Jazz For Obama – October 1 in New York City
This just in from JazzCorner
Just as we were about to give a shout out for jazz musicians and jazz fans to get more involved in the November election, we get this notice about this incredible line-up of jazz musicians performing for one night only to present Jazz For Obama, a concert event to benefit Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama:
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
- Dianne Reeves
- Brad Mehldau
- Joe Lovano
- Roy Hargrove
- Christian McBride
- Stanley Jordan
- Hank Jones
- The Charlie Hunter/Doug Wamble Duo
- Bilal/Robert Glasper
- Stefon Harris
- Roberta Gambarini
…and special guests
The concert takes place at the 92nd Street Y’s Kaufmann Concert Hall on Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30 PM. The Kaufmann Concert Hall is located at Lexington Avenue at East 92nd Street. Tickets are $100 and available now at Jazz For Obama. A limited number of student tickets are available for $50. VIP tickets are $250 and include reserved seating and a post-concert reception. The concert is produced by Jazz for America’s Future. All proceeds benefit the Obama For America Presidential Campaign. Wednesday, October 1 at 7:30 PM at the 92nd Street Y’s Kaufmann Concert Hall New York, NY. You can only purchase tickets through Jazz For Obama
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Priceless! Wonderful lyrics…
Comment by vicki holland 09.29.08 @ 12:19 amReally fabulous lyrics and excellent tune. Try wrapping some reggae music around it.
Comment by bizzi bee 09.29.08 @ 10:51 amFANTASTIC
Comment by janie 10.02.08 @ 11:43 amLOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!
Comment by OldOldLadyOfTheHills 10.06.08 @ 2:41 pmWhat I love about New York!!! Yeah!!
Comment by Sharlene 10.06.08 @ 3:38 pmHi,
Comment by Ella Joyce Stewart 10.08.08 @ 8:59 amWhat you talking about!!!????. I lived in NY for over 20yrs and finances only keep me from moving back. There is no place like NY and I have lived in a few places and traveled aboard. Thank you for this song. I just found out about the concert. I should’ave been there, still, I can feel it in my spirit. All we have to do is get out and vote and with all the continued prayers, we can celebrate our next commander-in-chief, PRESIDENT OBAMA. It will not be an easy job for he has inherited a mess sure enough..but to God be the glory it can be made right. GOD BLESS AMERICA….AND THANK GOD AGAIN FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT OBAMA. WHAT AN AWESOME SONG…YOU’LL KNOW HOW TO REPRESENT. Thanks for listening
I hope the campaign sees this and buys it and makes it a tv spot. it’s the positive ads we need and want.
Comment by sara 10.08.08 @ 12:14 pmVery classy,loved the sound. God bless America and her gift of Barack Obama!!!
Comment by Ernestine 10.08.08 @ 3:44 pmWow! You must send this clip to everyone you know.
Comment by John T. 10.09.08 @ 2:56 pmGreat music for a great cause. See, this is the kind of creativity Obama inspires. It’s like he’s helped to lift a veil from artists and others that the fear-based, greed ladened present regime has employed, world-wide. Ba-rack On!!!
Comment by Revalyn 10.10.08 @ 10:02 amThis is great! See, this is how Obama inspires artists and others across this country (and worldwide) It’s like he’s helped lift a veil of doom, fear and worry and given us back to ourselves. Ba-rack-On, Baby. Make sure you’re registered, know your polling place and VOTE!
Comment by Revalyn Golde 10.10.08 @ 10:08 amtotally hot and makes so much sense today! OBAMA/BIDEN 2008!
Comment by higirl 10.10.08 @ 6:57 pmI loved this song I liked the lyrics and the instrumentals. I do hope Obama has a copy of it.
Comment by jj19126-3328 10.13.08 @ 6:21 amI love it..you can not hide from the truth.
Comment by ricky 10.14.08 @ 4:22 amToo cute. I love how everyone across America is getting involved with Ba-Rack fever. Keep it going.
Ciao
Carole
Comment by Carole Willis 10.14.08 @ 9:28 amwonderful help going for obama he is the man that can
Comment by walter schwartz 10.18.08 @ 8:12 amClever and so true!!
Comment by Anonymous 10.19.08 @ 10:53 amSachia
Just fantastic! Carol
Comment by Carol Clark 10.20.08 @ 6:00 amFor years Madison Ave sold stuff with a catchy tune and good lyrics..This one is GREAT and OBAMA should use some of his cash to repeat it over and over on T.V. and Yes radio….too!
Comment by Abraham 10.20.08 @ 8:54 amwow, nice wake me up tune !
Comment by Toni 10.22.08 @ 5:56 amSnap,Snap,Snap! All the way LIVE!!
Comment by Mike P. 10.22.08 @ 6:44 pmThis is soooooo cool! I love it!
Comment by Francine C. 10.23.08 @ 4:14 amBEAUTIFUL…LOVE IT LOVE IT…I’M SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS OLD AND I LOVED IT. GOD BLESS THE YOUTH OF AMERICA. THEY WILL SEE THIS THROUGH. GO YOUTH…GO YOUTH…I WISH I WERE THERE (IN YEARS) WITH YOU. I AM THERE IN SPIRIT. KEEP GOING TO THE YOUTH OF AMERICA. THEY WILL BE THE ONES TO KEEP AMERICA WHAT IT WAS DESIGN TO BE IN IT’S BEGINNING. GOD BLESS THE YOUTH OF AMERICA.
Comment by MSSTERIOUS 10.25.08 @ 2:03 pmThis is what needs to be heard. The lyrics are percise and on point. Thumbs up to the performers. You have opened many eyes and allowed one to expand their thinking concerning this matter. I applaud you for your message.You have my vote and so does Barack!!!
Comment by N. Berry 10.27.08 @ 10:55 amThank you for delivering such a well-thought-out, humorous and tasteful message in such a classy, creative and fun package. I love that not only has Barack Obama inspired people of all walks across America, he has inspired a civil tone as well.
Comment by B. Larsen AZ 10.28.08 @ 7:27 amSuper fun! Fantastic lyrics to an already great tune!
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