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Press Contact: Gary Springer, The International Council of the Tampa Bay Region (727-709-3354) All articles must include the following citation:
Organized and circulated by Meridian International Center, Washington, DC
Presented by The International Council of the Tampa Bay Region in collaboration with the St. Petersburg Museum of History and the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association
"Jam Session: America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World" Exhibit Photographs Meridian International Center has selected 17 photographs from the exhibition for use by the media. A complete descriptive list and required captions and credits follow the sample photographs below.
Jam Session America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World
Captions and Citations for Press
All articles must include the following citation:
Organized and circulated by Meridian International Center, Washington, DC
Presented by The International Council of the Tampa Bay Region in collaboration with the St. Petersburg Museum of History and the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association
The following exhibit photographs are available in *.tif format:
1. Dizzy Gillespie with Yugoslav musician and composer Nikica Kalogjera and fans. Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 1956 Courtesy of the Marshall Stearns Collection, Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University.
2. Benny Goodman plays the hne (oboe) with a Burmese musician. Rangoon, Burma, 1957 Courtesy of the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, Benny Goodman Papers, Yale University.
3. Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond (center) encounter Indian musicians. Bombay, India, 1958 Courtesy of the Brubeck Collection, Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library. Copyright Dave Brubeck.
4. Dave Brubeck receives a bouquet upon arrival at the airport. Baghdad, Iraq, 1958 Courtesy of the Brubeck Collection, Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library. Copyright Dave Brubeck.
5. Woody Herman deplanes in South America. Santiago, Chile, 1958 Courtesy of the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University.
6. Louis Armstrong meets Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of the Northern Nigerian Region. Kaduna, Nigeria, 1960 Courtesy of the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
7. Louis Armstrong entertains children at the Tahhseen Al-Sahha Medical Center. Cairo, Egypt, 1961 Courtesy of the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
8. Benny Goodman performs for a young audience in Red Square. Moscow, Soviet Union, 1962 Courtesy of the Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, Benny Goodman Papers, Yale University.
9. The Bharatiya Kala Kendra Orchestra performs for ‘The Duke.’ New Delhi, India, 1963 Courtesy of the Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
10. Randy Weston autographs record jackets at the Lycée Leon Mba for students who correctly answered questions about the history of jazz. Libreville, Gabon, 1967 Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville.
11. Count Basie at the final rehearsal of the popular Burmese song, Emerald Dusk. Rangoon, Burma, 1971 L to R: Win Oo, famous singer and film star; Sandaya Hla Htut, composer and pianist; Basie; unidentified man; U Than Myint, Deputy Director, Burma Broadcasting Service. Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville.
12. Sarah Vaughan at the Newport-Belgrade Jazz Festival. Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 1973 Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville.
13. The Charlie Byrd Trio jams with the Lito Molina Jazz Group at the U.S. Embassy ballroom. Manila, Philippines, 1975 Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville.
14. Benny Carter and his band travel for the State Department at the time of the U.S. Bicentennial. Ankara, Turkey, 1975 L to R: Gildo Mahones (pianist); Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison (trumpet); Professor Morroe Berger (lecturer); Benny Carter; Margaret Carter; Millicent Browne (vocalist); Earl Palmer (drums); John B. Williams (bass); Erol Pekcan (Turkish musician and producer). Courtesy of the Benny Carter Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
15. Clark Terry and his Jolly Giants perform at the Pakistan American Cultural Center. Karachi, Pakistan, 1978 L to R: Hilton Ruiz (piano; not visible); Clark Terry (trumpet); Victor Sproles (bass); Ed Soph (drums); Chris Woods (saxophone). Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville.
16. The Dave Brubeck Trio featuring Gerry Mulligan in concert at the Palace of Culture. Warsaw, Poland, 1970 L to R: Gerry Mulligan (saxophone); Dave Brubeck (piano); Jack Six (bass); Alan Dawson (drums; not visible). Courtesy of the Brubeck Collection, Holt-Atherton Special Collections, University of the Pacific Library. Copyright Dave Brubeck.
17. Duke Ellington and Paul Gonsalves ‘take five’ for local recreation. Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1963 Courtesy of the Duke Ellington Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
* Collections (above) holding rights to these photographs must be cited in captions.
Official "Jam Session" Website Meridian International Center maintains the official website for the "Jam Session" exhibit, which can be found at: www.meridian.org/jazzambassadors Don't forget to turn on your computer speakers! "Brand Image" For The International Council Exhibit The "brand image" for the show in St. Petersburg is a photograph taken by Bob Moreland, and is used courtesy of the St. Petersburg Times.
The caption & credit should read as follows: "Jazz Ambassador" Louis Armstrong on stage at the Manhattan Casino in St. Petersburg, Florida, circa 1957. Photograph by Bob Moreland, courtesy of the St. Petersburg Times. "The Jazz Photography of Herb Snitzer" Information on "The Jazz Photography of Herb Snitzer" can be found at www.herbsnitzer.com. PAST "JAM SESSION" EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
October 13 Opening Reception: An Evening Honoring Legendary Jazz Artists! ( Buy Tickets!) Wednesday, October 13, 6 pm at the St. Petersburg Museum of History
Don't Miss This Once In A Lifetime Opportunity to See These Artists Together! The “Jam Session” Continues on Tuesday, October 19 @ 7pm! “New Gen” College Jazz Series! Featuring The University of South Florida Jazz Combo
The University of South Florida Jazz Combo is a group of seven Graduate and Undergraduate students. The group works together twice a week work shopping original compositions and arrangements. They will be playing 2 sets of jazz standards, arrangements & original compositions. Featured
Musicians:
October 26, 2010 7 p.m. “Next Gen” High School Jazz Series! Featuring The Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) Jazz Ensemble
Directed by David Pate, the Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) Jazz Ensemble, comprised of music students who attend this outstanding magnet program located at Gibbs High School, will perform a program of jazz standards. Musicians include: Philip Charros , trombone Josh Riggins, piano Kelly Rojas, clarinet Josh Lowe. alto sax Devin Torres, alto sax Lyndsey Collins, tenor sax Shane Blank, guitar Zak Burgette , bass Trevor Mustoe , drums
Tuesday, October 28 @ 8pm! "Jam Session" Jam Session! "Live Under the
Benoist"! Featuring The Ron Gregg Trio @ The St. Petersburg Museum of History Presented by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Come Hear/Play & Sing With the Best Local Jazz Artists! See “Jam Session” Historic Photography Exhibit & Herb Snitzer Jazz Images!
Sunday, October 31, 2 p.m. Student Open Forum "Studying & Playing Jazz Music!" with & John O'Leary Interested in studying music in college? What to major in? Can I double major? Wondering how to become a professional musician? Want to know where to find gigs and jam sessions? Jam Session to Follow! Bring Your Instrument! No Charge for this Event! @The St. Petersburg Museum of History Sunday, October 31, 6:30 p.m. "Jazz On The Deuces" @ The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
A special Museum Exhibit telling the stories of Local Jazz Legends, including Buster Cooper, John Lamb, Al Downing, Ernie Calhoun and countless others. Opening Reception & Jazz Jam in the museum's Legacy
Gardens!
Thursday, November 4 @ 6:30 pm Meet Legendary Photo-Journalist & Author Herb Snitzer!
Mr. Snitzer will sign purchased copies of his book "Jazz: A Visual Journey" (available for sale at the event!)
& Talk about his career photographing legendary Jazz Ambassadors, including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie & Miles Davis...and his upcoming book! Tour "Jam Session" and see the iconic Herb Snitzer images of jazz legends in his special exhibit... "Jam Session" - Live Music Jam Session to Follow... Catering by the Texas Cattle Company & Cash Bar! 6:30 p.m @St. Petersburg Museum of History Herb Snitzer, world-renowned photo-journalist, has photographed all of the Jazz Ambassadors and created indelible images of them in rehearsal, on stage, and in their private lives. Snitzer, who currently resides in St. Pete, was honored at the opening event. Many of his enduring images of jazz greats are on display as part of the "Jam Session" exhibit. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 7 p.m. "Jazz Under the Benoist!" Featuring The University of Tampa Jazz Ensemble @ The St. Petersburg Museum of History Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 6:30 p.m. "An Evening With Dick Hyman"
Globally-renowned & Emmy Award-winning pianist, composer & arranger, & 1975 "Jazz Ambassador" to the Soviet Union
Renaissance Vinoy Dinner & Major Musical Event! Historic Sunset Ballroom Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club 600 Snell Isle Blvd NE , St. Petersburg Tickets: $50 per person $400 (Table of 8)
Your Tax-Deductible Contribution benefits the programs of The International Council of the Tampa Bay Region, Inc. (A 501-c-3 organization; FEIN: 59-3651710) Thursday, November 11 @ 8pm! "Jam Session" Jam Session! "Live Under the
Benoist"! Featuring The LaRue Nickelson Trio
LaRue Nickelson, guitar Presented by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Come Hear/Play & Sing With the Best Local Jazz Artists! See “Jam Session” Historic Photography Exhibit & Herb Snitzer Jazz Images!
The International Council of the Tampa Bay Region Presents:
The “Jam Session” Continues!
Sunday, November 14 @ 4 pm! You Don’t Want to Miss - “Sonny LaRosa & America’s Youngest Jazz Band!"
Nationally-renowned “Best Big Band of Its Kind!” Hear Age 7-13 Jazz Musicians Playing Big Band Swing & Jazz!
Live Under the Historic “First Flight” Benoist @ The St. Petersburg Museum of History
Monday, November 15 @ 5:30 pm!
Join Us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum for: "Jazz Along the Deuces"Dialogue & Jam Session! Monday, November 15, 2010
The International Council of the Tampa Bay Region Presents:
Thursday, November 18 @ 8pm!
"Jam Session": "The Final Jam Session!" "Live Under the
Benoist"! @ The St. Petersburg Museum of History Featuring Joe Aromola, Bass Stephen Bucholtz, Drums Ben Winkler, Piano Presented by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Come Hear/Play & Sing With the Best Local Jazz Artists! See “Jam Session” Historic Photography Exhibit & Herb Snitzer Jazz Images!
Friday, November 19 @ 7 pm!
The St. Petersburg Museum of History Presents:
Join us for a night of nostalgia to remember the jazz history of St. Petersburg. Proceeds Benefit the St. Petersburg Museum of History. Friday, November 19, 2010 7:00-10:00pm At the St. Petersburg Museum of History 335 Second Avenue NE
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