PATTI AUSTIN AND SPYRO GYRA HEADLINE JAZZ 91.9 WCLK FALL BENEFIT CONCERT GRAMMY Award winning Songstress, Patti Austin together with Jazz Fusion mega band, Spyro Gyra will headline the Jazz 91.9 WCLK Fall Benefit Concert on Thursday, November 17, 8:00 p.m. at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The evening will feature of a medley of smash hits and chart topping favorites from both Austin and Spyro Grya. Austin’s sultry vocals and stage presence commands audiences and touches hearts. Identically, Spyro Grya is known to skillfully combine elements of intricate musicianship with energy and infectious rhythm. Click here to reserve your seats! Patti Austin is a performer, songwriter and vocalist who has had a star-studded career that began at the age of four, making her one of the most beloved artists over the world and a mainstay on the Billboard Jazz Albums charts. Spyro Gyra’s award winning music combines R&B and .elements of Pop and Caribbean music with Jazz. Enjoy a world class performance featuring Sypro Gyra and Patti Austin, Thursday, November, 17, 8:00 p.m. at Cobb Energy Centre! Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, call: (800) 745 - 3000. SIGNATURE SERENADE Jazz 91.9 WCLK Fall Jazz-A-Thon takes place October 5 through 16. During the 12 day campaign, special guests and community leaders will come to the Jazz 91.9 WCLK station to talk about the benefits of public radio; and, Affiliations invite new and renewing members to the Jazz 91.9 WCLK family of donors. A special feature of the campaign will come during Signature Serenade, Tom Rowland during Jazz at Sundown, which will spotlight music, October 6, 7P - 9P stories and appeals from some of Atlanta’s prominent professionals. During the campaign, call donor central and show your support for WCLK: (404) 880 - 8807. Jazzette, Jazz 91.9 WCLK monthly newsletter Page 2 Join Jazz 91.9 WCLK for the inauguration activities of Dr. Ronald A. Johnson as the fourth president of Clark Atlanta University, Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9. Activities will include a series of showcases, symposia and discussions featuring world renowned scholars and influential thought leaders. Click here for more information. INVESTITURE & Following inauguration activities, CAU Homecoming CELEBRATION festivities takes place, October 9 through Sunday, Dr. Ronald A. Johnson October 16. Homecoming festivities include: Chapel October 7 - 9, 2016 Services; a golf tournament; student and alumni mixers; and, the homecoming football game on Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m. at Panther Stadium. For a list of Homecoming events, 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] WCLK ADVISORY BOARD Craig Garrett chair WCLK STAFF DIRECTORY John Hall, co chair Wendy Williams, general manager Earnest Davis Jea Delsarte Tammy Nobles, assistant station manager Richard Dent Donald Edwards Aaron Cohen, program director Terry Keels Lisa Mosley Shed Jackson, communications and marketing director Tom Rowland Sheryl Sellaway Larry Jennings, development director Sheila Tenney Harold Watkins Dahlia Williams, senior staff assistant Ray Cobb, underwriting and sales Marquis Lofton, production manager Joi John, membership manager JAZZETTE EDITORIAL BOARD Wendy Williams, editor in chief Rob Maynard, traffic coordinator Shed Jackson, managing editor, design & layout Kerwin D. Sims, membership producer Juanita Parks, remote production assistant Volume 9, Issue 9 Page 3 The Tavis Smiley Show Saturdays, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM . The Local Take w/ Kiplyn Primus Saturdays 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Which Jazz musician nick named James Did you know that... Victor Scott, Little Jimmy Scott? The People’s Advocate w/ Dr. Judy Fourth Saturdays, 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM A. Lionel Hampton B. Herbie Hancock C. Billie Holiday A Answer: Your Health LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS Connection w/ Patti Walden Fever Within: The Art of Ronald Lockett Loose Ends, The Dangerfeel Newbies, Third Wednesdays, October 9, 2016 – January 8, 2017 Chantae’ Cann and Jon Parks 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE. Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 PM Atlanta, GA 30309 Mable House Barnes Amphitheater 5239 Floyd Rd. SW, Mableton, GA 30126 CAU Now Fourth Saturdays Friday Jazz at the High Museum of Art 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM featuring Scott Glazer's MOJO DOJO Hiromi: The Trio Project hosted by Jamal Ahmad Friday, November 4 at 8:00 PM Friday, October 21 at 5:30 PM Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech Connect with High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. NE. 349 Ferst Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA 30332 Jazz 91.9 WCLK: Atlanta, GA 30309 Christian Sands Trio host by The Dance Theatre of Harlem WCLK’s Mark Angel Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 PM Saturday, November 12 at 7:30 PM Spivey Hall at Clayton State University Sunday, October 23 at 3:00 PM Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA 30260 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, GA 30339 Joe Lovano & Chucho Valdes Kenny Leon’s True Colors Theatre Company Sunday, November 13 at 7:00 PM Copyright © 2015 Jazz 91.9 presents PROOF Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State WCLK. Clark Atlanta University. All Rights October 25 - November 20, times vary 80 Forsyth St., NW Reserved. Reproduction Southwest Arts Center Atlanta, GA 30303 without permission is 915 New Hope Rd. SW, Atlanta, GA 30331 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, Gospel and Blues 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 9, Issue 9 Page 4 Born Deborah Lynn Miller on September 14, 1968 in Albany, Georgia, she inherited her taste for music from her parents Joseph and Willie Miller, who introduced her to Rhythm and Blues, Funk and Soul Music. On any given day you could hear the sounds of Teddy Pendagrass, James Brown, Natalie Cole, Peabo Bryson, Rick James, Commodores, LTD, and Earth Wind and Fire resonating throughout the house while her father was washing the car and her mother was cleaning the house. Miss Miller perched on her dad’s shoulders at the young age of 5 fell in love with the idea of becoming an entertainer after watching her first concert, the “Godfather of Soul”, James Brown. For more information about Deborah Miller, visit: www.missmiller.net. The Jazzette Readers Music Poll, Fall Issue selection is The Way We Play by Marquis Hill. This is a terrific album. Hill has the most beautiful sound on trumpet of STAFF PICKS anyone to come along in years. But he doesn't just play pretty - he can get after it too. Rick loves jazz, Amazon. The Way We Play track list: 1. Welcome/Sirius 2. The Way We Play/Minority 3. Prelude 4. Moon Rays 5. My Foolish Hear Chemistry 6. Polka Dots And Moonbeams Houston Person & 7. Fly Little Bird Fly Ron Carter 8. Maiden Voyage 9. Straight, No Chaser 10. Beep Durple 11. Juan’s Interlude 12. Smile Classic: Live at CD of the month is your choice! The tally of reader responses determine the spotlight. Send your favorite CD titles for preview and voting consideration to: [email protected]. Newport Joe Lovano . .