolando Morales Group to put on a World Class show. The band will feature the amazing bassist for Airto, Gary Brown; the Latin percussionist/vocalist from Venezuela, the fiery Omar Ledezma; the wonderful keyboardist from Spearhead, Bob Crawford; just back from his world tour with Lauryn Hill, David Flores on drums; the thrilling violinist from Paraguay, Carlos Reyes; and Rolando Morales leading the journey on guitar, guitar synthesizer and vocals. This is a rare opportunity to see the full band locally in concert.
Rolando Morales Group will perform live on World Music Night Wednesday, February 27 th at 8PM Biscuits and Blues
Media Contact: Victoria Alexander - 760 492-4505 Executive Director:Peter Fitzsimmons - 415 255-7745
S.F. Jazz Heritage Center presents John Handy, Frank Jackson, and other
“Living Legends of Fillmore Concert"
Sunday, February 24th at 2-5 PM West Bay Conference Center, 1290 Fillmore Street/Eddy, SF 94115
- FREE admission - Donations support non-profit S.F. Jazz Heritage Center’s developing programs-
San Francisco, CA - January 30, 2008 Rebirth of the Cool! Jazz Heritage Center announces its first “Living Legends of Fillmore” concert. The Wells Fargo Bank is sponsoring the concert which will take place on Sunday, February 24, from 2PM and 5PM at the West Bay Conference Center 1290 Fillmore St. (Eddy), San Francisco, CA 94102 across the street from the Jazz Heritage Center and its Lush Life Gallery, open 3-5pm on the 24th.
Slated to be “standing room only,” renowned performers include Frank Jackson (Piano & Vocals), John Handy (Sax), Denise Perrier (Vocals), Eddie Duran (Guitar), Al Obidinski (Bass), Allen Smith (Trumpet & Flugelhorn), and Akira Tana (Drums).
Attendees can enjoy the view across the street at S.F.’s new Jazz Heritage Center, 1320 Fillmore Street where 10-foot revolving portrait photo panels trumpet jazz greats.
Along with the rare “Living Legends” concert, the line-up includes Jazz Heritage Center’s first major donor Koret Foundation’s acknowledgments of the legendary performers’ contribution to the genre. Well-loved local media personality Noah Griffin kicks off the celebration introducing performances by the Village Project Kids as they sing “Lift Every Voice” and Handful Players as they unveil a scene from award-winning Marcus Gardley’s original new play "The Fillmore Five: A Jazz Musical Rhapsody."
The Jazz Heritage Center has been developed to rediscover, identify, and celebrate San Francisco’s contribution to the history of Jazz. Located at 1320 Fillmore, on the corner of Fillmore and Eddy Streets, the JHC is based in the hub of the historic Jazz Preservation District. This location is the first permanent exhibition space to showcase the history of San Francisco’s origins of jazz as well as the national contributions to the evolution of jazz.
JHC’s goal is to showcase San Francisco’s important place in the history of jazz through interactive and traditional exhibitions, live presentations and jazz themed art as featured in the Lush Life Gallery. www.jazzheritagecenter.org
FAYE CAROL
DENISE PERRIER
FRANKYE KELLY
LADY MEM'FIS
Monday February 11, 2008 8PM & 10PM
This event features
Tammy Hall : Piano
John Wiitala : Bass
Marlon Green : Drums
Bobby Tynes : Saxaphone Four of the world's finest vocalist come together to share an evening of music that celebrates the Black Diaspora.
SEPIA makes it's Yoshi's San Francisco debut Monday February 11, 2008. Advance tickets are recommended
For more information and tickets please visit YOSHIS.COM
or call 415-665-5600
YOSHI'S is located in the
Fillmore Jazz Heritage Center
1330 Fillmore Street at Ellis in San Francisco,CA 94115
Dana Brice Smith, Managing Director,
Trestle Group Foundation
T: 41 43 488 36 06
E: d.smith@trestlegroup.com
Call to Action: Crisis in Kenya
Special Announcement
February, 2008
Dear Friends,
Our nonprofit organization – Trestle Group Foundation – has been actively supporting the Kenya-based African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT) since May of 2007. The mission of this pioneering organization is to promote women's access to and use of ICTs as tools for social, economic and political advancement.
Kenya is considered to be one of Africa’s the most stable democratic countries and a positive influence in the region. One of the most vibrant economies in East Africa, its capital Nairobi also serves as the main financial, transportation and communications hub for the region.
Because of a disputed presidential election in late December, Kenya now stands at a critical moment in its history. Post-election violence and civil unrest has erupted and the fallout poses a serious threat to Kenya’s society and economy. According to Red Cross, the death toll from weeks of violence has surpassed 1,000 people, and an additional 300,000 people have been displaced. Business leaders have warned of a severe economic downturn and estimate that hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in business will be lost over the next six months – even if the crisis is resolved immediately.
In response to the post-election crisis, ACWICT has been identified as a key partner in the “Heal the Nation” campaign – a peace building initiative developed by a consortium of humanitarian NGOs in Kenya. Working alongside the mainstream media, as well as media-focused NGOs, ACWICT will play a key role in generating and disseminating peace messages in an effort to heal the rifts caused by post-election violence in Kenya.
As a friend and supporter of Trestle Group and Trestle Group Foundation, I am personally asking you to consider supporting this pioneering organization and this critical campaign. They need your help!
As communicated in a recent letter from ACWICT Executive Director Constantine Obuya, “Women are our focus and they have borne the greatest brunt in the violence. As is common in any situation of conflict, men succumb to injuries leaving women as heads of households. Any support – financial or in-kind – would greatly help our efforts to reach out to these women and give them hope.”
How to support ACWICT’s efforts and the “Heal the Nation” Campaign:
• Financial Support – Contact ACWICT directly for information on how to contribute to the Heal the Nation Account.
• In-Kind Contributions – Immediate support including humanitarian aid (food, tents/shelter, clothing, bedding, mosquito nets, etc.), assistance relocating the displaced to their ancestral homes, and ACWICT's logistical costs.
• ACWICT Centers – To restore ACWICT's regional centers vandalized during the unrest, computers, software and accessories are needed.
Please consider how you can support ACWICT and their important efforts to heal a nation and its people, as well as help reconstruct Kenya – a vital country and economy. Additional information is contained below. You can learn more about ACWICT through our recent film: http://www.trestlegroupfoundation.org/videos.php .
Thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration and support.
Sincerely.
Ralph Schonenbach
CEO Trestle Group
About ACWICT
The African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology (ACWICT) is a pioneer Kenyan based ICT for Development with regional outreach, whose mission is to promote women's access to and use of ICTs as tools for social, economic and political advancement. For more information: http://www.acwict.org or http://www.gendergovernancekenya.org.
Contact Information:
Dana Brice Smith, Managing Director, Trestle Group Foundation
T: 41 43 488 36 06
E: d.smith@trestlegroup.com
From left to right: Ted Moore, Musical Director of UC Jazz Ensembles,
Ranie Smith, Executive Director of UC Jazz Club,
and Brad Brennan, Director of Student Musical Activities at UC Berkeley
Artist Highlight - UC Jazz Ensembles by Ranie Smith "
The UC Jazz Club wishes to thank all its members and the community at large for your continued support. " "An Evening at Yoshi's "
On November 12, 2007 the UC Jazz Ensembles performed their First Annual Fundraising Concert. The performance was stellar. Ted Moore, the Musical Director, Brad Brennan, Associate Director of Student Musical Activities together the Carol Suveda, Head of the Fundraising committee were pleased with the community response. It was clear that the community was greatly pleased with the students performance. The fundraiser could not have been as successful without the strong support of Linda Marquardt, mother of Megan Marquardt. Megan dazzled audiences with her stellar performance. Members of the audience who had not experienced a UC Jazz Ensembles show expressed their astonishment. They applauded the performances, the flawless timing and the amazing solo performances, and the creative interplay between the instruments. Enjoy the performance! Eddie Lankford Productions filmed a large part of it for your enjoyment. We hope that you will agree with the UC Jazz Club members that this is a worthwhile music program that provides these committed and talented students a chance to deepen their talent. Full Article
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“Please join the UC Jazz Club to assist with the Emergency Fundraising Effort for the UC Jazz Ensembles at UC Berkeley”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC Jazz Ensemble recently lost significant funding due to changes in management among one of its major sponsors. US Jazz Ensemble is looking to immediately replace $25,000 to ensure the continuation of its current programs and to maintain current staff levels. We encourage everyone who loves music to support this student organization. Learn more about this impressive and accomplished UC Berkeley faculty by visitinghttp://ucjazz.berkeley.edu/ensembles/.
UC Jazz Ensembles is dedicated to the performance, study, and promotion of jazz at UC Berkeley. UC Jazz is one of three groups, including the Cal Band and UC Choral Ensembles that comprise Student Musical Activities (SMA), a department within Cal Performances. Started in 1966, UC Jazz became an official student organization in 1971. UC Jazz consists of seven small combos and one big band. The small combos range in experience from beginning to advanced, and includes a vocal ensemble. In the past, groups from UC Jazz have given free performances and clinics, bringing live music to public schools in the Bay Area. During the school year, some of the students perform once per months at number of different venues in the Bay Area. We will announce the play dates starting the fall at www.riovida.net.
The Director of UC Jazz is Ted Moore. Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Ted has pursued a career which has taken him to many parts of the world with many different artists. He has performed with Stan Getz, Paul Winter, Marian McPartland, Eric Gale, Jack Wilkins, Gene Bertoncini, and Joey DeFrancesco. He has played in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Cathedral of St. John in New York, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. UC Jazz also has a staff of six instructors who direct the ensembles, run clinics and master classes, and help shape the musical identity of the program.
For the year, UC Jazz Ensemble wishes to raise an additional $300,000 to help in remodeling the UC Jazz studios. The newly formed UC Jazz Club will be comprised of donors and volunteers who have an avid interest in supporting and enjoying this growing program. Several opportunities will be offered to expand and upgrade the program and its educational offerings. The current resources of UC Jazz include studios and equipment, practice areas, a jazz library and recordings of live performances by its members. The goal is to uphold and improve this student organization on the UC Berkeley campus which has enchanted the Bay Area and often the world since 1966.
Please contact Ted Moore at 510-642-5073 or tmoore@ucjazz.berkeley.edu to learn about the program. UC Jazz Club members will receive a discount for the regular student performances, receive the upcoming, newly produced CDs, and get discounts of the UC Jazz Ensembles faculty fund-raising performances.
Please make out your emergency donation checks and become a UC Jazz Club member to UC Regents and sent to the address below:
If you wish to receive promotional emails on a regular basis please send your request with your preferred email address to rbrooks@riovida.net. Please indicate if you wish to learn about all cultural performance and musical events or solely about UC Jazz.
About RioVida Networks
RioVida Networks, a Cross-Media, Interactive Company, provides tailored, special interest interactive programming for Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Promotions and Public Relations. You can learn more about us at www.riovida.net or contact: Edie Okamoto: 510-655-6550 or e-mail to eokamoto@riovida.net .
California–based cross-media interactive Company, RioVida Networks, and the Friends of the Mustang Rally, have come together to promote the Mustang Rally, an international effort to raise awareness of the need to save the wild Mustangs.
Edie Okamoto, President and CEO of RioVida Networks, says the Mustang Rally was created to host a fun and exciting community effort to save the Mustang. The Mustang Rally will supply help to non-profit organizations and Mustang sanctuaries, which provide a natural environment for those animals that can be saved from human irresponsibility.
We have produced a fashion collection for the Mustang enthusiast both male and female. RioVida Networks will donate 10% of all sales to this effort and invites all of you to become part of the Mustang Rally.
According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), a little more than 32,000 Mustangs are still roaming free on public land. Since more and more public land is being sold, the space for the Mustangs is getting smaller. Selling off a living part of American history is not right. Learn more about the current situation of the wild Mustang: Take action. Save the Wild Mustangs - Join the Mustang Rally.
Summer 2006-- Travel Back to the Renaissance in Tuscany – Update
In order to accommodate schedules of the many enthusiasts interested in this special learning holiday, Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling has added a second trip to Tuscany from June 18th until June 28th. Please note we have added some rooms and are now able to accommodate more three-week visitors as well.
Escape to Tuscany, Italy, at the Villa di Campriano, a notable working wine and olive producing estate, full of history, near Siena and Florence for an entertaining learning holiday. “Reading Boccaccio’s masterpiece, Decameron, will be enriched by the Tuscan setting where many aspects of medieval city and country life, both secular and religious, are still present,” stated Michaela (Micha) Grudin, professor emerita of English, medieval scholar, and director of the Decameron Tuscany Program. Weekday mornings will be spent at the Villa di Campriano reading and discussing the Decameron, while afternoon activities include conversational Italian, cooking lessons with the talented Italian Chef Luigi Ricci, and touring local sites.
Breakaway trips to the marvelous medieval towns of Siena, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Pienza, Montepulciano, Certaldo, and Florence, and other locales pertinent to Boccaccio’s Decameron will bring alive the activities and times of the townspeople of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This Decameron seminar group will have many opportunities to view the extensive collections of extraordinary art throughout Tuscany, explore the world-renowned museums, enjoy conversation at cafés in settings reminiscent of Boccaccio’s afternoons with other early Renaissance humanists, stroll through the interesting shops, and leisurely amble the famous plazas and celebrated fountains of these ancient towns.
Decameron is a story staged around 1350 during the beginning of the Renaissance, known as the birth of the Modern Era. A group of young Florentines spend the summer in the Tuscan country side – just as our group will do. There they spend leisurely days entertaining each other with flirtatious stories, getting to know each other better while lounging under the hot Tuscan sun, devoting themselves to fine wine, great food and each other’s entertaining company. They go for walks, picnics, they swim in the local lakes and enjoying each other’s teasing and wittiness. The often amusing stories in the Decameron are very descriptive in a way that breathes life into these historic medieval neighborhoods.
Our Decameron travelers will enjoy a similar holiday also devoting themselves to great Italian food and wine, good company, the amusing and exciting stories of the Decameron, and excursions to many of the actual places described in the book. The group will enjoy Etruscan frescos, enjoyable strolls on the plazas, and visits to the many historical sites in the company of other intelligent and fun-loving adults. “These excursions will serve to illustrate the remarkable energy of early Italian humanism in every sphere of life, including town planning, governance, and architectural and especially artistic achievement,” said Grudin. The pricing ranges from $2500 to $6,000.
This immersion travel & literature holiday is hosted by the Lewis & Clark College’s Graduate School of Education in conjunction with the Siena Italian Studies Program; and guided by Micha Grudin, Ph.D., and Italian friend Lavinia Bracci. Brochures and registration materials are available online:http://www.riovida.net/channels/travel/tuscany2006/
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RioVida Networks Edie Okamoto, CEO & President
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3/28/2005, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin -- RioVida Networks announces the launch of its first venture in Internet broadcasting, the RioVida Finance Channel. Professionals from the Television, Financial, Technology, and Marketing Industries have joined together to entertain and educate audiences about financial matters and how they affect modern life. Their interactive TV channel may be viewed on digital cable, broadband Internet, and hand-held devices, retrieved via video cell phones or forwarded via e-mail.
Broadcast Veteran Rick Okie wrote and directed the pilot episode of “$ELF WORTH” with host Ray Arata, a San Francisco Financial Consultant. The series of programs is supported by promotions created by RioVida's Alan Segal, former creative director at Saatchi, Saatchi and CKS. RioVida Networks' interactive non-linear approach to program creation allows for a fun, flexible, and completely new vision integrating content, promotions, and sponsors messages.
On the net-cast tech side, RioVida Networks takes advantage of the open architecture of Red Viaria Technologies to manage the media content internationally. Raffi Mezaduryan, the inventor and developer of the underlying artificial intelligence program states: “Rick Okie's creative talent as a writer, producer and innovator will build RioVida's interactive TV network into an international powerhouse. Our team of experts allows my technology to be demonstrated in the best light. That is why I chose to launch the technology via RioVida Networks.” Alan Segal, a forward-thinking agency creative director was among the first to embrace the web for his advertising clients, and is delighted to push the envelope with truly interactive television advertising. He states: “We live in the era of on-demand media. RioVida Studios is set up to turn this consumer demand into a benefit for our advertising sponsors.”
Ray Arata leapt at the opportunity to inaugurate RioVida's Finance Channel. With changes in the Social Security Program around the corner, everyone needs to learn new investment and money management strategies that are congruent with their personal life goals. “I want to reach as many people as possible with this important message,” he says. “Everyone can live a balanced life if they use the proper strategies. RioVida Finance Channel exists to bring new financial tools and concepts into people's offices, homes and hands.” RioVida's financial sponsors and corporate customers are now able to educate their audiences about complex subjects in easy to understand step-by-step formats, in the language of their choice.
RioVida Networks consists of three divisions, RioVida Studios – an interactive TV production house, RioVida Networks – interactive TV channels that provide on-demand interactive TV programs on a wide range of subjects, including Finance, Outdoor/Environment, Home, and “Multi-Kulti” (Multicultural); and RioVida International – an international marketing and media consultancy firm.
If you want to learn how you can best work with us to promote your show, sponsor a show on a specific subject, or work with us in your country please contact us: Edie Okamoto: 510-336-2636 or e-mail to eokamoto@riovida.net . If you want to learn more about how your financial services company can benefit by offering interactive TV shows or investment tips via cell phone or PDA systems, call Ray Arata at 415-516-2202 or e-mail at rjarataiii@riovida.net .
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC Jazz Ensemble recently lost significant funding due to changes in management among one of its major sponsors. US Jazz Ensemble is looking to immediately replace $25,000 to ensure the continuation of its current programs and to maintain current staff levels. We encourage everyone who loves music to support this student organization. Learn more about this impressive and accomplished UC Berkeley faculty by visiting 
UC Jazz Ensembles is dedicated to the performance, study, and promotion of jazz at UC Berkeley. UC Jazz is one of three groups, including the Cal Band and UC Choral Ensembles that comprise Student Musical Activities (SMA), a department within Cal Performances. Started in 1966, UC Jazz became an official student organization in 1971. UC Jazz consists of seven small combos and one big band. The small combos range in experience from beginning to advanced, and includes a vocal ensemble. In the past, groups from UC Jazz have given free performances and clinics, bringing live music to public schools in the Bay Area. During the school year, some of the students perform once per months at number of different venues in the Bay Area. We will announce the play dates starting the fall at 
The Director of UC Jazz is Ted Moore. Since graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Ted has pursued a career which has taken him to many parts of the world with many different artists. He has performed with Stan Getz, Paul Winter, Marian McPartland, Eric Gale, Jack Wilkins, Gene Bertoncini, and Joey DeFrancesco. He has played in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Cathedral of St. John in New York, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and Suntory Hall in Tokyo. UC Jazz also has a staff of six instructors who direct the ensembles, run clinics and master classes, and help shape the musical identity of the program. 
