Clark Atlanta University Mass Communication Arts Professor, April Lundy, MFA recently produced and directed a documentary short film that journals the history of Jazz 91.9 WCLK. The film, 50 Watts from Noon ‘til Midnight: The Making of WCLK, features station stakeholders who give accounts of what it meant and how it felt to contribute to the institution and legacy that is Jazz 91.9 WCLK. The first installment of the documentary film project can be previewed by clicking here. April Lundy, MFA A FAMILY OF MEMBERS

Jazz music. You're passionate about it. We're obsessed with Jazz. And, our supportive community of Jazz lovers is the Jazz 91.9 WCLK business PHOTO CREDIT: Al Bawaba model. March 14 through March 25 is the Jazz 91.9 WCLK Spring Membership Campaign. During this time, we invite you - new and renewing members - to support Jazz, the ultimate expression of an American art form.

Jazz 91.9 WCLK There are a number of ways to support Jazz 91.9 WCLK. One way is as a Affiliations sustaining member which is a more efficient way of supporting WCLK. As a sustaining member you can enjoy benefits like: 1) selecting an incremental monthly gift amount that suits your budget; 2) never having to worry about renewing your membership; and, 3) automatic entry into any drawings we have during the pledge drives. Support your passion and the value of Jazz 91.9 WCLK. Make a donation now by clicking here, calling (404) 880 - 8280 or online at WCLK.com. Jazzette, Jazz 91.9 WCLK monthly newsletter Page 2

Jazz 91.9 WCLK joins the Atlanta Business League (ABL) for the 11th Annual ABL Congress on the State of Black Business. The Conference takes place on Monday, April 9 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM in the Easley Conference Pavilion at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.

The theme of the Conference is Growing Businesses, Growing Wealth: The $15 Billion Opportunity. The conference is designed for business owners, professionals and executives seeking to make connections for the future. Come to the Congress to meet key decision makers, connect with potential partners or funders. For more information, click here.

Contact WCLK ANNOUNCERS

Joi John Morris Baxter Morning Jazz Jay Edwards Jazz Tones for WCLK Rivablue Midday Jazz Rodney Evans Joy in the Morning volunteer Jamal Ahmad SOUL of Jazz Debb Moore Jazz at Sundown opportunities Fonda Smith, news/traffic anchor Sunday Jazz Suite [email protected] Aaron Cohen Signature Serenade Mark Angel Saturday Afternoon Jazz

WCLK ADVISORY BOARD Richard Dent, chair John Hall, co chair WCLK STAFF DIRECTORY Earnest Davis Jea Delsarte Wendy Williams, general manager Donald Edwards Terry Keels Tammy Nobles, assistant station manager Lisa Mosley Tom Rowland Marquis Lofton, program director Nedra White-Shaw Sheryl Sellaway Reggie Hicks, membership director Sheila Tenney Harold Watkins Shed Jackson, communications and marketing director Rob Maynard, operations manager

Aaron Cohen, music developer JAZZETTE EDITORIAL BOARD Joi John, membership manager Wendy Williams, editor in chief Ray Cobb, underwriting and sales Shed Jackson, managing editor, design & layout Kerwin D. Sims, membership producer Nicholas Allen, editorial intern Dahlia Williams, senior staff assistant

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COME ALONG WITH JAZZ 91.9 WCLK TO THE ST. LUCIA JAZZ FESTIVAL

. The Local Take w/ Kiplyn Primus Saturdays,

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

The CheckUp w/ Of these musicians, who is the one Thelonius Dr. Shelton Monk never worked with? Fourth Saturdays, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

B Answer: A. John Coltrane B. Duke Ellington C. Art Blakey Your Health Connection w/ Paula Gywnn Grant LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS Third Wednesdays, King Hedley II by August Wilson Friday Jazz featuring Paul Stevens 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Southwest Arts Center hosted by Jamal Ahmad

Now through March 11 times vary Friday, March 16 from 6:00 P - 10:00 P CAU Now High Museum of Art Fourth Saturdays Southwest Arts Center 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM 915 New Hope Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 1280 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

Suite Food Lounge presents Johnny Britt Terell Stafford Quintet Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 P Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 P Suite Food Lounge Spivey Hall at Clayton State University Connect with 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Jazz 91.9 WCLK: 375 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta GA, 30313 Morrow, GA 30260 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Saturday, March 3 at 8:00 P RLK Events & Kathleen Bertrand Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State Production presents Sisters In Song:

80 Forsyth St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30303 Saluting Jazz's Greatest Divas Part Two Sunday, March 18 at 5:00 PM Arts @ Tech Presents Kaki King hosted Ray Charles Performing Arts Center by Jay Edwards 900 West End Ave., SW Copyright © 2015 Jazz 91.9 WCLK. Clark Atlanta Saturday, March 10 at 8:00 P Atlanta, GA 30310 University. All Rights Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Reserved. Reproduction 349 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 without permission is prohibited.

Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 non profit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of classic and contemporary Jazz and Gospel music. WCLK is a nonprofit, member supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and Public Radio International (PRI) station that serves the interest of the citizens in metropolitan Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: www.wclk.com. Volume 11, Issue 3 Page 4

Pianist / Composer/ Singer Jim Pearce has released 7 Jazz CD's and composed and recorded 100’s of tunes in many genres. Jim's compositions have been heard in TV shows including “Saturday Night Live” (NBC), “90210” (The CW), “Parenthood” (NBC), “Friends With Benefits” (NBC), “Lipstick Jungle” (NBC), “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” (NBC), “Greek” (ABC), (CBS)”, “American Pickers” (Hist.), “Aurora” (Telemundo), and the feature film “The Big Wedding” (Lionsgate), as well as many other shows.

Jim's CD I'm in the Twilight of a Mediocre Career hit #1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Radio Chart and was featured in an interview on NPR'S Morning Edition with Susan Stamberg. More information about Jim Pearce, visit: www.jimpearcemusic.com.

The Jazzette Readers Music Poll, March Issue selection is Hard Times by Vincent Herring. With Hard Times, his third release for Smoke Sessions Records, master STAFF PICKS saxophonist Vincent Herring offers a musical response to our troubled political climate. Downbeat.

Hard Times track list: 1. Hard Work 2. Use Me 3. Summertime 4. Hard Times

5. Embraceable You Remembrance 6. Easter Joy Dance Danny Grissett 7. The Sun Will Rise Again

8. Piccadilly Square 9. Good Morning Heartache 10. Amsterdam After Dark 11. Phineas

CD of the month is your choice! The tally of reader responses determine the spotlight. Send your favorite Time for the Dancers

CD titles for preview and voting consideration to: [email protected]. Russell Malone

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