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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH
JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)


"June is Black Music Month!"
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH JAZZ
"Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!"
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JUNETEENTH TRAVEL
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FORT SMITH JUNETEENTH



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5th Annual
Arkansas "Jazz on the Levee" Helena Arts Festival
Honoring Helena, Arkansas native Red Holloway

"3rd Saturday in April"


3:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Downtown Cherry Street - on the Levee
Helena, Arkansas



Featuring:

Helana, Arkansas naitive jazz saxophonist:

Phillip Stackhouse

Phillip Stackhouse

www.PhillipStackhouse.com


Phillip Stackhouse
Helena, Arkansas natives, the legendary
Red Holloway
& Phillip Stackhouse



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Red Holloway
Juneteenth Jazz Concert tours will be gracing
the Delta with their 4th annual Arkansas "Jazz
on the Levee"
Helena Arts Festival in tribute to
Helena native and master jazz saxophonist Red
Holloway on April 16th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Daily World
'Jazz on the Levee' to honor Holloway
By Melissa Martinez    April 7, 2011



Helana Jazz
Members of the community joined in the
celebration as they were swayed to the
rhythmic beats of the Jazz on the Levee.

The Daily World
Free 'Jazz on the Levee' sways the audience
By Melissa Martinez    April 11, 2011



Levee Stage
Jazz on the Levee was an excellent Saturday choice
for those looking for downtown entertainment in Helena.


The Daily World
Music lovers enjoy the second annual Jazz on the Levee fest
By Michele Page    July 28, 2008


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also featuring:

Horn In The Corn
"Horn in the Corn" Bill Johnson, Photographer, Greenville, MS

Ron Myers, Piano & Trumpet

Minister, Physician & Jazz Musician
Artistic Director, Arkansas "Jazz on the Levee" Helena Arts Festival
National Juneteenth Jazz Artist


**** www.RonMyersJazz.com ****

Music Vitae and Press Release
"MYERS KEEPS JAZZ ALIVE IN THE ARKANSAS DELTA"



including a special performance by:

THE DELTA JAZZ PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Wilton Knott
Wilton Knott, Congas & Percussion

Earlton Battles Manley, Congas & Percussion

Joe Johnson, Congas & Percussion    Rod Shannon, Vocals & Percussion

with:

Aaron Smith, Alto Sax    Billy Smiley, Guitar

Roy Schilling, Guitar    Michael Gibson, Bass    Hal Holbrook, Drums



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Master of Ceremonies:

James Morgan


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For more Information Contact:

Walnut Street Works
419 Cherry Street     Helena, Arkansas
870-338-9900



Ron Myers
Rev. Ronald Myers, draped with an American flag, taps out a jazz tune.
"Jazz on the Levee" performance will be Saturday 4-8 p.m.


The Daily World
Myers keeps Jazz alive in Ark. Delta
Staff Reports    July 22, 2008


Arkansas Democrat Gazette Newspaper
Jazz on the Levee
Event Calendar    July 17, 2007



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The Arkansas "Jazz on the Levee" Helena Arts Festival
is dedicated to Helena, Arkansas native son
and legendary jazz musician:


RED HOLLOWAY
www.RedHolloway.com


Red Holloway

Born, May 31, 1927
Helena, Arkansas



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FORT SMITH MEMORIAL
JUNETEETH JAZZ & ARTS FESTIVAL


PRESS RELEASE


"A Juneteenth Jazz tribute to Fort Smith jazz legends
Alphonso Trent & Alvin 'Mokki' Matlock"





Join Us in the Nationwide Celebration of:

JUNE IS
JUNETEENTH AFRICAN AMERICAN
JAZZ LEGACY MONTH



featuring:

Ron Myers
Ron Myers
, Piano & Trumpet

**** www.RonMyersJazz.com ****



Free Admission!    Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 12:00noon    No Cover Charge!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park
1901 N. Greenwood Avenue    Fort Smith, Arkansas

For more information call Darrell Taylor at 479-561-2828
or Dr. Myers at 662-247-3364



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2nd Annual
ALVIN "MOKKI" MATLOCK
MEMORIAL FORT SMITH JAZZ JAM


PRESS RELEASE


Mokki Matlock Mokki Matlock

birthday cake "Happy Birthday Mokki!" birthday cake


Special birthday celebration concert honoring the late
Fort Smith, Arkansas native, legendary jazz pianist, Alvin "Mokki" Matlock


featuring:

Ron Myers
RON MYERS
, Piano & Trumpet


Monday, October 8, 2011
Fort Smith, Arkansas


Fort Smith Public Library, 6:30pm
3201 Rogers Avenue



The Golden Goose, 9:00pm
522 N. 10th Street
479-522-2545     479-696-8679



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THE MYERS FOUNDATION
AMERICAN PAIN INSTITUTE
WELLNESS CLINIC OF ROLAND
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JUNETEENTH JAZZ PRESENTERS
(NAJJP)



present:


2nd Annual
ROLAND JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL
www.JazzOklahoma.com


PRESS RELEASE


Honoring Fort Smith Jazz Legend


Alphonso Trent

Historic Jazz Orchesetra Leader & Pianist
Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas



Alphonso Trent

Saturday, September 10, 2011, 4:00pm
Wellness Clinic of Roland
205 East Ray Fine Boulavard     Roland, Oklahoma
918-398-9434     662-247-3364



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3rd Annual
ALPHONSO TRENT
MEMORIAL FORT SMITH JAZZ JAM


PRESS RELEASE


Alphonso Trent
Alponso Trent
and his orchestra


birthday cake HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALPHONSO TRENT! birthday cake


Monday, October 24, 2011
Fort Smith, Arkansas


Fort Smith Museum of History, 12:00noon
Corner of North 9th & D Streets



The Golden Goose, 7:00pm
522 N. 10th Street
479-522-2545     479-696-8679



FREE ADMISSION!     DONATIONS APPRECIATED!



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Ron Myers
Corey S. Krasko * Times Record
Earlton Balles, from left, on alto sax and Kevin Willis on
guitar jam with the Rev. Ronald Myers Sr. during a Jazzy
Tuesday Jam Session for Juneteenth at the Golden Goose
nightclub on North 10th Street. Myers, a physician in
Roland, is the national head of the Juneteenth holiday
movement.






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Saturday Night
HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN FORT SMITH

Hosted by:
ZAC SMITHSON



Saturday Night Fort Smith


Enjoy music by the:
Ron Myers Jazz Quartet

featuring:

EDDIE DUNN
FELIX MANLEY
STAN RAWLINS




Come out & view:
Liz & George Robinson Art Exhibit


BRING A POTLUCK DISH, FOLDING CHAIRS AND FRIENDS!

FEBRUARY 19, 2011, 7-10 PM
KINGSTON COURT TOWNHOMES
4301 YORKSHIRE DRIVE
FORK SMITH, ARKANSAS


This will be an alcohol free saturday night event!

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LORRAINE DOBBS AT 479-782-3493
e-mail: lorrainegaildobbs@yahoo.com




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Profiles on Arkansas African American Jazz Legacy Musicians
(Click on the name for biographical information, photographs, etc.)


Alphonso Trent, Piano & Legendary Band Leader
Red Holloway, Tenor sax     




Historic Arkansas African American Jazz Spots
(Click on the name for more information, photographs, etc.)


Coming Soon!




Web site sponsored by:

Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
P.O. Box 269
Belzoni, MS 39038
662-247-3364     662-247-1471     662-247-4767 Fax
e-mail: JuneteenthDOC@yahoo.com
web site: www.NationalJuneteenth.com



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