Big Band Swinging Blues
Written by Glen Hughes on March 9th, 2009 No Comments
After this weekend’s tease of nice weather waking up to snow this morning is a real kick in the head. So when I got a note from our friends over at the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival my winter blues were blown away.
Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
It seems that the folks over at the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival have been busy in their off season. As of last week SJSF is now a 501(c)(3). This means they are now recognized as a non-profit orginization. So when you donate your time or cash to them you are not only helping bring great musical events to Salem you are giving yourself a tax deduction!
As is true with all non-profits they need money to run the programs that they put on, and they have created quite the event to get the ball rolling.
Big Band Blues
What: Big Band Blues: A Benefit for the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival
Who: The Boston Horns Big Band with singers James Montgomery, Toni Lynn
Washington, Barrence Whitfield and Kimberly Mantz
When: April 18, 8 p.m. (doors @ 7:30)
Where: Peabody Essex Museum, One Museum Place, Salem, Mass.
Tickets: $45 members, $50 nonmembers www.pem.org/events
As an aficionado of jazz and blues and a person who has been involved in the Boston music scene for quite some time, I can tell you that this line up is top notch. It is destined to be fun for those who like to dance or those who just want to listen and watch some fine musicians in a fun setting. It looks like a great event for a great cause.
The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is federally recognized nonprofit organization. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the festival’s mission of supporting music education and providing free concerts to the public.
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