Grady Tate Honored

Gala Benefit evening. As part of a Benefit to raise money for the Harlem Summer SHakespeare Project, we will HOnor Jazz giant GRADY TATE as a “Maverick Spirit in the Arts". Also being Honored at the Benefit: Samuel E. Wright (Tony Award winner, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, BIRD (he played Dizzie Gillespie) and Gordon Parks (PHotographer, Director, Composer, Writer). Grady Tate will sing at the event, accompanied by John DiMartino.

Event is hosted by Kenny Kramer--and there will be many featured performers

The Schomburg Center, 135 Street and Lennox Avenue (2 and 3 train to 135 Street). Monday June 13, 2005. 7 PM reception, 8 PM performances. Tickets: Smarttix.com or 212-868-4444 $75 in advance $100 at door. Student discount. Further information 212-695-1596