Musicwoman Magazine 2019

JAZZ IN PINK

By Gail Jhonson

In 2018, Jazz in Pink celebrated 10 years of performing together as an ensemble of musical women that grace the stage with talent, beauty, passion and power!

Jazz in Pink formed in 2008 and has enjoyed performances across the country and abroad with over 50 musicians and vocalists that compose, arrange, and produce music in the smooth jazz format; although their stage performances reflect classical, funk, gospel, Latin and World music, as well as jazz.

Jazz in Pink hosted a music conference for and about women - Women Making Music a Choice! It takes a team of people to make an event like this happen. Our event was managed by consultant, Jacki Goodson-Smith. She headed the team with poise, patience and excellent leadership. Jacki was the liaison between all the departments and made herself available consistently. Pauline Samuels, graphic designer of Cognition-Designs took my basic cover art and transformed my program booklet into eye-candy, simple yet elegant. Rick Ridgway was in charge of the program booklet layout.

The order of the ads, pictures, and sponsorship placement is important and attention to details is paramount. Robbie Campbell, our set designer is a phenomenal, hands on event stylist. She makes great use of space and delivered my vision in 3D tastefully! Caterer, Teresa Lewis created a pink menu, an edible work of art. Delicious food, tempting drinks and a fabulous cake-fit for a queen, with a beautiful presentation. Our security team was licensed, professional and discreet. The vendors are always an added bonus to any event, and we were glad to have a nice variety. Our merchandising team set up a beautiful display of pink memorabilia-t shirts, hoodies, caps, candles, shea butter, as well as copies of Jazz in Pink’s 1st Collection CD and the new single Back and Forth. Sponsors and supporters included:

-Dakota Sax

-Cognition Designs

-Rene Dickerson Art

-Hands4HopeLA

-Kate Quarter Productions

-Jazz in Pink friends & family

-Aguilar

-Pick World

-Fred Mitchell

-Forecast Sound & Lights

-First Baptist Church of NoHo

-Chick-fil-A

-Dave Koz

-Jambalaya Jazz Bistro

-Normantic Entertainment

-Silent E Productions

The event served as a networking entity among women in the music industry, to share resources and information, and to improve performance opportunities. Musicians, engineers, managers, and music industry personnel attended The venue was transformed into The Pink Room, equipped with an adequate sound system and vibrant lights, with a stage that held the instrumentation loaf a mini orchestra!

Panel discussion with awesome women in music

Kayleen Peeples/image and press; Kyna Hubbard/promotion, management; Barbara Collin/booking agent; Eloise Laws/recording artist, vocalist; Melissa Manchester/recording artist, songwriter; Dr. Joan Cartwright/educator, composer, author; Kat Dyson/international musician; Jazzy Rita/radio personality, actress, vocalist; and Moderator Sheryl Aronson/journalist, author (not pictured)

We had lots of fun with a raffle; an auction of a Pink Electric Guitar signed by Grammyaward winner Norman Brown; lunch with pink lemonade; shopping with vendors; and topped it off with a concert in The Pink Room by Jazz in Pink, followed by a jam session.

Our audience had a great time and it was even more special when they wore pink!

This first annual event was held October 20, 2018, from 3 to 8 p.m at First Baptist Church of NoHo. Registration was reasonably priced at $25, with nearby parking in North Hollywood. More information can be found at:www.jazzinpink.com; email: jazzinpink2018@gmail.com

T-shirt orders are still accepted with payments to PayPal or Cash App to our email: jazzinpink2018@gmail.com

”Moms, the music lessons will pay off. Dads, it’s ok to let your daughters play jazz!”