I have been honored to be on the advisory board of Jazz Bridge for the past 6 months, and we have finally established their youtube non-profit channel. Here is a clip from a recent benefit:
Jazz Bridge is currently embroiled in Charlie Rice's legal battle. and is asking for the financial support of jazz fans everywhere to help clear his name. The legal fees to defend the 88 year-old jazz legend are estimated to sail into 6 figures. Click here to contribute.
And my newest board appointment is to the Philadelphia Jazz Heritage Project, spawned by University of the Arts professors Vic Shermer, Rick Lawn and Don Glanden. The goal is to compile an archive of all past and present Philly-area jazz legends, so the continued video documentation of the local jazz scene is assured.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Kids Jog to help the Homeless
This heartwarmer is our latest production for Need in Deed, a Philadelphia non-profit that trains teachers how to integrate service learning in their classrooms. The Bache-Martin 4th Graders chose homelessness as their number one social issue and staged a Jogathon to raise money for the homeless, partnering with Back on my Feet, a group that inspires the homeless through running.
Monday, July 07, 2008
West Oak Lane
The 5th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts festival this year was a jamming good time, with over 450,000 people this year over three days. This year's headliners included Benny Golson, Kevin Eubanks, and Mandrill, who I first met a year ago courtesy of WRTI's J. Michael Harrison, who not incidentally is part of the internet's finest new radio station. Mandrill rolls with a deep posse, and they and the Wilson Brothers are a warm and generous bunch to work with. Slife Productions is honored to have been invited into their circle for a few bright moments. More moments from the festival in weeks to come, including Barbara Lester with Philly Legends Sam Dockery and Butch Ballard, Ashford and Simpson, Kevin Eubanks and Rented Mule.
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