Justice for Jazz Artists! (J4JA!)

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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.

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.

...Respect to the artists.

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How many jazz musicians, even FAMOUS jazz musicians, have died penniless? Something's gotta change, and this sounds like a reasonable first step.

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.

Village Gate : RIP
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?

The union isn't robbing anyone. The club owners are robbing the musicians.

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!

Hey Superbone - I'm not unhinged. Please don't be so dishonest.

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.

Jazz is THE American music, and it's a shame that we don't treat our own musicians as well as Europe does. It's time for a change!