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Welcome to EOP’s Virtual Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival 2020!

Thank you for supporting the Ninth Annual Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival. The Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. (EOP) celebrates serving the community for 55 years. We began 2020 focusing on the words of Mike Hawkins, “You don’t get results by focusing on results. You get results by focusing on the actions that produce results.” Those words ring true as we serve the community through COVID-19. Our daily focus during COVID-19 produced the results of providing more than 200-300 meals at EOP Curbside - breakfast and dinner, including Libertad- Elmira homeless veterans; delivering more than 80 meals to Head Start children; and providing limited childcare supporting essential workers. #EOPEssential EOP’s Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival (FEJF) is about More than the Music... it's about fundraising results for programs that annually support more than 5000 people with services in Childcare, Youth Care and Family Development. The FEJF supports our ultimate goal to #Focus2Finish 2020 so that ...all of the people within our community live with dignity and have the opportunity and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives. Thank you for attending EOP’s Virtual Ferrario Elmira Jazz Festival 2020 in support of EOP, Inc. programs and services. We appreciate your donation to our annual fundraiser in the GoFundMe format. Your corporate sponsorships, musical gifts, ads, and willingness to try something new and different speaks volumes of your commitment to our community. We thank all our artists, consultants, sponsors, and committee members for being creative and innovative with the new format. Music is a unifier that inspires and encourages. So during this current crisis, let’s come together ‘socially distancing yet collectively joined’ in a virtual community to enjoy our incredible musicians. Together, let’s keep using creative platforms to continue work that strengthens the fabric of our community. Be well.

Andrea J. Ogunwumi Chief Executive Officer Economic Opportunity Program, Inc.

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The Economic Opportunity Program, Inc. of Chemung County (EOP) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) agency that envisions a future where all people of our community live with dignity and have the opportunity and ability to live economically productive and satisfying lives. To achieve this vision, EOP Elmira Neighborhood House - corner of Fifth and provides services that create positive change in individuals, families and our Dickinson Streets ca. 1930. community; and encourages and facilitates participation by all people who can help make our vision a reality. EOP was established in 1965 as the legislatively designated Community Action Agency to define and design programs that best meet the needs of low- income people in Chemung and Schuyler counties in the Southern Tier of New York State. Annually, more than 5,000 children, youth, and families benefit in some way from the agency’s services. The agency’s operating budget of $8.6 Million has come primarily from local, state, and federal government grants. The site of EOP’s current home at Fifth and Baldwin Streets is the site of Ernie Davis Family Center - Fifth Street (Dickinson now stops at Fifth). the original Elmira Neighborhood House and is adjacent to the Ernie Davis Community Center (which had evolved from the Elmira Neighborhood House a.k.a. “The Nabe”). The Community Center and the main office building, the “Ernie Davis Family Center,” are both named for beloved local hero, Ernie Davis, the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner. Current programming at EOP includes:  Birth to Five School Readiness Program (Early Head Start and Head Start), which builds real and lasting foundations that support children and families (Continued on page 9) Ernie Davis Family Center - Corner of Baldwin and Fifth Streets.

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Call 607-734-6174 We’d love to cater your next special event! 4 group of studio musicians who backed a multitude of hits). Keeping the deep funk flow- PaulPaul BrownBrown ing behind Brown and his renowned guests are bassist Roberto Vally, drummer Gordon Campbell, keyboardist Marco Basci and per- cussion great Lenny Castro. The jam begins with the album’s first single, a brash and brassy, deeply funky and decidedly bluesy twist on The Crusaders’ soul-jazz classic “Put It Where You Want It,” which Brown affectionately refers to as “Wes Montgomery meets Larry Carlton.” Brown brings the soulful coolness of decades of work with some of urban jazz’s top saxmen to “Sexy Thang,” an infec- tious and hypnotic, slyly slinky and “greasy” he term “Renaissance Man” dates back to the time gem featuring the powerful dual punch of Brown and saxman of Leonardo da Vinci, who was described as a man Darren Rahn. After “Hush,” another Crusaders influenced tune, of “unquenchable curiosity” and “feverishly inven- the guitarist gets into the core of the album that features collabo- tive imagination.” Los Angeles born-and-raised Paul Brown’s rations with fellow urban jazz guitar luminaries Chris Standring, four decade journey through the worlds of pop, R&B and jazz is Peter White, Marc Antoine and Chuck Loeb. the modern day musical equivalent. Starting as a drummer, he The trippy, vibey and dreamily atmospheric “Picadilly Circus” became an engineer for R&B legends Diana Ross, Luther was inspired by Brown and Standring’s recent exploration of Vandross, and Aretha Franklin before evolving into a two-time London while in town to perform dual shows at Pizza Express. It’s Grammy winning urban jazz producer with over 60 #1 radio got Standring’s echoes and effects-laden flow and a colorful swirl airplay hits, and finally a popular guitarist, artist and performer in of his snappy acoustic and Brown’s dynamic electric guitar. Like- his own right. wise, “Riverwalk” finds Brown working his way into Antoine’s laid In the remarkable 12 years since he released his debut album back sensual Mediterranean aesthetic. “Well Alright” finds Brown Up Front, Brown has released six albums, including three that hit old schooling it Memphis style, creating a simmering, brassy the Top Ten on the Billboard Albums chart, scored countless hit Wilson Pickett/Sam & Dave vibe behind the rich vocals of Don singles, and done thousands of performances across the US and Bryant (who penned the classic “I Can’t Stand The Rain”). This internationally, including gigs with fellow guitarists Larry Carlton, tune is a great showcase for the dynamic interaction between Chris Standring and current labelmate Marc Antoine (with whom Brown and the keys of “Brother Paul Brown.” he recorded the 2009 album Foreign Exchange). And yet, as he The guitar madness continues with the lush, easy flowing releases One Way Back, his third collection on Woodward “Take Flight,” which finds Brown riffing off the balmy magic of Avenue Records, Brown freely admits he is still trying to find Peter White, creating the perfect intertwining of graceful acoustic himself as an artist. sweetness and gritty electric energy. The final “guitar summit” is “Even after all these years,” he says, “I truly feel that I’m the whimsical, yet sophisticated bluesy jazz tune “Rear View continuing to evolve as a guitarist, and I’m glad the way the genre Mirror,” which blends the trademark styles of Brown (on is right now allows artists to follow the deeper passions of their Telecaster) and Chuck Loeb (jazz guitar) into a soulful vibe. musical hearts more than ever before. With each album, I feel like Brown’s prowess as a melodic pop songwriter comes to fresh light I’ve grown as a musician and artist, and I’m a far different player on the gently flowing title track, a ballad featuring acoustic guitar than I was when I recorded Up Front. When that came out, I had harmonies behind his lead voice on the electric. Closing the never performed a live show as a guitarist. You can practice an eclectic collection, he showcases his deepening chops as a blues instrument in a room all you want, but until you play live, you singer on the ultra-romantic, Bonnie Raitt influenced gospel blues don’t acquire a full level of skills. All of that gigging has helped me folk tune “Heaven,” which features “Brother Paul Brown” on keys grow technically, and playing what I have imagined in my head is a and Kenny Gradney from Little Feat on bass. lot easier than it used to be. The freedom and confidence I have It would be easy at this point for Paul Brown to rest on his gained from those translates to my personal development and accolades and crank out some new easy flowing hits on par with allows me to bring fresh new ideas into the studio.” the many he’s done in the past. Yet his deeper exploration of While a lot of attention will be paid to his impressive all-star blues influences, attention to every last dynamic sonic detail, guest list on One Way Back – Darren Rahn, Peter White, Chuck willingness to spar with his guitarist peers and desire to update a Loeb, Marc Antoine, Chris Standring and former Hi Records classic we all know in a fresh and wildly funky new way let us know songwriter Don Bryant – Brown’s secret musical weapon here is that he’s got a lot more to say. Let’s hope the Renaissance Man of his blues compadre with the same name, a keyboardist known as urban jazz keeps trying to “find himself as an artist” this brilliantly “Brother Paul Brown,” whose arsenal – including Rhodes and in the future! – Jonathan Widran Hammond B-3 – simmers soulfully throughout. Also founda- tional is a veteran group of sideman the guitarist calls his own For more information on Paul Brown: “Wrecking Crew” (a reference to the legendary 60’s and 70’s www.paulbrownjazz.com 5 Adam Hawley’s tour High- lights Include:

AdamAdam HawleyHawley • Seabreeze Jazz Fest • Catalina Jazz Fest • Berks Jazz Fest • Rehoboth Jazz Festival • Jazz Fest West • Java Jazz • Cancun Jazz Fest • Newport Beach Jazz Fest • Dave Koz Cruise • Mallorca Jazz Fest • • Jazz on the Vine...

ix #1 hits. 60+ dates per year. Adam Hawley’s first two albums stormed up the charts in unprecedented fashion setting the stage for his third release, Escape. The album features guest appearances by Najee, Rick Braun, Michael Lington, Marcus Anderson, Jeff Ryan and Kat Hawley. Adam signed with Kalimba Music (founded by Maurice White of Earth, Wind, & Fire) in August 2015. His first offering on the Kalimba label features Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, Euge Groove, Eric Darius and Michael Lington. In 2016, Adam was named both Smooth Jazz News and JazzTrax Debut Artist of the Year. Adam has also been a guitarist to the stars, appearing with a who’s who list of artists in a wide variety of genres. Credits include Dave Koz, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Culbertson, Natalie Cole, Brian McKnight, and American Idol to name just a few. He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California and currently teaches at Musician’s Institute, Chaffey College, and Saddleback College. For more information on Adam Hawley: https://adamhawley.com

6 oul is at it again with her latest Billboard Top 15 single, “Reminiscing” from her upcoming release Five Up Top. “Reminiscing” is Ragan’s fifth consecutive Billboard Top 15 hit, following on the heels of “Jam It,” “Early Arrival,” “See You at the Get Down,” and #1 single and Smooth Jazz Network’s song of the year “Corey’s Bop,” which made Ragan the first female flautist to hold the #1 spot on three major smooth jazz charts simultaneously. hile pursuing his JD and MBA at “She has made the flute an integral part of this format,” said Georgetown, Walter Beasley of her work. “Huge!” Marcus Johnson independent- And he is right. With a touring portfolio that touts major ly produced and distributed his first CD (Lessons in Love), events such as the Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Mallorca Smooth Jazz which sold more than 40,000 Festival, and Capital Jazz SuperCruise, Ragan Whiteside has firmly units; a phenomenal success established herself and her sound, and continues to take it further for an unknown independent artist’s debut release. This album as she adds exciting nuances to her already energetic show. helped him launch his career as a renowned jazz keyboardist/ A musical prodigy since the age of five, Ragan found her way pianist, and later, he released his second CD (Inter Alia), with staggering success. to the flute after the piano, the violin, and a turn with the drum set. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Music and the presti- This success caught the attention of Black Entertainment gious Harid Conservatory, where her sound was honed with the Television (BET) founder and businessman, Robert L. Johnson, tried-and-true classical training, graduating with a Bachelor of who invested and partnered with Marcus to establish Marimelj Music Performance degree. Entertainment Group. Under their partnership, MEG’s label Three Keys Music housed Studio 8121, a full-service recording Ragan then found herself back in her hometown of New York studio, and two music publishing companies: Marimelj Music and immersed herself in the world of jazz, funk, and R&B, going Publishing and Three Keys Music Publishing. on to collaborate with contemporary heavyweights such as , As head of Three Keys Music, Johnson produced and and many more. Since her debut with Class Axe, Ragan honed released on the Three Keys Music label national jazz artists: her arranging and songwriting skills alongside Bob Baldwin and Michael Lington, Jaared Arosemena, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, acclaimed producer/arranger Dennis Johnson, and focused on the R&B singer Alyson Williams, neo-soul songstress Zahzarah; and deeper inner workings of producing and releasing music. The smooth jazz saxophonists Phillip Martin and Brian Lenair. albums that followed, Evolve, Quantum Drive, and Treblemaker, To date, Marcus has released more than fifteen Billboard explore a wide range of contemporary jazz, incorporating elements charted CDs, and has the distinction of having his ground- of funk, R&B, fusion and more, leaving no aficionado wanting. breaking 2008 Billboard Top 20 Contemporary Jazz FLO (For Ragan Whiteside is a resident of Atlanta, GA and tours the Love Of) Anthology, which consisted of three distinct CDs -- globally. Stay tuned for Ragan’s 5th album, Five Up Top, to be FLO Chill, FLO Romance and FLO Standards - all chart Top 10 released in Summer 2020! on Billboard Contemporary Jazz Charts simultaneously. For more information on Ragan Whiteside: The release of Poetically Justified (2009) and This is How I www.raganwhiteside.com Rock (2011), which were Top 20 Contemporary Jazz CDs, solidified Marcus Johnson as the heir apparent to the funky urban groove music style and sound made famous by legendary jazz greats, George Duke and Herbie Hancock. His latest album, Ballads: In My Voice, is releasing on iTunes, Apple Music, and more this month. "It is the manifestation of a journey over the last few years and the fact that I've been able to find my voice in my favorite ballads from different parts of my life and my favorite artists who wrote and recorded them," says Johnson. "The best way to get my soul into the ears of my audience is when I do so through my Ballads."

For more on Marcus Johnson: www.MarcusJohnson360.com Ragan Whiteside 7 Top Shelf Ernie Davis Community Center Music Consortium

The EOP Ernie Davis Community Center Music ocal favorite band, Top Shelf, originated as a trio in Consortium program helps participants develop their 1983 with Jim DePaul on keyboard plus a bass vocal, instrumental, writing, and technical skills, player and drummer. Band members have changed culminating in the opportunity to perform in public. through the years, but Jim has been the anchor from the start. Current drummer Joel Carberry joined the group in 2002, The youth have performed at Juneteenth, EOP’s vocalist Anita Lewis in 2004, and bass player Steve Webb Annual Meeting & Celebration and Ferrario Elmira Jazz joined in 2019. Festival, Christmas Magic, the annual Together We Music influences vary from member to member. Jim’s Dine Free Community Dinner, NAACP events, Corning early influences as a solo touring keyboardist were The Beatles Inc. BTN Celebration, Monumental Baptist Church’s and the Young Rascals with jazz players like David Benoit, Black History Month Celebration, and Shine the Light David Sanborn and Gerald Albright coming along later in his on Domestic Violence event (to name a few). music career. Says Anita Lewis, “Anita Baker is my biggest one, but I’m also a fan of Maysa, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire... I love contemporary jazz on the R&B side.” The program is open to all youth and meets on Tuesdays at 4:30pm at EOP. (During the COVID-19 Top Shelf plays everything from the jazz genre as well as pandemic, participants have been meeting via Zoom.) 70s pop to current pop and funk. Their self-titled CD, released in 2008, is available for purchase. For more information, or to book the EDCC Music Top Shelf is available to complement your wedding, Consortium for your event, please contact: corporate function or other social event. Top Shelf would like to thank their families and loyal fans who support and inspire Tina Brown - [email protected] all their music endeavors! Chalanda Graham - [email protected]

Top Shelf is: 607-734-6174 Anita Lewis - vocals Jim DePaul - keyboards, vocals Steve Webb - bass Joel Carberry - drums/percussion

For booking, contact: Anita Lewis Jim DePaul 607-738-4882 607-733-1377 [email protected]

8 also provides the Parent Run Autism Playgroup, providing quality choice-based community activities for the child with ASD and the parent. This program promotes and encourages not only community integration and socialization skills with the enrolled participants, but funding for choice-based activities which include swimming, gym play, bowling, train rides, and trips to museums.  Emerging Food Care Program provides nutrition education and food support through: the Snack Pack program for toddlers and preschoolers to ensure weekend nutrition needs are met; daily nutritious snacks for PreK through age 12, daily dinners and a snack for ages 13 through high school; and a weekly food giveaway to elderly and families in need. Additionally, EOP runs a Summer Feeding Program - free meals twice daily for youth and their families.  Energy Services Bureau weatherizes income-eligible homes in Chemung & Schuyler Counties. Services include attic/ sidewall insulation, air sealing and draft reduction measures, heating system efficiency tests/service and replacement. Health & safety measures include carbon monoxide testing, gas leak detection, and installation of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors.  Literacy Volunteers of Chemung & Schuyler Counties, an Accredited Affiliate of Literacy New York, and a volunteer based program, serves the adult population struggling with

(Continued from page 4) basic literacy skills and English as a Second Language.  Community Food for Jobs Program offers a 10-week toward gaining interdependence. Social, physical, culinary arts training program to facilitate the creation of cognitive, and language development provide positive and additional employment opportunities in our community by healthy experiences for birth-5 year olds. Medical, providing job training, education, and placement. dental, and mental health services are provided, along  The CFJP Bistro provides on-the-job training to CFJP parti- with nutritious snacks and meals. Center-based and cipants and provides a micro-economic project. The CFJP Home-based options. Bistro is open to the public Tuesday-Thursday from 9am to  Ernie Davis Community Center, which serves Elmira 3pm and on Fridays from 9am to 6pm. The CFJP Bistro City School District and Chemung County youth ages 13- also caters on-site and off-site and is located in the Ernie 18 with an afterschool program that allows them to Davis Community Center. engage in culturally enriching and physical/social/  Libertad Veteran and Family Support Program provides educational experiential learning activities. permanent supportive housing to displaced Veterans and  The Center of Excellence Program (a.k.a. New Day), their families in Elmira’s newest housing community. which is a licensed School-Aged Child Care program Services include secure community-based housing, operating in two area schools and the Ernie Davis Family nutritional meals, basic physical health care, counseling and Center where children ages 5-12 receive homework empowerment.  assistance, academic enhancement opportunities, prevention education, and cultural enrichment, plus recreation and a snack. COE also provides a summer program for ages 4-12.  Family Support Services, which provides advocacy and support services for individuals aged 21 and under with disabilities, including recreational outlets. Family Support 9 Thanks to our artists 2012-2020! Looking forward to 10 years in 2021!

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