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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.

CD recording session date set for Ramona Collins wsg Johnny O'Neal

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

We have talked about recording together for years, but never got around to it. Now Johnny O'Neal is relocating to the east coast - New York - but before he goes we want to capture some musicial memories on disc. We will be recording Sunday March 21, 2010 @ 4:00 p.m. @ Audio Matrix Studio, 151 N Michigan, Ste #333. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m. Due to space limitations only 45 people can be accommodated. There will be finger foods provided by Pam's Corner, and you are invited to bring your own beverage. Please RSVP to 419 244-5601 to reserve your space.

Tickets to this very special and unique event are $20, but credit cards cannot be processed.

The building has a free parking lot on the corner of Michigan & Monroe.

New Recording Project

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

John O'Neal and I are planning to record this spring. Will keep you posted.

Omni Artists

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Attended my first meeting with some of Toledo's most prominent artists. It's great to see these folks so excited about their upcoming projects and to enjoy the fellowship after the meeting. They are still in the organizing stage, but seem to know where they want to go. I plan to attend more gallery events because there is so much talent in Toledo in the visual and performing arts. More info about this group later. Go Omni Artists!

Celebrity Wait Night

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Giorgio's - Celebrity Wait Night Thursday March 4, 2010 for the benefit of the YWCA which supports programs for young women in the community. I'll be waiting for you. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $40. More information later when I receive it.

2010

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Still would like to have a little jazz club someday - perhaps when the economy improves.

Planning to record a cd with Johnny O'neal this year. Stay tuned.

I miss Rusty a lot.