[Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Benefit CD

[Louis Lince]

I reckon the New Orleans Musicians Clinic ( www.wwoz.org/clinic) is a 
deserving cause. The majority of the guys in NO that need help don't belong 
to the local union.

Louis


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert S. Ringwald" <robert at ringwald.com>
To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Dixielandjazz] New Orleans Benefit CD


> 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
>
>
>
>
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