JAZZ LEGEND - BIRTHDAY IN JULY

(EDWARD) LEE MORGAN was born on July 10, 1938 in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA. On his 13th birthday, he was given his first trumpet by his sister Ernestine.

He began recording for Blue Note Records in 1956, where he recorded more than 25 Albums. In 1963 he recorded "THE SIDEWINDER."  This record became Lee Morgan's greatest commercial success, and is a jazz classic.

GOOGLE his name to read a bio and discography of his music

JAZZ EVENT - NORTH CAROLINA

The John Coltrane International Festival The John Coltrane International Festival The 5th annual John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival will take place in beautiful North Carolina in early September. The festival, based in Coltrane’s hometown area, celebrates him as being one of the most significant saxophonists in music history and his tremendous influence on jazz music. John Coltrane was born in 1923 in Hamlet, NC. He learned to play saxophone in High Point. While in high school, Coltrane’s musical influences were Lester Young and Johnny Hodges, who prompted him to switch to alto saxophone. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Philadelphia, PA where he began a study of the saxophone in earnest. Coltrane served in the US Navy during World War II and became part of the Pearl Harbor base swing band, the Melody Masters. His talents were quickly recognized, and his earliest known recordings happened in Hawaii with a group of Navy musicians in July of 1946. After being discharged from the Navy, Coltrane met, performed, and recorded with Dizzy Gillespie, Johnny Hodges, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and other jazz legends. In 1960 Coltrane formed his own quartet, which included pianist McCoy Tyner, bassist Jimmy Garrison and drummer Elvin Jones. The “classic” John Coltrane Quartet created some of the most quintessential albums in Jazz history including: My Favorite Things, Africa Brass, Impressions, Giant Steps, and his signature work A Love Supreme. The power and expressive eloquence of Coltrane’s music has influenced the generations of musicians to follow. If you’re in the North Carolina area, join the celebration at the John Coltrane International Jazz and Blues Festival, and be sure to tune in to our Bebop and Saxophone Jazz channels to hear his music every day on JAZZRADIO.com.

JAZZ NEWS/EVENTS - NYC METROPOLITAN AREA

WBGO 88.3FM | WBGO.org Home | Listen to WBGO | Listen to WBGO HD2 | Download the WBGO App | Events |News | Blog | Program Schedule | Become a Member | Host Profiles Jamie Cullum wows the Newport Jazz Festival crowd in 2010 Newport Jazz Festival 2015 Schedule Online Get your tickets for the "straight to the gate" WBGO bus trip now! The 2015 Newport Jazz Festival schedule is finally online! There's a lot to be excited about. The triumphant return of Dr. John, the otherworldly enchantments of Cassandra Wilson performing her Billie Holiday tribute, a set from Jon Batiste on the heels of his announcement as band leader for Stephen Colbert's Late Show, British multi-talent Jamie Cullum, and sets from Arturo Sandoval, Maria Schneider, Kenny Garrett, and so many more. Now it's time to take that excitement and make it a reality. WBGO is offering the only festival trip that takes you straight to the music. With our bus trips, we'll take you from Brooklyn, Manhattan, Newark, Boston, or Old Lyme, Connecticut, and bring you right to where the best of the fest is happening -- no hassle over parking, no stressful commute. Just sit back with other excited fans and enjoy an air-conditioned bus ride to the sparkling waters of Narragansett Bay and the historic Fort Adams State Park where the festival grounds are! Come in the morning for a thrilling day of music and be back in your own bed that night. However you're trying to experience the Newport Jazz Festival, WBGO is here for you. Check out WBGO.org/events for more information! New Issue of Upbeat Online The brand new July/August issue of WBGO's Upbeat magazine is online now! You can read it on online here. WBGO Programming Coming up on WBGO... Click here to go to the WBGO.org blog for a full rundown of the next few days of WBGO's on-air schedule! To keep up with WBGO, follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Jimmy Greene Jazz Night In America Radio broadcast Sundays at 6pm and Wednesday at 6:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Tune in tonight at 6:30PM to hear a new episode with Anat Cohen!  Jimmy Greene | Listen Now Pianist Eric Reed celebrates the 110th anniversary of tenor saxophone master Coleman Hawkins' birth. Reed brings Tivon Pennicott, tenor saxophone; Warren Vache, cornet; Dezron Douglas, bass; and drummer Willie Jones III to honor his legacy. Interviews from the band come from leader Eric Reed and Tivon Pennicott. We also speak with jazz historical and tenor saxophonist Loren Schoenberg to learn more about the life and music of Coleman Hawkins. Learn more about Jazz Night in America. Jaga Jazzist The CheckoutTuesdays at 6:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org 2015 Montreal Jazz Fest Special | Listen now Wayne Shorter, Norway's Jaga Jazzist and Toronto's BadBadNotGood on this 2015 Montreal International Jazz Festival special.  Visit The Checkout online to subscribe to the podcast and learn more about the series. Sam Schwartz Conversations with Allan Wolper Tuesdays at 7:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Sam Schwartz | Listen Now Sam Schwartz is known worldwide as Gridlock Sam, a nickname the media gave him for his role in coining the term, Gridlock. As New York City's traffic commissioner in the 1980's, he designed routes for numerous crowded corners. Schwartz says New York would rather hand out parking tickets then crack down on illegal drivers because it brings in more money. He is also a columnist for The Daily News.  Learn more about Conversations with Allan Wolper. Mark Sherman SportsJam with Doug DoyleWednesdays at 7:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Leigh Jayne Provisor | Listen NowAfter spending many of her teenage years in a group home in South Jersey, Leigh Jaynes Provisor used wrestling at Rancocas Valley High School and the US Army to change her path in life. She's now the 2015 US Open Wrestling Champion and a three-time World Team member.  Learn more about SportsJam. WBGO Travel & Events Duke Ellington See What Your Member Card Can Do Member Event: Jazz in July – Duke Ellington: Drop Me Off In Harlem Wednesday, July 22, 8pm | Kaufmann Concert Hall – 92nd Street Y Join WBGO’s Mid-Day Jazz host, Rhonda Hamilton, for this exciting Member Event at the Jazz in July Festival at the 92nd Street Y. WBGO Members get great seats for this event and are treated to a meet and greet reception with light refreshments afterwards. “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Prelude to a Kiss,” “Sophisticated Lady” — Edward Kennedy Ellington was American music royalty. Now, another member of the jazz aristocracy, legendary vocalist Ernie Andrews, makes a rare appearance to put his stamp on these timeless tunes. Add the soulful sounds of Houston Person's tenor sax, plus vibes virtuoso Steve Nelson, and you’ve got pure jazz heaven. Ernie Andrews, vocals Bill Charlap, piano Renee Rosnes, piano Houston Person, tenor sax Jeremy Pelt, trumpet Steve Nelson, vibes Peter Washington, bass Kenny Washington, drums Tickets are $65 and are expected to go quickly. To reserve tickets please call 973-624-8880 ext. 232.  *****  Do you have a business that would like to participate in WBGO's members discount program? Contact Josh Rosenfeld atjrosenfeld@wbgo.org or at 973-624-8880 ext 232. The Mountain House at Mohonk Jazz On The Mountain At Mohonk January 15-18, 2016 | New Paltz, NY  For our sixth consecutive year, WBGO is pleased to extend to you an invitation to Jazz on the Mountain at the historic Mohonk Mountain House, January 15-18, 2016 in the scenic Catskills. Celebrating 17 years at Mohonk, WBGO’s Michael Bourne will host this stellar program – a four-day musical extravaganza over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Whether you are planning a family outing, a romantic retreat, a weekend with friends or a self-exploration getaway, the Mountain House has activities for all! The WBGO package includes: bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets – or dinner as a traditional served meal, afternoon tea and cookies and all associated gratuities. Guests receive amenities such as wireless internet access, ice-skating, skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing and use of the indoor heated swimming pool and comprehensive fitness center. Visit WBGO.org/events for more information! George Clinton WBGO Summer Events Highlight: Sounds Of The City Presents George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic Thursday, July 16th, 2015, 5pm | NJPAC, Newark, NJ He's a legend of funk, an inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and a Grammy winning recording artist. The one and only George Clinton is in Newark this week for a free concert with Parliament Funkadelic. Enjoy classic PFunk anthems like "Atomic Dog" and "Flashlight" right in downtown Newark! Visit WBGO.org for information on the full run of WBGO summer events! WBGO Support Kiran Ahluwalia  Oval Lawn Series at Madison Square Park WBGO is proud to be a media sponsor of Madison Square Park, presenting the Oval Lawn Series, Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm, during the summer months. The outdoor concerts are free. Upcoming performances: July 15 — The Family Crest | Arc Iris July 22 — Kiran Ahluwalia July 29 — New York Night Train SOUL CLAP & DANCE-OFF featuring DJ Jonathan Toubin with The Suffers  WBGO is a publicly-supported, cultural institution that champions jazz, an American art form, and presents news to a worldwide audience through radio, other technologies and events.

AFRICAN-AMERICAN POLICY FORUM

As we approach the one month anniversary of the tragedy in Charleston, it is critical to send a message that this brutal massacre will not be forgotten. This blatant act of white supremacy represents a turning point for our racial justice movement.    Beyond the vexing questions of forgiveness and grace, we must address this heinous act and the subsequent assaults on Black churches as constituents committed to racial and gender justice. The media, politicians and others might be willing to move on, but we must confront what Charleston means for us now and in the future. This is a moment where feminists of all races and genders must aggressively denounce and repudiate Dylann Roof's murderous embodiment of racist patriarchy. White women cannot allow one shred of legitimacy to rest upon Roof’s claims that these nine murders were undertaken in their name. At the same time, all antiracists must commit to a deep and sustainable feminist sensibility—one that sees in Roofs’ rampage the fact that Black women are also targets of patriarchal racism. We can no longer give mere lip service to intersectionality and the indivisibility of social justice; the struggle against patriarchy and racism must be substantively robust and inextricably intertwined. Please consider signing the following letter and sharing it widely with your networks.

Click Here to Sign the Letter The Charleston Imperative: Why Feminism & Antiracism Must Be Linked As we grieve for the nine African Americans who were murdered in their house of worship on June 17 2015, those of us who answer the call of feminism and antiracism must confront anew how the evils of racism and patriarchy continue to endanger all Black bodies, regardless of gender. As antiracists, we know that the struggle against racial terror is older than the Republic itself. In particular we remember the work of Ida B Wells who risked everything to debunk the lies of lynchers over 100 years ago. Today, we see that fierce determination in Bree Newsome who scaled the 30-foot flagpole at the South Carolina state Capitol and brought down the Confederate flag. As feminists, we recognize how racism has been -- and is still -- gendered. Patriarchy continues to be foundational to racial terrorism in the US, both in specious claims that justify the torture of Black men in defense of white womanhood, and in its brutal treatment of Black women and girls. We also recognize that while patriarchy and racism are clearly intertwined, all too often, our struggles against them are not. If the reaction to the Charleston massacre is to be realized as something beyond a singular moment of redemptive mourning, then neither the intersectional dynamics of racism and patriarchy which produced this hateful crime, nor the inept rhetorical politics that sustain the separation of feminism from antiracism, can be allowed to continue.   As antiracist feminists of every color, we refute the patriarchal, racist practices that endanger Black people across the nation. In so doing, we also insist that the extremism of Roof’s declaration that Black people “must go” because they are “taking over our country” and “raping our women” should not obscure how anti-Black racial logics are embedded in the routine decisions made by millions of people every day. Decisions about where to live, how to identify a “safe neighborhood” or a “good school,” whom to police, and to whom police are to be accountable, also rest on a longstanding demonization of Black bodies. These choices, grounded in ideologies of Black threat, frame separation from Blackness as a rational choice. The narratives that routinely diminish the life chances of African Americans are not yesterday’s problems. Dylann Roof was born in 1994, yet murdered nine Black people having thoroughly consumed narratives that continue to denigrate Black people over half a century after the supposed fall of white supremacy.  The continued assault on Black churches--several which have been burned to the ground since the Charleston Massacre--tells us that even the most extreme expressions of this denigration are not isolated. We must recognize, at last, that racial violence, including the cycle of suffering and slow death that hovers over Black communities, is structural as well as individual. Equally significant, racial violence has never been focused on males alone. A clear indication of the way that white insecurities can unleash murderous impulses against all Black people, is that Roof murdered six Black women as well as three Black men. In his perceived defense of white women, Roof killed Black mothers, grandmothers, sisters, wives and daughters. To would-be purveyors of Black genocide, there are no collateral victims. Every Black body is a threat; every dead one is one step closer to their ultimate goal. Feminists must denounce the use of white insecurity -- whether in relation to white womanhood, white neighborhoods, white politics, or white wealth -- to justify the brutal assaults against Black people of all genders. Antiracists must acknowledge that patriarchy has long been a weapon of racism and cannot sit comfortably in any politic of racial transformation. We must all stand against both the continual, systematic and structural racial inequities that normalize daily violence as well as against extreme acts of racial terror. Policy, and movement responses that fail to reflect an intersectional approach are doomed to fail. We want a loving community across difference. In the memory of Susie Jackson, Ethel Lance, Clementa Pinckney, Tywanza Sanders, Cynthia Hurd, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, Depyane Middleton Doctor, Daniel Simmons and Myra Thompson, we commit to a vibrant, inclusive, and intersectional social justice movement that condemns racist patriarchy and works to end its daily brutality and injustice. Anything less is unacceptable. Click here to see full list of signees.

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AS A MATTER OF FACT:

Toussaint L'Ouverture was the liberator of Haiti. His successful rebellion against French rule in 1791, was the only completely victorious land-based slave revolt in history.

spotlight on AMOS FORTUNE

Part I

AMOS FORTUNE came to America in the early 1700s. He worked as an indentured servant in Boston. Then a man in Woburn, Mass brought Fortune. This man was a tanner, someone who turns animal hides into leather. Fortune soon learned how to prepare leather.  

JAZZ EVENT - KANSAS CITY, MO.

Record Label Week The Blue Room Hosts the ARC Label! Monday-Saturday July 6, 9, 10, 11 Blue Room, $20 for Eight Shows! --------------------------------------------- Monday, July 6 - $5 7PM SHOW – ALYSSA MURRAY TRIO (AM TRIO) 9PM SHOW – MICHAEL PAGAN BIG BAND Thursday, July 9 - $5 7PM SHOW – SONS OF BRASIL 9PM SHOW – ROGER WILDER QUINTET Friday, July 10 - $10 8PM SHOW – CHRIS HAZELTON TRIO 10PM SHOW – BRANDON MEZZELO TRIPTET Saturday, July 11 - $10 8PM SHOW – MARCUS HAMPTON SEXTET with Kathleen Holeman 10PM SHOW – ARC FOUNDERS QUINTET featuring Sumi Tonooka, Erica Lindsay & Chris Burnett with Jeff “Siege” Siegel (drums) and Andrew W. Stinson (bass) About the ARC Label ARTISTS RECORDING COLLECTIVE (ARC) is an internationally recognized brand and professional recording label that  provides a viable 21st Century Music Industry Platform for world-class talent! Based in the Kansas City metropolitan area, ARC serves artists-producers and boutique record labels who require a dynamic and multi-dimensional platform to present their works and services in an environment that is not under compulsion or creative restraint. More From ARC Label Week! Two Master Classes Featuring Jazz Pianist Sumi Tonooka & Jazz Drummer Jeff Siegel! Tuesday, July 7 6-9pm Blue Room, Free  Jazz pianist, composer and ARC cofounder, Sumi Tonooka and  Jazz percussionist, composer and ARC recording artist, Jeff “Siege” Siegel will each present an hour master class. There will be opportunity for Q and A sessions, as well chances to interact further with the artists. For Kids! Jazz Storytelling Friday, July 3 10 am AJM atrium, Free Jazz Storytelling featuring vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, bassist Tyrone Clark, and drummer Mike Warren meets educational standards, introduces children ages 2-7 to new music & cultures, and provides opportunities to enhance their social skills in a fun environment.   KC Jazz Alive presents A Kansas City Charlie Parker Celebration August 20-29, 2015 As a partner of KC Jazz ALIVE, American Jazz Museum is joining fourteen other venues and organizations in creating a Kansas City-wide celebration of Charlie Parker and his influence and contributions to the larger jazz community. During the month of August we will celebrate his birth and life through performances and education.  Visit American​Jazz​Museum.org orKC​Jazz​Alive.org for more information Jammin' at the Gem: 2015-2016 Season Season Lineup! Early Bird Discounts Available! The 2015-2016 Jammin' at the Gem concert series season is another great line up of talent! Julian Vaughn Dec. 12, 2015, 8 pm Julian Vaughn laid down a strong statement with his debutThe Purpose Project in 2010, garnering the attention of radio and record companies clamoring to sink their claws into his dynamic young talent. With a recently released recording, he will bring his electrifying Christmas Show to the Gem. Kim Waters Feb. 13, 2016 With his aptly-titled Silver Soul release, saxophone superstar Kim Waters celebrates his 25th year as a recording artist. The Washington Post says, “Kim Waters has a flair for composing seductive melodies. He is like a romantic pied piper out on a long evening stroll.” Patti Austin Mar. 26, 2016 Grammy winner Patti Austin crosses all musical genres, has made 17 solo albums, and has performed her award-nominated hit songs on the GRAMMYS® and the Oscars. Her most recent release, Avant-Gershwin, won Austin the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. The Bad Plus Joshua Redman Apr. 16, 2016 In 2011, The Bad Plus invited saxophonist Joshua Redman to join them for a series of performances before heading into the studio to record their debut album, The Bad Plus Joshua Redman. The Los Angeles Times proclaims, “The Bad Plus (plus one) roared as if a quartet were always lying just beneath its surface.” The McFadden Brothers and Ida McBeth May 15, 2016 Ida’s musical style is so unique that it is hard to classify. Over the years, her repertoire has included pop-style ballads, jazz and blues, show tunes, funk, R&B, gospel and well known standards. Critics have described her as “a jazz singer,” “a blues singer,” “a pop singer” and “a cabaret singer.” A song stylist is the title Ida prefers. They have been entertaining since they were in elementary school, learning tap licks, and intricate rhythms from their father, Kansas City hoofer and all around entertainer Smilin’ Jimmy McFadden. The McFadden Brothers have performed with some of the biggest names in show business, like Sammy Davis Jr., Tony Orlando, and Wayne Newton - just to mention a few. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster or call 816-474-6262 today! Back at the Blue Room! Steve Cardenas Trio Friday, July 3, 8:30 pm Blue Room, $15 Guitarist Steve Cardenas began his musical career in Kansas City and has been an integral part of the New York City jazz community since 1995. Max Berry Thursday, July 16, 7 pm Blue Room, Free Max Berry’s 45 years in the music business have cemented his reputation as one of the most knowledgeable music industry gurus in the Midwest. Darryl White/Jeff Jenkins Quartet Saturday, July 18, 8:30 pm Blue Room, $10 A Saturday evening of great music featuring an ensemble  co-led by renowned jazz recording artists Darryl White and Jeff Jenkins.   July 2015 Blue Room Calendar Have a Blue Room Pale Ale in the Blue Room! North Coast Brewing is proud to support Jazz education and makes a donation to the American Jazz Museum for every pint of Blue Room Pale Ale that's sold. Buy Tickets at Ticketmaster or Call 816-474-6262. The Blue Room opens at 5 p.m. on Mon, Thurs., and Fri. and 7 p.m. on Sat. Bookmark Club.AmericanJazzMuseum.org for more!