National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
Celebration of Freedom
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH
JAZZ PRESENTORS (NAJJP)
"June Is Black Music Month!"
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ
"Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!"
www.JuneteenthJazz.com
PRESS RELEASE
What is Juneteenth Jazz?
"Juneteenth is a landmark in history, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery in America. Juneteenth Jazz is dedicated to the preservation of the unique aesthetic expression of freedom through jazz, and the spiritual essence of a people whose lives continue to be the creative catalyst of all America's music. Juneteenth Jazz is dedicated to the innovators of this great music and the economic, cultural and educational development of the historic community that produced America's most intellectually sophisticated musical expression of freedom for all the world to enjoy."
Washington Afro American Newspaper
District Juneteenth Event Celebrates Jazz Music
By AFRO Staff June 15, 2010
Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:
www.kc.juneteenthamerica.us
Washington Afro American Newspaper
District Juneteenth Event Celebrates Jazz Music
By AFRO Staff June 15, 2010
Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:
www.kc.juneteenthamerica.us
KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - OMAHA MALCOLM X MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - MUSKOGEE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION - WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL - WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL - MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL - JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL - ST. LOUIS MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - POMONA VALLEY JUNETEENTH FAMILY JAZZ FESTIVAL - ARKANSAS "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL - ROLAND JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - FAIRBANKS JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - ANCHORAGE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL - CHICAGO JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL - NATIONAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ, SPOKEN WORD & ARTS GRASS ROOTS PICNIC - INDIANA JUNETEENTH JAZZ LEGACY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - LOUISIANA MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
Alabama A&M University
(Click on any of the pictures above!)
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
Report from
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
Congressman Danny Davis & Dr. Larry Ridley,
Executive Director of the African American
Jazz Caucus discuss Juneteenth Jazz at the
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Congressional Reception
Photos from
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
Congressman Danny Davis & Dr. Larry Ridley,
Executive Director of the African American
Jazz Caucus discuss Juneteenth Jazz at the
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Congressional Reception
Photos from
2009 WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
Kansas City Star
Today's Juneteenth festival stirs up jazz and art
By Rachel Skybetter June 13, 2009
Today's Juneteenth festival stirs up jazz and art
By Rachel Skybetter June 13, 2009
Getty Images Photo
Myers urges President Obama to support Juneteenth Jazz
during Black Music Month in June through the performance of
the AAJC/HBCU Student All-star Big Band at the annual WASHINGTON
JUNETEENTH National Holiday Observance
(Letter to President Obama)
Ron Myers, National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
www.JuneteenthJazz.com
www.JazzLouisiana.net - www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JazzMississippi.com - www.JazzWisconsin.com
www.JazzNebraska.com - www.JazzArkansas.com
www.JazzMissouri.com - www.JazzOklahoma.com
www.JazzIllinois.net - www.JazzIndiana.net
In Association with:
African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC)
www.aajc.us www.najri.org
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
African American Jazz Caucus, Inc. (AAJC)
www.aajc.us www.najri.org
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
Click below to purchase CD's by Dr. Larry Ridley!
Click below to hear a track from Larry's CD "Sum of the Parts"
"Feeling Blue"
Click below to hear a track from Larry's CD "Sum of the Parts"
"Feeling Blue"
Important! - Click Below:
Become a member of the AAJC & make a DONATION today!
Support Juneteenth Jazz! - Now's the Time!
Become a member of the AAJC & make a DONATION today!
Support Juneteenth Jazz! - Now's the Time!
Photos by: Seitu Orondie', 718-671-8001
AAJC/HBCU Student All-star Big Band recently performed in the
Langston Hughes Auditorium at the Schomburg Center for Research
in Black Culture in Harlem, New York.
Rev. Myers, the national chairman of the Juneteenth
celebration, plays jazz music for students at Sadler Arts Academy.
(photo by Jennifer Lyles)
NAJJP MISSION STATEMENT:
The preservation of America's jazz legacy through the presentation of African-American classical music, commonly called "jazz", during the month of June, Black Music Month, in association with the celebration of Juneteenth in America.
NAJJP GOAL:
To organize, publicize and support Juneteenth Jazz Events during Black Music Month throughout the country.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE & SUPPORT THE NAJJP?
The preservation of America's jazz legacy through the presentation of African-American classical music, commonly called "jazz", during the month of June, Black Music Month, in association with the celebration of Juneteenth in America.
NAJJP GOAL:
To organize, publicize and support Juneteenth Jazz Events during Black Music Month throughout the country.
HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE & SUPPORT THE NAJJP?
As owner/manager of a jazz club, restaurant or other jazz venue, have your jazz venue and Juneteenth Jazz Event publicized and supported through our Juneteenth Jazz Network across the country.
As a Juneteenth Jazz Festival organizer or promoter, join our growing list of jazz presentors and have your Juneteenth Jazz Event listed on our web site. Coordinate your efforts with other jazz promoters across the country.
As an accomplished Performing Jazz Artist, become a supporter of our National Juneteenth Jazz Commission. Contact us about using your name as one of our NAJJP supporters.
Dick Griffin, Chair
National Juneteenth Jazz Commission
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
400 West 43rd Street, Apt. #32H
New York, NY 10036
212-947-4950
e-mail: dickgriffin@mac.com
Eddy "D" ** Mo Betta Brotha
National Juneteenth Spoken Word Artist
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
NAJJP Performing Jazz Artist Supporters (10/21/07):
David Murray
London Branch
Ron Myers
Aye Aton
Manty Ellis
Rachella Parks
Sayeed Jamal
Larry Ridley
Dick Griffin
Wilton Knott
Sponsoring Organizations:
AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE FOUNDATION
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH AMERICA, INC.
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
(Date, Location & Time of Festival TBA!)
Wyoming Juneteenth Jazz Festival
Host Organization: Wyoming Juneteenth Heritage Association
Rev. William Pierce, Director
Casper, WY
307-237-0831
Metro Coffee Company
241 South David Street
Casper, Wyoming
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Tracey Pfau, Bass
Saturday, June 5th
National Juneteenth Jazz, Spoken Word & Arts Grass Roots Picnic
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dee Evans, Nevada Juneteenth State Director
Las Vegas, NV
702-878-5277
Sunset Park
2601 E. Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NVO
Griot Nation, Spoken Word Artists
Mac Loving, Jr., Guitar
Eddy "D", Congas, Percussion & Spoken Word Artist
"A Juneteenth tribute to the St. Louis Jazz Legacy of John Hicks"
Attended
Lincoln University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Rev. William Gwynn, Secretary
St. Louis, MO
314-218-0244
Hope of Glory Christian Assembly
4001 Cottage Avenue
St. Louis, MO
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to late Kansas City Juneteenth Celebration
Founder Horace Peterson and Jazz Legend Jay McShann"
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Omaha native Malcom X and Milita Hill,
late Founder of Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc. and the Nebraska Juneteenth
State Holiday Observance"
Host Organization: Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc.
Ms. Willie Williams, President
Omaha, NB
402-733-2214
"A Time to Heal, A Time to Pray"
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Woodville, Mississippi native and father of the modern jazz saxophone, Lester "Prez" Young & Vicksburg, Mississippi master jazz pianist Hank Jones"
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world, Mulgrew Miller"
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American engineers who built the
Alaska Alcan Highway, ultimately ending segregation in the U.S. military"
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American engineers who built the
Alaska Alcan Highway, ultimately ending segregation in U.S. military"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Bishop Dave Thomas, Alaska Representative
Anchorage, AK
907-575-8506
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist - Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Z. J. Loussac Public Library
3600 Danai Street
Anchorage, Alaska
with:
Rick Zelinski, Saxes
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Dirk Westfall, Bass
John Damberg, Drums
Sunday, November 7th
Louisiana Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the Late Legendary Alvin Batiste"
Attended
Southern University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
"Horn in the Corn" Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
Artistic Director of the Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
www.JazzMississippi.com www.ChristianJazz.net
www.JazzWisconsin.com www.JazzArkansas.com
www.JazzMissouri.com www.JazzNebraska.com
www.JazzOklahoma.com www.JazzIllinois.net
www.JazzIndiana.net www.JazzLouisiana.net
Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS PROMOTES JUNETEENTH JAZZ DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH"
Click to read about the only verse in the Bible on jazz improvisation:
JAZZ IMPROVISATION IN AMOS
A Biblical thesis on jazz worship in the church
By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Director
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Professor Jimmy Cheatham and Jeannie Cheatham
www.JeannieCheatham.com
Alvin Batiste
David Murray
London Branch
Ron Myers
Aye Aton
Manty Ellis
Rachella Parks
Sayeed Jamal
Larry Ridley
Dick Griffin
Wilton Knott
NAJJP Founding Board of Directors:
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman (left) and John Thompson, Vice-Chairman (right) are founding board members of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP), (left) and John Thompson, (right) are founding board members of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP) actively involved in the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals and events. Rev., Dr. Myers is the Founder & Chairman of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign, the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) and the National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC). John Thompson is the Founder & President of Juneteenth America, Inc. (JAI). Dr. Myers is also the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist performing in Juneteenth Jazz festivals and concerts across the nation.
Curtis Faulkner is a founding board member of the NAJJP not currently involved in the activities of the organization or the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals or events. Curtis Faulkner is the Founder & President of the Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Festival (JHJF) performing in Juneteenth Jazz festivals and concerts across the nation. Curtis Faulkner is a founding board member of the not currently involved in the activities of the organization or the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals or events. Curtis Faulkner is the of the .
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman (left) and John Thompson, Vice-Chairman (right) are founding board members of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP), (left) and John Thompson, (right) are founding board members of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP) actively involved in the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals and events. Rev., Dr. Myers is the Founder & Chairman of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign, the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) and the National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC). John Thompson is the Founder & President of Juneteenth America, Inc. (JAI). Dr. Myers is also the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist performing in Juneteenth Jazz festivals and concerts across the nation.
Curtis Faulkner is a founding board member of the NAJJP not currently involved in the activities of the organization or the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals or events. Curtis Faulkner is the Founder & President of the Juneteenth Jazz & Heritage Festival (JHJF) performing in Juneteenth Jazz festivals and concerts across the nation. Curtis Faulkner is a founding board member of the not currently involved in the activities of the organization or the annual presentation of Juneteenth Jazz festivals or events. Curtis Faulkner is the of the .
Sponsoring Organizations:
AFRICAN AMERICAN JAZZ CAUCUS
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE FOUNDATION
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH AMERICA, INC.
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Juneteenth Jazz Festivals & Events Supported by the NAJJP:
KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
OMAHA MALCOLM X MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
MUSKOGEE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION
WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
ST. LOUIS MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
POMONA VALLEY JUNETEENTH FAMILY JAZZ FESTIVAL
ARKANSAS "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL
ROLAND JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
FAIRBANKS JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
ANCHORAGE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
CHICAGO JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ, SPOKEN WORD & ARTS GRASS ROOTS PICNIC
INDIANA JUNETEENTH JAZZLEGACY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
LOUISIANA MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
KANSAS CITY MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
OMAHA MALCOLM X MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
MUSKOGEE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
JIMMY CHEATHAM MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SESSION
WYOMING JUNETEENTH JAZZ FESTIVAL
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
JUNETEENTH HERITAGE & JAZZ FESTIVAL
ST. LOUIS MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
POMONA VALLEY JUNETEENTH FAMILY JAZZ FESTIVAL
ARKANSAS "JAZZ ON THE LEVY" HELENA ARTS FESTIVAL
ROLAND JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
FAIRBANKS JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
ANCHORAGE JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
CHICAGO JUNETEENTH JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ, SPOKEN WORD & ARTS GRASS ROOTS PICNIC
INDIANA JUNETEENTH JAZZLEGACY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
LOUISIANA MEMORIAL JUNETEENTH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL
2010 National Juneteenth Jazz Concert Schedule
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz Chitlin' Circuit"
"A renewing of the historic African American Jazz Chitlin' Circuit"
Host Organization: Walnut Street Works
Naomi Cottoms, Chairman
Helena, AR
870-338-8900
Downtown Cherry Street Levy Pavilion
Helena, Arkansas
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
also:
Helena, Arkansas native Phillip Stackhouse, Saxes
Along with other area Arkansas & Mississippi Delta jazz musicians:
Billy Smiley, Guitar
London Branch, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Greg Rasberry, Congas & Percussion
Naomi Cottoms, Chairman
Helena, AR
870-338-8900
Downtown Cherry Street Levy Pavilion
Helena, Arkansas
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
also:
Helena, Arkansas native Phillip Stackhouse, Saxes
Along with other area Arkansas & Mississippi Delta jazz musicians:
Billy Smiley, Guitar
London Branch, Bass
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Greg Rasberry, Congas & Percussion
WISCONSIN JAZZ & HERITAGE FOUNDATION
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
4th Annual
Jimmy Cheatham Memorial Jazz Jam Session
Jimmy Cheatham (1924-2007) with wife Jeannie Cheatham. Jimmy was
a professor of music and Afro-American studies at the University of WI-Madison
from 1974-1977, where he founded and conducted the Experimental
Improvisational Black Music Ensemble (EIBME).
PRESS RELEASE
(Date & Time TBA!)
Best Western Inn on the Park
22 South Carroll Street Madison, WI
608-257-8811
www.uwaaaa.com www.JeannieCheatham.com
www.JazzWisconsin.com www.JuneteenthJazz.com
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
No Cover Charge! DONATIONS Appreciated!
Donations to the Jimmy Cheatham Black Music Education Fund (JCBMEF)
will be greatly appreciated!
with
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
and many other jazz music alumni of the
Experimental Improvisational Black Music Ensemble (EIBME)!
How to make a DONATION to the
Jimmy Cheatham Black Music Education Fund (JCBMEF):
Make checks payable to the University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF),
write "Afro-American Studies Dept. - JCBMEF" in the check memo line,
and send them to:
University of Wisconsin Foundation
US Bank Lockbox
P.O. Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI FOUNDATION
(of the University of Wisconsin)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
Proudly Present:
4th Annual
Jimmy Cheatham Memorial Jazz Jam Session
Jimmy Cheatham (1924-2007) with wife Jeannie Cheatham. Jimmy was
a professor of music and Afro-American studies at the University of WI-Madison
from 1974-1977, where he founded and conducted the Experimental
Improvisational Black Music Ensemble (EIBME).
PRESS RELEASE
(Date & Time TBA!)
Best Western Inn on the Park
22 South Carroll Street Madison, WI
608-257-8811
www.uwaaaa.com www.JeannieCheatham.com
www.JazzWisconsin.com www.JuneteenthJazz.com
ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!
No Cover Charge! DONATIONS Appreciated!
Donations to the Jimmy Cheatham Black Music Education Fund (JCBMEF)
will be greatly appreciated!
with
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
and many other jazz music alumni of the
Experimental Improvisational Black Music Ensemble (EIBME)!
How to make a DONATION to the
Jimmy Cheatham Black Music Education Fund (JCBMEF):
Make checks payable to the University of Wisconsin Foundation (UWF),
write "Afro-American Studies Dept. - JCBMEF" in the check memo line,
and send them to:
University of Wisconsin Foundation
US Bank Lockbox
P.O. Box 78807
Milwaukee, WI 53278-0807
(Date, Location & Time of Festival TBA!)
4th Annual Wisconsin Jazz & Heritage Festival
Host Organization: Wisconsin Jazz and Heritage Foundation (WJHF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-8505 662-247-3364
4th Annual Wisconsin Jazz & Heritage Festival
Host Organization: Wisconsin Jazz and Heritage Foundation (WJHF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Milwaukee, WI
414-562-8505 662-247-3364
with invited Milwaukee jazz legacy musicians:
Greg Woods, Piano and Keyboards
James Lagrone, Trombone
Rick Jones, Trumpet
Brian Lynch, Trumpet
Sayeed Jamal, Saxes
Johnny High, Alto Sax
Rolla Armstead, Tenor Sax & Flute
Charles Small, Guitar
Neal Davis, Guitar
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
John Price, Bass
Billy Johnson, Bass
Sam Belton, Drums
Scott Napoli, Drums
Rick Flowers, Drums
and many other great Milwaukee jazz legacy musicians!
Greg Woods, Piano and Keyboards
James Lagrone, Trombone
Rick Jones, Trumpet
Brian Lynch, Trumpet
Sayeed Jamal, Saxes
Johnny High, Alto Sax
Rolla Armstead, Tenor Sax & Flute
Charles Small, Guitar
Neal Davis, Guitar
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
John Price, Bass
Billy Johnson, Bass
Sam Belton, Drums
Scott Napoli, Drums
Rick Flowers, Drums
and many other great Milwaukee jazz legacy musicians!
(Date, Location & Time of Festival TBA!)
Wyoming Juneteenth Jazz Festival
Host Organization: Wyoming Juneteenth Heritage Association
Rev. William Pierce, Director
Casper, WY
307-237-0831
Metro Coffee Company
241 South David Street
Casper, Wyoming
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Tracey Pfau, Bass
Saturday, June 5th
National Juneteenth Jazz, Spoken Word & Arts Grass Roots Picnic
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
Dee Evans, Nevada Juneteenth State Director
Las Vegas, NV
702-878-5277
Sunset Park
2601 E. Sunset Road
Las Vegas, NVO
Griot Nation, Spoken Word Artists
Mac Loving, Jr., Guitar
Eddy "D", Congas, Percussion & Spoken Word Artist
"A Juneteenth tribute to the St. Louis Jazz Legacy of John Hicks"
Attended
Lincoln University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Rev. William Gwynn, Secretary
St. Louis, MO
314-218-0244
Hope of Glory Christian Assembly
4001 Cottage Avenue
St. Louis, MO
Featuring
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Also featuring
Jazz Percussionist Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
and the
"Juneteenth Jazz Praise Ensemble"
Jazz Percussionist Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
and the
"Juneteenth Jazz Praise Ensemble"
with:
Horarace Washington, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 11th
Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Horarace Washington, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 11th
Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: Oklahoma Juneteenth Historical Foundation, Inc.
Wilma Newton, President
Muskogee, OK
918-781-9248
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
401 South 3rd Street
Muskogee, OK
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Saturday, June 12th
Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Wilma Newton, President
Muskogee, OK
918-781-9248
Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
401 South 3rd Street
Muskogee, OK
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Saturday, June 12th
Kansas City Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to late Kansas City Juneteenth Celebration
Founder Horace Peterson and Jazz Legend Jay McShann"
Host Organization: Juneteenth America, Inc.
John Thompson, Director
Kansas City, MO
909-621-9707
Marriott Country Club Hotel
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Horace Washington, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Sunday, June 13th
Omaha Malcolm X Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
John Thompson, Director
Kansas City, MO
909-621-9707
Marriott Country Club Hotel
4445 Main Street
Kansas City, Missouri
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Horace Washington, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Sunday, June 13th
Omaha Malcolm X Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Omaha native Malcom X and Milita Hill,
late Founder of Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc. and the Nebraska Juneteenth
State Holiday Observance"
Host Organization: Juneteenth Nebraska, Inc.
Ms. Willie Williams, President
Omaha, NB
402-733-2214
Love's Jazz & Arts Center
2510 N. 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Merritt Smith, Alto Sax
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Thursday, June 17th
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Jazz & Arts Festival
2510 N. 24th Street
Omaha, Nebraska
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Merritt Smith, Alto Sax
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Thursday, June 17th
WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, S.W.
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 18th
National Juneteenth Black Holocaust "Maafa" Memorial Service
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, S.W.
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Friday, June 18th
National Juneteenth Black Holocaust "Maafa" Memorial Service
"A Time to Heal, A Time to Pray"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
1301 N. Carolina, N.E.
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Sunday, June 20th
Chicago Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: CIESS (Coalition For Improved Education in South Shore)
Lestine Byars, Director
Chicago, IL
773-391-4416
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
Belzoni, MS
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
1301 N. Carolina, N.E.
Washington, DC
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Todd Ledbetter, Saxes
Charles Allen, Vibes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Sunday, June 20th
Chicago Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Host Organization: CIESS (Coalition For Improved Education in South Shore)
Lestine Byars, Director
Chicago, IL
773-391-4416
Courtyard of the - Black United Fund of Illinois Building
1809 71st Street
Chicago, IL
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Rolla Armstead, Saxes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Conga & Percussion
Reggie Willis, Bass
Friday, June 24th
Indiana Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Holiday Celebration
1809 71st Street
Chicago, IL
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
Rolla Armstead, Saxes
Aye Aton, Drums
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Conga & Percussion
Reggie Willis, Bass
Friday, June 24th
Indiana Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Holiday Celebration
Host Organization: African American Jazz Caucus
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
Madam C.J. Walker Theatre Center
617 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
Madam C.J. Walker Theatre Center
617 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
and the "Juneteenth Jazz Praise Ensemble"
with:
Rachella Parks, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Thursday September 2nd - Monday, September 6th
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
with:
Rachella Parks, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
Thursday September 2nd - Monday, September 6th
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz Tribute to Woodville, Mississippi native and father of the modern jazz saxophone, Lester "Prez" Young & Vicksburg, Mississippi master jazz pianist Hank Jones"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:00pm
Myers Family Pavilion
27 Weeks Drive Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00pm
Betty's Place
301 Main Street Indianola, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471 662-887-2627
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 6:00pm
Edwards Center
749 Main Street Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00pm
Bo's Bar-b-Que Bar & Grill
507 Carrollton Avenue Greenwood, Mississippi
662-392-0756 662-453-3237
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Billy Smiley, Guitar
Aaron Smith, Alto Sax
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
and honoring many other great Mississippi jazz musicians!
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Chairman
Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364
Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:00pm
Myers Family Pavilion
27 Weeks Drive Belzoni, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Friday, September 3, 2010, 6:00pm
Betty's Place
301 Main Street Indianola, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471 662-887-2627
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 6:00pm
Edwards Center
749 Main Street Greenville, Mississippi
662-247-3364 662-247-1471
Monday, September 6, 2010, 6:00pm
Bo's Bar-b-Que Bar & Grill
507 Carrollton Avenue Greenwood, Mississippi
662-392-0756 662-453-3237
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with other Mississippi jazz musicians:
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Billy Smiley, Guitar
Aaron Smith, Alto Sax
Derrick Brown, Bass & Trombone
Hal Holbrook, Drums
Rod Shannon, Vocals, Congas & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion
and honoring many other great Mississippi jazz musicians!
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Greenwood, Mississippi native
and one of the greatest jazz pianist in the world, Mulgrew Miller"
Host Organization: Oklahoma Juneteenth Historical Foundation, Inc.
Wilma Newton, President
Muskogee, OK
918-781-9248
Wellness Clinic of Roland
205 East Ray Fine Blvd.
Roland, OK
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Thursday, October 28
Fairbanks Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Wilma Newton, President
Muskogee, OK
918-781-9248
Wellness Clinic of Roland
205 East Ray Fine Blvd.
Roland, OK
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
with:
John Winkle, Drums
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Eddie Dunn, Congas & Percussion
Lee Norfleet, Bass
Thursday, October 28
Fairbanks Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American engineers who built the
Alaska Alcan Highway, ultimately ending segregation in the U.S. military"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Bishop Dave Thomas, Alaska Representative
Anchorage, AK
907-575-8506
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist - Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
JB Jones Community Center
2400 Rickert Street
Fairbanks, Alaska
with:
Rick Zelinski, Saxes
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Dirk Westfall, Bass
John Damberg, Drums
Saturday, October 30
Anchorage Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
Bishop Dave Thomas, Alaska Representative
Anchorage, AK
907-575-8506
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist - Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
JB Jones Community Center
2400 Rickert Street
Fairbanks, Alaska
with:
Rick Zelinski, Saxes
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Dirk Westfall, Bass
John Damberg, Drums
Saturday, October 30
Anchorage Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the African-American engineers who built the
Alaska Alcan Highway, ultimately ending segregation in U.S. military"
Host Organization: National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Bishop Dave Thomas, Alaska Representative
Anchorage, AK
907-575-8506
Featuring National Juneteenth Jazz Artist - Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Z. J. Loussac Public Library
3600 Danai Street
Anchorage, Alaska
with:
Rick Zelinski, Saxes
Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Dirk Westfall, Bass
John Damberg, Drums
Sunday, November 7th
Louisiana Memorial Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival
"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to the Late Legendary Alvin Batiste"
Attended
Southern University
Celebrating the Legacy of HBCU Jazz Education in America!
Host Organization: African American Jazz Caucus
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
(Time, location & Date TBA)
Baton Rouge, LA
Larry Ridley, Executive Director
New York, NY
212-979-0304
(Time, location & Date TBA)
Baton Rouge, LA
Also Featuring
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Founder & Director, Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
and the "Juneteenth Jazz Praise Ensemble"
with:
Rachella Parks, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
with:
Rachella Parks, Saxes
Noah Jelks, Drums
Aye Aton, Drums & Percussion
Wilton Knott, Conga & Percussion
Eddy Dunn, Conga & Percussion
Earlton Batles Manley, Congas & Percussion
Derrick Brown, Bass
THE MYERS FOUNDATION
THE BLACK ARTS MUSIC SOCIETY
SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
present:
13th Annual
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESS RELEASE
Honoring Mississippi Jazz Legend
John Gilmore
Late Master of the Jazz Saxophone
Born in Summit, Mississippi
MATT WILLIAMSON | ENTERPRISE JOURNAL
Jazz Heritage
Dr. Ron Myers plays the trumpet during the 13th annual Mis-
sissippi Jazz and Heritage Festival Sunday evening at the
Summit Rotary Gym. The event honored saxophonists the
late John Gilmore of Summit and the late Lester 'Prez' Young
of Woodville. Gilmore played with Sun Ra and his Arkestra.
Young was considered on of the sax's greatest players.
Click below to view rare video
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
click below to review:
Enterprise-Journal Newspaper Article (McComb, MS)
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
4010 Robb Street Extention
Summit, Mississippi
601-276-9536 662-247-3364
FREE ADMISSION! DONATIONS APPRECIATED!
THE BLACK ARTS MUSIC SOCIETY
SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)
present:
13th Annual
MISSISSIPPI JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESS RELEASE
Honoring Mississippi Jazz Legend
John Gilmore
Late Master of the Jazz Saxophone
Born in Summit, Mississippi
MATT WILLIAMSON | ENTERPRISE JOURNAL
Jazz Heritage
Dr. Ron Myers plays the trumpet during the 13th annual Mis-
sissippi Jazz and Heritage Festival Sunday evening at the
Summit Rotary Gym. The event honored saxophonists the
late John Gilmore of Summit and the late Lester 'Prez' Young
of Woodville. Gilmore played with Sun Ra and his Arkestra.
Young was considered on of the sax's greatest players.
Click below to view rare video
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
click below to review:
Enterprise-Journal Newspaper Article (McComb, MS)
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
4010 Robb Street Extention
Summit, Mississippi
601-276-9536 662-247-3364
FREE ADMISSION! DONATIONS APPRECIATED!
Also Honoring Woodville, Mississippi native and father of the
modern jazz saxophone, the legendary:
modern jazz saxophone, the legendary:
"Horn in the Corn" Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS
Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet
Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
Artistic Director of the Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist
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Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS PROMOTES JUNETEENTH JAZZ DURING BLACK MUSIC MONTH"
Click to read about the only verse in the Bible on jazz improvisation:
JAZZ IMPROVISATION IN AMOS
A Biblical thesis on jazz worship in the church
By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Director
Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians
Site dedicated with special thanks and appreciation to:
Lee Morgan
Videos
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
Lee Morgan
Videos
Lee Morgan and John Gilmore with the Jazz Messengers
Professor Jimmy Cheatham and Jeannie Cheatham
www.JeannieCheatham.com
Alvin Batiste