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Various Headlines: (In no particular
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Report on a special Jazz
Benefit for 4-year old Kayla Smith at Jazz Central
(More Here)
The Dayton Improvisers Orchestra at the Cannery
on Second Fridays
(More Here)
Many times real jazz happens at the jams!
(More Here)
A new jazz connection from New Zeeland to Ohio is here!
(More Here)
Read the Dayton Daily News report on our Lady Day
project!
(More Here)
Report on the Don Henke
Memorial Jazz Jam
at Jazz Central on October 9, 2007
(More Here)
Report on Rick Evans Young Musician
Scholarship Fund Benefit on November 16, 2007
(More Here)
Report
the Marjean
Wisby Benefit at the Blue Wisp on September 26,
2006
(More Here) |
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Report on a special jazz benefit : (Dateline
04/05/2009) |
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Last night, that would be Sunday, April 5 -
Rosemary and I attended a special Judy Evans jazz benefit for 4-year old
Kayla Smith at Jazz Central. I would like to recognize the jazz
artist that freely contributed their time and talents to a most worthy
cause. Denis Turner (guitar), Joe River (blues guitar), Daniel Cook (B-3
Organ), Debra Key (vocals), Eddie Brookshire (bass), Mike Teckenbrock
(flugelhorn), Patrick Slaughter (trumpet) and Jim Smith (guitar). The
attendance was too small but
Jessica, Kayla's mother was
pleased with the contributions. It was a nice start but we still
have a long way to go so if you didn't make the benefit you can still
contribute.
Checks can be made out to 4PAWSForAbility Inc. and the memo line
should say Kayla Smith. This is a tax deductible gift.
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Kayla Smith 4 yrs old
4PAWSForAbility Inc
253 Dayton Ave. Xenia, Ohio 45385
937-374-0385
Asperger’s Syndrome ADHD
Form of Autism |
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Providing Canine
Miracles for People
with Disabilities
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The dog is used
for safety in public. She likes to run off and the dog will utilize a
tethering system. This has a belt hooked around her waist and around
the dogs harness. When she tries to run the dog plants all 4 feet and
won’t allow her to move. The handler also has a leash on the dog and
if she exerts extreme pressure on the dog he moves toward the handler
thus holding the child in place. Second use is behavior interruption.
The dog senses Kayla getting upset and the dog first tries a kiss. If
the behavior progresses the dog will lay his head in her lap and try
to refocus her attention. If Kayla has a full meltdown the dog will
lay over top of her preventing her from hurting herself. He also
serves as a social link between her friends and Kayla. One of the
features of Aspergers is the fact that they don’t know how to interact
with other children. The dog basically assumes the role of “nerd” and
does tricks taking the focus off Kayla. Lastly, the dog acts as a
security system within the house. Should Kayla break loose then the
dog can track her by her scent. He also will bark and raise the alarm
to the parent and grandparents.
The cost of the dog and all the training is $13,000.00.
This covers his training and also training for her parents and
grandparents. There is no federal funding for this program so the
entire cost is absorbed by the parent. They also replace the dog at no
extra charge as the child ages.
Jessica has been an activity director for 3 years. She
is now a single parent with no active involvement from the father. She
is doing all of this on her own and we can help by giving generously
to this cause. More information can be obtained by calling Jessica
Smith at 937-878-8832. |
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E-mail from Scott Jones:
gscottjones1@gmail.com |
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The Dayton
Improvisers Orchestra is a one-of-a-kind, New Music Initiative in the Miami
Valley. We combine traditions from Avant-gard Jazz, Hip Hop, and
Electronica, to create spontaneous melodies and Musical Constructions.
It is our goal to extend music to listeners who may or
may not be familiar with traditional “Jazz”. We wish to further the
artistic diversity of our region through exploring the creative
possibilities within Jazz and Improvised Music. We are ”Honoring the Ancestors, Rediscovering the
Future, Playing the Music of Tomorrow”. |
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E-mail from Jim Woodford:
jwoodford@gcisolutions.com |
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I never miss a Jazz Central Jazz Jam if I can help it. The night is
always full of surprises. Last week one of the Jazz Central prodigal
sons returned in the person of Keith Moore, a trumpet player who just
keeps getting better and better. We don't hear him often enough.
Last night we were graced with the presence of a jazz guitar player by the
name of Josh Hindmarsh and his talented wife, Adrienne, on the B3 organ
all the way from New Zeeland. They really livened the place up
playing some rousing renditions of several songs. One in particular
was expertly joined by Ishmael Mohammad who periodically jams on drums and
Jazz Central Jazz Jam regular Cliff Darrett on Latin Percussion. You
would have thought that the four of them practiced the Wes Montgomery tune
innumerable times. Ahhh, the magic of jazz when things are clicking.
And believe me, things were clicking! |
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The usual
cast of characters were there to make the evening interesting as always,
Kenny Baccus on B3 organ, Larry Smith on alto sax and John Hampton Wagner
on a multitude of trumpets and vocals and general master of ceremonies.
William Patrick Slaughter has been becoming more of a regular these days
since the departure of his highly talented brother Clarence and he plays
some very thoughtful solos. A crowd favorite. But as if Josh
and Adrienne "from the land down under the land down under" was not
fantastic enough, electric bass playing Ian Baggette also showed up for
the last set with his guitar playing com padre Lee (last name?) -
sometimes we do not see a guitar player at Jazz Central for weeks on end
and last night we had two excellent guitar players. What a great
night for jazz!! You never know what you are going to get at Jazz
Central but it is always different and interesting. If you haven't
been there in a while you do not know what you are missing. |
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Editor's note: |
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If you’re new to
jazz and don’t know what a jam is you should check into it because many
times this is where real jazz happens.
There are two
jazz jams taking place on Tuesdays, one in Columbus at the Park Street
Tavern (the old 501 bar) and the other is in Cincinnati at the Greenwich.
Both take place starting at 8:30 pm. Also there is one on the third
Sunday of each month at Ballet Tech Cincinnati from 6 to 9 pm. - Ron Gable |
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E-mail from Adrienne Hindmarsh:
adriennehindmarsh@att.net
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If you want
to check out our other upcoming gigs or get more information on the venues
please visit
www.adriennehindmarsh.com and go to the gig guide. We will keep
the gig guide updated so if you ever want to know where we are playing
just check it out. - Hope to see you around soon!
Kind Regards
Adrienne Hindmarsh
Columbus, OH 43202
Cell: (+1) 740 953 0476
Home: 614 784 8650
email: adriennehindmarsh@att.net
Web: www.adriennehindmarsh.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/adriennehindmarsh |
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