The Jazz Drama Program

2014 Benefit Concert Honoring Dorthaan Kirk, Tuesday, October 7, 6:30pm at 

Mary Cary Flagler Hall at The DiMenna Center

Join us for a special evening as some of the greatest musicians and educators in jazz come together to support youth involvement and transformation through jazz as The Jazz Drama Program hosts its 2014 Benefit Concert honoring Dorthaan Kirk at Mary Cary Flagler Hall at The DiMenna Center (450 West 37th St) in Manhattan, NY on October 7, 2014 at 6:30 PM.   It is our great honor to celebrate the life and work of one of the leading jazz advocates and supporters of our time in Dorthaan Kirk of WBGO. who has been producing jazz concerts for children and everyone else for over 25 years!  The evening's entertainment features the sensational vocalist Catherine Russell, the wizard of Creole clarinet, Evan Christopher, and the Eli Yamin Trio. Award winning journalist and vocalist Rondi Charleston hosts this soulful journey of swing and blues with additional performances from Jazz Drama Program students performing highlights from the newly recorded Jazz Drama Program musical, Message From Saturn, about the healing power of the blues.  

 

The Jazz Drama Program (JDP) is a New York City based 501c3 nonprofit organization that inspires students, teachers and their communities by involving them in the jazz arts- storytelling, music, theatre, dance and visual arts.  

 

We are truly grateful for your support and need your help to make sure young people have the opportunity to experience the power of this great American art form and ensure continued development of future jazz artists and audiences that appreciate them. Please join us on October 7th to support the work of The Jazz Drama Program.

 

Here please find information about The Jazz Drama Program and sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions about sponsorships, please contact Kareen Laton at kmlaton@gmail.com.

 

Thank-you, 

 

Eli Yamin, Artistic Director

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