Artists Unite Issue

    • June 18, 2007

    jazz means peace

    Filed under: Events, WebLog — Peter Ferko @ 11:50 am

    Here’s an example of making the art-politics connection from bassist/composer Russell Branca. Below is a description of the project’s next event:
    JAZZ MEANS PEACE - A weekly jazz series dedicated to building a permanent alternative peace culture by supporting Peace Organizations and celebrating America’s unique classical musical art form JAZZ.
    Tuesday June 19th, Jazz & Poetry
    poet Eliot Katz accompanied by:
    Jay Elfenbein - viola da gamba
    Russell Branca - bass
    Mike Pinto - vibes
    Diego Voglino - drums

    The June 19th event is a benefit for the War Resisters League

    Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery@ Bleeker St.
    8pm-10pm
    $8 cover + 1 drink minimum
    info: 718-843-0515

    The Jazz Means Peace series is being organized by Russell Branca.
    http://www.russellbranca.com/AriaAperta/Projects/JazzMeansPeace.html

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