Edred Benefit Concert at The Loft.
Jan Hyatt will be performing with Michael Hoskin as a duet at The Loft tonight (June 23) on Broadway joining others for Edred's Benefit Concert. Admission is free, but a contribution is requested.

Villa Nova Dinner & Music.
Additionally, for the next two weeks of June Jan and company will provide dinner music for the Villa Nova from 9pm-midnight both Friday and Saturday. She mentions: By the way, the new Villa Nova is continuing the long-time tradition of excellent Italian food!

peace-
seanrox

NOTE FROM NONA WITH NSAI:

It All Begins With A Song

The Songwriter/Band Event (not official title) is September 27 at the Phenix City Amphitheater. This is your chance for a band to back you up with your original song.

HOW TO SUBMIT...

NOW is the time to send your songs. Either bring a CD to Open Mic at The Loft Wednesday night or MP3 the song to Nona.

FOR THE PERFORMANCE...
Some of you have already put a band together and will play your own songs. Also, if you have a local band in mind, let us know. If you do not want to sing your song, give us your suggestions or we will find someone for you.

This is going to be a fantastic event. It will give our original songs exposure and will be great for all our local musicians and songwriters to work together.Thanks to Rebecca Harris for giving us this opportunity.

- Nona

Just got an email from producer, Pat Patten about Marshall Ruffin entering The Roots Music Report at #34:

Thought you guys would want to know that Marshall entered the Roots/Blues chart at #34 this week! Looks like he's in pretty good company.

GO SEE MARSHALL ON THE CHART >>

Congrats to Marshall from everyone at MIC.

peace-
seanrox

The Mitchell Celebration Jam II
Monday June 23, 2008 at The Loft

Jan Hyatt with Michael Hoskin, Taylor Pierce, Kevin Vannoy with Madeline Davis, Elwood Madeo, Sam Williams & Company and more!

Friends and colleagues of the late bassist, Edred Mitchell will perform for a second benefit on June 23rd at The Loft.

Donations are requested, all proceeds will go to Edred's wife, Montheletha Mitchell and their sons, Brandon and MarQuen.

Tax deductible donations can also be made at any CB&T and its Synovus affiliates to: The Columbus Jazz Society/Mitchell.

EVENT: Mitchell Celebration Jam II, Columbus Jazz Society
FEATURING: Jan Hyatt with Michael Hoskin, Taylor Pierce, Kevin Vannoy with Madeline Davis, Elwood Madeo, Sam Williams & Company, and more
TIME: 7:00-10:00 PM
DATE: June 23, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Loft 1032 Broadway Columbus, Georgia 31901
TICKET PRICES: A donation is requested.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call The Loft 706/596-8141 or David Morgan 706/660-9295

The Columbus Jazz Society is honored to welcome back ...

Dr. Gordon Vernick, trumpet
with Kevin Bales, piano

Dr. Vernick is an Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at Georgia State University.

As a professional trumpet player, he has performed in all musical mediums from symphony orchestra to jazz quartet.

As a jazz educator he is the past president of the Georgia Association of Jazz Educators, past chair of the International Association of Jazz Educators Curriculum Committee and was recently appointed as the Southeast Coordinator of that organization. He was the Director of the NARAS Georgia Grammy High School Jazz Band from 1994 to 1999. He is the co-editor of the book Teaching Jazz: A Course Of Study, published by MENC. He recently co-wrote the college textbook, Jazz History Overview, published by Kendall-Hunt which has been adopted by numerous universities around the country.

He is director of the GSU Faculty Jazztet which performs regularly in Atlanta area schools and has appeared at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Brasstown Music Festival, Oxford University Music Series and many other venues in the southeast. He has performed with such world-renowned jazz artists as Kenny Werner, Claire Fischer, John Hart, Kevin Hays, Conrad Herwig, Marc Copland, Randy Brecker, Paul McCandless, and many others. The Jazztet was twice invited to perform in San Jose, Costa Rica by the Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano. During the summer of 2001 the Jazztet performed in Moscow, Russia at the Tribute to Willis Conover Jazz Festival and in March 2003 performed at Capitol University in Beijing, China. The group was invited to perform in November 2004 at the Curso e Colegio Bardal in Florianopolis, Brazil. As a jazz clinician he served a residency at the Conservatory of San Juan, P.R., the Taipei American School in Taiwan, and the Singapore American School this past March.

Kevin Bales received his B.M. form the University of North Florida and M.M. from Florida State. He taught at UNF for 10 years and many of his groups won Downbeat Awards and were invited to perform at IAJE and other prestigious festivals. As a jazz pianist he has performed and recorded with Marcus Printup, singer Rene Marie, Bunky Green, Bob Reynolds, Ira Sullivan, Barry Green, and many others. He has performed at venues from South Florida to New York City and is one of the most in-demand pianists in the Southeastern U.S. He teaches jazz piano, combos and improvisation.

EVENT: Columbus Jazz Society's June 8th concert and jam session
FEATURING: Dr. Gordon Vernick, trumpet
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: June 8, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th AV, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: $7 for non-members. Annual memberships are available at the door.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Liberty Theatre -- 706/653-7566 or David Morgan 706/660-9295

Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments for the jam session (no charge for musicians who sit in) - anything could happen.

The Mitchell Celebration Jam
Sunday, May 18, 2008 6-9 PM
at the Historic Liberty Theatre

Friends and colleagues of the late bassist, Edred Mitchell will perform for a benefit at the historic Liberty Theatre; May 18, 2008 from 6-9 PM

Performers include:

Ed Cox, Kevin Vannoy, Robert Orr, Suzanne Swan, Lou Vallee, Fred Ezekiel, Paul VanderGheynst, George Corradino, Jim Evans, and special guest Bill Perry

Donations are requested, all proceeds will go to Edred's wife, Montheletha (Litha) Mitchell and their sons, Brandon and MarQuen.

Tax deductible cash donations can also be made at any CB&T and its Synovus affiliates. Checks should be made payable to: The Columbus Jazz Society/Mitchell.

EVENT: Mitchell Celebration Jam, Columbus Jazz Society
FEATURING: Ed Cox, Kevin Vannoy, Robert Orr, Suzanne Swan, Bill Perry and more
TIME: 6:00-9:00 PM
DATE: May 18, 2008
STREET ADDRESS: The Liberty Theatre and Cultural Center, 813 8th AV, Columbus, GA 31901
TICKET PRICES: A donation is requested.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call the Liberty Theatre -- 706/653-7566 or Corrine Cox -- 706/324-2125