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Photojournalist Melvin Grier Interview Menefield

Ena, I hope all is well with you and Bruce. I now have a photo blog up and running.
I've added the video of Bruce to it, not perfect but I'm glad I was able to do it. You
can get to it at http: melvingrier.blogspot.com/ Give my best to Bruce.

Melvin
http://melvingrier.blogspot.com/

Look for "Cincinnati Jazz Conversations" blog on Webpress soon!

We are currently in the process of developing a blog on the Webpress site to open up dialogue on the relevancy of jazz to youth and the evovement of jazz, particularly in the Ohio Valley area.  Be sure to check us out.

Jazz, why do you love it?

Jazz is about creative and soul-felt expression.  It  reflects the feelings of the culture that originated it....Comes out of the blues/gospel/ragtime sound from the "old south".  Why do you relate to it?

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Links to Our Supporters

www.brandtscafe.com/direction.shtml
For 20 years, Brandts Cafe and Red Carpet Lounge, one of St. Louis' acclaimed global fusion restaurants has been located in the cities exciting Delmar Loop. Brandts reputation as one of St. Louis' great live music clubs offers some of the finest musicians such as Javier Mendoza, Peanuts Whalum, Jean Trevor, Erin Bode and many more. Sept 26th and 27th Bruce Menefield will be their invited guest artist. He will play with several of St. Louis' best know musicians. Don't miss this one!

www.artbeyondboundaries.com

The Art Beyond Boundaries gallery is a professional, main-stream visual art gallery for local artists with disabilities to display, market, and sell their artwork. The gallery is hosted and facilitated by The Center for Independent Living Options, a local non-profit established in 1977 that provides independent living resources to adults and children with all types of disabilities. The purpose of the gallery is to promote awareness and understanding of artists with disabilities.

www.myspace.com/bassmaniac08
Maurice Ellis has had a gift for music since he was 3 years old, and began his professional career when he was 11 playing keyboards for Robby Bright. While playing with musicians 3 times his age, he has had the chance to open for Jeffery Osborn and Rick James.  Maurice enjoys playing bass at his home church, and has worked as a freelance bassist playing with local and national artists such as Bruce Menefield, Reggie Johnson, Steve Williams, and Kameron Corvet. Maurice is currently a student at the College-Conservatory of Music at UC majoring in music education w/ and emphasis on JAZZ...

www.cincinnatilibrary.org
The downtown branch of the Cincinnati public library regularly hosts musical guests for the benefit of their membership.  A regular on their schedule, Bruce Menefield will entertain and educate.

http://www.jaspersmtlookout.com
Part restaurant, part nightclub, pure entertainment, Jaspers fuses its modern atmosphere with elements reminiscent of a Las Vegas show lounge, including singing, dancing, jazz,  and more. Located in the dynamic Mt. Lookout Square, Jaspers is the quintessential yet modern restaurant/nightclub: perfect for a quick weeknight bite, a night out with friends, or an all out rockin' good time.

Enjoy the expansive dining room and bar, soaring ceilings and gorgeous artwork, fresh and flavorful food at great prices in an inviting and entertaining atmosphere. But don't let the modern, sophisticated decor fool you---. Jaspers features an extensive list of beer, wine, and cocktails that blends names you know with a handful off the beaten path.


http://www.ytptravel.com/dnai

YTB Travel
Your personal red carpet to travel the world like royalty.  Dnai Holmes will be your pilot. 

http://www.duveneckcenter.org/aboutus.html
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center
The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center was initiated in 1999 by Forward Quest Inc., a community development organization dedicated to promoting a vibrant local economy and quality of life for all citizens in Northern Kentucky.

One of Forward Quest’s goals was to develop an arts district to promote and capitalize on the visual and performing arts in Covington. The Frank Duveneck Arts and Cultural Center, the first of such initiatives, currently consists of two buildings, the Duveneck House and the Activity Center, at 1232 Greenup Street in Northern Kentucky.

http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/
The Right Place To Be
More than 100 associate 's degrees, majors and certification programs
Programs that lead to a high tech career or to a 4 - year degree

http://grottocellars.com

Custom Wine Racks
Design your own wine racks or cellars at Grotto Cellars

http://www.myspace.com/thedukesterjazzsupperclub
"Live Music...Great Food....Grown Folk Vibe"
7733 Reading Road, Cincinnati Ohio 48237

http://vonnjazz.com/ 
2151 W. Dublin Granville Rd. Worthington, Ohio 43085 , 614-888-6133
Live entertainment
EVERY Thursday - Saturday  NIGHT! 

http://www.myspace.com/spokenwordsoul
Lady J presents Spoken Word weekly.  Packed houses.  Check it out!

http://www.uscity.net/ourbanners.html

www.20brix.com

Come experience Cincinnati's first true European wine bar.  Enjoy the fusion of an international restaurant, wine tasting bar, and a premier seleciton of retail wines all in one inviting and affordable setting.  Music provided by Best Music Events!

www.itscommonlyjazz.com/

For 20 years, It's Commonly Jazz has been the premiere summer Jazz concert series. Fifth Third Bank proudly sponsors the summer cultural tradition showcasing some of the region's best Jazz performers.

http://www.wbgo.org
WBGO is a publicly-supported, cultural institution that champions jazz and presents news to a worldwide audience through radio, other technologies and events. 

http://www.allaboutjazz.com/
Welcome to All About Jazz, a site produced by jazz fans for jazz fans. Our mission is to provide information and opinion about jazz from the past, present, and future. Through our “Global Jazz” section, reviews of jazz from around the world, and interviews with international musicians, we approach the music from four continents, including ten cities in the US alone.

http://www.aoficina.pt/html/pagina_topicos.php?subtopic_id=16&topic_id=19 
Guimarães Jazz Magazine website in Portugal

http://www.cdbaby.com/
A little CD store with the best new independent music. Find the CDs you want
quick and easy.  Walk the aisles of a cool record store... Discover new musicians
in your area!  See the newest CDs - updated daily!

http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=206099444 
Download songs from iTunes!

www.cincinnatiusa.com/Mosaic/aaattract.asp
Events with African-American Focus
Cincinnati USA offers a wide range of activities and experiences for all our guests. According to figures from the last census, more than 50 countries are represented in the overall makeup of our population. This results in an array of events and activities with influences from many cultures around the world. 

www.cincinnatiusa.com/Attractions/index.asp
The Regional Tourism Network, in conjunction with the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureaus have provided this tool to help facilitate qualified journalists in pursuit of leisure, convention or meeting-related feature stories and coverage about Cincinnati USA. 

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