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MONDAY, APRIL 30 @6PM
International Communications Association & the Dwyer Cultural Center
invites you to join us in our
FIFTH ANNUAL
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY IN HARLEM
In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by the UNESCO Director-General and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration
We will celebrate with
LIVE MUSIC, SWING DANCING, WINE, APPETIZERS, and ART.
ICA/DWYER |
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BERTHA HOPE
piano |
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TERRI DAVIS
vocals |
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KIM CLARKE
bass |
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GENE GHEE
saxophone |
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Dr. John Mannan
"SATCHMO"
vocals |
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MICHAEL FLYTHE
drums |
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Our 5th Annual International Jazz Day in Harlem is supported by the Jazz Foundation of America, the Law firm of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus and Moverman and the New York Jazz Society, as well as, the New York Metropolitan Martin Luther King Jr., Center for Nonviolence |
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Dr. John Mannan
Dr. John “Satchmo” Mannan is the nom de plume or nom de guerre, if you will, of Dr. Mujib Mannan.
Professor of the American experience law, literature and history at the College of New Rochelle, University of the Virgin Islands and other university venues for nearly 30 years.
Dr. Mannan who was born in Harlem is not only a jazz musician, he is also an author, educator, lawyer, historian, poet, short story teller, essayist, marketing consultant and executive director of an affordable housing initiative in Harlem |
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 Bertha Hope
Bertha Hope has received two lifetime achievement awards; one from Cobi Narita's Jazz Coalition and the second from Dr. Billy Taylorin 2005 at the Mary Lou Williams Jazz Festival.
In 2014, Bertha's three year oral history project was made available in the Library of Congress,
and she was celebrated as a Bronx Living Legend by the Bronx Music Heritage Center.
A former Jazz Mobile teacher she now teaches at Manna House Workshops, East Harlem.
Since October, 2013 Bertha is in residency at Minton's Supper Club, Harlem. |
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Marc Cary
Marc Cary is a Jazz pianist based in NYC. He has several recordings and played on Betty Carters Grammy nominated album called dropping things. But it was through his work with Abbey Lincoln that broad audiences were first introduced to his rhythmic style. He is also the new head of jazz improvisation at Juilliard.
He has been acknowleded with the following: Best New Jazz Artist Award 2000 Billboard BET – Grammy Nominations – One of Downbeat Magazine's "25 for the future of Jazz!" – Nammy Nomination 2003 –
Downbeat, "Rising Star: Keyboard," 2014 |
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RON SCOTT
(last year's honoree)
presenting
"International Jazz Day in Harlem" awards
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JUNE TERRY
will be in attendance with the swing dancing
SILVER FOXES |
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MICHAEL CHAMBLEE
painting live while the band performs |
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LENNOX COMMISSIONG
artwork featured in this year's
"International Jazz Day in Harlem" awards |
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ADE OLUGEBEFOLA
AL JOHNSON
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GINA SAMPSON
LENNOX COMMISSIONG
MINERVA DIAZ
NORM REID
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MICHAEL CHAMBLEE
MLJ JOHNSON
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COMPLIMENTARY POSTER
Each guest will receive this complimentary Thelonious Monk commemorative poster by Gina Sampson, measuring 24" x 36". |
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TICKET
A tax-exempt contribution of $20 in advance
$25 AT THE DOOR
Your contribution allows us to continue producing these cultural programs here in Harlem. Thank you for your continued support. |
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258 St Nicholas Avenue, Harlem, NY 10027
(entrance on 123rd Street between St Nicholas Ave & Fredrick Douglas Blvd)
Train: Harlem-125th Street Station A, B, C, D (nearest) or 2,3 (a few blocks) |
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
EVENT HOURS: 6pm to 10pm
LOCATION: The Dwyer Cultural Center, 258 St.Nicholas Ave, Harlem, NY 10027
ENTRANCE: 123rd Street between St. Nicholas Ave & Fredrick Douglas Blvd
CONTACT: 212.222.3060 / thedwyercc@gmail.com
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