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Announcing the Jazz on the Tube Challenge Grant

The Jazz Education Network (JEN) is the foremost association of jazz educators in the world.

Jazz on the Tube will double every dollar given to support the important work of the Jazz Education Network (JEN) up to $2,500.

Please use this link to make sure that your your generous contribution to the Jazz Education Network is doubled:: https://members.jazzednet.org/resilience-fund-jazz-on-the-tube/

Sean Jones, president of the Jazz Education Network (JEN), is also the Chair of Jazz Studies at Johns Hopkins University.

Among other things, he held down the lead trumpet chair at the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and toured with Marcus Miller, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter on trumpet for the Tribute to Miles Tour.

We talk about how Sean skippered the organization through the rough seas of 2020-21, the specific challenges JEN faced and is still facing, and its urgent need for support from the jazz community.

Jazz on the Tube will double your donation so please give generously today.

Please use this link to make your contribution: https://members.jazzednet.org/resilience-fund-jazz-on-the-tube/

– Ken McCarthy
Jazz on the Tube

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A beautiful moment in jazz

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The date: June 30, 1960

The place: The Newport Jazz Festival.

A sixteen-year-old Wunderkind dazzles and delights Cannonball Adderley.

The player: Andy Marsala.

The orchestra: The Newport Youth Band

Cannonball drove 500 miles to make it for the gig.

The kids are all wearing the same band jacket.

Guest soloists: Ruby Braff (trumpet), Pee Wee Russell (clarinet)

There is nothing more cheering than seeing the generations playing together

Every good clip deserves another…Here’s the full set (Source: Citizen Abel)

– Ken McCarthy
Jazz on the Tube

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Financial aid for musicians

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Most musicians are self-employed.

If you set yourself up as a business and you’ve filed with the IRS, you may qualify for stimulus help.

It’s not going to be easy, but it is doable and may well be worth the effort.

This guy makes it as clear as it possibly can be – and time is of the essence.

He’s also got lots and lots of other useful videos on the stimulus program.

Note: This video is applicable to ALL self-employed people.

This is a strange topic for Jazz on the Tube but we have A LOT of self-employed musicians as subscribers.

If you want some fresh music, explore our 2,500+ video archive or our nearly 100 podcasts.

– Ken McCarthy
Jazz on the Tube

P.S. Our unique programming is made possible by help from people like you. Learn how you can contribute to our efforts here: Support Jazz on the Tube
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Hanging with George Benson

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George Benson recalls his early days as a student and performer: playing the ukulele on street corners, playing after-hours joints under age, and chasing down experienced cats for lessons.

Now that you heard a little about the roots, let’s listen to the fruit.

George Benson – Newport Jazz 1966

The Smooth Jazz Cruise sponsors George Benson Livestream (2021)

Still, listening? Here’s how to get there

– Ken McCarthy
Jazz on the Tube

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2020 Jazz Heroes announced

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Click here and meet the 2020 Jazz Heroes

Every year, the Jazz Journalists Association, a wonderful institution led for years by veteran jazz writer Howard Mandel, releases a sparkling jewel of inspiration…

The stories of jazz heroes who help foster the jazz scene in places large and small throughout
America.

This year twenty-seven jazz heroes/angels are being recognized. Check the out and be cheered.

– Ken McCarthy
Jazz on the Tube

P.S. Our unique programming is made possible by help from people like you. Learn how you can contribute to our efforts here: Support Jazz on the Tube
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