Our 154 members: 71 musicians,
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Funded
by a SEAS grant, From Bebop To Doo Wop to Hip Hop was rescheduled from Nov 21, 2011 to Jan 25,
2012
Where is Rick
DellaRatta, now?
WEATHER
It's October 1 and it's still 95 degrees!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Dee Daniels
moved from Canada to NYC and was a guest on MUSICWOMAN
RADIO October 7
Hear interview with Mimi Johnson by Steph Jordan on Living in
Color
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November is Native American Heritage and National Novel Writing Month On November 9th, the American Business Women's Association of South Broward will present Joan Cartwright with the Spirit of Excellence Music Leader of the Year Award at the Signature Grand, in Davie, Florida. Founder and Executive Director of WIJSF, Cartwright is a musician, composer, vocalist and educator. She's authored nine books on music, poetry and history of jazz and women musicians, and the business of music. Since 2007, Joan has dedicated her life to researching, documenting, interviewing and writing grants to present the music of women composers. She's know to kids as "The Jazz Lady"! The heritage of many Americans includes Native American. Cartwright said, "My mother's mother was Cherokee and my father's mother was Arawak. Therefore, I relate wholeheartedly to the experience of Native Americans." ~ Diva JC Photo: Leo Reinfeld The purpose of WIJSF is to recognize women musicians who are all too often overlooked in the annuls of musical history. From classical through jazz, women's music has been marginalized. One such woman is jazz pianist, composer, arranger and educator Consuela Edmonia Lee who worked to keep jazz music alive by founding a music school in Harlem that was attended by one of my friends Sangoma Everett with whom I performed in Montreux, Switzerland in the 1990s. On October 29, Sangoma and other musicians paid tribute to Ms. Lee in New York City [see thumbnail in left column]. Noted drummer Max Roach is featured in the video at the left, discussing with Ms. Lee the importance of teaching children jazz performance. He is joined by Jothan Callins.
TWO
FABULOUS PIANISTS
Sharon
Marie
Cline, our newest
musical member
is quickly becoming a favorite in LA's jazz club scene and performs with
the finest jazz musicians and in the most exclusive rooms on the west
coast. Hailing from Jacksonville,
Florida, Sharon Marie is an extraordinary vocalist who brings a unique
& distinguished sense of jazz history to her song stylings. “Her
approach to standards, show tunes and classic jazz is charming and
refreshing…” says the LA Jazz Scene Magazine. She often employs rhythmic
and tempo variations that breathe enjoyable new life into familiar
standards. Her brilliant interpretations and her smooth mellifluous sound
leave a lasting impression on her listeners, that is truly unforgettable! Reminiscent of a time gone by, yet
is distinctively contemporary, her vast
background in musical theatre and concert performance shines through in
the poise and humor that keep her audiences captivated. Accompanied by
world class musicians on piano, bass, drums, and sax she fondly dubs them
“The Bad Boyz of Jazz”. They are known for their aggressive
rhythmic interpretations and their smooth sensual sound. Sit back, and
listen to the romantic melodies of Sharon Marie Cline and The Bad Boyz of
Jazz.
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On Friday, October 7 @ 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. EST, Joan Cartwright will interview vocalist and composer Dee Daniels on Musicwoman Internet Radio. We need your continued support. Please pay your current dues! Our member Caryn Danzy from Bayshore, Long Island has organized a site to help us raise funds. Click on the banner below and see if you see something that interests you. Our first compilation CD is still available. Why not consider purchasing 10 or more at a reduced price for Holiday Gifts? If you're interested, send an email to info@wijsf.org with the number of CDs you would like to order and you will receive payment instructions.
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COMMUNITY
MUSICWOMEN performed at four senior centers in Miami Beach, through a
grant from Miami
Beach Gala Grants.
"Keep your dream close to your
heart!" ~
Diva JC
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