HJMF 2019 coe1.e$S_Layout 1 8/15/19 11:25 AM Page 1 JOIN US FOR ANNIVERSARY STATEMENTS “THE ROOTS OF JAZZ” Harlem Jazz & Music Festival recognizes 4 of our partner In our recognition of the DIVERSITY of music that flows from institutions marking milestone anniversaries. “THE ROOTS OF JAZZ,” this year Harlem Jazz & Music Festival salutes 8 historic and iconic pioneers of music. Aretha Franklin Smokey Robinson In her five decades, Aretha Franklin, the Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 undisputed “Queen of Soul,” became decades of hits and awards including the a worldwide music legend. In 1966, Grammy Living Legend Award. He was CELEBERATING 45 YEARS Franklin signed with Atlantic Records which also inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of HARLEM WEEK proudly commemorates its 45 years of continued service to the Vil- gave her creative control, and she began Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. lage of Harlem and “THE HARLEM’S OF THE WORLD”. Celebrating what is affection- revolutionizing soul music by creating a ately known as “The World’s Longest Week”, this year from Sun., July 28th thru sound all her own. Robinson founded The Miracles. The group was Berry Gordy’s first vocal group, and it Sat., August 31st, HARLEM WEEK encompasses over 112 events and activities. Franklin was a symbol of Black Pride and was at Robinson’s suggestion that Gordy HARLEM WEEK, from its inception as HARLEM DAY in 1974, has always sought to soul music. Her songs “Respect,” “You started the Motown Record dynasty. Their showcase and salute the very best of the African Diaspora including Caribbean, Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” single, “Shop Around” became Motown’s 2019 HARLEM JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL Latin, Afro-Cuban, African, as well as European and Asian cultures. The 2019 “Young, Gifted, and Black,” and “Think” first #1 hit. HARLEM WEEK THEME IS: OUR LOCAL HISTORY CREATES A GLOBAL IMPACT. became anthems reflecting the growing re- sistance of African Americans in challenging Robinson wrote and produced hits for other racial oppression. Motown greats including The Temptations Closing out the month of August, New York City will proudly and Marvin Gaye. The Beatles recorded celebrate the inauguration of the 1st Harlem Jazz & Music In 2009, she sang “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” and The CELEBRATING 55 YEARS at President Barack Obama’s inaugura- Rolling Stones covered the Robinson hit Festival. This much anticipated, international music and Jazzmobile's mission is to present, preserve, pro- tion. Franklin was the first woman in- “Going To A Go-Go.” Robinson has accu- culture festival, will celebrate 17 genres of music from mote and promulgate the legacy of America's classical music, Jazz. Founded in 1964 ducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. mulated more than 4,000 songs to his Franklin won 17 Grammys and had 20 Num- credit. around the world, all which are embedded in the fabled by Jazz Master, pianist, Dr. Billy Taylor and philanthropist and arts administrator, ber 1 R&B hits during her career. Harlem music and cultural experiences, ranging from its Ms. Daphne Arnstein, with Jazz legend Jimmy Heath, joining to create core per- Edward (Duke) Ellington formance and education programs, Jazzmobile is the first U.S. not-for-profit arts Tito Puente Composer, bandleader, and pianist Edward Southern, Caribbean, Latin, Cuban, European, African, Asian and cultural organization created just for Jazz. Harlem born Tito Puente, bandleader, com- (“Duke”) Ellington is recognized in his life- and South American roots. poser, and musician, was a leading figure time as one of the worlds’ greatest musical in Latin jazz. His showmanship earned him composers and performers. A genius for in- the nickname “King of Mambo.” He strumental combinations, improvisation, Harlem, the world-renowned cultural capital of Black and CELEBRATING 85 YEARS studied at the Juilliard School and learned and jazz arranging brought the world the Hispanic America, deserves to have a first-class music The theater opened its doors in 1914 as Hurtig & Seamons New Burlesque Theater, to play a number of instruments including unique “Ellington” expression in works festival. Harlem’s reputation in music is known throughout the venue was renamed the Apollo Theatre in 1928 and introduced the first Amateur the timbales. like “Mood Indigo,” and “Sophisticated Night contests in 1934. The Apollo has played a major role in the emergence of Lady.” the world and its local musical history has definitely jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, hip-hop, and soul. Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah In 1947 Puente formed his own 10-piece created a global impact. band. With other Latin musicians such as Encouraged by Fats Waller, he moved to Vaughan, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, Lauryn Hill, Tito Rodríguez and Pérez Prado, he New York in 1923 and, during the Cotton Doug E. Fresh, and countless others began their road to stardom on the world-fa- helped give rise in the 1950s to the golden Club years, developed the style that would Harlem Jazz & Music Festival will feature indoor and mous Apollo stage. Today, the Apollo presents concerts, performing arts, education age of mambo. The term salsa first ap- bring him worldwide recognition. Ellington outdoor concerts, gospel services at select houses of and community outreach programs. peared in the 1960s, when it was used to would be among the first to focus on musi- describe the music that had been the cal form and composition in jazz using worship, jazz brunches, nite club events at famous venues mainstay of Puente’s repertoire. Puente “call-and-response” techniques in works and much more. wrote many songs, among which “Babara- like “Do Nothin’ till You Hear from Me.” In batiri,” “Ran Kan Kan,” and “Oye Cómo this respect, he would influence other mu- Harlem Jazz & Music Va” are the most popular. During his ca- sical giants such as, Thelonius Monk, It is highly anticipated that the CELEBRATIONG 55 YEARS reer, Puente recorded some 120 albums Charles Mingus, and Gil Evans. Festival will in upcoming years, attract hundreds of Founded in 1964 by American concert singer, Dorothy Maynor, and also received 5 Grammy Awards. thousands to New York City in general, and to Harlem in Harlem School of the Arts and daily enriches the lives of young people and their Miriam Makeba Dionne Warwick Miriam Makeba, South African-born singer particular, as the word of this incredible cultural experience families through world-class training in and exposure to the arts across multiple Dionne Warwick is an internationally who became known as “Mama Afrika”, was carries throughout the region, the nation, and beyond. disciplines in an environment that emphasizes rigorous training, stimulates cre- renowned pop and rhythm & blues (R&B) one of the world’s most prominent perform- ativity, builds self-confidence, adds many dimensions of beauty to their lives. superstar whose soulful sound earned her ers in the 20th century. widespread appeal. She is best known for The festival is proudly co-presented by HARLEM WEEK and her collaborations with high-profile artists In 1959, Makeba settled in the United States. West Harlem Development Corporation. and arrangers such as Burt Bacharach. She excelled at Xhosa & Zulu songs. She also was known for songs that were critical Dionne, began singing in church at a young of apartheid. She married trumpeter, and HISTORIC JAZZ SITES age. In 1962 she released her first single HARLEM JAZZ & MUSIC FESTIVAL proudly celebrates the two remaining Harry Belafonte protégé, Hugh Masekela. Sponsored By “Don’t Make Me Over,” produced by In 1965 she and Belafonte won a Grammy world-renowned venues that made Harlem the Jazz & Music Mecca Bacharach. Top 10 singles from this period Award for best folk recording for their known throughout the world. included “Walk On By,” and “I Say a Little album An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba. Prayer.” In 1969 she earned her first Grammy Award, for “Do You Know Nelson Mandela, encouraged Makeba to the Way to San Jose?” A second Grammy return to South Africa, and she performed followed for “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” there in 1991 for the first time since her exile. She rejoined with Bacharach in 1992, per- Since 1942, SHOWMAN’S JAZZ CLUB is Harlem’s premier old forming on his “That’s What Friends Are Harry Belafonte school jazz club and a cultural landmark. The bar stands as For” with Gladys Knight, Elton John, Born in Harlem, Belafonte moved to Jamaica a reminder of he legendary age of jazz. This soulful haunt and Stevie Wonder. at an early age. His life in Jamaica was full of rich cultural experiences that influenced of Harlem’s old guard has been home to greats like Lionel Nina Simone his future art. Hampton, Eartha Kitt, Duke Ellington and Pearl Bailey. Their Nina Simone was an internationally original location was next to The Apollo. After playing at the renowned singer who created urgent emo- At Harlem’s American Negro Theatre, Be- Co-Sponsors Apollo, musicians used to go next door and play their own tional intensity by singing songs of love, lafonte earned his first leading role in Juno music, hence the name Showman’s protest, and black empowerment in a dra- and the Paycock. He made his film debut 10 DAYS OF FESTIVITIES FROM matic style, with a rough-edged voice. opposite Dorothy Dandridge in Bright Road. He won a Tony in 1954 for his per- A student of classical music at the Juilliard formance in Almanac. At the same time, ST ST School of Music in New York, she began Belafonte developed his singing talents.