Mutual Musicians Foundation | Kansas City, MO http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site The Tradition Jams On... Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:56:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 JAM IN THE NEW YEAR http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1292 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1292#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:56:51 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1292 JAM IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE MMF

New Year’s Eve or Old Year’s Night is on 31 December, the final day of the Gregorian year, and the day before New Year’s Day.  New Year’s Eve is a separate observance from the observance of New Year’s Day. In modern Western practice, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings spanning the transition of the year at midnight.
Many cultures use fireworks and other forms of noise making in part of the celebration. New Year’s Eve is observed universally on 31 December according to the year numbering of the Common Era, or A.D. Anno Domini convention, even in non-Christian nations. New Year’s Eve is also the seventh day of Christmas in western Christianity. Traditional and religious celebrations for e.g. the Chinese, Muslim and Jewish new year, which occur on different dates, are still celebrated separately in the cultures that observe them, on the appropriate dates each year.

Get Involved at the MMF!DECEMBER LATE NIGHT

  • Dec. 3 – Jazz Machine
  • Dec. 4 – Will Matthews
  • Dec. 10 – James Ward
  • Dec. 11 – Steve Lambert
  • Dec. 17 – Chris Clarke
  • Dec. 18 – Will Matthews
  • Dec. 24 – Brad Williams
  • Dec. 25 – Denyse Walcott
  • Dec. 31 – Harold O’Neal
  • Jan. 1 – Chris Clarke
MMF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION | RSVP TO 816-471-5212

MMF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION | RSVP TO 816-471-5212


MMF NEW YEAR CELEBRATION | RSVP TO 816-471-5212
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    Get Involved at the MMF!LATE NIGHT: THE TRADITION JAMS ON…

    • Every Friday and Saturday night
    • Doors open & music begins at midnight
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    • Live JAZZ Jam 1:00 to 5:00 a.m.
    • Food and FULL BAR all night
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    • Musicians and Music Students Free
    • All other guests $10
    • (816) 471-5212

    Age Limit: 21+

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    The Foundation will bring in 2011 with the music of Harold O’Neal and our famous Late Night jam session… make plans now!

    More information (816) 471-5212

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=1292 0     QUEEN BEY “Welcome Home!” http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1234 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1234#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:06:22 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1234

    “Kansas City blues queen Queen Bey brought her laid-back style of jazz and blues…for her Gotham debut. Her natural style and understated approach to the material make for a solid crowd pleaser… Aside from being an ace singer, Bey is an extraordinarily warm and charming presence on-stage. Her set seems more like an intimate conversation between friends than a concert.” – Variety Magazine

    “Welcome Home!” reception for
    Ms. Queen Bey, Kansas City’s Ambassador of Jazz,
    Wednesday, October 6th from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm.

    QUEEN BEY WELCOME HOME RECEPTION - OCTOBER 6th!

    QUEEN BEY WELCOME HOME RECEPTION - OCTOBER 6th!

    ABOUT QUEEN BEY

    As a child Queen Bey listened to singers like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She can remember singing in kindergarten changing the nursery rhymes to reflect jazz music she heard at home. Her constant diversion to the tempo of jazz kept her teachers frustrated.. As she grew older she would hide in the closets and sing jazz music because she didn’t want her parents to hear her sing as they thought jazz singers were trouble.

    Jazz greats such as Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and Linda Hopkins became her chaperones and her teachers.

    When Queen was twelve years old she entered a talent show called “Stars of Tomorrow” on a radio station in Kansas City. She felt this was her chance to find out if she could be a singer. Queen’s aunt took her to the legendary Orchid Room jazz club where the contest was being taped. Queen sang “Double Crossing Blues with a house band. Marty Graham, the owner of the Orchid Room heard her performing and offered her a job on the spot, before the contest ended, singing on Monday nights. Queen was just twelve years old, and the Orchid Room was a jumping joint as they referred to clubs in those days. Queen’s aunt talked her mother into signing a waiver stating that she agreed to allow Queen to stay back stage and appear on stage as a singer. Queen’s mother worked nights and when her aunt couldn’t stay with Queen she needed a chaperone back stage. It was back stage at the Orchid Room, as a young girl of twelve, that Queen first met Billie Holiday.

    She is officially recognized as Kansas City’s Ambassador of Jazz and each year travels internationally promoting jazz and blues music on behalf of the United States and jazz organizations.

    Queen Bey @ "Rhythm and Ribs"

    Queen Bey @ "Rhythm and Ribs"

    Queen continued to sing at the Orchid Room – never straying from the stage, and she needed a constant stream of chaperones. Most singers and band members were delighted to “look after” the teenager with the big voice. Jazz greats such as Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald and Linda Hopkins became her chaperones and her teachers.

    Queen’s wide repertoire of jazz and blues standards and innovative and often unknown songs are drawn from her first-hand experiences working with the legends of jazz and blues. Queen’s style, “a natural and understated approach to the material make for a solid crowd pleaser” according to Variety magazine.

    KANSAS CITY’S AMBASSADOR OF JAZZ AND MORE …

    Queen has performed with B.B. King, The Platters and the late jazz pianist Earl Garner. She received rave reviews in the national entertainment magazine Variety and The New York Times for her act at New York’s Michael’s Pub.

    on film in the movie Ninth Street, with Martin Sheen and Issac Hayes. Queen Bey co-composed the musical score It's a Blues Life for Ninth Street.

    Ms. Bey starred on film in the movie Ninth Street, with Martin Sheen and Issac Hayes. Queen Bey also co-composed the musical score It's a Blues Life for Ninth Street.

    In 1980, Ms. Bey received the Kansas Governor’s Arts Award and was one of the honorees at the 1991 induction of the Elder Statesmen of Kansas City Jazz, Inc. She is officially recognized as Kansas City’s Ambassador of Jazz and each year travels internationally promoting jazz and blues music on behalf of the United States and jazz organizations. Her travels have taken her from Brazil to Germany to Greece.

    Queen recorded her first album “Comin’ Thru” and followed this recording with a second album “Dues Paid in Full” in 1990. Her most recent CD is entitled “So This is London”.

    Ms. Bey has acted on stage and television and in film, including Broadway musicals – Ain’t Misbehavin, One Mo’ Time and Blues in the Night.

    Her television debut was an NBC mini-series, Matter of Justice, co-starring Patty Duke and Martin Sheen. Her film debut was in the movie Ninth Street with Martin Sheen and Isaac Hayes.
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    The Foundation will host this special event for our membership with dinner, drinks and a jam session.

    Please rsvp to (816) 471-5212

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=1234 0     @KCJazzLark: Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1129 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1129#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:29:43 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1129

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation

    GUEST EDITORIAL by KCJazzLark

    First temptation is to call it something new at someplace old. But reality is, it’s a revitalization of what always was.

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    The Mutual Musicians Foundation is known for jam sessions that start when the clubs close then run the night. Once the black musicians union hall, any name associated with Kansas City jazz has jammed inside the building at 1823 Highland. In 1982 it was named a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its significance to American history. Walk through the door and that history embraces you.

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    But this is no museum. This is a thriving jazz venue which still hosts jams on weekend nights from 1 to 5 a.m. Everyone is invited.

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Especially Friday nights (Saturday mornings, really), when the younger musicians in town have started something new. They’ve organized a second jam session, downstairs. Upstairs is more spacious and sports the new piano. But downstairs, with walls lined by photos of the musicians who made jazz and Kansas City synonymous, is where history lives.
    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Downstairs, for this new jam session, the younger musicians have turned on the lights. They’re streaming the session live on the web. They’re drawing more musicians their age. They’ve brought new spirit and energy and youthful fun into Kansas City’s most historic space.

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    And it fits. Put it in perspective: When Lester Young, Herschel Evans and Ben Webster (all born in 1909) took down Coleman Hawkins in a 1933 cutting session at the Cherry Blossom, a block from here, with Mary Lou Williams (born 1910) on piano, each was 23 or 24 years old. Basie was five years older. When, on other nights, those same musicians walked into this building and jammed, they were around the ages of most musicians playing today’s downstairs jam.
    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Sit there, downstairs in the Foundation, on a Friday night/Saturday morning, and close your eyes and listen. You’re in the same spot, exactly, where Lester and Herschel and Ben and Mary Lou and Basie played. You’re hearing music with the same verve and vitality from musicians the same age they were when they jammed here three quarters of a century ago. This music is new, but the experience is not. You’re hearing what the Foundation always was.

    You’re hearing history, revitalized, repeat itself.

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    I was there the night of August 27th (28th morning). Alto sax great Bobby Watson joined the jam that night, playing, mentoring, organizing riffs. And raising the musical bar, because everyone wanted to prove they belonged on that stage.
    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

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    Upstairs, another jam is happening at the same time (Saturday nights, it’s the only jam), and it’s jazz you want to hear.

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    Friday Night at the Mutual Musicians Foundation | by KCJazzLark

    (Clicking on any photo should open a larger version of it. The live web stream can be seen and heard each Friday night/Saturday morning from 1 to 5 a.m. Central time here. An archive of previous downstairs jams is also found (t)here. The musicians hosting the jam are on Facebook here and on Twitter here. The Mutual Musicians Foundation web site is here. The Foundation’s Facebook page is here, and its Twitter feed is here.)
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    ABOUT KCJAZZLARK

    kcjazzlark.blogspot.com

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    This article was originally posted on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at KCJazzLark.blogspot.com by kcjazzlark

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=1129 0     Sept. 5th Meeting Cancelled http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1025 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1025#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:47:36 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=1025 Dear Membership:

    After much consideration, I have decided to cancel the next Membership meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 5th for the following reasons:

    I asked for updated information pertaining to the status of our membership and upon receipt, realized that over 90% of the membership is delinquent in their dues.

    I have done a cursory survey of many of the members and they have expressed they have never received any information concerninig their status as members and need time to be allowed to come current.

    As you may know, for musicians, coming up with dues, that could very well be for some $32.50 or more is a hardship, and since the life blood of this organization is its musicians/members, they must be given time to re-instate and become eligible for any voting privileges that exist.

    Mutual Musicians Foundation, Inc. | TheFoundationJamsOn.org

    When I have received evidence that all the delinquent members have been identified, contacted and given sufficient time to become current with their dues, I will re-set the Membership Meeting.

    To assist the Secretary with this matter, all that have not paid their dues, please go to our website, http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/, download an application, come into the office at the foundation and pay delinquent dues.  The 1st Quarter Dues covers January-March / 2nd Quarter Dues covers April-June / 3rd Quartet Dues covers July-Sept. and  4th Quarter Dues covers Oct.-Dec.

    I believe that this is a fair and equitable way to handle this and sincerely hope all will respect the decision.

    Thank you,

    Will Matthews
    President

    MMF Membership Application

    MMF Membership Application

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=1025 0     Late Night Artists Line Up for September 2010 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=992 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=992#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:35:16 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=992 Located in the heart of the Historic 18th and Vine Jazz District, Kansas City’s Mutual Musicians Foundation is one of the country’s principal cradles of jazz along with New York, New Orleans and Chicago.

    The Foundation bred numerous nationally significant big bands and a legion of talented soloists who revolutionized American jazz. Among these jazz artists are such luminaries as Count Basie, Jay McShann, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Andy Kirk, Jimmy Rushing, Big Joe Turner, Hot Lips Page, Mary Lou Williams, Buck Clayton … (continued)

    September 2010 Artist Line up

    These musicians belonged to Local 627, one of the African-American musicians unions affiliated with the American Federation of Musicians. Established in 1917, Local 627, then known as the “Colored Musicians Union” operated as a social center, engagement clearinghouse and as a vehicle for grievances against unfair practices by booking agents and band leaders.

    The jazz style pioneered and fostered by Local 627 members developed along original lines influenced by, yet unique from, the traditions of New Orleans, Chicago and New York. The Mutual Musicians Foundation, Inc., originally incorporated to manage the building and Local 627′s assets, continued operating the building after the 1970 merger with Local 34. Jazz has been played continuously here since 1930 when Local 627 moved into the building, making it the longest running Jazz place in the United States and in the world.

    Get Involved at the MMF! SEPTEMBER LATE NIGHT SPOTLIGHT

    Harold O’Neal is an American Jazz Pianist, Actor, Producer, Martial Artist, Bboy, Composer, and Magician. He was born on March 27th, 1981 in Arusha, Tanzania and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He is the nephew of Pete O’Neal and son of Brian and Mafutari O’Neal. Harold has studied at the Paseo Academy of Performing Arts, Berklee College of Music, and the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with jazz master Kenny Baron.

    HAROLD O'NEAL | miasodesign.com

    HAROLD O'NEAL | miasodesign.com

    Harold’s career took off when he started touring with Jazz Saxophonist Bobby Watson in 2001. After arriving in New York City, Harold began to establish a name for himself in the international jazz scene having performed with many jazz greats such as Elvin Jones, Kenny Garrett, Richard Davis, Nicholas Payton, Joe Chambers, Paquito D’Rivera, Roy Hargrove, Ahmad Alaadeen, Jeff tain Watts, Clark Terry, Wynton Marsalis, Marvin Smitty Smith, and many others. In 2002, Harold was introduced to Greg Osby by jazz legend Andrew Hill which led to his major label recording debut on Greg Osby’s 2003 release “St. Louis Shoes” for Blue Note Records. Harold received high critical praise for his contributions to the recording and later the same year performed for a private event for Bill Cosby. In 2004, O’Neal debuted the Harold O’Neal Project which consisted of Greg Osby, Jeff “Tain” Watts, and Matt Brewer.

    Diverse | “Diverse” Origin 82540

    Diverse | “Diverse” Origin 82540

    In winning the 2008 Origin Records / Gene Harris Jazz Festival Competition, Diverse proved to be a creative and dynamic musical powerhouse. Beating out 10 other very original groups from across the country, the quintet opened for Roy Haynes’ “Birds of a Feather” band at the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and were awarded a deal to record this album of original music. Mentored by the great Bobby Watson at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, trumpeter Hermon Mehari, saxophonist William Sanders, pianist John Brewer, bassist Ben Leifer, and drummer Ryan Lee possess a fearless approach to creating and performing and aspire to expand the jazz demographic, garnering increased appreciation from younger audiences for the music.

    Will Matthews

    Will Matthews

    Kansas City native Will Matthews is the guitarist for the world famous Count Basie Orchestra, joining the group in 1996 under the direction of trombonist Grover Mitchell to fill the coveted chair of the late legendary guitarist and composer, Freddie Green who was with the band for over fifty years. Matthews has traveled and toured all over the world and has played on many studio recordings with the group, including two ‘Grammy’ winning recordings, Count Basie Orchestra Live at Manchester Guild in 1997 and Count Plays Duke 1999, as well as the ‘Grammy’ nominated recording Swing Shift in 2000.

    The Guitarist has played every major festival, concert hall and theatre in the world and has also had the opportunity to play one-nighters with a variety of artists coming through Kansas City such as Charles Earland, Freda Payne, Arthur Prysock, Jimmy Witherspoon, Carmen Bradford, Kevin Mahogany, and Bobby Watson. In 1996 Matthews was invited to perform at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, Thailand for King Bhumbibol, along with other members of the Basie Orchestra, Benny Carter and Frank Foster. In 1997 he performed with the group for President William J. Clinton’s second inaugural. During his tenure with the band Matthews has performed with a who’s who of artists such as Joe Williams, Frank Wess, Curtis Fuller, George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Milt Jackson, Jimmy Cobb, Hank Jones, Rufus Reed, John Faddis, Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison, Lou Donaldson, Dorothy Donegan, Tom Scott, John Pizzarelli, Regina Carter, Nancy Wilson, Patti Austin, Rosemary Clooney, Dianne Reeves, Nnenna Freelon, Marlena Shaw, and Ledisi to name a few.

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=992 0     2010 Charlie Parker Festival http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=784 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=784#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:50 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=784 Jazz and heritage are traditionally celebrated during the month of August in Kansas City primarily due to the fact that three major historic figures have birthdays this month: Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971); William “Count” Basie (August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984); and, Charles Parker, Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955).

    August 28 – 29, 2010

    SATURDAY AUGUST 28:

    2010 Charlie Parker Celebration

    VENUE | GiGi’s Jazz Inn & Art Gallery

    KC legend Pearl Thuston Brown at the piano. (Photo courtesy of The Pitch)

    KC legend Pearl Thuston Brown at the piano. (Photo courtesy of The Pitch)

    COURTESY FYI – 8:00 PM on Saturday evening (August 28), the celebration begins at GiGi’s Jazz Inn & Art Gallery, which is located at 3226 Troost Avenue in Kansas City, MO. More information is available by calling 816-352-4501.

    SUNDAY AUGUST 29:

    Musical Tribute to Parker w/tribute to Alaadeen

    VENUE | Charlie Parker Burial Place at Lincoln Cemetery

    2007 CHARLIE PARKER TRIBUTE | 21-SAX SALUTE

    2007 CHARLIE PARKER TRIBUTE | 21-SAX SALUTE - Horace Washington, David Basse, Stanton Kessler, Dan Jaffe, Bobby Watson, Kevin Greg, Loren Pickford, Chris Burnett, Alaadeen, and Mike Corrigan (yes, bagpipes!). Photo by Fanny Dunfee.

    COURTESY FYI – All musician skill levels and instrument types are welcome. Please report at 12:30 PM. (Location) 8604 East Truman Road in Jackson County, Charlie “Bird” Parker’s Gravesite is located in Blue Summit, Missouri – just outside Kansas City, Missouri. (Directions) Lincoln Cemetery is north of the intersection of 40-Highway and Blue Ridge Cutoff (on Blue Ridge Road). Proceed North on Blue Ridge Cutoff from that intersection, staying Left on any forks in the road (which will put you on Blue Ridge Road). When passing a cemetery on the Right (East side of the road), begin looking for it within a mile or so, on the Left (West side of the road). It will clearly state Lincoln Cemetery and it is Charlie Parker’s final resting place.

    SUNDAY AUGUST 29:

    2010 Parker Festival and tribute to Eddie Baker

    VENUE | Mutual Musicians Foundation

    At 2:30 PM on Sunday (August 29), the historic Mutual Musicians Foundation at 1823 Highland Avenue in Kansas City, MO will be the site of the 2010 Charlie Parker Festival and Tribute to Eddie Baker – the founder and director of the Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation.

    COURTESY FYI - The 2010 Charlie Parker Festival and Memorial Tribute to Eddie Baker is sponsored by the Elder Statesmen of KC Jazz… Call 816 810-9233, or 913 342-4233, for more information.

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=784 0     Jam Session Honors Past Chairman http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=808 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=808#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:06:28 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=808 A jam session to honor jazz icon Ahmad Alaadeen was conducted on Tuesday, August 17, at the Mutual Musicians Foundation.  Alaadeen died on Sunday at the age of 76 of bladder cancer.  The Kansas City-born Alaadeen was a master of tenor and soprano saxophones and could play a variety of other instruments.  In addition to performing with his jazz ensembles, Alaadeen continued to work as a significant jazz educator. Recently, he had been inducted into the RT Coles/Lincoln High School “Outstanding Alumni Hall of Fame”.

    Jam session honors Ahmad Alaadeen

    (l-r) Kua, playing the soprano saxophone, Godfrey Powell, holding his trumpet, and Dewey Rucker, playing his alto saxophone, participate in a jam session to honor jazz icon Ahmad Alaadeen on Tuesday, August 17, at the Mutual Musicians Foundation in Kansas City. PHOTO BY: ALLISON LONG/KANSAS CITY STAR 081710

    HISTORIC FACT: Alaadeen was also a past Chairman of the Mutual Musicians Foundation, holding the office with distinction for 6 years. (source: MMF archives)

    Lee Brown, plays his baritone saxophone during a jam session to honor jazz icon Ahmad Alaadeen

    Lee Brown, plays his baritone saxophone during a jam session to honor jazz icon Ahmad Alaadeen. PHOTO BY: ALLISON LONG/KANSAS CITY STAR 081710

    Godfrey Powell plays the trumpet during a jam session to honor jazz icon Ahmad Alaadeen.

    Godfrey Powell plays the trumpet during a jam session to honor jazz icon Ahmad Alaadeen. PHOTO BY: ALLISON LONG/KANSAS CITY STAR 081710

    See more photographs at: Kansas City Star | kansascity.com

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=808 0     MMF Featured in Playboy List of America’s Greatest Bars http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=770 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=770#comments Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:36:25 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=770 Playboy Unveils List of America’s Greatest Bars
    A Coast-to-Coast Roundup of the Nation’s Best Drinking Establishments, Best Dive Bars, and Best Late-Night Eats
    CHICAGO, July 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ – Looking for a great place to have a drink? Look no further than “Playboy’s Guide to America’s Greatest Bars” in the magazine’s August 2010 issue (available on newsstands and online on Friday, July 16).

    From NYC to LA to all points in between, writer at large and nightlife aficionado Steve Garbarino, along with the Playboy staff, list the nation’s best watering holes and explain why it’s worth taking a seat at a bar stool in these must-see establishments.

    Guide to America's Greatest Bars - Playboy Magazine FEATURE

    Guide to America's Greatest Bars - Playboy Magazine FEATURE

    In addition, the article also lists the country’s “Best Dive Bars” and “Best Late-Night Eats,” two uniquely American staples of nightlife culture. Following is an alphabetical listing of Playboy’s top spots in the nation. A complete round-up will be available online.

    PLAYBOY’S BEST BARS

    Austin: The Continental Club
    Chicago: The Map Room
    Dallas: The French Room and Rodeo Bar & Grill at the Hotel Adolphus
    Detroit: Cliff Bell’s
    Kansas City: The Mutual Musicians Foundation
    Las Vegas: The Bootlegger Bistro
    Los Angeles: Dan Tana’s
    Los Angeles: The Roger Room
    Miami Beach: Mac’s Club Deuce
    Miami Beach: The Raleigh Martini Bar
    New Orleans: Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar
    New Orleans: The Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel
    New York City: King Cole Bar at the St. Regis Hotel
    New York City: Jane Ballroom at the Jane Hotel
    Palm Springs: Starlite Lounge at the Riviera Resort & Spa
    San Francisco: Top of the Mark at the InterContinental Hotel
    Savannah: Planters Tavern in the Olde Pink House
    Seattle: King’s Hardware

    PLAYBOY’S BEST DIVE BARS

    Austin: Mean-Eyed Cat
    Boston: Lucky’s Lounge
    Chicago: Cal’s
    Dallas: Lee Harvey’s
    Lompoc, California: Jasper’s
    Memphis: Ernestine and Hazel’s
    Miami South Beach: Ted’s Hideaway
    Nashville: Springwater Supper Club
    New Orleans: The Saint
    New Orleans: Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge
    New York City: Milano’s
    New York City: Subway Inn
    San Francisco: Specs
    Washington, D.C.: The Big Hunt
    Wichita: Kirby’s Beer Store

    PLAYBOY’S BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS

    Baltimore: Deep-fried Cheesesteak at Hot Tomatoes
    Chicago: Led Zeppelin Burger at Kuma’s Corner
    Hollywood: 101 Coffee Shop
    Las Vegas: Pho Kim Long
    New Orleans’s French Market: Beignets at Cafe Du Monde
    New York City: Burgers at Daddy-O
    Seattle: Poutine at Smith

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    Guide to America's Greatest Bars - Playboy Magazine FEATURE

    SOURCE Playboy Enterprises, Inc.

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=770 0     URGENT: JULY 25 MEETING IS CANCELLED http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=750 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=750#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:04:52 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=750 URGENT: JULY 25 MEETING IS CANCELLED

    At the request of our President, Will Matthews, I am sending this email to cancel tomorrow’s special meeting. Due to a family emergency, Mr. Matthews wishes to convey his apologies and will re-schedule as soon as possible.

    Thank you I request you send this to all concerned on the membership list.

    Respectfully submitted on Saturday, July 24, 2010 10:25 AM,
    Anita J. Dixon
    Vice-President

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    ORIGINAL MESSAGE

    To The Board of Directors/General Membership

    From President Will Matthews

    RE: Special Board Meeting

    Dear All,

    I regret to have to inform you that Clarence Smith has resigned his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    I am sure that I can say for all of us that he will be missed and was an asset for the organization in the short period he served as Chairman.

    As a result of his resignation I am calling for a Special Board Meeting to promptly appoint a new Chairperson as the By-Laws prescribe in Article V Section 4.

    It has been expressed to me in the past by various members that if a position became available it be filled by a musician, and we hope to see the nominations reflect our main reason for conducting this meeting.

    Nominations will be taken from the floor and each nominee will have 5 minutes to make their presentation. Your attendance is highly important in this matter.

    ( Dinner will be served )

    In Addition: Please see the attachment for MMF office procedures, effective immediately.

    Thank you,

    Will Matthews
    President
    MMF

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    ]]>     http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?feed=rss2&p=750 0     Piano-Thon Fundraiser Features Kansas City’s Finest Musicians http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=724 http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=724#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 22:58:02 +0000 Webmaster http://www.thefoundationjamson.org/site/?p=724 Piano-Thon Fundraiser Features Kansas City’s Finest Musicians

    The Historic Mutual Musicians Foundation (MMF) is presenting a unique fundraiser that brings over a dozen of Kansas City’s jazz musicians for a 24 hour “gig” organizers are calling the “Piano-Thon“, Thursday through Friday 6am to 6am,  July 15th and 16th at 1823 Highland, located within the heart of the Jazz District.

    MMF Late Night | Photography by Ryan Waggoner

    MMF Late Night | Photography by Ryan Waggoner

    “The Piano-Thon is a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of our newest addition to our performance hall located upstairs, an Essex Steinway.  This fundraiser brings together musicians and supporters from across the city and showcases the vast talent that is also an historic legacy we share in the district.” said Clarence Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors.

    Local jazz pianist, Chris Clarke, an at-large board member of the MMF, believes that this is just one of many opportunities for the Mutual Musicians Foundation to enhance the MMF’s outreach in their international activities.

    “This Piano-Thon is just the beginning of letting numerous people know of the significance of our historic landmark building and the caliber of artists we employ throughout KC.  We will have refreshments and the entire 24 hours will be a huge historic gathering itself” said Clarke.

    MMF Late Night | Photography by Ryan Waggoner

    MMF Late Night | Photography by Ryan Waggoner

    The Piano-Thon will feature Chris Clarke, Roger Wilder, Charles Williams, Everette Freeman, Rich Hill, Luqman Hamza, Murray Fields, Don Cox, James Hathaway, Karriem Sayles, TJ Martley and Michael Pagan.

    BOSTON GRAND PIANO

    BOSTON GRAND PIANO BY STEINWAY

    The Steinway designed Boston Piano — long unrivaled in its class and unmatched in value — has been significantly enhanced with the introduction of the new Performance Edition. The Boston Performance Edition features improvements in materials, specifications, and performance never before seen in the mid-price range.

    A maple inner rim, found in only the finest pianos, increases structural integrity and improves the tone by isolating the soundboard. The patented Octagrip™ Pinblock provides a smoother pin turn and more consistent pin torque, leading to a more precise tuning.

    To donate to the Piano-Thon, call the MMF at (816) 471-5212 for a pledge sheet or direct donations.  For the entire 24 hour line up of artists and their times, go to www.thefoundationjamson.org.

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