Celebrate JAM 2009!
Learn all about Jazz Appreciation Month in April 2009.

JAM Launch Celebrates Chuck Mangione and Jazz History

The 2009 Jazz Appreciation Month will highlight “Jazz Music, Masters and Messages” beginning at the April 2 JAM Launch in Carmichael Auditorium at the newly renovated National Museum of American History (NMAH) at 12th Street and Constitution Ave. NW.  Jazz artist Chuck Mangione will be highlighted in an artifacts Donation Ceremony and Onstage Discussion that pays homage to his illustrious career, artistry, community service, and dedication to jazz education. Mr. Mangione’s appearance comes in the wake of the heartbreaking loss of friends and band members Gerry Niewood and Coleman Mellett in the crash of flight 3407 in Buffalo, NY. 

Soulful Washington, DC jazz composer/pianist Marcus Johnson will appear at the Launch at the request of inaugural JAM sponsor BMI Music to play a musical tribute to Mr. Mangione and join him in an onstage discussion. 

Representatives from the JAM Task Force, Partners and sponsoring organizations the Herb Alpert Foundation, The Ella Fitzgerald Foundation, NAMM Foundation and National Park Service will be available to highlight upcoming JAM events and their advocacy for JAM and advancing jazz. …More

The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service Jazz Exhibits
SITES is currently developing and has traveling Jazz exhibits.
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