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Overview. 2005 marks the 7 th year of a Twin Cities summer highlight event. African American influences and roots of Jazz are presented and freely expressed by artists of all calibers and disciplines.
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Overview • 2005 marks the 7th year of a Twin Cities summer highlight event. • African American influences and roots of Jazz are presented and freely expressed by artists of all calibers and disciplines. • Audiences are a mix of jazz enthusiasts and novices, senior citizens to pre-kindergarten, culturally, economically, and socially diverse.
Who We Are • A non-profit, volunteer organization incorporated in 2001 that presents Jazz education and entertainment to the Twin Cities metropolitan areas. • A community resource that provides a venue for Jazz professionals, students, and aficionados to meet, greet, and enjoy the music, skills, and talents of the Minnesota Jazz community. • A contributor to artistic and cultural development and learning for our youth and communities. • A summer highlight for the Twin Cities at Minnehaha Falls Park for ages 1 to 101!
Our Mission • To perpetuate, preserve, present, and promote Jazz and the cultural aspects that originated in the African American community from their experiences through the expression of artistic freedom and history. • We believe Jazz is important to the artistic, cultural and educational development of all ages and all members of our communities. • We seek to reach the younger generation of African Americans to keep the Jazz traditions alive within their communities.
What We Do • Encourage the expansion of Jazz in our communities by highlighting professional local and national musicians and recording artists residing in Minnesota. • Bring together diverse audiences, crossing many ethnic boundaries in the interest and appreciation of Jazz. • Promote African American Jazz artists of Minnesota, past and present. • Bring Jazz from the nightclub scenes to an accessible, fresh air venue for all to enjoy.
What We Do (cont’d) • Provide music “education entertainment” for children and young adults, especially those living in disadvantaged neighborhoods by encouraging family attendance and participation. • Offer performance opportunities for non-professional musicians for pleasure and skill-enhancement. • Help nurture the next generation of Jazz musicians and enthusiasts by presenting live educational performances and programs.
Our History • We are celebrating the 7th Annual Freedom Jazz Festival at Minnehaha Falls Park since it began in 1999. • Our main production partner is the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. • Co-sponsors have included the Musicians Creative Guild, Minnesota State Arts Board, Dunwoody Technical College, • Contributions have been made by our appreciative audiences, talented artists and musicians, community businesses and organizations.
Themes • 1999 – A Cultural Journey! • 2000 – Jazzin’ the New Millennium! • 2001 – Jazz by the Falls! • 2002 – A Jazz Renaissance! (Dedicated to Sam Favors (deceased) co-founder of FJF. • 2003 – The Art and Soul of Jazz! • 2004 – Jazzing the Avenue! • 2005 – Boppin’ Into the Future!
Program Highlights • 1999 • African American Jazz artists and musicians; old friends, played on stage together for the first time ever! A true reunion! • Audience endured a 20 minute downpour of rain and stayed through the night! • 2002 • Artists and musicians donated their time and services honoring Sam Favors, FJF co-founder and leader who died in January 2002. • The Sam Favors Award presented to Gene Adams. • 2003 • Bringing Jazz to Kids. • The Sam Favors Award presented to Percy Hughes. • 2004 • Kids and Jazz segment a hit! • The Sam Favors awarded presented to Melvin Carter, Sr.
Audience Information • 1,500 attendees and growing. Open to the public. • Comments: • Becoming more acquainted with local jazz artists. • Liked the energies of the musicians and audience combined as one. • Liked the age range and talents of the performers. • Good music. Great family venue. • Enjoyed good music in an outdoor setting on a nice summer evening. • The special act for kids in the audience was fun. • Keep these events open and free for public access as it promotes true memories of otherwise unobtainable education about music and arts in a peaceful, safe environment.
Marketing Information • Mailing and Promotions to: • 797 E-mail addresses • 54 Musicians • 425 Postal addresses • 99 Businesses • 159 Media Sources • 83 Community Music Organizations, School, and Churches • Personal contacts and networks • FJF Website (www.freedomjazzfestival.org)
Co-Sponsors • Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board • Musicians Creative Guild • KFAI Radio • MN State Arts Board
Advertisements • Electric Fetus • YWCA • Jazz Police • Walker Art Center • Women’s Cancer Resource Center • Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder Newspaper • Community Music and Record stores
Sponsors and Vendors • Local businesses and organizations can support the Freedom Jazz Festival by: • Sponsoring a musician or segment of the program; • Purchasing a table and space to promote and sell their information, services, and wares. • Donate in-kind services, such as materials, media promotions, printing, supplies, etc. • Purchasing advertising space in the program book.
When and Where • Saturday, August 13, 2005 • 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm • Minnehaha Falls Park 4801 Minnehaha Parkway Minneapolis, MN
Contact Us • For more information about our organization, to perform at the upcoming Jazz festival, a contributor, sponsor, vendor, or to volunteer: • Call (612) 827-2422 • E-mail: freedomjazzfestival@yahoo.com • Web: www.freedomjazzfestival.org