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Arts for Art, The Clemente, and Deep Tones for Peace will present a 5-hour benefit concert to raise money to fund relief to Ukrainian people following the February 24th Russian invasion. On Friday, March 18th, over 50 musicians, dancers, and poets will come together and express solidarity through creativity. "10,000 Tones for Peace” features: - Dan Kurfirst, a sonic mantra with audience participation 50+ artists performing solos, duos, and trio performances - Frank London Brass Band - Jason Kao Hwang leads String Ensemble - William Parker leads the Finale with the full ensemble Suggested donation $25 via Eventbrite. All money raised will be donated to support Doctors Without Borders work in Ukraine. https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/what-we-do/countries/ukraine For more information, visit: https://www.artsforart.org/advocacy.html 6pm Mark Dresser solo bass 6:05 Patricia Nicholson Introductions 6:10 Mantra Healing : Dan Kurfirst – conduction, drums / On Davis, Adam Caine - guitar / Alexis Marcelo - piano . Lisa Sokolov, Andrea Wolper - voice / Steve Swell - trombone / Frank London – trumpet / Claire DeBrunner, Karen Borca - bassoon / Nick Lyons, Ras Moshe, Matt Darriau, Ayumi Ishito, Patrick Holmes, Daro Behroozi - reeds / Katie Down - crystal bowls / Trina Basu, Arun Ramamurthy - violin / Ken Filiano, Dimitry Ishenk o- bass / Leonid Galaganov - drums 6:30 Ingrid Laubrock- sax / Karen Borca – bassoon / Dick Griffin – trombone / Michael Bisio- bass / Tom Rainey - drums 6:45 Robert Dick – flute / Adam Caine – guitar / Tiffany Chang - drums 6:55 Tracie Morris - poet / Elliot Sharpe - guitar / Michael Wimberly - drums 7:05 John Blum- piano / Michael Bisio – bass / Andrew Barker - drums 7:15 Steve Swell, Dick Griffin – trombone / Aakash Mittal – sax / Angelica Sanchez – piano / Ratzo Harris - bass/ Juan Pablo Carletti – drums / Lisa Sokolov - voice 7:35 Ned Rothenburg – reeds / Miya Masaoka – koto / Miriam Parker - dance 7:45 Ahmed Abdullah – trumpet / Monique Nri – poet 7:50 Frank London Band: Sarah Gordon, Eleanor Reissa – voice / Ira Temple, Ilya Shneyveys – accordian / Frank London, Sarah Ferholt – trumpet / Curtis Fowlkes, Art Baron, Steve Swell – trombone / Eleonore Weill – flute / Katie Down - flute / Eleonore Bieczynski – violin, voice / Matt Darriau – sax / Michael Winograd – clarinet / Yoshie Fruchter – guitar / Ron Caswell – tuba / Dan Kurfirst - drums 8:20 DD Jackson- piano / Curtis Stewart - violinist 8:30 pm Jason Kao Hwang Strings: Violins: Ben Sutin, Sana Nagano, Trina Basu, Arun Ramamurthy, Rosi Hertlein, Keir GoGwilt, Talice Lee, Ginger Dolden / Cello: Tomas Ulrich Bass: Ken Filiano, Michael Bisio / drums - Tiffany Chang 9pm Matthew Shipp - piano / Miriam Parker 9:10 Cooper-Moore – didley bow, hoe harp / Newman Taylor-Baker - washboard / Mara Rosenbloom - piano 9:25 Oliver Lake poetry / Melvin Gibbs - bass 9:30 Fay Victor – voice / Marty Ehrlich – sax / Melvin Gibbs – bass / Joe Morris -guitar / Warren Smith - drums 9:50 J.D. Parran - reeds, Avram Fefer – tenor / Demian Richardson – trumpet / Newman Taylor-Baker - drums 10:05 Fima Chupakhin – piano / Eugene Pugachov – guitar / Dan Kurfirst - drums 10:10 Nico Berdzini, Keir Neuringer – sax / Ken Filiano – bass / Eri Yamamoto – piano / Andrew Barker – drums 10:25 Akua Dixon – cello / Janice Lowe piano, poet / Chris Dean Sullivan - bass 10:40 Finale: Voices: Ellen Christi, Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez / Piano Eri Yamamoto / Reeds: Aakash Mittal, Nick Lyons, Nico Berdzini / Brass: Steve Swell, Dick Griffin, Kirk Knuffke / Strings: Jason Kao Hwang, Brandon Lopez, Chris Dean Sullivan / Drums: Michael Wimberly, Juan Pablo Carletti, TA Thompson

“Rodney Jones is a legend among musicians especially guitarists. He is worthy of the ears of any music listener.” — George Benson

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Rodney Jones brings his formidable quartet to Zinc jazz club on Monday, February 20.

Rodney started playing the guitar at age 6. He has recorded two records for the Blue Note label, “The Undiscovered Few” and “Soul Manifesto”. He has toured worldwide, performed, and recorded with a who’s who of music including Dizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Lena Horne, Quincy Jones, Christian McBride, Stevie Wonder, Elvin Jones, Kenny Burrell, Stan Getz, and countless others. He was the house guitarist for the Apollo Theatre for 9 years, and the staff guitarist for the Rosie O’Donnell Show for 6 years. He has written commercials and has more than 125 compositions recorded. He recently scored a documentary film for PBS about African American GIs in WW2. He served as Musical Director/Producer for Lena Horne, Ruth Brown, Gloria Lynne, Ernestine Anderson, and others. He has been a professor of Jazz Guitar Studies at The Juilliard School for 12 years and at The Manhattan School of Music for more than 20 years and has conducted clinics and workshops worldwide.

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“Rodney Jones is a legend among musicians especially guitarists. He is worthy of the ears of any music listener.” — George Benson

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Rodney Jones brings his formidable quartet to Zinc jazz club on Monday, February 20.

Rodney started playing the guitar at age 6. He has recorded two records for the Blue Note label, “The Undiscovered Few” and “Soul Manifesto”. He has toured worldwide, performed, and recorded with a who’s who of music including Dizzy Gillespie, James Brown, Lena Horne, Quincy Jones, Christian McBride, Stevie Wonder, Elvin Jones, Kenny Burrell, Stan Getz, and countless others. He was the house guitarist for the Apollo Theatre for 9 years, and the staff guitarist for the Rosie O’Donnell Show for 6 years. He has written commercials and has more than 125 compositions recorded. He recently scored a documentary film for PBS about African American GIs in WW2. He served as Musical Director/Producer for Lena Horne, Ruth Brown, Gloria Lynne, Ernestine Anderson, and others. He has been a professor of Jazz Guitar Studies at The Juilliard School for 12 years and at The Manhattan School of Music for more than 20 years and has conducted clinics and workshops worldwide.

Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

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The Vermont Jazz Center is pleased to complete its 2020-21 livestream season with a concert by the highly acclaimed Immanuel Wilkins Quartet on June 5th, 2021. 
Immanuel Wilkins, alto saxophone, composer
Micah Thomas, piano
Daryl Johns, bass
Kweku Sumbry, drums This young group, each of whom is in their early to mid-twenties, has been touring, recording and creating together since their teens and has been a solid, performing ensemble for four years. The Immanuel Wilkins Quartet’s debut record, Omega, released on Blue Note and produced by Jason Moran, has received NPR’s Best Debut Jazz Album of 2020 and topped the New York Times’ Best Jazz Albums of 2020. Other accolades showered upon Wilkins include Best New Talent of 2020 by Musica Jazz, and a LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award. In past years, our concerts happen “live” and in person and are valued at $40 per ticket. This year, with live streaming, we are relying on donations to offset costs.  Please give generously and support live music.  www.vtjazz.org 802 258 9088

About the Event THE JAZZ EXCHANGE DECEMBER 12TH SECRET SHOW: *Important Update this show has been postponed to: Sunday, December 12th | Arrival time 6:30pm Transportation near the location? MTA - 36th Street Station (D,N,R) (5min walk from the subway to venue) Parking: Street Parking is available near the venue Guest can bring outside food to the event. Drinks will be sold at the venue for purchase. *Important: Please arrive on time, seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Upon arrival find your seats, mingle with new people, and get settled in. Plan on staying for the entire show, so that our artists have an audience to perform for. This is a concert series so come with an open mind to listen to new artists and their music! How does a secret show work? First, find out about The Jazz Exchange Secret Show in your area and purchase your tickets. The exact address of the venue will not be revealed, only the area that the event will take place. Our shows consist of two performances, one by a talented emerging artist followed by an amazing featured artist. The performing artist will remain a secret, the only thing we can promise is that they are the top talent in the area and the show will be amazing! The exact address will be revealed to you 24 hours before the show, once you have purchased your tickets. Arrive at the location and DISCOVER a unique venue, MEET new people, and EXPERIENCE a new artist. How much are the tickets? Ticket prices vary depending on the space, date, and location. We try to keep the price reasonable for all our audience members. Check your secret show for more details. What kind of music or entertainment will be there? The Jazz Exchange show always consists of two performances. The show will start with an emerging musician followed by a featured artist in the area. All artists are selected by our Jazz Exchange team to ensure we bring an exciting, diverse, and entertaining experience. Come with an open mind to listen to new music and artists in your local community. Trust us, it will be worth it! Where am I going? You already know the area that the show will be presented, and the suspense is almost over. A day before (24 hours) the event you will receive an email with the address of the secret location. Please plan to be at the show at the arrival time, and look for The Jazz Exchange signage where you will check-in. Our Secret Shows are meant to build communities, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. What is the venue or location like? The secret venue is definitely a hidden gem in the Sunset Park area of Brooklyn with a cozy feel and industrial decor. The venue specializes in its locally handmade liqueurs, spirits, and handcrafted cocktails. It will be a great way to truly experience something organic and local in the area. We guarantee you will experience something new at this secret venue that may become your favorite spot! COVID-19 Safety Standards: What to expect Your health and safety are important to us. We will be monitoring CDC guidelines throughout the different areas to make sure we are following the rules and keeping our guests and performers safe. We have developed a COVID Safety Plan, following the most up-to-date guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Dept. of Health, to promote a safe, clean, welcoming environment. If you are feeling ill, please stay home and consult your doctor. Please note, these policies and guidelines are subject to change at any time and without warning, based on government mandates. PROOF OF VACCINATION We will be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter our September Secret Show in Brooklyn. Acceptable forms of Vaccination proof include: ● NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS ● Excelsior Pass ● CDC Vaccination Card (or photo) ● NYC Vaccination Record ● An official immunization record from outside NYC or the U.S If any of our guests are prohibited from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for legitimate medical reasons, The Jazz Exchange management staff must be notified 48 hours in advance. Anyone who does not make accommodations with management in advance will not be permitted entry without proof of vaccination at the door. MASKING We strongly encourage guests to wear masks at our discretion when not actively eating or drinking. We also ask that you wear a mask when talking with our performers, staff, walking around, or using the indoor restrooms. The Jazz Exchange staff will remain masked at all times when interacting with artists, patrons. HAND SANITIZING STATION Hand sanitizer is readily available at check-in and at the venue. We encourage frequent hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer. Additional hand sanitizer is available for our staff. TOUCHLESS PROGRAM The Jazz Exchange evenings program will be available digitally and can be accessed on your mobile device by scanning the provided QR code at your table. In the program, you will find the information of the performing artists performing, social media handles, how to follow and support, and other events from The Jazz Exchange. How Long Will This Policy Last? We are hopeful that this temporary policy will not be needed in the future as things continue to improve. The admission policy will remain depending on local health official recommendations and on infection rates going forward. I Bought a Ticket and Have Now Tested Positive for Covid, Can I Have a Refund? Yes. Please send us a copy of your positive covid-19 test result, your order number, and specific ticket details to thejazzexchangecontact@gmail.com By attending The Jazz Exchange Secret Show Brooklyn, you agree to assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and relinquish The Jazz Exchange and the venue from and all liability. Transportation near the location? MTA - 36th Street Station (D, N,R) (5min walk from the subway to venue) Parking: Street Parking is available near the venue Guest can bring outside food to the event. Drinks will be sold at the venue for purchase. ------------------------------------------ Please bring a valid ID 21+ We appreciate your support and contribution