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The James Moody Scholarship Fund
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~ creating opportunities for the next generation of Jazz masters ~
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James Moody Headlines
"Moody & Friends" Benefit Concert
for Jazz Scholarships at Purchase College
Monday, March 31, 7:30 pm
B. B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42nd Street
New York, New York
Legendary Jazz saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master James Moody headlines the concert. Joining Moody on stage will be Howard Alden, guitar; Bill Charlap, piano; Todd Coolman, bass; Max Darche, trumpet; NEA Jazz Master Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet; Jon Faddis, trumpet and music director; Roberta Gambarini, vocals; Andrew Gould, saxophone; Roy Hargrove, trumpet; Antonio Hart, alto saxophone; Jon Hendricks, vocals; Dennis Mackrel, drums; Russell Malone, guitar; Jeremy Monteiro, piano; Jimmy Owens, trumpet; and Renee Rosnes, piano.
For tickets, call 914-251-6200 or visit:
http://www.artscenter.org
Tickets are $100/person; the ticket price does not include food or drink. $40 of the ticket price is tax deductible. Proceeds benefit the James Moody Scholarship Fund, established by James and Linda Moody to create opportunities for the next generation of jazz masters.
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NEA Jazz Master James Moody
with the Jon Faddis Jazz Orchestra of New York
at the 2004 JVC Jazz Festival, Newport, R.I.
photo (c) John Abbott
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Geri Sanderson
Purchase College
Tel. 914-251-6957
geraldine.sanderson@purchase.edu
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Carolyn McClair
McClair Public Relations
Tel. 212-721-3341
cmprnews@aol.com
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These files may be used in connection with announcing and otherwise covering this event:
(The first is a great black and white photo of Moody; the second is a great four-color photo of Moody; the third is the 2008 press release; the fourth is the 2008 e-vite. If you experience technical difficulties accessing or downloading these files, please email Geri or Carolyn and they can send you an e-copy, and in an even higher resolution if you need it.)
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* NEW VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT *
A limited-edition, signed lithograph of original artwork, "WOLF TRAP," by artist & musician TONY BENNETT is being contributed to the "Moody & Friends" event for silent auction! This wonderful lithograph, measuring 24x28.5 inches (including a white border), will be available for silent auction bids and purchase on Monday, March 31st, at the 2008 "Moody & Friends" event. The minimum estimated value of the lithograph is US$1,150; bidding will start at US$500. All proceeds will benefit the James Moody Scholarship fund.
Learn more about "Wolf Trap" and other
art by Tony Bennett at:
www.benedettoarts.com
Many thanks to Tony Bennett
and all at Benedetto Studios
for this very special contribution!
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"Wolf Trap" (24x28.5")
(c) Tony Bennett
Benedetto Arts
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The www.jamesmoodyscholarship.com site, and any & all materials contained herein, are (c) 2007-2008 James & Linda Moody, unless expressly indicated otherwise; all rights, including but not limited to site component elements and materials, reserved. Photographs, as indicated herein, are (c) either by John Abbott or Ned Radinsky and may only be used in connection with media or non-profit, educational promotion of James Moody and the James Moody Scholarship Fund unless other, separate authorization is granted by the photographer(s). In any and all uses, photograph(s) should be captioned and photographer(s) credited, please. Site construction courtesy of L. Douglas. Last updated March 23, 2008.
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