Jazz for Peace™

“Uniting people through the art form of Jazz”

 

Fast Facts:

* In March 2007 jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta was included by The Foundation Center in their list of musician philanthropists along with Bono (U2), Elton John, Peter Gabriel and Sting. 

* Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace performed at the United Nations in New York on September 25, 2002. He led a band consisting of Israeli, Palestinian and American musicians in concert for an international audience in what is now considered “One of the most significant cultural events of our time!”  

*  This U.N. Concert has led to a benefit concert series that has gone on to raise funds, publicity and awareness for over 450 non-profit organizations, garnered support and praise from distinguished Americans and attended and enjoyed by ambassadors, celebrities, humanitarians, and music lover’s worldwide! 

Throughout the year in 2007 Jazz for Peace will be celebrating the 5th Anniversary of this historic event!

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*For more information on this cause, click on the Jazz for Peace web site at www.jazzforpeace.org or contact Debra R. Cerritelli at 212-947-1104.

**** Jazz For Peace™ reaches out to individuals and organizations on both sides of conflicting issues, believing that if we as a species embrace qualities such as creativity, artistry, intellectuality, humanity, individuality, etc. we will all have a better chance at avoiding the behavior that leads to destruction.****