Happy Birthday Legendary Drummer GRADY TATE January 14, 1932

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Born in Durham, N.C., Grady Tate began singing at age four and he began playing drums at age five. For the past 5 decades his distinctive sound has graced literally hundreds of recordings with world-renowned artists such as

Quincy Jones,

Jimmy Smith,

Lionel Hampton,

Stan Getz,

Pearl Bailey,

Tony Bennett,

Ella Fitzgerald,

Aretha Franklin,

Lena Horne,

Peggy Lee,

Della Reese,

Sarah Vaughan,

Michael LeGrand,

Lalo Schrifin,

and Andre Previn.

He graduated from North Carolina Central University with a degree in English literature/drama and a minor in Psychology. He taught English and Speech in Washington, DC, but his desire to pursue an acting career lead him to New York City and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Once in New York, however, his reputation as an outstanding musician resulted in work with Quincy Jones.

Singing is also a natural talent of Mr. Tate. After the legendary Peggy Lee heard him sing and introduced him as a part of her show, his musical dimension expanded radically. He has been described as “the best singer to emerge from the ranks of instrumentalists since Nat Cole.” His most recent CDs as a vocalist are TNT-Grady Tate Sings and Body and Soul (Milestone). Mr. Tate received two Grammy nominations as “Best Male Pop Vocalist” (1973 and 1989). The Manhattan Association of Cabaret Singers recognized him as “Outstanding Male Jazz/Blues Vocalist.”

Mr. Tate performed six years as drummer for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show.

He served as assistant conductor and drummer for Broadway shows Lena Horne, The Lady and Her Music, and Black and Blue. Mr. Tate has been on the Howard University faculty since 1989.

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Happy Birthday Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Leader, Humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Born on January 15, 1929.

Martin Luther King Junior was born on January 15, 1929. No one knew the he would later in his life become one of the most well know African Americans in our country. Read More..

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Jimmy Heath and Joseph McLaren, foreword by Bill Cosby, introduction by Wynton Marsalis

"I have long admired Jimmy's passion heard so clearly in his music; he is a soulful musician and a consummate educator. In these pages he gives a new voice to his love of life and music. He once told Dr. Camille Cosby that ‘our history is a mystery,’ so here he pulls back the veil and sets forth a wonderful collection of reminiscences culled from a long life of accumulated wisdom."
—Nancy Wilson, song stylist

Composer of more than 100 jazz pieces, three-time Grammy nominee, and performer on more than 125 albums, saxophonist Jimmy Heath has earned a place of honor in the history of jazz. Over his long career, Heath knew many jazz giants, such as Charlie Parker, and played with other innovators, including John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and especially Dizzy Gillespie. Along the way, Heath won both their respect and their friendship.

In this extraordinary autobiography, the legendary Heath creates a “dialogue” with musicians and family members. As in jazz, where improvisation by one performer prompts another to riff on the same theme, I Walked with Giants juxtaposes Heath’s account of his life and career with recollections from jazz giants about life on the road and making music on the world’s stages. His memories of playing with his equally legendary brothers, Percy and Albert (aka “Tootie”), dovetail with their recollections.

Heath reminisces about a South Philadelphia home filled with music and a close-knit family that hosted musicians performing in the city’s then thriving jazz scene. Milt Jackson recalls, “I went to their house for dinner. . . . Jimmy’s father put Charlie Parker records on and told everybody that we had to be quiet till dinner because he had Bird on. . . . When I [went] to Philly, I’d always go to their house.”

Today Heath performs, composes, and works as a music educator and arranger. By turns funny, poignant, and extremely candid, Heath’s story captures the rhythms of a life in jazz.

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TO ALL MUSICIANS,

FRIDAY 15TH WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. FOR THE LAST 11 YEARS, JAZZ NIGHT IN SW HAS DEVELOPED A JAZZ SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND A MUSICIAN FRIENDLY PLACE FOR STRAIGHT-AHEAD JAZZ. ON FRIDAY, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING OUR 11TH YEAR. WHAT A GREAT TRIBUTE IT WOULD BE IF YOU COULD SUPPORT THIS ACTIVITY BY COMING OUT AND HELPING US TO CELEBRATE.WE HAVE A CORE GROUP BUT WHAT A BLESSING IT WOULD BE TO GET YOUR SUPPORT IN SOME WAY.

Jazz Night in Southwest has grown continually since its inception over 10 years ago and has presented wonderful performances every Friday without exception for all these years. It happens because of the support and participation of so many wonderful people. It is a true blessing! The gifts of our D.C. musicians and the appreciation of those of us gathered renews our sense of love, joy and unity. Please share this wonderful experience of community and welcome those you care about.

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Dick Smith, Jazz Program Director
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Jazz Night happens because of the generous support of many individuals and these organizations. We appreciate your support!

Generous support comes from the D.C. Commission on Arts & Humanities, an agency supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Jazz Night is a project of Southwest Renaissance Development Corporations. For a full schedule, Directions and and information on the free ShuttleBug from Waterfront Metro information please click here

Music Director Vince Evans is a native Washingtonian, now living in nearby Maryland. An outstanding pianist, Vince has performed in Japan, France, England, Senegal, Tunisia, Morocco, Nigeria, Ghana, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Poland, Sweden, Germany, Zaire, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. He speaks French and little Spanish, Wolof, Swahili, Zulu, Arabic, German, Japanese, and Italian. Vince leads choir practice each Sunday at 9 AM, then plays the piano and organ during the worship service. Vince teaches piano and voice, and performs regularly at several local venues, frequently in other major US cities. Vince has his own website. Click here...

ALSO, ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH AT THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY BLACKBURN CENTER, THEY WILL BE CELEBRATING WITH AN OPEN JAZZ JAM THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING FROM 1:00PM TO 8:00PM. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED AND IT IS A GREAT WAY TO SOCIALIZE AND HEAR OTHER MUSICIANS THAT YOU HAVEN’T SEEN INA WHILE. COME OUT

DRUMS,BASS AND PIANO WILL BE AVAILABLE~~~DICK SMITH

Roberta McLeod, Director Armour J. Blackburn University Center and Intramurals, Recreation and Club Sports.

Ms. McLeod has served as the Director for 24 1/2 years. Prior to her appointment at Howard University she served as the Coordinator for Student Activities, the University Gallery and Director of the Student Center at the Pennsylvania State University Capitol Campus in Middletown, Pa.. She served as the Program Director of the Queens College Student Services Corporation at Queens College, Flushing, New York prior to her appointment at The Pennsylvania State University.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS (NAJJP)

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CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ
"Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!"

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HONORING WASHINGTON, DC JAZZ LEGEND

DUKE ELLINGTON
Historic jazz orchesetra composer, leader & pianist
Born in Washington, DC

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Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Artistic Director
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Program (MJHP)
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(Belzoni, Mississippi) - As the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist, minister, physician and jazz musician, Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., performs across the country promoting "June Is Black Music Month!" - CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ - Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!" Founder of the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP), Myers is the leader of the "Modern Juneteenth Movement" in America and the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign. The NAJJP is the sponsor of several Juneteenth Jazz Legacy Concerts and African American Art Exhibits during Black Music Month, including the historic African-American jazz legacy cities of Kansas City, MO and Omaha, NB.


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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, S.W. Washington, DC
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Art Exhibit Opens at 1:00pm
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