Though considerable time has passed since Hurricane Katrina devastated the American Southeast, the people of New Orleans still struggle to repair damaged buildings, streets, houses, and lives. While the reconstruction effort has been remarkably successful in many cases, the city's vibrant culture is still in dire need of rescue. Over 4,000 artists left because of damage and have yet to return, 260 art venues and performance halls were damaged, and 75 percent of the city's cultural venues are still closed--some to never reopen. Fewer than 10 percent of New Orleans' musicians remain in the city since the storm.
But things are getting better. The Governor and Mayor have announced the first major investment in New Orleans since the storm. A $715 million plan was unveiled which will rebuild city hall and open a new jazz park downtown. The park would house a new American National Jazz Center. This bold move will help to save New Orleans' culture--save the very birthplace of jazz music.
On 18 Sept 2006, Music For Tomorrow will host a concert to help save Jazz culture. The concert will feature Irvin Mayfield and members of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, with host actor Jude Law. The money raised by this concert will go towards the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and National Jazz Center, and will help continue efforts to save the music culture of today for tomorrow, in New Orleans and beyond.
A donation to this cause means lending a hand in pulling Jazz from the ever present waters of Hurricane Katrina. Please donate today, so that future generations can cherish Jazz's birthplace. All donations are tax deductable. Considerable donations garner invitation to a pre-concert reception with Mr. Law, Mr. Brinkley and Mr. Mayfield. All ticket profits go towards the Music For Tomorrow fund.
For more information contact All About Jazz.
