Sign the Petition: http://www.justiceforjazzar...
Justice for Jazz Artists! (J4JA!) is a campaign started by jazz musicians at AFM, Local 802 to bring benefits to musicians who work in jazz clubs i...
Sign the Petition: http://www.justiceforjazzartists.org/... Justice for Jazz Artists! (J4JA!) is a campaign started by jazz musicians at AFM, Local 802 to bring benefits to musicians who work in jazz clubs in NY State. In 2006, the NY State Legislature repealed the sales tax on admission to small venues. At the time of the laws passing, many of the major NYC jazz clubs supported it. But when those same club owners were asked to divert forgiven tax dollars towards musicians benefits programs, they balked. Join the effort to convince NY State club owners to do the right thing.
This video documents a live concert of J4JA! Artists at AFM, Local 802 in NYC on August 17, 2009 and interviews with some of the musicians. Musicians who performed in support of J4JA! included-Jimmy Owens, Bob Cranshaw, Bernard Purdie, Reggie Workman, Randy Weston, Benny Powell, Junior Mance, Bertha Hope, Keisha St. Joan, Rudy Lawless, Marion Cowings, Vinnie Knight, Andy Schwartz, and Pedro G. Libert.
Please help us make "Justice for Jazz Artists!" a reality by going to www.justiceforjazzartists.org and signing the online petition.
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Wow I had my comment removed because I didnt believe these players would get the justice theyre looking for... What is that all about? You delete comments that dont agree with you? Or dont believe you will be successful?
Wow, I supposes there is no point even writting this as ths will no doubt be deleted too.
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I think this is a great cause -- it's high time that jazz musicians are respected as the masters that they are -- and guess what -- respect means more than just a word to throw around.
Jazz scene in New York City? Barely holding on. The union is dishonest and robbing the poorest sector of the musical community - the jazz clubs. This pension is for pension members, not all musicians. Think, folks! No environment, no music. Instead of protesting, go to a show or a jam session. Why don't you folks actually go out and pay a cover charge?
I would like to reiterate, and Youtube is a pathetic forum but really the only place to post any kind of contrary opinion, the following:
1) 90% of the musicians at the protest have never done a gig in any of the clubs they are petitioning 2) Targeting the Blue Note as somehow the "evilest" jazz club is ridiculous. There's a reason the top artists play there: they pay the best. 3) All of the organizers have a huge pension from work other than jazz. 4) Worst sounding "When The Saints" ever!
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well In that case I guess what I said didnt go down to well with the viewers.
Its kinda sad to see how undervalued the artist is in America. Who knows maybe youll kick up enugh noise that someone will take notice.
sorry about my fisrt reaction RonGrunhut, I just wasnt to happy at the idea of being censored... But now Im more aware of how it works, thanks.
Peace.
What is that all about?
You delete comments that dont agree with you? Or dont believe you will be successful?
Wow, I supposes there is no point even writting this as ths will no doubt be deleted too.
...Respect to the artists.
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Bradleys: RIP
Visiones: RIP
Angry Squire: RIP
Jays: RIP
Village Corner: RIP
Fat Tuesdays: RIP
Sweet Basil/Rhythm: RIP
Jazz scene in New York City? Barely holding on. The union is dishonest and robbing the poorest sector of the musical community - the jazz clubs. This pension is for pension members, not all musicians. Think, folks! No environment, no music. Instead of protesting, go to a show or a jam session. Why don't you folks actually go out and pay a cover charge?
1) 90% of the musicians at the protest have never done a gig in any of the clubs they are petitioning
2) Targeting the Blue Note as somehow the "evilest" jazz club is ridiculous. There's a reason the top artists play there: they pay the best.
3) All of the organizers have a huge pension from work other than jazz.
4) Worst sounding "When The Saints" ever!
That march today was a joke and another shameful display by the union.
By the way, when's the next gig your playing at one of the clubs in town? I'd love to hear your music.