A FUNDRAISING BENEFIT FOR THE JAPANESE JAZZ COMMUNITY FEATURING THE VANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA, ALUMNI OF THE THAD JONES/MEL LEWIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND SPECIAL GUESTS
(Published: March 29, 2011)

On Monday, April 4, 2011, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Village Vanguard will host a benefit to raise funds for the Japanese jazz community. The event will take place at the Village Vanguard, and consist of three sets of music at 8:00 PM, 9:45 PM and 11:30 PM.
All ticket fees will be donated to musicians and students who have been affected by the recent, tragic events in Japan. The benefit will also include a live broadcast via the internet on ustream.

Thank You Japan is a show of support from the American Jazz Community to fans, colleagues, students and educators of the Japanese jazz community who have been loyal supporters of this music for many decades.

For a complete list of guest artists who will be joining the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra for the evening please visit us on line at: www.vanguardjazzorchestra.com or email us at: vanguardjazzorchestra@yahoo.com

More Information: http://www.vanguardjazzorchestra.com