New York, NY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN JAZZ * WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011, SAINT PETER’S CHURCH, 619 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
International Women in Jazz (IWJ) will hold its 5th annual Women in Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 9, 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm. This exciting Festival will be an all-day event toshowcase and honor women in jazz. The event will include: Featured vocalist, Antoinette Montague accompanied by Tammy Hall and Bill Easley, a Masterclass by Melba Joyce, performances by Taeko, Andrea Wolper Trio, Linda Presgrave Trio, Lil Phillips Trio and Youth in Action awardees Annmarie Errico and Rachel Rodgers. Honorees recognized this year are Paul Ash of Sam Ash Music Corporation, Rhonda Hamilton of WBGO and special remembrance of Trudy Pitts by Mr. C and with Sally Placksin as moderator. There will be exhibits, jam sessions & more!
International Women in Jazz, Inc. was established in 1995, as a non-profit organization committed to supporting women jazz artists and related professionals, and to fostering a greater awareness of the diverse contributions women make to jazz, worldwide.
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