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Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

WEMU 501 Jazz Series

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to all who attended the show Friday 12-2-11 at PJs. The band and I had a ball, and the audience contributed so much by being attentive and respectful. We played good music, laughed and enjoyed JAZZ.

Thank you all. Hope to see you again soon.

Ramona Collins & Johnny O'Neal Recording

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

For those of you who attended the recording session on March 21, 2009, I apologize for the delay but promise that it will be done soon. Each of you will receive your complimentary copy of the CD as soon as they are pressed.

Detroit Black Music Awards Nominee

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

I was notified last week that I am one of four nominees in the Detroit Black Music Awards jazz vocalist category. This was quite a surprise, and I am extremely flattered. The awards ceremony will be held Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Bert's Market Place in the Eastern Market in Detroit. Doors open to th public at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. VIP tickets are $40 and general admission tickets are $20.

More info later.

CD Recorded w/Johnny O'Neal 3-21-10

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

For those of you who attended the recording session, you will still receive your preview copy of the cd. I am going back into the studio to finish editing sometime within the next couple of weeks. Thanks for your patience!

Detroit Jazz Fest After Party

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Harbor House

440 Clinton St

Detroit, MI (downtown)

313 967-9900

On Friday, September 3rd, after the first day of the Detroit Jazz Fest, be sure to stop by the Harbor House in Greektown for great food and drinks, and a very special performance with Ramona Collins and the Jesse Kramer Trio!

10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. $5 cover, limited seating, for reservations call (313) 967-9900

Ramona Collins-Vocals

Glenn Tucker – Piano

Jordan Schug – Bass

Jesse Cramer - Drums

JazzKeepers Photo Shoot

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Press Release

Area jazz artists gather for photo shoot

“Countless jazz performers continuously dedicate their souls in an effort to keep vintage jazz alive. They are the true heroes who consistently reinforce the importance of jazz as they perform within communities throughout this nation. Their appreciation and commitment have enabled us to keep vintage jazz a part of American culture and a mainstay in today’s contemporary music environment.” They are the Jazzkeepers, asdefined by Cleveland jazz promoter Greg L. Reese in his book “JazzKeepers, A Pictorial Tribute & Memoir”

Toledo’s JazzKeepers will gather on the steps of the Toledo Museum of Art Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. Joining them will be some of their peers from the area’s jazz corridor – Bowling Green, Ann Arbor, Toledo, Detroit and Cleveland. Those who are known by other JazzKeepers to fit the description given above are invited to join us for this history-making event.

There will be a master photo taken of everyone, then small group shots of singers, bassists, pianists/keyboardists, horn players, drummers, etc. Artists may bring their instruments to use as a prop or to play later at the after-set @ Pam's Corner, 116-10th Street. Award-winning photographer Grover Cummings is the official photograher for this will conduct the shoot.

Immediately following the photo shoot, participants will stop by Pam’s Corner at 116-10^th St. in downtown Toledo to network and maybe even play a tune or two. It will be a great reunion!

CONTACT:

Ramona Collins, Organizer & Chair

JazzKeepers Photo Shoot

songstylist@aol.com

Kim Buehler, Committee Co-Chair

Keith Bernard, Committee Co-Chair

Brenda Riggins, Committee Co-Chair

For more information, please call 419 297-9856, 419 536-7172 or 419 283-8226

Jazzkeepers Photo Shoot

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

We will again be gathering on the steps of the Toledo Museum of Art to document who makes up the current performing jazz community in Toledo. We are especially focusing on those who are "Jazzkeepers" - those who struggle to keep vintage jazz alive. Even though they may play other types of music, they are known in the local jazz inner circle to respect jazz and not consider it "old" music. Jazz is important because it's part of America's musical history and cannot be forgotten.

Sunday - August 29, 2010 2:00 p.m.

More details later.

Acting in Dorothy McFarland's Play "Church Folks"

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

On Sunday June 27, 2010 I will be acting (not singing) in a play called "Church Folks", written by Toledoan Dorothy McFarland. The event is being held at the Franciscan Center and curtain is at 6:00. For info about tickets you can call 419 297-9856 or call the Franciscan Center box office.

Recording session finished - now on to mixing and mastering

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Johnny and I recorded a cd in front of a few fans and friends on Sunday 3-21-10 at Audio Matrix Studios. Everything went very well. I regret I couldn't open the session up to everyone like I normally do when I have an even, but, there were space limitations that would not allow it. We're now ready to mix and master. This cd is something different for both Johnny and me because there is no rhythm section - just piano and vocals.

Photographer Grover Cummings took great photos for the cd cover and insert. I love them!!

Will keep you posted as to what's going on with the project. Stay tuned.