Uptown Lounge at Minton’s Playhouse, in support of its education-focused Minton’s Me
ntors Foundation, hosts a world record-breaking jazz event by programming 48 consecutive hours of jazz performances from Friday, July 4 at 12 noon until Sunday, July 6 at 12 midnight. Featured artists who have pledged support include Cyrus Chestnut, Grady Tate, Melba Moore, Onaje Allan Gumbs, Geri Allen, Mala Waldron, Cal Payne Project, George Gray, Patience Higgins, Kiane Zawadi, Eli Fountain, Jack Jeffers, Marvel Allen, Tom Zlabinger and the York College Blue Notes and more. As artist lists are finalized, updates and a final schedule will be posted to Minton’s Mentors.
The Guinness Book of World Records will be on-hand to monitor the event.
During the daytime hours between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Minton’s will host Community Picnics outside of Minton’s Playhouse on West 118 Street. Additionally, a complimentary continental breakfast will be served from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. during the marathon.
Proceeds from the event benefit Minton’s Mentors Foundation’s educational activities, which include jazz camps, master classes, family concerts, podcasts, artistic residencies, and a partnership with South Africa’s Fort Hare University.
For more information, to sign up to perform, or to inquire about donating to Minton’s Mentors Foundation, please email Cedric Rose at rosepetalnyc@yahoo.com.
Posted on May 30, 2008 by D. Bell