Blue Note Jazz Club to Host All-Star Benefit for JazzReach on October 13

The Blue Note Jazz Club will host “Reaching Forth 2008"--a benefit for JazzReach Monday, October 13 which will feature a stellar trio comprised of some of today's most compelling and adventurous jazz artists including celebrated guitarist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, drummer, Antonio Sanchez (Pat Metheny Group & Pat Metheny Trio) and organist, Sam Yahel (Joshua Redman) along with some very special guests of equal renown--including 2008 MacArthur Fellowship winner, Miguel Zenon and the saxophonists, Marcus Strickland, Myron Walden and trumpeter, Jeremy Pelt.

About JazzReach

Established by musician, H. Benjamin Schuman in 1994, JazzReach is a nationally recognized, New York City-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, creation, teaching and performance of jazz music. Through the presentation of captivating live multimedia educational programs for young audiences, dynamic main-stage concerts for all audiences and informative clinics, workshops and master-classes for student musicians, JazzReach is ardently committed to fostering a greater awareness, appreciation and understanding of this vital American art form.

Since the premiere of its debut program in 1997, JazzReach has quickly established itself as one of America's leading arts organizations dedicated to jazz. Our innovative programs have successfully served over 100,000 young people nationwide at many of our nation's premiere performing arts venues and have received unanimous praise from arts professionals, students, teachers and parents alike.