He won that Emmy for his work on the 1968 ABC film “LSD: The Trip to Where?”
Fred’s life and the pursuit of his dreams in music – most notably, his dream to perform for U.S. President Barack Obama – is encouragement to us all that a life well lived is one that is filled with love and dedication.
The
Jazz Foundation of America is glad to host Fred and his closest family,
friends and fans on a night that is sure to be filled with great live
music, food and fun. Last year’s centennial celebration was attended by a
variety of well-wishers including Mayor David Dinkins, activist and
author Cornel West, and Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer.
At the party, Fred will perform with his longtime counterparts in the swingin’ Harlem Blues & Jazz Band. Festivities take place on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Local 802 AFM at 322 West 48th St. in New York, NY. Doors open at 5:30pm.
ABOUT JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
The
Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) is a non-profit organization dedicated
to keeping jazz and blues alive by helping the musicians who have
played with everyone from Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday to Jimi
Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. The organization now assists in more
than 5,000 cases nationwide, providing housing assistance, healthcare,
dignified employment, and emergency financial support to musicians in crisis. JFA is “saving jazz and blues...one musician at a time.”
Contact:
Aja Wilson
Jazz Foundation of America 322 W. 48th Street, Floor 6