Drew University Hosts 12th Annual ``Jazz At Drew'' Fundraiser for Minority Health Professionals.News Editors & Assignment Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 4, 2002 Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County budget cuts in health care services through clinic closures will not stop the efforts of dedicated community members and volunteers who put on "Jazz At Drew." They see an even greater need for trained minority health professionals who are committed to providing quality medical care for inner-city families and children. "Jazz At Drew" kicks-off its 12th year as one of Southern California's most popular outdoor music, cultural and charity events with a stellar lineup of jazz and R&B greats performing this Saturday and Sunday, October 5 & 6 in support of "access to quality health care for all." The grassy outdoor setting on the campus of Charles R. Drew Dr. Charles Richard Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was an African-American physician and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge in developing large-scale University of Medicine & Science in south central Los Angeles will serve as the setting for the annual event. A musical tradition since 1991, "Jazz At Drew" attracts jazz and community fan support in large numbers. Drew University is the only historically Black medical school west of the Mississippi, whose mission is to train health care professionals dedicated to addressing the medical needs of underserved communities. The current student population of allied health professionals and medical students are equally African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. and Latino. Some major artists are performing in support of the event. On Saturday, October 5, 2002, the "Legacy Music Series" Day line-up will feature Eloise Laws, Deborah Laws, Jean Carne Jean Carne (b. March 15, 1947) is an American jazz and soul singer known for her unique vocalising and her impressive interpretative and improvisational skills. Early in her career, her name was spelled as Jean Carn before she added an e , Marjorie Hughes with Norman Connors Norman Connors (born March 1, 1947 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American jazz drummer. Connors became interested in jazz as a child, and began playing drums early, once sitting in for Elvin Jones at a John Coltrane performance he attended while in middle school. & his Starship Orchestra in a "A Tribute to Phyllis Hyman Phyllis Hyman (July 6, 1949 - June 30, 1995) was a soul singer, model and actress. Overview She began her career as a silky-voiced singer influenced by jazz, and gradually moved towards heavily produced urban contemporary ballads. ," The Brothers Johnson, Andrew Johnson, Andrew, 1808–75, 17th President of the United States (1865–69), b. Raleigh, N.C. Early Life His father died when Johnson was 3, and at 14 he was apprenticed to a tailor. Tosh in "A Tribute to (his late father) Peter Tosh Peter Tosh (October 19, 1944 – September 11, 1987[1]) was the guitarist in the original Wailing Wailers, a pioneer reggae musician, and a trailblazer for the Rastafari movement. ," Bobby Womack and others. The lineup of featured performers on Sunday, October 6, 2002 "Jazz Legends" Day include: violinist Karen Briggs, Cedar Walton Sextet performing an "Art Blakey Reunion," the Charles McPherson Quartet in a "Tribute to Charlie Parker," with the String Ensemble Orchestra including Randy Porter, Jeff Littleton, Chuck McPherson, Jr., Dale Fielder, The Oscar Brashear Ensemble, The Gerald Wilson Orchestra in "Tribute to the legendary Benny Carter" and others. Benny Carter (recently had his music selected for inclusion in the Smithsonian Institute) and Chuck Niles (KJZZ 88.1 FM, jazz DJ for 50 years and Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pavement along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of not only human celebrities but fictional characters honored by star recipient) will both be honored on this day with lifetime achievement awards by the University for their support. All proceeds from "Jazz at Drew" benefit Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science student scholarship and child development programs. Event sponsors include: Honda, Washington Mutual, Farmers Insurance, Norman C. Cottman, Ph.D., Northrop Grumman, KJLH, KKJZ, the SURF and KTWV. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day for a 12 noon concert start. "Jazz At Drew" is held on the Drew University Campus at 1720 E. 120th St., Los Angeles. Call 323/563-9390 or log on to Ticketmaster.com for ticket information. |
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