Just 40 seats left!
Don't miss the fun. Get your
ticket today for the first ever The Jazz Drama Program Summer Gala, a joyous
gathering of Jazz Drama supporters to celebrate and benefit the ongoing work of
the Jazz Drama Program, telling stories relevant to children's lives and
promoting unity through the arts.
Please join me and our friend and longtime supporter
Mercedes Ellington, choreographer and Granddaughter of Duke Ellington who said,
"I firmly believe that any exposure to the arts like this is vital to the
spirit of America, to the spirit of the children."
Mercedes Ellington and Shireen Dickson
A highlight of the festivities will be to honor a great hero
of arts education, Principal and co-founder of Celia Cruz Bronx High School of
Music, Dr. William Rodriguez.
Students from Celia Cruz High School will perform scenes and
songs from Holding the Torch for Liberty, the jazz musical about women's
suffrage by Eli Yamin and Clifford Carlson with choreography by Shireen
Dickson. These young artists are featured on the new Cast CD which also
features New Orleans clarinet sensation Evan Christopher, violinist Sara
Caswell of Esperanza Spalding's Band, Columbia University Jazz Performance
Chair, Chris Washburne on trombone, Nicki Parrott, bass, Stefan Schatz, drums
and yours truly, Artistic Director, Eli Yamin on piano.
Artwork by Sarah Edkins
All ticket holders will get an advance copy of the CD signed
by the authors, refreshments and a champagne toast!
Tickets to this exclusive event are extremely limited and
can be purchased for $100 by following the link below. $75 of your ticket price is tax
deductible.
Please join special guest Mercedes Ellington and me to take
advantage of this unique opportunity to support the work of The Jazz Drama
Program and embrace the best of what America can be for opportunity, equality,
creativity and community.
Your kind support is needed!
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