NewUrbanJazz Collaborates with Red Cross to Push Nationwide Initiaitive

For all Jazzheads and friends and family of Bob Baldwin and NewUrbanJazz, we have set up a nationwide donor fund. All payments go directly to the Red Cross on behalf of NewUrbanJazz.

Your donation is tax-deductible. Cick the Red Cross logo above and thanks for your support.

Mar - May, 2010 - NewUrbanJazz and Arts Westchester launches "NewUrbanJazz @ the Arts xChange

It has been an honor to work in collaboration with Arts Westchester in presenting the first-ever "NewUrbanJazz @ the Arts xChange". NUJ is a re-defined radio format currently heard on the web as well as 8 different stations nationwide.

Even though I've had the opportunity to record in such faraway places as Brazil, South Africa and the UK and to work with such luminaries as George Benson, Grover Washington, Jr. and our own Chuck Loeb, it has been equally thrilling to showcase the very underrated talent pool that is here in our backyard.

Long gone are the sessions I would listen in on of Luther Vandross, Atlantic Starr, David Sanborn, Bob James, Michael Colina (which literally took place at the legendary Minot Studios, formerly in the basement of Mercy College) over 20 years ago, we hope that the "NewUrbanJazz @ the Arts xChange will help jump-start a new generation of talent right here in our backyard.

It's worth mentioning that Lynette Washington's opening program with Pianist Dennis Bell was a standing ovation sellout, which sets things off on a good foot.

If you live in Westchester County, NY, please come and support our series, in part or in whole. You won't be disappointed!!

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02/10/10 - Westchester Musicians for Haiti was a Huge Success!

The Program "Westchester Musicians for Haiti" was a wonderful and warm evening of musicians celebrating the outpouring of love and concern for the Haitian community. "We were all shocked at the devastation of that great country and wanted to show our support for the loss of life there", says Bob Baldwin, organizer of the event. The Schwietzer Hospital in Dechapeles, Haiti was the recipient of the donation, which has been in place since the 1950's. The show featured Wali Ali, Mala Waldron, Ragan Whiteside, Porter Carroll, Guy Davis and the aforementioned Baldwin. (photo by Linda Shenkman Curtis)

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03/18/10 - "Jazz For Haiti" coming to Newark, NJ!

NewUrbanJazz co-presents with Newark Symphony Hall with the "Jazz for Haiti" benefit concert, Mar. 18, 2010 f/ Chieli Minucci, Dave Valentin, Bob Baldwin, Ragan Whiteside, Bradford Hayes, Carrie Jackson, Yvette Glover, and more..

February 23, 2010 / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWARK, NJ: New York and New Jersey - based Recording Jazz Artists and Newark Symphony Hall Respond to the Haiti Crisis with “Jazz for Haiti(tm) Relief Benefit Concert” at Newark Symphony Hall/Terrace Ballroom, Thursday, March 18, at 7:00 PM.

Bob Baldwin makes a call out to the Jazz Community regarding a worldwide donation effort on behalf of the Jazz community to activate 5,000 jazz lovers worldwide to contribute to the cause with donations going directly to the Red Cross.

Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross and the City National Bank Haiti Emergency Relief Fund, which will directly assist the medical needs of the Haitian community in Port-Au-Prince, the location of the earthquake of January 12, 2010 in Haiti.

NewUrbanJazz along with Newark Symphony Hall, and a group of associated event producers, musicians, and community organizations and activists have leveraged their network to organize a one-day Jazz For Haiti Relief Concert at Newark Symphony Hall/Terrace Ballroom, Newark, NJ on Thursday, March 18, 2010 beginning at 7:00pm. The benefit concert offers a handful of New York and Northern NJ's Musical Artists a chance to be together, listen to great music and raise desperately needed aid. The Greater NY-Metro music community and the world have felt a deep sense of responsibility and urgency to donate their money, time and talent in the wake of the Haiti tragedy.

"Jazz for Haiti" will feature a combination of Jazz flavors from a plethora of artists. Confirmed to appear are Dave Valentin (flute), Chieli Minucci (Guitar), Saxophonist Bradford Hayes, Jazz Vocalists Carrie Jackson and Yvette Glover, Ruben Rodriguez (bassist for the Jazz At Lincoln Center Latin Jazz Orchestra), as well as event-organizer Bob Baldwin (Piano/Arranger). This event is a follow up to a benefit event that took place in White Plains, NY in alliance with Arts Westchester.

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03/01/10 - Porter Carroll Brings Arts Education to Disadvantaged Youth!

Bring arts education to disadvantaged youth: Symphony Rhythm & Blues. Pepsi Refresh Everything!!

Goals and Initiatives Include:

* Entice disadvantaged youth off the streets and into the symphony
* Awareness and fundraising through PBS broadcast and national tour
* Inspire and mentor these youth to pursue dreams and goals
* Raise significant funds for youth music education and opportunities
* Leverage project to raise awareness of the power of arts education

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