Festival at Terranea Resort to Focus On “Jazz Through the Generations”


Sunday August 16, 2009 4:pm - 7:30pm



Terranea Resort & Spa


 

Hosted by Freedom4U, free afternoon concert on August 16th will feature groups led by Paul Smith, Melissa Morgan and Sammy Miller

 



Rancho Palos Verdes, CA —South Bay non-profit Freedom4U has announced the launch of “Jazz Through the Generations”, a festival at the new oceanfront Terranea resort that will feature performances by up-and-coming jazz artists and their mentors

hosted by LeRoy Downs from 88.1 FM KKJZ!



LeRoy Downs


 A Jazz festival featuring exciting young artists and legendary performers.

 

  August 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

 

 Featuring


·         Freedom4U Youth Jazz Group: 4-4:20

·         Sammy Miller Generational Band: 4:30-5:15

·         Melissa Morgan: 5:30-6:30

·         Paul Smith Trio: 6:30-7:30

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                     Terranea Resort & Spa

6610 Palos Verdes Dr S,

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

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Headlining the event will be Paul Smith, a renowned Jazz pianist who served as Ella Fitzgerald’s conductor and accompanist for more than twenty years and whose trio includes drummer Alex Smith, his grandson. Up-and-coming vocalist Melissa Morgan and drummer Sammy Miller will also perform and feature special appearances during their sets by musicians who have served as mentors.



 

“We are thrilled to launch Jazz Through the Generations, which will provide a day of wonderful music in an idyllic location right on the Pacific Ocean,” said Greg Allen, Director of Freedom4U, which runs a wide-range of youth and educational programs in the South Bay. “We hope that this event will highlight the importance of mentorship in the development of young people and offer inspiration for budding musicians and artists.”