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Hot House Jazz Guide Announcement 

JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PRESENTS #THENEWGIG LIVE! COVID-19 MUSICIANS’ EMERGENCY FUNDRAISER CONCERT

In demanding times, musicians keep us grounded. They call up the strong, beautiful parts of our spirits. Without a single gig taking place during this crisis, there are no clubs to visit and no concerts to attend.  But get ready to take your front row seats, four days from now, when The Jazz Foundation brings the concert to you.  Please Join Us THURSDAY, MAY 14th 8:00pm – 10PM EDT WATCH ON YOUTUBE

WATCH ON JAZZ FOUNDATION WEBSITE Rebroadcast at 10PM EDT (concert will remain online for 24 hours only)  The pandemic has left thousands of vulnerable artists in a state of financial free fall. The need is unprecedented, but the Jazz Foundation's mission is as urgent as it has ever been: to provide emergency assistance to jazz, blues and roots artists in times of crisis.



*Lineup Subject to Change.

Jazz Guitar Legend Bucky Pizzarelli Lost His Life To COVID-19 On April 1.  In his honor D’Angelico Guitars will auction his signed Excel EXL-1, with all proceeds going to The Jazz Foundation of America’s COVID-19 Musician’s Emergency Fund.

This guitar was signed on October 12th 2016 when Pizzarelli visited the D’Angelico Showroom in New York City to share the story of his relationship with John D’Angelico and D’Angelico Guitars.

STAY IN THE HOUSE [WATCH] Pee Wee Ellis with a reminder of what we all need to be doing; the legendary Pee Wee Ellis (of James Brown and Van Morrison fame) and friends have updated the 1968 classic "Come on in the House" to brighten up another locked-down day and to benefit the Jazz Foundation.  Enjoy the music and don't forget all the musicians who can't work for the foreseeable future by making a donation.

About The Jazz Foundation

For 31 years, the Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) has been keeping jazz, blues, roots, and R&B alive by helping the musicians who have played the soundtrack to our lives. With compassion and discretion, JFA makes it possible to pay someone's rant and keep them from eviction or homelessness when illness, accident, or old age prevents them from working. Our social work services and Musicians' Emergency Fund provide housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief, and financial support to musicians and their families in times of crisis. In the past year, the JFA provide assistance in more than 9,000 cases. Through our Jazz and Blues in the Schools and Gig Fund performance programs, we create purpose and dignified employment for hundreds of musicians every month and bring free concerts to thousands of underserved audience members at public schools, hospitals, nursing homes, museums, parks, libraries and community centers across the country. Whatever the need is, we don't just fix the problem, we heal it with love.

    Phone: 203-434-4646 

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