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The 25th Annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition & “Women, Music & Diplomacy” Concert | Sept. 22nd-23rd, 2012

Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Presents Annual Competition and Gala Made Possible By Cadillac

Festivities Will Celebrate “Women, Music and Diplomacy”

 All-star talent line-up includes Herbie Hancock, Helen Mirren, Tipper Gore, Billy Dee Williams, Jimmy Heath,  Wayne Shorter, George Duke, Patti Austin, Nnenna Freelon, Geri Allen, Mark O’Connor, Gretchen Parlato, Lee Ritenour, Roberta Gambarini and many others, with special guests Aretha Franklin and Chris Botti

The
25th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and “Women,
Music and Diplomacy” All-Star Gala Concert will be presented by the
world-renowned Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, in partnership with
Cadillac, this year’s Presenting Sponsor, on September 22-23. Through
the competition and its numerous educational programs, the Institute is
committed to identifying and training the world’s leading young jazz
musicians who will preserve the traditions of jazz while expanding the
music in new directions.

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The 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” | May 17th, 2012

Join Quincy Jones and 40 other legends
for an unforgettable night that will help save the music…

Jazz Foundation of America presents its 11th Annual
“A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM”



APOLLO THEATER
MAY 17th

7PM

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PERFORMANCES BY*

Over 40 legends of jazz, R&B, blues, and Rock ‘n’ Roll including

Macy Gray, Dr. John, Paquito D’Rivera,
The Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio,  
Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band,
David Johansen, Stanley Jordan, Essie Mae Brooks,
Kansas City Band featuring Steven Bernstein,
Geri Allen, James Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron,
Curtis Fowlkes, Craig Handy, Victor Lewis,
Mark Whitfield, Art Baron, and Jerry Dodgien…

with incredible last minute surprises to come…

Special Guest – Quincy Jones.

This year’s concert is produced by Hal Willner of Saturday Night Live.

*Schedules subject to change.

2012 DR. BILLY TAYLOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Claude Nobs
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The 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” | May 17th, 2012

Join Quincy Jones and 40 other legends
for an unforgettable night that will help save the music…

Jazz Foundation of America presents its 11th Annual
“A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM”



APOLLO THEATER
MAY 17th

7PM

___________________________________________________

PERFORMANCES BY*

Over 40 legends of jazz, R&B, blues, and Rock ‘n’ Roll including

Macy Gray, Dr. John, Paquito D’Rivera,
The Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio,  
Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band,
David Johansen, Stanley Jordan, Essie Mae Brooks,
Kansas City Band featuring Steven Bernstein,
Geri Allen, James Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron,
Curtis Fowlkes, Craig Handy, Victor Lewis,
Mark Whitfield, Art Baron, and Jerry Dodgien…

with incredible last minute surprises to come…

Special Guest – Quincy Jones.

This year’s concert is produced by Hal Willner of Saturday Night Live.

*Schedules subject to change.

2012 DR. BILLY TAYLOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Claude Nobs
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The 11th Annual “A Great Night In Harlem” | May 17th, 2012

Join Quincy Jones and 40 other legends
for an unforgettable night that will help save the music…

Jazz Foundation of America presents its 11th Annual
“A GREAT NIGHT IN HARLEM”



APOLLO THEATER
MAY 17th

7PM

___________________________________________________

PERFORMANCES BY*

Over 40 legends of jazz, R&B, blues, and Rock ‘n’ Roll including

Macy Gray, Dr. John, Paquito D’Rivera,
The Randy Weston African Rhythms Trio,  
Rebirth Brass Band, Treme Brass Band,
David Johansen, Stanley Jordan, Essie Mae Brooks,
Kansas City Band featuring Steven Bernstein,
Geri Allen, James Carter, Christian McBride, Don Byron,
Curtis Fowlkes, Craig Handy, Victor Lewis,
Mark Whitfield, Art Baron, and Jerry Dodgien…

with incredible last minute surprises to come…

Special Guest – Quincy Jones.

This year’s concert is produced by Hal Willner of Saturday Night Live.

*Schedules subject to change.

2012 DR. BILLY TAYLOR HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Claude Nobs
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The 4th Annual Pink and Black Tie Gala | May 17th, 2012

American Cancer Society’s Fourth Annual Pink & Black Tie Gala To Celebrate  Honorees “Made In Brooklyn” on
May 17, 2012



Celebrity Hosts Stacy London, Cat Greenleaf and Chuck Nice Return to Raise Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer

BROOKLYN, NY – March 6, 2012 – The American Cancer Society today announced that its Pink & Black Tie Gala will return for a fourth year to Stage 6 at Steiner Studios on May 17, 2012.  One of the leading charitable events of the year in Brooklyn, more than 450 attendees are expected, including corporate sponsors, business, healthcare and social leaders, and supporting celebrities. To continue, please click “MORE”!

St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala feat. Ne-Yo | Nov. 11th, 2011

Hip-Hop Celebrity Moms Strike a Chord in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – To Include Special Performance by Ne-Yo!

 

Who:               Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of GRAMMY®-award winning artist Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of rap artist T-Pain) and Jacida Carter (mother of rap artist Lil Wayne) will co-chair this inaugural event. Film and television actress Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will emcee the event. Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia and their parents will be on-hand to share their St. Jude story. To continue, please click “MORE”!

St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala feat. Ne-Yo | Nov. 11th, 2011

Hip-Hop Celebrity Moms Strike a Chord in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – To Include Special Performance by Ne-Yo!

 

Who:               Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of GRAMMY®-award winning artist Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of rap artist T-Pain) and Jacida Carter (mother of rap artist Lil Wayne) will co-chair this inaugural event. Film and television actress Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will emcee the event. Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia and their parents will be on-hand to share their St. Jude story. To continue, please click “MORE”!

St. Jude Soul Celebration Gala feat. Ne-Yo | Nov. 11th, 2011

Hip-Hop Celebrity Moms Strike a Chord in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Inaugural Soul Celebration Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – To Include Special Performance by Ne-Yo!

 

Who:               Hip-Hop celebrity moms Loraine Smith (mother of GRAMMY®-award winning artist Ne-Yo), Aliyah “Mama Pain” Najm (mother of rap artist T-Pain) and Jacida Carter (mother of rap artist Lil Wayne) will co-chair this inaugural event. Film and television actress Elise Neal and CNN anchor Fredricka Whitfield will emcee the event. Additionally, Atlanta-area St. Jude patients and sisters, Jayla & Felicia and their parents will be on-hand to share their St. Jude story. To continue, please click “MORE”!

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