[Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Benefit CD

[Robert S. Ringwald]

Rebecca asks regarding the N.O. benefit CD:

(snip)
 > my concern is who administers the donated moneys?
>
> There are several organizations in New Orleans who could oversee the
> distribution, that is, if any are still intact.  There is WWOZ, the New
> Orleans Jazz Society, the French Quarter Festivals Inc., Off Beat
> Magazine..just to name a few.  There are many people trying to help the
> musicians, but I haven't seen a plan defined as to how this will happen.
> Some say they will help designated musicians.  Who determines that?
>
> Just wondering.  Anyone have any answers?
(snip)

Rebecca,

The AZ Classic Jazz Society is sponsoring this CD.  I am sure that Joe 
Hopkins, VP, who is a member of DJML, can answer your question.

You may also write to Barker Hickox who owns the record company doing the 
CD, Barker4258 at aol.com

The Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society has established a fund for N.O. 
musicians.  We raised almost $900 at our last meting.  It has not yet been 
decided exactly where the moneys will go but, it will go to needy N.O. 
musicians.  I am going to suggest to the next board meeting that an adhok 
committee be set up to look into the matter and make a suggestion.

It may go to one of the organizations already set up, or it may go directly 
to one or more musicians.

Last night there was a benefit concert in Sacramento by Bonerama.
While I could not attend as I had a gig, I heard through the grapevine that 
a large amount of money was collected.  I will report back to DJML on this.

--Bob Ringwald