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NewUrbanJazz Radio Forges Nationwide Strategic Musical Alliances to
Offer Fundraising Solution for Latin Jazz & Grammy winner, Dave
Valentin featuring
Paquito D'Rivera, Bill O'Connell, Bobby Sanabria, Dave Samuels, Bob Baldwin, and more....
Featuring: Bob Baldwin (Producer), Bill O'Connell Bobby Sanabria, Chieli Minucci, Paquito D'Rivera, Ragan Whiteside,
Gilberto "Pulpo" Colon, Dave Samuels,
Bill O'Connell, Eddie Montalvo, Mayra Casales, Robby Ameen, Lincoln Goines, and more...
Date: 11/7/13 - Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY and features music by Valentin sidemen and other notable jazz artists.
Music fans and musicians from all over the world are urged to purchase a balcony seat, even if they cannot attend.
 "Music for Dave" A musical tribute to Mr. Dave Valentin @ the Tarrytown Music Hall The Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street Tarrytown, NY 10591 914-631-3390 Thursday, November 7, - 7:30 pm Purchase Tickets HERE Out-of-towners and those unable to attend are still encouraged to buy a balcony seat ticket to help support the cause! DONATE HERE |
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Plains, NY October 15, 2013 – NewUrbanJazz Radio Producer Bob Baldwin
has forged alliances with fellow musicians and artists to raise funds
for Latin Jazz Legend Dave Valentin by producing a concert at the
Tarrytown Music Hall on November 7, 2013.
Fellow
musicians and artists will donate their time, talent and resources to
perform a fundraiser for the Grammy Award winning artist. Net proceeds
will benefit the Bronx, NY native and said proceeds will assist in
medical bill payments and basic living needs as Valentin has not worked
any musical performances since suffering from a stroke on March 3, 2012.
“We are
very happy to have formed an alliance with other fellow musicians, and
we don't take our musical gifts lightly. Any one of us could lose use
of our fingers to create music and a livelihood for ourselves or our
families. The unification of artists attending makes a huge statement
from the jazz and music community", says Bob Baldwin, host of the
NewUrbanJazz Lounge.
NewUrbanJazz
is a radio program that begun in 2008 after CD101.9 went off the air
and flipped music genres, leaving a void for jazz music in the
NY-Tristate. NUJ now airs on 30 stations, 20 states with over 453,000
listeners weekly from Alabama to Alaska and everywhere in between.
The event
is co-sponsored by Family Resource Center in Peekskill, NY, who felt a
strong need to raise the awareness of the symptoms stemming from a
stroke.
"We wish to
make this a nationwide campaign to raise money for Dave. We ask that
musicians and fans from all over the world purchase a ticket, even if
they cannot attend and that list will be delivered to Dave Valentin to
show their support of his artistry, with the hope of encouraging him to
return to top performance form," says Baldwin.
Look for
dynamic performances by Valentin sideman, including Pianist Bill
O'Connell, Bassist Lincoln Goines, and Drummer Robby Ameen, who
performed on several of Dave's 15 cd's.
For further information, contact Bob Baldwin at bob@citysketches.com, or at www.newurbanjazz.com
### On March 3, 2012, Latin Jazz Flutist and Grammy Award Winner, Mr. Dave Valentin, suffered a stroke that has limited his ability to perform his beloved instrument. The native New Yorker has been in physical therapy since that tragic day. There is a chance that he may be able to wow his audiences on stage worldwide again, but not before he's the beneficiary of some more critical physical therapy. In the interim, his medical bills have climbing been through the roof. Dave Valentin has insufficient medical insurance to cover the enormous bills surrounding his stroke.
Joining the party are
Bill O'Connell (Piano) Lincoln Goines (bass) Robby Ameen (Drums) Ragan Whiteside (Flute) Gilberto "Pulpo" Colon (Piano) Bob Baldwin (Piano/Keyboards)
Just added:
Paquito D'Rivera (Saxophone)
Chieli Minucci (guitar)
Dave Samuels (Vibes)
Mayra Casales (Percussion)
Eddie Montalvo (Percussion)
Bobby Sanabria (Drums/Percussion)
Richie Morales (Percussion)
Watch The YouTube Promo
A Dave Valentin Tribute / Tarrytown Music Hall - 11/7/13About Dave Valentin Dave Valentin (born April 29, 1952, in New York City) is a jazz flutist. He learned latin percussion first when he was a teenager, and then switched to flute. Valentin's teacher, the legendary Hubert Laws, suggested that he not double on saxophone because of his attractive sound on the flute. He studied at the Bronx Community College. In 1977, he made his recording debut with Ricardo Marrero's group and he appeared also on a Noel Pointer album. Discovered by Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen, Valentin was the first artist signed to GRP Records, and he has been a popular attraction ever since. Valentin has recorded over 15 albums, combining the influence of pop, R&B and Brazilian music with Latin and contemporary jazz to create a slick and accessible form of crossover jazz. In 2000, he appeared in the documentary film, Calie 54, performing with Tito Puente. He toured with El Negro and MioSotis. Since the mid-2000s, Valentin has been signed to Highnote Records, releasing World On A String (2005) and Come Fly With Me(2006). He has done several collaborations with pianist Bill O'Connell, and was a Grammy Award winner for his Caribbean Jazz Project in the early 2000's with Dave Samuels as well as a Latin Grammy Award nominee in 2006. In 2012, he suffered a stroke following a performance at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, In. BOB BALDWIN BIO Bob Baldwin is a New York-born and bred artist who has been producing records since the 80's, including his works with George Benson, Grover Washington, Jr., Michael Urbaniak, Will Downing, Pieces of a Dream Marion Meadows. He's recorded with Chuck Loeb, Gerald Albright, Paul Brown, Paul Taylor, Chieli Minucci, Glenn Jones, Noel Pointer, Freddie Jackson, Howard Hewitt, to name a select few, and has performed with Dave Valentin on several occasions over the years. The pianist has done benefits for Haiti for the American Red Cross ("Jazz For Haiti" with Dave Valentin, Chieli Minucci, Ragan Whiteside) as well as "Westchester Musicians for Haiti". He's released his 20th disc, simply titled, "Twenty". He's recorded more solo discs than any other Westchester County native.  "It's an honor to help my musical buddy Dave Valentin out on this event. He's helped so many others over the years, so it's only fair and just to him to return the favor", says the Westchester native. NewUrbanJazz and Family Resource Center are the sponsors of the event. Don't miss it! The sponsor is NewUrbanJazz and the Family Resource Center http://www.frcny.org - The Community Agency with the World Class Touch Seating is limited. Reservations are necessary. http://www.newurbanjazz.com - NewUrbanJazz Radio is owned by City Sketches, Inc. http://www.citysketches.com  www.jazzpromoservices.com |
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Come join the Tribute to Dave Valentin w/ Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Samuels, Bobby Sanabria, Eddie Montalvo, Chieli Minucci, Bob Baldwin
