Jackie Robinson Foundation Hosts 4th Annual JAZZ on the Grass Benefit Concert
StarringMulti-Grammy Award Winner & Oscar Nominee James Ingram, Grammy Nominee Patrice Rushen, and Grammy & Tony Nominee singer/songwriter Brenda Russell
Star-studded fundraiser benefits the Foundation's heralded 36- year old college scholarship, comprehensive mentoring, and leadership development program
Line-up also includes Kathryn Bostic, Michael Lington, Carmen Lundy, Ndugu, Sylvester Rivers, Kevin Toney, Billy Valentine, and a host of surprise performers.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), a premier scholarship organization that supports deserving college students with financial need, will host the 4th Annual JAZZ on the Grass benefit concert (JAZZ) on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Held at the private Sherman Oaks estate of noted director and producer Oz and Lynne Scott, JAZZ features three-time Grammy Award winner James Ingram and a list of nationally and internationally-renowned artists including multi-Grammy nominated recording artist Patrice Rushen, Grammy and Tony nominated singer/songwriter Brenda Russell, and world-class drummer and percussionist Ndugu.
"JAZZ on the Grass reflects the Foundation's mission to empower and uplift deserving college students," said Della Britton Baeza, President & CEO of JRF. "In today's challenging economic climate, students need financial and strategic support now more than ever. JAZZ allows us to enhance and expand the comprehensive resources that we provide to our bright Scholars."
JAZZ on the Grass represents the Foundation's diverse fundraising strategy and continues to broaden its fan base. Tickets to this exclusive event are on sale until September 6th for the "Early Bird" price of $250. For additional information or to purchase tickets to this limited-seating engagement, please contact ELMS Entertainment at 323-936-5052. For artist updates or to purchase tickets online, please visit • www.jackierobinson.org/events/lajazz.php
StarringMulti-Grammy Award Winner & Oscar Nominee James Ingram, Grammy Nominee Patrice Rushen, and Grammy & Tony Nominee singer/songwriter Brenda Russell
Star-studded fundraiser benefits the Foundation's heralded 36- year old college scholarship, comprehensive mentoring, and leadership development program
Line-up also includes Kathryn Bostic, Michael Lington, Carmen Lundy, Ndugu, Sylvester Rivers, Kevin Toney, Billy Valentine, and a host of surprise performers.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), a premier scholarship organization that supports deserving college students with financial need, will host the 4th Annual JAZZ on the Grass benefit concert (JAZZ) on Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Held at the private Sherman Oaks estate of noted director and producer Oz and Lynne Scott, JAZZ features three-time Grammy Award winner James Ingram and a list of nationally and internationally-renowned artists including multi-Grammy nominated recording artist Patrice Rushen, Grammy and Tony nominated singer/songwriter Brenda Russell, and world-class drummer and percussionist Ndugu.
"JAZZ on the Grass reflects the Foundation's mission to empower and uplift deserving college students," said Della Britton Baeza, President & CEO of JRF. "In today's challenging economic climate, students need financial and strategic support now more than ever. JAZZ allows us to enhance and expand the comprehensive resources that we provide to our bright Scholars."
JAZZ on the Grass represents the Foundation's diverse fundraising strategy and continues to broaden its fan base. Tickets to this exclusive event are on sale until September 6th for the "Early Bird" price of $250. For additional information or to purchase tickets to this limited-seating engagement, please contact ELMS Entertainment at 323-936-5052. For artist updates or to purchase tickets online, please visit • www.jackierobinson.org/events/lajazz.php
