"URGENT" This is an Appeal to all WDCJN members and friends to make $10 or more contribution to send George V Johnson Jr our Executive Director of the Wash DC Jazz Network on a Dream of a Lifetime tri

[WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK]

I'd like to thank G.V.J. for all this fantastic work, postings and interviews, footage, space, love, and criticism he has done for all of us!!!

I thank you George from the bottom of my heart, just remember there are some folks that want to do more to help you, but just need to find the time. I'm sure that with all these networks up and running no one wants you to fold or throw them off, especially now in the time of peace, giving and a new chance to get better as we all move on in life.

But I inderstand all the frustration and disappointment because you are not alone with that either! My faith and guidance is from a Higher Power and I fight each day to stay positive, up and motivated, but we need a real community and it takes a group consciousness to make this happen. I wish us all the very best and the wisdom and knowledge to support each other verbally as amuch as possible, it can save our lifes!

Peace & Love,

Ronnie Burrage

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR



The WDCJN supports the AAJC Motto
"WORKING TOGETHER WORKS"

We need a domino effect from all members of the Washington DC Jazz Network. Ten dollars is not a lot, but people have got to want to do it. What would cause or motivate YOU to donate online?

The Washington DC Jazz Network was created to inspire and help the jazz community. The dollars raised will be used for a special event to sponsor yours truly to travel to Egypt, the cradle of civilization "Early Dynastic Egypt" for historical purpses.

MY STRATEGY:

One of the key ingredients to be successful in the music and arts community is advertisment and word of mouth.

For each member of the WDCJN who gives $50.00 or more I will design you a state of the art blog with pictures, video links and music for your engagement or venue and eblast out to the network jazz community of over 1,500 fans. Approximately 500 or more visits per day on the main page is great visibility! When promoting your events this it's very helpful. Do the math... This is a one time offer, which can be great when promoting your events and music products. We all know the cost of designing and email blasts. Yes, it can be very, very expensive. Each member who gives $10.00 or more will listed as contributors with a link in email blast of future events.

PRESERVING THE JAZZ LEGACY

Jazz is an art form which has its origins, spiritual, heritage and cultural roots in Africa, African American communities and the African Diaspora.

As a performing artist this experience of visiting "EGYPT" the cradle of civilization will enable me to strengthen my creative and professional development as a writer to inspire ideas and material for a New CD. "Down By the River East of the Village"

I pledge to continue my work to maintain the aesthetic integrity, heritage, legacy and historical facts germane to the music to further jazz education. The Washington DC Jazz Network is my gift to the world and I hope that each of you that visit will find it educational as well as entertaining. I am very excited about the journey and hope that you will make a contribution to make this historical visit to the cradle of civilization a reality. Give the Gift of Love! I need your support....

Your Brother in Jazz..

Sincerely,

GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
Executive Director
Washington DC Jazz Network
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

A $300.00 DEPOSIT IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY OR SPONSOR THE ENTIRE TRIP !

Total amount needed to be raised $5,000.00 to cover all expenses during the 9 day adventure.

Click the PAY PAL to give the GIFT of love

Mail Checks or Money Orders to:
GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
9949 Campus Way South
Largo, MD 20774

NKECHI TAIFA, ESQ
Biography
[phone]
WWW.LEGACYEMPOWERMENT.COM
(Legacy Travel Site)

An Experience of a Lifetime.

Click this link: EGYPTIAN LEGACY & ROYAL NILE CRUISE 9 days, departing June 23, 2910.

This is an Appeal to all 870 members and friends to make $10 or more contribution to send George V Johnson Jr our Executive Director of the Washington DC Jazz Network a well deserved and starvin' jazz artist on a Trip to Egypt up the Nile River for historical research .

The Washington DC Jazz Network is one of the finest Jazz sites on the internet. All created and maintained daily by George himself. He has been very helpful to many careers by posting blogs, sending thousands of email blast free of charge, featuring deserving artist and keeping us informed of many important events over the past year. This is very important for the artist and the venue. It's makes a difference. So, give the gift of love...

A $300.00 DEPOSIT IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY!

Total amount needed to be raised $5,000.00 to cover all expenses during the 9 day adventure.





JANUARY 30, 2010

THE BIDDING WAR HAS BEGUN. MAKE YOUR BID TODAY!
BE THE FIRST TO MAKE A PLEDGE OR SPONSOR THE ENTIRE TRIP.
Any amount is appreciated.



George has been so selfless and giving. We all need to give back as well. I pledge a $50 contribution to help send George to Egypt. Who will join in matching that? I challenge 50 people to make a $50.00 match. Please don't hesitate. Give today! Let's see how fast he can raise several thousand dollars from his Jazz Network. Mr. Johnson your Gift has been sent.~~~Nkechi

A $300.00 DEPOSIT IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY.
PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY
OR SPONSOR THE ENTIRE TRIP

Click the PAY PAL to give the GIFT of love

Mail Checks or Money Orders to:
GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
9949 Campus Way South
Largo, MD 20774






Total amount raised $110.00 January 7th
Total amount raised $40.00 January 8th
Total amount raised $20 January 9th
Total amount raised $50.00 January 10th
Total amount raised $10.00 January 11th
GRAND TOTAL $230.00

A $300.00 DEPOSIT IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY.
PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY
OR SPONSOR THE ENTIRE TRIP

George, The money is in your account! Glad I could help;
Thu, 7 Jan 2010
Fabulous Website! Can not even imagine effort that has gone into creation of this site. Outrageous!
Former educator & Organist Hammond B3.~~~ Tom Pass, Trenton, NJ/Little River, SC



I got your email appeal for $10 toward your trip to Egypt.
Very timely. as I have royalties for you from the Jazz Phrassing book.
Check is in the mail. Keep up the great work
Thu, 7 Jan 2010
Don and Maureen Sickler, Second Floor Music

Hello George, I have sent a gift for your trip to Egypt. It's in your account. I wish it could have been more, but I have been out of work for a year and I have had to cut my donations list drastically. I hope you make your goal and enjoy the trip. Fri. Jan 8

I enjoy listening to your site.

Toni "Seeing Hawk" Parker-Johnson

You've got the money and it's pleasure..
Fri, 8 Jan 2010

I just love the grove, appreciate the process, am challenged by its evolution and inclusive nature and continue to be in awe of its pioneers~~~Etta Kimbrough



MALCOM YOUNG
Sat Jan 09
Nkechi- Can you put me down for a $20 contribution to George Johnson's cruise and I'll stop by next time I'm in D. C. Musicians don't get back what they give in money and the idea that a good one really wants to make this trip appeals. Wish I could do more, maybe a later installment.

Carlos T. Laguana
January 8 at 5:16pm
You got it! Buddy!
I'll mail out my contribution ASAP!
Good Luck!
Carlos from Guam

George,
You've got money! Jan 10, 2010
I'm glad to help out. Thank you for all you do and being about the music I love.
BirdTrane~~~Tony Addison



George, You've got the money!
Jan 11, 2010
Keep up the great work at the Network

Edward Dawley
University French professor
Language / Foreign Study
American University

Barnes and Noble




A $300.00 DEPOSIT IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY.
PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY
OR SPONSOR THE ENTIRE TRIP

Click the PAY PAL to give the GIFT of love

Mail Checks or Money Orders to:
GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
9949 Campus Way South
Largo, MD 20774





PRESERVING THE JAZZ LEGACY

Jazz is an art form which has its origins, spiritual, heritage and cultural roots in Africa, African American communities and the African Diaspora.

As a performing artist this experience of visiting "EGYPT" the cradle of civilization will enable me to strengthen my creative and professional development as a writer to inspire ideas and material for a New CD. "Down By the River East of the Village"

I pledge to continue my work to maintain the aesthetic integrity, heritage, legacy and historical facts germane to the music to further jazz education. The Washington DC Jazz Network is my gift to the world and I hope that each of you that visit will find it educational as well as entertaining. I am very excited about the journey and hope that you will make a contribution to make this Dream of a Lifetime a reality. Give the Gift of Love! I need your support....

Your Brother in Jazz..

Sincerely,

GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
Executive Director
Washington DC Jazz Network
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

EGYPTIAN LEGACY AND ROYAL NILE CRUISE! 9 days, departing June 23, 2910.

Click this link: EGYPTIAN LEGACY & ROYAL NILE CRUISE
RSVP Today call Dr. Nkechi Taifa, Esq [phone] All-Inclusive nine day Trip of a Lifetime to experience the mysteries and splendor of the Egyptian past

$1,399 Tour & Cruise per person / double occupancy
1,049 airfare per person estimated, Washington, DC to Cairo
350 air port taxes, per person approximate
199 roundtrip domestic flight Cairo/Luxor, per person, estimated

Any other interested members and friends interested in going on the adventure
Click here to see more details

Type: Trips - Group Trip
Network: Global
Start Time: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 8:00am
End Time: Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 8:00pm
Location: North Africa



The name of the ship is Jaz Legacy! The stars have aligned. We were able to negotiate to have our Nile cruise booked on the Legacy!

Please let me know if the Washington DC Jazz Network recommended you.


All-Inclusive nine day Trip of a Lifetime to experience the mysteries and splendor of the Egyptian past. Arriving in Cairo, excursion Includes luxurious 4 day Royal Cruise (5 star) up the Nile River.

We will board the brand new luxurious five star JAZ LEGACY Cruise Ship, sailing the legendary Nile River to Upper Egypt's Nubia, stopping at Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, and Elephantine Island.

In these locales we will witness the sacred sites of the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus (Heru), Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Sebek, and the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddesses Isis (Auset) and Hathor (Het Heru).

SPACE IS LIMITED - All-inclusive package: Roundtrip air (choose your departure city); domestic flight inside Egypt, 5 star hotel & cruise ship, transfers, sightseeing tour fees and guide, most meals, air-conditioned bus, free cell phone with local SIM card & more. $300 deposit holds your space / payment plan for balance available.

$1,399 Tour & Cruise per person / double occupancy
1,049 airfare per person estimated, Washington, DC to Cairo
350 air port taxes, per person approximate
199 roundtrip domestic flight Cairo/Luxor, per person, estimated

Any other interested members interested in going on the adventure
Click here to see more details
Please let me know if the Washington DC Jazz Network recommended you.


A $300.00 DEPOSIT IS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TODAY!






JAZZ AVENUES
by Steve Monroe

NETWORKING FOR OUR HERITAGE:

The new Washington Jazz Network is the product of one of our area’s tireless promoters of the heritage, George V. Johnson Jr., whose network aims to help musicians, and the venues where they play and create a new worldwide community devoted to jazz.

Johnson, the vocalese master who has performed with many of the greats like John Malachi, Eddie Jefferson, Keter Betts, Shirley Horn, James Moody, Lou Donaldson, Akiko Tsuruga, Fukushi Tainaka,
Pharoah Sanders, Buck Hill, Wallace Roney, John Hicks, Harold Mabern, Dr. Art Davis, Billy Higgins, George Coleman, Frank Foster, Barry Harris, Don Sickler, Ronnie Mathews, Frank Wess, Eric Alexander, Arnold Sterling, Donald Harrison, Semus Blake, Lonnie Plaxico, Rufus Reid, Idris Muhammad, Kurt Lightsey, Mulgrew Miller, Michel Petrucciani, Todd Coolman, Rene Rosses, Ray Drummond, Jimmy Cobb, Walter Booker, Clifford Jordan, Victor Lewis, and many others, said he started the site 'THE WASHINGTON DC JAZZ NETWORK on Christmas day 2008, as a place for musicians to meet and network; (Vocalese is the setting of lyrics to established jazz orchestral instrumentals.)

Members include, jazz lovers, musicians, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and many professional people from all over the world are coming to the site; said Johnson, who said the site had about 130 members in less than a month, with a 500 hundred visits to the site every day. I think soon it could be up to a thousand a day, as this network grows and word gets around, he said. Johnson added, I came up with the idea because (NING is a great platform for people to create their own social networks) gives us all the opportunity to use the Internet as a viral marketing tool.

We can share ideas, music, dialogue, forums, news and connect with musicians and other jazz enthusiasts with just one click of a button around the world in a matter of seconds. It puts us all on an equal playing field. United we stand while exploring the world of Jazz~~~JAZZ AVENUES

GEORGE V JOHNSON JR
Executive Director
Washington DC Jazz Network
[e-mail]


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Imagine listening to a seasoned jazz musician rip into a bebop solo so sizzling and smooth it makes your senses tingle. Close your eyes and play along. Try and picture the sweat bouncing off the performer like the notes that leap through the air. See if you can hear the mesmerizing melodies go up and down, bringing you through joy and sadness, taking your emotions on a sensory experience unlike any other. Now picture that musician and his beloved instrument: His voice. That's the art of vocalese, and that's what native D.C. son George V Johnson Jr. has been doing for over 40 years. Working as a performer, a D.C. Metrobus driver and a New Jersey train conductor at different times throughout his life, Johnson's latest work has taken the form of pedagogy. He has become a teacher and mentor to both aspiring and established vocalists from around the area, and most recently he has lent his years of experience and talent to AU, leading the AU jazz vocal ensemble. `~~By Ben Lozovsky

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BARRY HARRIS' is an Internationally renowned Jazz Pianist, Composer and Teacher. Dr. Harris is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Northwestern University. He has received the Living Jazz Legacy award from the Mid-Atlantic Arts Association, and an American Jazz Masters Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. In addition, Dr. Harris received the Manhattan Borough President Award for Excellence. This award was given for recognition of his devoted public service and in honor of excellence in the field of music. He received the 1999 Mentor award for his work with youngsters at the Manhattan Country School in NYC. See blog for more details, pictures, bio and videos

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