2011 Annual Report - Nashville Jazz Workshop

celebrating
years at Neuhoff
2011
Annual Report
Nashville Jazz Workshop
Nashville’s Community
Center for Jazz
The Nashville
Jazz Workshop is
a nonprofit
organization that
provides our
community with
quality jazz
education in a
non-traditional
setting and
excellence in
jazz
performance.
We accomplish
our mission
through:
• A workshop
environment
where jazz
professionals
pass on their
knowledge &
experience in a
journeyman/
apprentice
situation.
• Classes for
players & nonplayers.
•Performances
to promote
appreciation of
jazz.
NASHVILLE
JAZZ
WORKSHOP
2011 is the Jazz Workshop’s 10th Anniversary as a non-profit and
the 10th Anniversary in its facility at the Neuhoff Complex. The
Workshop has grown so much in 10 years — from two classes and
11 students to over 125 classes and 700 students this past year.
Last year there were 50 performances, outreach events, and jam
sessions. Overall the Workshop reached over 10,000 people
through classes, performances, special events, festivals, YouTube,
and internet radio.
The Neuhoff has also grown in 10 years, and an urban oasis is
steadily taking shape. Tragically, in what was to have been a year of
celebration, the community suffered a grievous loss in the untimely
death of Neuhoff co-owner and visionary Stephen McRedmond.
While Stephen is irreplaceable, the surviving partners are
committed to realizing his vision and moving forward with plans
for development of the complex.
A goal for 2011 was taking NJW to the world. Video was upgraded
through a special fundraising campaign. Audio and video of Jazz
Cave performances are now available on YouTube and internet
radio (Nashvillejazz Radio).
For all its growth in students and audience, NJW remains an
undiscovered gem in Nashville. Jazz is still below the radar
in music city. A goal is to raise the awareness of jazz in
Nashville and let more people know about the cultural
treasures available at the NJW, while building a strong
community and keeping a personal touch.
Photos, except
as noted:
Bo May
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“In all my travels, playing all over the world, I have
never seen a school
and concert venue
such as this. And it
is more than just
that! It is a
community . . .” --
SNAP ON 2&4
Marvin Stamm
The Snap on 2&4 series takes place in the
Jazz Cave the 2nd and 4th Friday of each
month. Performing artists include local
favorites such as Rod McGaha, Christina Watson, Beegie Adair,
Jeff Hall, and Connye Florance, and visiting artists including
Tamir Hendelman, Andy Laverne, and Marvin Stamm.
CONTEMPORARY JAZZ SERIES
Entering its third year, this series hosted by Rahsaan Barber
features new music from cutting edge artists. Highlights of the
series included Imer Santiago, Evan Cobb, J’Nae, and NJW’s
own Roger Spencer, teaming up with Jeff Coffin, Bill Altvater,
and Dale Armstrong in a program of “deranged standards.”
BIG BAND
In the weeks between classes the Jazz Cave is host to
the Duffy Jackson Big Band. Duffy, a veteran of the
Basie, Ellington, and Hampton bands, brings his charts
and inimitable swing, joined by some of Nashville’s
finest horn and rhythm section players.
An estimated 2,000 people attended one of over 30 NJW performances during 2011.
NEW MEDIA
Highlights from performances in the Jazz Cave are broadcast on Nashvillejazz
Radio, an Internet radio station. Other special features include recordings on
CD by NJW faculty and performing artists. Video from the Jazz Cave can be
viewed on NJW’s YouTube Channel.
• 2,500 people heard Nashvillejazz Radio in 2011
• Over 3,000 people saw NJW YouTube videos.
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CLASSES
Evening jazz classes are the backbone of the Workshop. Over 120 classes
were offered during 2011, with over 700 student enrollments.
Improvisation, theory, and literature classes serve instrumentalists and
vocalists at all levels, and history and listening classes are available for
non-musicians and musicians alike. The new “Music City Masters” series
continued, with some of Nashville’s outstanding studio drummers and
keyboard players in the spotlight.
JAZZ ON THE MOVE
This acclaimed lecture-performance series, held at the
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, completed its fifth year
and has created a buzz in the community. The series was
independent of grant support for the first time this year,
supported through patron donations and sponsorships.
Over 1,500 people attended the free Sunday afternoon
performances, which featured Sarah Vaughn, Bill Evans,
and Lester Young, plus presentations by saxophonist Jeff
Coffin (left) and visiting trumpeter Marvin Stamm.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Freedom Riders – we were privileged to have a special guest for Black
History Month. Dr. Rip Patton (right), one of the Mississippi Freedom
Riders in 1961, gave a lecture recalling the experiences of Nashville’s
civil rights pioneers, then joined guitarist Geary Moore and friends for a
jazz performance.
Youth Workshop – NJW joined with VSA, TN’s Arts and Disability group, to give a
special workshop for youth on “How to Be a Jazz Musician.”
Young children were exposed to jazz through presentations to
pre-kindergarten classes at Kirkland Elementary School, where
Germaine (left) snaps on 2&4. The Nashville Public Library
presented encore performances of Ellingtown, a puppet show
featuring the music of Duke Ellington, produced with NJW.
Over 2,700 people saw this show in 2011!
Photos this page: (from top) Scott Hammaker,
Bo May, Larry Seeman, Katie Elam
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“The Nashville Jazz Workshop provides a home base, a sanctuary,
a dropping-in and hanging-out place for all the wonderful jazz
• Over 30 jazz performances and
120 classes provide Nashville jazz
artists with a place to teach and
practice their craft.
• In 10 years as a nonprofit, the
NJW has paid over $600,000 to
teaching and performing artists.
musicians who have been here in Nashville for years. At long last,
a place where we can gather to
teach, explore, listen, talk, and
above all, play and share this
timeless music. Hooray!” -Beegie Adair
• NJW faculty and alumni release a
steady stream of new music. 2011 has seen CD releases by:
Don Aliquo
3rd Coast Vocals
Rahsaan Barber & Everyday Magic
Evan Cobb
Chris West
• Student performances happen throughout the year. As a
special event, advanced vocal students produced a program
of “The Songs of Marilyn & Alan Bergman.” The Bergmans,
authors of classic jazz, Broadway, and movie music, are
among the country’s greatest living songwriters. The
Bergmans themselves, in town at the time, were surprise
guests at this magical event!
• NJW student groups performed at the Germantown Neighborhood Festival, held
in conjunction with the annual Octoberfest. In addition, NJW student and alumni
groups perform regularly in the community.
• Monthly jam sessions offer a chance for jazz musicians across the entire
community to network and play.
• NJW groups perform at charity and civic events, including the Downtown Rotary
Club, Tennessee Respite Coalition, and Metro Arts Commission. NJW hosts
groups from the community, including FiftyForward Music for Seniors, Discover
Nashville, and the Red Hat Society “Fantasia in Red.”
• NJW is active on Twitter and Facebook, with just under 1,500 Facebook fans.
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CONTRIBUTORS 2011 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Phillips Adams
Don O. Henry
Ken Roberts
Joe Allen
Robert Hiers & Tricia Todd
Mary Rolando
Jay Armstrong
Byron Hill
Rose on Vibes Quintet
Richard Audet
Scott & Sara Hoffman
Carlos Ruiz
Jeff & Carrie Bailey
Mary Grey James
Donna Sandstad
Alan & Marilyn Bergman
Sandra Jaskol
Peter Scanlan
Andrea Broxton
Ted C. Jones
Larry Seeman & Louise Barnes
Jared Bryans
Linda Joseph
Susan Shann
Chuck Chellman
Tom Kelly
W. Lucas Simons
Gloria Lett-Coleman
Thomas Kern
Jay Slobey
David Conrad
Leonard & Gayle Kindig
Don Smartt
Bill Crosby
Karen & Tom Knox
Steve Smartt
Matthew Cushing
Dennis & Andrea Lambert
Kathy Sowell
Randall Daley
Lazzaroli Pasta
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Story
Green Daniel
Bill Levine
Nancy Stott & Dick Bruehl
Mechelle Dekmar
Adam Liff
Mr. & Mrs. Jack F. Stringham, II
Don Dickerson
Liles Insurance Brokerage
Dan Strimer
John & Bobbie Duke
Charlie & Linda Luinetti
Clare Sullivan
Fantasia in Red, Red Hat Society
Matt Lund
Dona Tapp
Jill Denmark/Bill Fialkowski
Carroll W. Miller
George Tiller
Judy & Jaylon Fincannon
Farrell & Bobbe Morris
Lisa Taylor
Frank Fish
Tom Mulgrew
Suzan Toney
Greg Foresman
Bill & April Mullins
Drew Tucker
UPS Stores-Bellevue & Belle Meade
Jeff Ockerman
Colin Turnnidge
Pete Gage
Lois Pancio
Dan Tyler
Chris Genovese
Roger & Judy Parker
Donna & Joe Venardi
Joe & Audrey Gramelspacher
Tom Patten
Bill & Gail Vinnett
Dr. Veronica & Peter Gunn
Bill Pedigo
Kent & Karen Weeks
Frank & Liana Harrell
Duane Pegler
Larry Weitz & Margaret Smith
Josh Hayes
Greg Plaunt
Harry Williams
Neil & Helen Hemphill
Norm Potoksky
Catherine & Gary Wilson
Fred & Eileen Wollam
Kaye Pryor
Dedications
Anonymous donations (11)
Ken & Pat Christinson, in memory of Stephen McRedmond
Nancy Hardaway, in memory of Stephen McRedmond
Bill & April Mullins, in memory of Stephen McRedmond
Laura Benton, on behalf of Joe Culver
Jim Buchanan, in honor of Dave Grisman Quintet
Charles W. Dunn, in honor of Monica Ramey & all the NJW Volunteers
Karl & Katherine du Pre', in memory of Rusty Mayne
Mike Eldred, in honor of Jeffrey Steinberg
Anonymous donation, in Memory of Al Casey
Donation of a student scholarship, in memory of John Alexander-trumpet teacher extraordinaire
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YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED A SPECIAL CAMPAIGN
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FALL JAZZ PARTY JAZZMANIA
NJW’s annual fundraising event got a new name and a
new venue this year! The event, held at The Factory in
Franklin, raised over $30,000 to support the operation
of the Workshop. Musicians donated their time and
talents in support of the cause. The auction has been
described by critics as the city’s best charity auction.
This is thanks to the fabulous art, music, entertainment,
and other items given by our auction donors, listed on
the next page!
PERFORMERS
Emcees
Roy Agee
Connye Florance
George Yanok
Beegie Adair Trio
w/ Roger Spencer
& Chris Brown
Chester Thompson
w/ Jeff Coffin
Rod McGaha
Todd London
Lori Mechem
Roger Spencer
Duffy Jackson Big Band
w/ Don Aliquo
Roger Bissell
Jimmy Bowland
Mike Casteel
Matt Davich
Joe Davidian
Barry Green
Steve Herman
Tom McGinley
Ben Polk
Michael Rinne
Denis Solee
George Tidwell
Jim Williamson
SPONSORS
Robert Hiers
WMOT
Adam Liff
Zebra Promotions
Alix Sharp
Seale Keyworks
Dona Tapp
Parker Designs
Larry & Nancy Mechem
Lamar Advertising
Gary & Cathy Wilson
McLemore Auction
Donna & Joe Venardi
Nashville Lifestyles
Lipman Brothers
Nashville Arts Magazine
The Recording Academy, Nashville Chapter
UPS Store Bellevue & Belle Meade
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AUCTION DONORS JAZZMANIA 2011
Boxwood Bistro
Rod Pewitt, The Factory
Franklin Theatre
Farrell Morris
Lazzaroli Pasta
Sargent's Fine Catering
City House
Elaine Wood
John Guider
Green Daniel
Peter Nappi
Jeff Coffin
Monica Ramey
Joe Davidian
Jules & Seay Delgado
Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel
McRedmond Brothers
F. Scotts
Linda C. Hochberg & Skip
Lawerence
Elyse Adler
Brian Parker
W J Cunningham
Asia Emerson
Darlene Shadden
Noriko Register
Jamie Sanderlin Parks
Lain York
Andee Rudloff
Martha Berry
Alan LeQuire
Pat Snyder
Manuel Zeitlin
John Baeder
Jane Alvis
Annie Freeman
Brenda Butka
Jane Braddock
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Anna Zeitlin
Janet Garner
Marlynda Augelli
Edie Maney
Sheila Bartlett
Gary Oglander
Caitlyn Gibbons
Peach McComb
Jim Sherraden
D.G. Strong
Art by Arlene
Barry Noland
Myles Mailie
The Arts Company
Crystal Gypsy Designs
Atelier
Kathleen Cullen
Louise Barnes
Jan Batts
Bobbe Morris
Linda Hobdy-Twisted Sisters Art
Mary Grey James
Wonders on Woodland
Michael Walton
Joy McKenzie
Haus of Yarn
Pottery by Patricia
Timothy Weber
Donna Rizzo
Lucy Arvin
Tom Turnbull
Ray Wagner
Ev Niewoehner
Fran Werner
Bill Brimm
Shawne Brown
Nashville Symphony
Frist Center for the Visual Arts
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Hartmann Luggage
Nashville Jazz Orchestra
TPAC
Gary & Cathy Wilson
Beegie Adair
Roz Thompson
Red Dog Wine
Scott Crowe
Seale Keyworks
Keb Mo
Women of NJW
Men of NJW
Lori Mechem
Ryman Auditorium
Lori Cothron
Jamie Givens
Ryoko Suzuki
Cosmic Connections
Dr. Larry Weitz
Irene Popa
Alan Bachrach
Bosco's
Sole Mio
Garden Brunch Cafe
Cafe Nonna
Morton's
417 Union Street
Blackstone Brewery
Beyond the Edge/Battered &
Fried/Watanabe/Wave Sushi Bar
Tomkats Inc.
J. Alexander's
Noshville Deli
Savannah Tea House
Bosco's
The Cupcake Collection
Germantown Cafe
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
• Frist Center for the Visual Arts
• Nashville Public Library
• Council on Aging/Discover Nashville
• Jefferson United Merchants Partnership (JUMP)
• WMOT Radio
• WFSK Radio
• WPLN Radio
• Nashville Public Television
• FiftyForward – Music for Seniors
• Tennessee Respite Coalition
• Historic Germantown/Neighborhood Festival
• Arts and Business Council
• VSA Tennessee (state organization for arts & disability
GRANTS
We appreciate the public and private agencies and
foundations that have given funding for operations and
special projects:
• Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission
• Tennessee Arts Commission
• South Arts, in cooperation with the National
Endowment for the Arts
• The D’Addario Music Foundation
• The Frist Foundation
• Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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Income Sources, Nashville Jazz Workshop
10%
20%
Tuition
40%
Performances
10%
Fundraising &
Contributions
30%
Grants
20%
40%
30%
2011
Complete financial data, current through 2010, can be viewed online at www.givingmatters.com
STAFF & ADMINISTRATION
Executive Director, Lori Mechem
Director of Operations, Roger Spencer
Development Director, Larry Seeman
Volunteer & Event Coordinator, Monica Ramey
Technical Assistant, Graham Gerdeman
Administrative Assistant, Laurel Davis
Administration is lean, accounting for only 20% of
total expenses. NJW has a large corps of volunteers
who assist with all phases of the operation, including
graphic design, web development, audio engineering,
library, and staffing of events. The many talented and
motivated volunteers let NJW produce events and
programs comparable to much larger organizations.
We started the Jazz Workshop 13 years ago with
two classes, 11 students, and a dream – to teach
jazz to the next generation the way we learned it –
from pros, on the bandstand. It has grown and
become a vital force in the community thanks to
the energy and passion of our students, faculty,
board, donors, volunteers, and
audience. It has also grown because the
community needs a place like this. Music City is
home to some of the finest jazz musicians in the
world, and they need a place to teach, perform,
and interact. We plan to keep this great music
growing in our community and let the rest of the
world know what great jazz we have here in
Nashville!
President, Elyse Adler
Vice President, Derrick Dowell
Secretary, Chris Hugan
Treasurer, Gary Wilson
Beegie Adair
Scott Chambers
Connye Florance
Maxx Myrick
Honorary Members: Kirk Whalum, Dr. Veronica Gunn
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Photo: Heather Brand
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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