10 free concerts to take place in NYC and NYS beginning Spring-Summer 2007
Legendary Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, featuring composer/pianist John Miller to perform at the Harlem Meer Performance series in Central Park
Brooklyn, New York - Circuit Productions, Inc., the recipient of NYS Music Fund grant ("The Fund"), announced this month that it has begun performances of RHYTHM JOURNEYS: MASTERS OF JAZZ AND WORLD MUSIC. The project is a Series of free and low-cost concerts showcasing jazz and world music throughout New York City and State in collaboration with local institutions and public libraries. On June 24, 2007 from 4-6 pm the legendary Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, featuring composer/pianist John Miller will perform at the Harlem Meer Performance series in Central Park at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue.
Circuit Productions, through its new community outreach series, RHYTHM JOURNEYS, will provide new music and live performances presenting senior and emerging artists in a range of culturally relevant music programming aimed primarily at youth and family audiences in culturally under-served communities state-wide. “We hope to reach new and diverse audiences with the performances of Rhythm Journeys", said Susan Goldbetter, executive director of Circuit Productions. Performances will take place throughout the summer. Check Circuit Productions' website,
“The Fund is allowing me to try out new solo, ensemble and large group compositions with the John
Miller Sextet and the Harlem Blues and Jazz Band, which will be performed this summer on 6/2, 6/8, 6/9 and 6/24. First, in my hometown of Freeport, LI and then at the Queens Library and finally at the Harlem
Meer Performance Festival in Central Park," said John Miller, accomplished pianist, composer and arranger. Miller recorded, performed and made television appearances with the Stanley Turrentine Band for the past seventeen years. He has also performed with George “Big Nick" Nicholas, Frank Foster, Harold Ousley, Sy Austin, Bruce Hayden and Dee Clark. In the past decade John has recorded albums with Count Basie, Angela DeNiro and the Ron Aprea Orchestra, George Jackson, Mel Bliss, The Baritone Saxophones, and Gene Gardener and the Jazz Recoverers. Mr.Miller has also taught his art extensively throughout New York State and has his own company, Jomil Music. Currently, he is the lead pianist for the legendary Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. They recently appeared at Westchester Community College, the Museum of the City of New York and the Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts at Brooklyn College.
Sunday, June 24, 4:00-6:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music- join the legendary Harlem Blues & Jazz Band for a musical performance at the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center located inside Central Park at 110th Street between 5th and Lenox Avenues, Manhattan. Info/ directions: 212-310-6600.
Wednesday, July 18, 1:00pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - join percussionist, Andy Algire and Fraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, Manhattan. Info/directions: 212-694-3612.
Friday, July 20, 6:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - join percussionist, Andy Algire and Fraba: African Rhythm Tap Dance Company as part of Free Friday Family Jam at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-735-4400.
Saturday. August 4, 6-7pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - performance by Charles Moore Dance Theatre presented as part of Target 1st Saturday at Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Info/ directions: 718-638-5000.
Friday, August 17, 6:30pm: Circuit Productions, Susan Goldbetter, producer presents Rhythm Journeys: Masters of Jazz and World Music - performance by Max Pollak and the Rumba Tap Company as part of Free Friday Family Jam at the Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn. Info/directions: 718-735-4400.
The New York State Music Fund published guidelines and criteria and accepted grant applications in a number of categories, including music education and public performances of music by artists working in hip hop, reggae, fusion, jazz, classical and folk music of all cultures. Special emphasis was placed on reaching underserved populations and broadening awareness of artists, genres or styles with limited access to commercial broadcast or other mass distribution vehicles.
About Circuit Productions, Inc.
Circuit Productions, Inc. was founded in 1986 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, production and preservation of the uniquely American art forms of jazz and tap dance. Our mission is to inspire, entertain and educate underserved audiences in New York through performances, public classes, workshops, and arts education programs featuring senior artists of color who are living legends of the city's rich tap and jazz history. Annually, Circuit provides booking and management services for senior and emerging artists; placing performers in museums, public libraries, community- based organizations, local colleges, public schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
