Scenes In Jazz Supports Arts Education | Earthtones

Scenes in Jazz

Scenes in Jazz is a multi-media project created to show jazz’s influence across different mediums, increase awareness and appreciation for the art form and help support music and arts education for youth.

WHAT (is it?)

Created by writer/producer Frank Fitzpatrick, Scenes in Jazz is all about jazz: the music, the singers, the dancers, the films, the images and the positive influence this great American art form can have on our lives and the lives of future generations. The launch of the first CD/DVD will be celebrated in conjunction with a series of multi-disciplinary events including live musical performances by featured artists, an art and photography exhibit, presentation of jazz films and jazz dance.

WHO (does it serve?)

Proceeds from the sale of the CD and the events will go toward the support of music and arts educational programming for youth.

HOW (can you help?)

You can help support jazz artists and music education for youth by donating to help compete the project now or by purchasing the Scenes in Jazz combo CD/DVD package, which will be available later this year. Other filmmakers and media companies can also give their support by licensing music from Scenes in Jazz for use in their productions. Proceeds generated by the Scenes in Jazz project and CD/DVD sales will go toward local and national music programs for young people.

The first CD/DVD release from Scenes in Jazz will feature world-renowned vocalists including Spanky Wilson, Marla Gibbs, Lina and Celia Faussart (Les Nubians), performing original songs and film themes. The first release of the award-winning short film - Jungle Jazz: Public Enemy #1 – will also be included.

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The award-winning short film combines an original story, B&W cinematography, a driving soundtrack of Big Band & Drum ‘n’ Bass and rare dance footage from music videos shot in the early 1940′s into a Reefer Madness-like satire where jazz draws innocent citizens into an unstoppable dancing frenzy.

LISTEN

“That Rainy Day” performed by Spanky Wilson – from the upcoming Scenes in Jazz CD