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Since this Historic United
Nations Event, Jazz for Peace has awarded over
850 Grants earning
its place as one of the most significant cultural events of our
time. ~ http://www.bel7infos.eu/jazzforce-jazz-for-peace/
Jazz for Peace Concert at the United
Nations September 25, 2002 Jazz for Peace rose from the ashes of the horrifying tragedy
of 9/11 starting with a poem that was written witnessing those very events on
a rooftop less than a quarter of a mile away from Ground Zero on that fateful
morning. With the 10th Anniversary of this historical United
Nations event upon us, we are putting a special priority on helping
outstanding causes to bring our world together and unite people in a positive
way as we continue our mission to help those who are helping others. For more
information please visit www.jazzforpeace.org
L-R: Richard Khuzami, Vito Lesczak, Assaf Hakimi, Jay Collins and Rick DellaRatta "It was indeed a pleasure to perform with Rick and the other musicians at the United Nations, especially
at a time when the raw emotions of 9/11 were
still so fresh. It has always been my firm belief that only
through cultural and trade interaction will the nations in the Middle
East find Richard Khuzami Rick DellaRatta's Poem written on 9/11 which inspired this event: I hear "Jazz For Peace" coming through the trees And in my heart it fills me like a celebration I see the light, and I want to follow Inspired by the past contributions of those that came before And laid the groundwork for us to build on In this universal language that is a gift for all mankind And when we speak it, people are enlightened By the creativity and artistry that stands for peace and love And humanity and intelligence that leads to reaching potential That we have in our soul, so we can raise our total conscience And see that the gift of giving is our greatest privilege I hear "Jazz For Peace"!
(Manager of Jazz Artist Rick DellaRatta from 1997 through 2002) Rick wrote The Jazz for Peace
poem stating that through Jazz people can heal and be brought to a higher form
of consciousness after our world became debilitated by 9/11. He asked how we can arrange musical
events with a cause and thought it would be a good idea to start with a
concert at The United Nations as a kick start to a world wide tour. I contacted promoters from The Middle
East (Turkey, Israel, Iraq, Iran, etc) as well as contacts in Washington DC
for the purpose of gathering U.S.
musicians and Middle East musicians, creating a concert, demonstrating to
world leaders how we can all get along through music. I went to the UN information desk
and asked who I could talk to in regards to putting a concert together on
their site. Rick knew musicians from Middle Eastern
(both Arab and Israeli), European and American nationalities. The date was set for September 25,
2002 in memory of 9/11. I sent press releases out to national and
international media as well as NYC political leaders inviting them to The
Jazz for Peace performance. If we can succeed, perhaps it would
catch on and be followed by other conflicting groups which were
destroying our world. In addition I also thought it would
be a good idea to donate musical instruments to underprivileged children. I then successfully arranged the
first Jazz for Peace Concert at the United Nations, not realizing at the time
what a historic event I was part of and
which would touch the lives of so many people around the world. Marylou Pedone Deo Volente Jazz & Blues Management
United Nations Concert Flyer United Nations Press Release
Letter of Invitation to United Nations Event
Press Release including United Nations event and World Tour to follow With Earthworks Microphone Sponsor Ad
Post Concert Promo mentioning the United Nations Concert
World Leaders: This concert along with the now famous benefit concert series that was launched from it has gone on to unite more world leaders than any other musical event including both Woodstock and Live Aid combined. Here are just a few of the many world leaders and dignitaries who have mentioned, written and//or spoke about the Sept. 25, 2002 United Nations Jazz for Peace concert: United States President Barack Obama - http://www.jazzforpeace.org/obamaletter.pdf United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - http://www.jazzforpeace.org/senatorclinton.pdf United States Congressman Alcee Hastings: http://www.jazzforpeace.org/hastings.pdf Labor Secretary of Sao Paulo, Brazil Professor Marcos Cintra - http://www.jazzforpeace.com/brazil09.htm
Other related articles:
Articles interviewing founder Rick DellaRatta about the United Nations Concert: http://www.jazzforpeace.org/article/JazzforPeaceUpwardJanuary2004.htm http://www.jazzforpeace.org/wpearticle.pdf http://www.jazzforpeace.org/diversemag.html http://www.jazzforpeace.org/im Sept. 25, 2002 United Nations Event Continues to make History: http://www.peacebuttons.info/E-News/peacehistoryseptember.htm
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