Veritas' Annual Evening with Friends of Charlie Parker
George Gee
Hello Music Lovers:
A very special event each year is The Veritas' Annual Evening with
Friends of Charlie Parker. This year, the Ninth, will feature legendary
jazz greats including Max Roach, Milt Jackson, George Coleman, Frank
Foster, John Faddis, Jimmy Heath, Randy Weston, Clark Terry and Al
Grey. It takes place on Monday, June 16th at The Supper Club here in
New York City, with a 6-8pm cocktail reception, prior to the performance
which begins at 8pm. All proceeds benefit the Veritas' "Healing The
Family" program. The evening is being co-chaired by the Hon. Charles B.
Rangel, Max Roach and Milt Jackson. Peter Jennings serves as the Benefit
Committee Chairman.
The originator and guiding spirit behind this gala event is Doris
Parker, Charlie Parker's widow, who togetehr with Sandy Jackson, Milt
Jackson's wife, reunites Bird's peers, artistic associates, friends and
jazz afficionados of the old and new generations. One of the city's
most popular jazz events, enjoying a packed house each year, this
"Evening" is a rare opportunity yo experience more than four hours of
unforgettable music performed by the masters. Other artists include
Lisle Atkinson, Clarence Bands, Nancie Banks Big Band, Ray Barretto,
Cecil Bridgewater, Ron Carter, Sylvia Cuenca, John de Martino, Bill
Easley, Don Friedman, Leonard gaskin, George Gee and his Make-Believe
Ballroom Orchestra, Shannon Gibbons, Dave Glasser, Dick Griffin, Slide
Hampton, Stefon Harris, Antonio Hart, Milt Hinton, Mike LeDonne, Mike
Longo, Harold Mabern, Earl May, Marcus McLaurine, Mark Morganelli, Jamil
Nassar, Harold Ousley, Jimmy Owens, Charlie Persip, Benny Powell, Eric
Reed, Nancy Reed, Spencer Reed, Benny Russell, Sue Terry, Bobby Watson,
Jerry Weldon, Frank Wess, Paul West, Richard Wyands, and many many more
"Surprise Guests"!!! Master of Cermonies is Phil Schaap of WKCR; Stage
Manager is Johnnie Garry.
In saluting Bird, who died before his 35th birthday form the effects of
substance abuse, these musicians contribute their time and talent
knowing that they are making a difference for a vital cause, helping
families and children heal their lives and break the cycle of addiction.
Veritas Therapeutic Community Foundation is a non-profit, drug-free
reseidential treatment program located on the upper Westside of
Manhattan. The "Healing The Family" program provides families with the
education, parenting and employment necessary to live independently and
create a stable, positive home environment for themselves and their
children.
Major supporters of the benefit include longtime sponsors Chase, ABC,
Inc., and Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Taylor, LLP. This year marks the
first time Agfa Division, Bayer Corporation has come aboard as "Official
Film Company."
Tickets are $250 and include reserved seating for both the coctail
reception and the performance. Music only general admission tckets are
$50. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (212) 307-7171 or
Veritas (212) 865-9182. The Supper Club is located on West 47th Street,
between Broadway and 8th Avenue.
(reprinted from Cobi's Music News/Universal Jazz Coalition (516)
922-2010.
A little plug for myself and The Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra
(performing at 8pm):
Musicians:
Bandleader: George Gee
Drums: Dave Gibson
Bass: Karl Spicer
Piano: Jon Cowherd
Alto Sax: Ed Pazant, Cleave Guyton
Tenor Sax: Benny Russell, Marshal McDonald
Baritone Sax: Alex Harding
Trombones: Charles Stephens, Eddie Bert, Joe Fiedler
Bass Trombone: Jack Jeffers
Lead Trumpet: Dan Miller
Trumpets: Walt Szymanski, Kenny Rampton, Jim Rotondi
Program will feature compositions and arrangements by Frank Foster.
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George Gee, Bandleader
George Gee and his Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra
http://www.interjazz.com/ggork
phone: (917)448-1386 + fax: (718)779-7867 + e-mail: gg...@interjazz.com
1275 First Avenue, Suite 144, New York City, 10021, USA
"Wherever we play, that's The Make-Believe Ballroom!"
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Brian Latham
George
This looks like a very prestigious gig for you and your fine band.Wish I
could be there.
Any news yet of the ETA of your debut CD ?
Brian
George Gee <gg...@interjazz.com> wrote in article
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George Gee
Thanks for your interest in our debut CD. We plan a final mix down this
week and hope to have it out by the end of the month!!! Selections will
include:
1) Splanky
2) Come On In (Frank Foster)
3) Street of Dreams (Foster)
4) 4-5-6 (Foster)
5) Blues For Stephanie
6) April in Paris (arr. Steve Armour)
7) Wailin' Caylen (arr. Lance Bryant)
8) Where or When (Bryant)
9&10) Let The Good Times Roll, Here's That Rainy Day
(vocals: Carla Cook, arr. Foster)
11) Down for the Count (Foster)
and more......
I'll be sure to announce it when it comes out.
Keep on swinging',
george gee
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