2012.JUN.20. NYC. 16th Annual JJA Jazz Awards

If you are going to be anywhere NEAR New York City on June 20, you owe it to yourself to get tickets right now for the jazz party of the year, the 2012 JJA Jazz Awards Gala at the Blue Note Jazz Club.   If you aren't  in New York, don't stop reading, because there are going to be thirteen other parties during the month of June, in various cities around the U.S. and the world,all celebrating local Jazz Heroes as well as the. 2012 JJA Jazz Awards nominees  who brought us great jazz and jazz journalism last year. There's probably a satellite party near you; more info below.

NYC Awards Gala:

Wed June 20 4-6pm

Blue Note Jazz Club

13 Satellite Parties

13 cities | June 18-28

At the NYC Gala on June 20, Josh Jackson of WBGO’s “The Checkout” will preside as MC, and a who's who of the jazz world will be on hand as winners of the 40 categories of Jazz Awards are announced. This year, writer Albert Murray is being honored with the infrequently-bestowed "Words and Music" award, co-presented by the Jazz Journalists Association and the Jazz Foundation of America. And two New York Jazz Heroes, Robin Bell-Stevens of Jazzmobile and Adrian Ellis formerly of Jazz at Lincoln Center, are also being honored at the gala.

.Musical entertainment at the gala will include Organ Monk, Greg Lewis’s Hammond-B4 quartet (with guitarist Ron Jackson, drummer Jeremy Clemons and tenor saxophonist Reggie Woods). Vocalist Paulette McWilliams and pianist Nat Adderley, Jr. will perform a song from McWilliams' debut album Telling Stories, and double-necked guitar discovery Gabriel Marin will share his own brand of 21st century sci fi/ Middle Eastern funk-fusion in duet with bassist John Ferrara (both of the power-jazz trio Consider the Source)

This is the 16th Annual JJA Jazz Awards presentation, and the event has earned its reputation as one of the best jazz hangs/schmooze fests anywhere. At this year's gala, there will be plenty of time to socialize and  enjoy complimentary wine, beer and Brother Thelonious ale, waters, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Other drinks cash bar.

So whether you are a 2012 Award nominee, a jazz industry activist or influencer, a musician, a jazz educator or media member, or simply a jazz supporter or fan, you shouldn't miss this once-a-year event,  jazz's only independent, international, community-wide celebration.  Space is limited and time is running out so GET YOUR TICKETS NOW  (Nominee tickets are free,  JJA Members and Nominee Representatives receive a discount. )  

   If you already have your ticket, thanks! Please forward this email to a friend who might want to be there, too.

 

Not in New York? 

There may be a 2012 JJA Jazz Awards satellite party near you. Parties are scheduled between June 18-28 in these cities:

Atlanta|  Auckland NZ|  Boston|  Chicago|  Detroit| Gainesville,FL|  Los Angeles|  Ottawa CA|  Philadelphia |  San Francisco|  Schenectady, NY |  Tallahassee, FL|  Tucson, AZ  

Each party is different and is being organized by local hosts. All are open to the public; most are free (a few have a small suggested donation or cover charge). Some will feature live music; many will offer free Brother Thelonious Ale, courtesy of JJA Jazz Awards sponsor North Coast Brewing Company.  Please be sure to check the local party websites and contacts for details

Can't make it to any of the parties? The Awards gala is a fundraiser for the JJA's educational programs and efforts to develop new audiences for jazz through the use of new jazz media, so please consider making a tax-deductible donation .   And please support our 2012 JJA Jazz Awards sponsors. They make the Awards possible,  and help us keep our programs going year round.

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