JAMM Grant Program Helps Mid-Michigan Jazz Musicians Impacted By Coronavirus

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Dear Mid-Michigan Jazz Lovers,

We hope this post finds you and your family well. In these times of social distancing and venue closings, a live public space gathering of jazz musicians and their jazz-loving fans is impossible. Because JAMM’s mission is “to preserve and promote the tradition of Live Jazz across Mid-Michigan”, the Board of Directors of the Jazz Alliance of Mid-Michigan has decided to distribute $200 individual grants to Professional Mid-Michigan Jazz Musicians who are struggling financially because of cancelled gigs. These grants do not have to be repaid and any Professional Mid-Michigan Jazz Musician may apply.

To find out more about getting a grant, contact JAMM President at jammprez@gmail.com or by text at 517-242-1126 to access the confidential grant application process.

I spoke with Kevin Lavery from WKAR about the grant, you can listen to the interview here.

Peace, Love and Long Live Live Jazz,

Lois Mummaw, JAMM President

***WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS***
PLEASE HELP JAMM DISTRIBUTE MORE GRANTS TO
PROFESSIONAL MID-MICHIGAN JAZZ MUSICIANS!

To donate in any amount, use the “Donate” button on the homepage – or – checks may be made out and sent to:

JAMM
PO Box 1792
East Lansing, MI 48826

2019 JAMM Tribute Concert Honors Mike Stratton

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JAMM honors Mike Stratton for his significant contribution to jazz in Mid-Michigan on Sunday November 10th; 2-5 pm at UrbanBeat Event Center
Advance ticket sales closed. Tickets available at the door.

Mike Stratton - 2019 JAMM Tribute Honoree

Mike Stratton has been the volunteer producer and host of one of the longest running jazz radio programs in Michigan, The Vinyl Side of Midnight (VSM), which is LIVE every Sunday night from 9 to midnight and repeated Friday evenings 7 to 9 p.m. VSM broadcasts from Lansing Community College (LCC) Radio, 89.7FM, WLNZ, or online at www.LCCRadio.org.

Attend the JAMM Tribute Concert and hear many of the musicians Mike has interviewed over the years–Rodney Whitaker, Betty Joplin, Randy Gelispie, Jeff Shoup and more!
In conjunction with his role as a DJ, Mike has emceed numerous festivals over the years–East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz Festival, Lansing Old Town Jazz and Blues Festivals as well as the Detroit Jazz Festival. He’s had the honor to give several preview lectures at the Wharton Center for the Arts over the past dozen years.

Advance tickets available HERE
$5.00 Student tickets at the door only

JAMM Presents “Matters of the Heart” Jazz Brunch featuring Reggie and Mardra Thomas

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JAMM is so fortunate to be able to bring Mardra and Reggie Thomas to perform at JAMM Headquarters on September 22, 2019. Their CD “MATTERS OF THE HEART” is a perfect blend of jazz, soul & pop and was recorded here in Lansing.

Matters of the Heart Jazz Brunch Tickets

BUY TICKETS HERE >>

“Mardra Thomas has the impeccable phrasing of Nancy Wilson, and also the sharp tang reminiscent of Eartha Kitt. Reggie Thomas’s piano stylings are so subtly supportive, but then blossom into beautifully melodic solo touches and motifs.
Grounded by Rodney Whitaker’s deep woody sound on acoustic bass, there are flourishes via Perry Hughes guitar or Diego Rivera’s sax. The drummer [Montez Coleman] is impeccable.”
-Mike Stratton WLNZ LCC Radio

The “Matters of the Heart” CD can be purchase these locations:
cdbaby.com , iTunes.com or get your copy on 9/22/19 at the “Matters of the Heart” Jazz Brunch.