A Tribute to George Duke
Kirk Whalum Lalah Hathaway Grammy Award Winners Opening Act: February 21, 2014, 8:00 PM Koger Center for the Arts Columbia, SC
11th annual @auntiekarenfnd
Jonathan Butler
The Auntie Karen All Star Band featuring: Terence Young Karen Thompson G. John Martin Mike Stone Nigel Blanding Stot Juru Tristan Cills
Auntie Karen Foundation
Auntie Karen Foundation
“Empowering, Enlightening & Educating through the Arts”
Greetings, Thank you for your support and attending Legends of…2014 as we celebrate our eleventh year of success. We appreciate your continued patronage and support in helping us to accomplish the Foundation’s mission. Your financial contributions and pledges have allowed us to grow the Young Entrepreneurs Conference and Gordon’s Garden. The greater Columbia community and the city of Charlotte, North Carolina have embraced both programs and have helped the Foundation to promote their success. We thank you for recognizing that Legends is more than a concert; it is an experience which enriches the community and teaches our children about lost genres of music and art. We must continue to embrace and challenge our children. They are our future, and their success rests on our shoulders. The Auntie Karen Foundation’s mission is to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. Karen Alexander and the Foundation have engaged the children of this community and throughout the world to tap their creative talents, encouraged to grasp every opportunity offered, and to excel beyond the confines of their immediate environments. With your continued support we can do greater things, create other challenging programs, and Olivia can give many more hugs around America. Sincerely,
Sarah B. Watson, Executive Director
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Background/Summary The Auntie Karen Foundation welcomes you to our eleventh annual Legends Of...Concert Series. In 2004, our inaugural event featured Roberta Flack in concert with special guest, The Capital City Chorale. In 2005, we presented Jazz Legend, Dianne Reeves with special guest, The Auntie Karen All Stars, South Carolina’s Finest Musical Talent. Patrons are still raving about Al Jarreau (2006) and Patti Austin (2007). In 2008, we welcomed The Joe Sample Trio and Take 6. While in 2009, we showcased funk Legend, George Duke and jazz vocalist, Rachelle Ferrell. 2010 brought us the singer/songwriter duo, Ashford & Simpson, while in 2011 we showcased 10 time Grammy Award winner, singer,songwriter, producer, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. 2012 we welcomed two Grammy Award winning Legends: Ramsey Lewis, pianist and the return of vocalist, Patti Austin. Last year, we welcomed 7 Time Grammy Award Winner, Gladys Knight to a sold out performance at the Koger Center. Tonight we pay tribute to George Duke with a performance by three Grammy Award winners: Kirk Whalum, Lalah Hathaway and Jonathan Butler.
Board of Directors
The Auntie Karen Foundation created the Legends of...Concert Series to pay tribute to the contributions African American music has made to history. Each year during Black History Month, the series profiles a jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel or blues artist who has made a lasting contribution to the history of music. The series places a special emphasis on Jazz Legends. In addition, we have extended our series to include “Legends of...In the Schools”. “Legends of...In the Schools” is a series of art events designed to salute African American Heritage. Events include: Folk Art, Quilting, Dance, Spoken Word, Written Word and Music. Through a partnership with The Columbia Museum of Art, on the last Saturday in January 2013, we will feature some of the best local and regional artists at no cost to the public.
We would kindly accept your tax deductible gifts.
Karen Alexander, President Dr. Phyllis Sanders, Vice-President Dr. Norma Jackson Janet Johnson-Whipple Gwen Jordan Linda Wilson Claudia Goodson Shirley Mack Sarah Watson, Executive Director Tonight’s performance is marks the 11th Anniversary of The Legends of... Concert Series. The Auntie Karen Foundation relies on community support from you to help us further our mission.
Tax-deductible donation;
The Auntie Karen Foundation can customize a sponsorship package to meet your goals and priorities. For more information on sponsorships:
About Us
The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, nonprofit, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation certified by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts.
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Legends of... past artists: Gladys Knight (2013) Pati Austin & Ramsey Lewis (2012) Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds (2011), Ashford & Simpson (2010) George Duke (2009), Rachelle Ferrell (2009), Joe Sample (2008), Take 6 (2008), Patti Austin (2007), Al Jarreau (2006), Dianne Reeves (2005), Roberta Flack (2004)
Auntie Karen® Foundation
The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, nonprofit, 501(c) 3 charitable corporation certified by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. Programs include: Annual Young Entrepreneur’s Conference For the eleventh year, this innovative conference held on the campus of Benedict College has brought together youth (ages seven to twenty two) from across the region to foster economic empowerment. Each year, ten young entrepreneurs under the age of twenty five are featured. Auntie Karen’ s Place TV Pilot: Auntie Karen’s Place The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with SC ETV and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital to produce a 30-minute DVD that uses puppets and music to provide a simple way to explain life skills such as: health, emergency preparedness, jazz music and financial literary. The Foundation received a grant from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia and SC Competitive Grants program. Artpreneur/Technopreneur Classes The purpose of the Artpreneur/Technopreneur classes is to “inspire a new generation of business leaders through arts and technology”. Classes include: visual art, dance, creative cooking, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, spoken word and etiquette. The Auntie Karen Foundation’s Artpreneur pilot program started in 2003. Hugs From Carolina The Auntie Karen Foundation partnered with Auntie Karen Inc. and City Light Inc. to create Hugs From Carolina. Hugs From Carolina, a division of Hugs Around The World, has Olivia The Octopus spreading hugs to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina. The program was launched in Biloxi, Mississippi on October 14, 2005. Children were given an adoption kit which included: an Olivia The Octopus Hand puppet and the book “Olivia Gave A Hug Today”. Once again, Olivia and City Light Inc. joined forces with a Hugs Campaign in Saluda, SC. Legends of...(A Salute to Black History) The Auntie Karen Foundation pays tribute to the contributions of African Americans with the Legends of...Programs. Each year, the celebration includes: Black History Program with The Columbia Museum of Art, The Legends of...Master Class with CSAM (Center for Southern African American Music at USC) and The Legends of...Concert & Silent Auction (Koger Center) Gordon’s Garden The Gordon’s Garden Program was created to teach kids about healthy living habits. Gordon, an original Auntie Karen character, is an overweight, purple Jamaican Yam. The Jamaican Yams are used to teach healthy living skills to youth via music, books and DVDs. The fear that Gordon’s weight and eating habits are putting him at risk for developing diabetes was the inspiration for the garden. Auntie Karen’s character Olivia The Octopus is an International Jazz Diva. The Hugs Around The World campaign was created to have Olivia travel the world giving hugs. To date Olivia has traveled to Brazil, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Japan, Holland, Ghana and Nigeria.
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Photos from the Home Arts classes taught at Alcorn Middle School
Artpreneur/Technopreneur Classes The purpose of the Artpreneur/Technopreneur classes is to “inspire a new generation of business leaders through arts and technology”. Classes include: visual art, dance, creative cooking, guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, spoken word, sewing and etiquette. The Auntie Karen Foundation’s Artpreneur pilot program started in 2003.
Burton Pack Elementary School Pilot The Auntie Karen Foundation’s Artpreneur Pilot was implemented at Burton Pack Elementary School during the spring of 2003. Below are some pictures from that pilot.
Art Classes taught by Rodgers Boykin
For more information visit: www.auntiekaren.org Guitar Lessons taught by Terence Young
Cooking & Sewing Classes taught by Linda Wilson, Platinum Pomegrante and Shandra Childs Thomas, Paradise Interiors, Inc.
Drum Lessons taught by Jeff Elmore
Funding provided in part by Richland School District One & SC DJJ
2013 Conference Planning Committee Karen Alexander President Joan C. Mobley, Co-Chair Barbara Bowman,Co-Chair Annette Lewis Barbara Bowman Courtland Thomas Sarah Watson Brenda Peterson
Auntie Karen Board Karen Alexander Gwen Jordan Janet Johnson-Whipple Linda Wilson Dr. Phyllis Sanders Dr. Norma Jackson Shirley Mack Claudia Goodson
Volunteers
Toshia Addison Jordan Black Gerald Hunt Diann Selph Austin Addison Antoine Miles Palmer Fielding Darrell Black Benedict International Students: Eduard D. Mosquera Linda Cordoba Maria Camila de Leon Angie Ibarguen Layonelth Hurtado Shannon Hurtado Nidia Gomez Diana P. Perea
Auntie Karen says....
THANK YOU!!!! Special Thanks! Media Sponsors 103.1 KISS FM Jaz Outen Betty Etheredge Lisa Macon
Deborah Woodard Memorial Danny Woodard
Student Sponsors Tina Herbert, City of Columbia Betty Etheredge Dr. Phyllis Sanders Columbia Housing Authority UPS
Mary Davis, Benedict College Michelle Dugar, Benedict College Dean Gerald Smalls, Benedict College Dr. Norma Jackson, Benedict College Coach Willie Washington Gerald Hunt, Benedict College Byron Counts Richland County Public Library Jaz Outen Linda Wilson Christine Bowman, Allstate Rohena Miller, Niche Marketing Jeryl Salmond Walmart, Sumter, SC Heyward Career Center Diann Selph Kim Hicks Toshia Addison Tanya Hatton and the Alpha Psi Kappa Fraternity, Incorporated
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Christine Bowman, Allstate Agency
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January 25, 2014 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Exhibits
Enjoy the Shoppes at Auntie Karen Place 2:05 PM Dance South 2:20 PM Kiera McFarlan, Singer 2:30 PM Julian Owens, Singer & Songwriter
The Auntie Karen Foundation The Auntie Karen Foundation will display information and the work of select artists directly affiliated with the organization.
Auntie Karen's Young Entrepreneurs, Community Visual Artists & Vendors Visual Artists Shaneka Jackson-Kinsey Sylvia Williams Tianne Watson Irmo High School Baccalaureate Visual Art Students
OTHER EVENTS Legends of... Master Classes - February 20, 2014 Music Icons Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum will share their talent and lessons learned in individual master classes. The classes are designed for Elementary to College Age Students. For additional information contact: Hope Jeffcoat at 803-315-6680 or hmarae@gmail.com.
Black Family Technology Awareness Corner
The Greater Columbia Area Chapter, Black Data Processing Associates is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and increasing Information Technology skills and knowledge in the community through seminars, workshops, and training programs.
Columbia SC 63: Our Story Matters Images, artifacts, and testimony on display
Auntie Karen Young Entrepreneurs Showcase
12:20 PM Irmo High School Dancers - What you want, The Original 12:40 PM Irmo High School Dancers A Grain of Sand 12:50 BDPA - HSCTP Student Brandon Elkins presents Cool New Technology
The Auntie Karen Foundation is a global, 501 c 3 charitable corporation certified by the state of South Carolina on October 31, 2001. The foundation’s mission is to create and implement a series of reproducible community outreach programs designed to empower, enlighten and educate through the arts. For more information visit: www.auntiekaren.org or call 803-748-7124.
11th Annual Legends Of...Concert Series & Silent Auction February 21, 2014, 8:00 PM, Koger Center, Columbia, SC www.capitoltickets.com or 803-251-2222
Proceeds to benefit The Auntie Karen Foundation
For more information contact:
Toshia Addison - (803) 479-6570 - toshiaaddison@gmail.com This event is free, however there is a fee to tour the museum for non City of Columbia and Richland County Residents.
Auntie Karen 4204 North Main Street Columbia, SC 29203 Tel: 803-748-7124 Fax: 803-256-6971 Email: akfoundation@aol.com
Today is dedicated to the memories of Auntie Karen Board Members, Deborah Woodard & Dr. Linda Rochelle Lane
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AUNTIE KAREN CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY with THE COLUMBIA MUSEUM OF ART & BDPA MAIN AND HAMPTON STREET, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
PLEASE SUPPORT TODAY'S VENDORS Organizations The Auntie Karen Foundation BDPA (Black Data Processing Associates) 103.1 KISS FM (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM) SC63 Our Story Matters Visual Artists Shaneka Jackson-Kinsey Sylvia Williams Tianne Watson
SC 63 Our Story Matters In January 2012, the mayors of seven southern cities agreed to a joint initiative marking the 50th anniversary of 1963 – the height of the American Civil Rights Movement. By gathering images, artifacts, and testimony, the mission of the Columbia SC 63 project is to ensure that a more accurate and expansive history becomes familiar to all. For more info visit: http://columbiasc63.com.
Irmo High School Baccalaureate Visual Art Students
Young Entrepreneurs Courtland Thomas (2013 YE of the Year) Lee Livingston, Cannine Find (2012 YE of the Year) Josh Eaddy, Cakes by Josh (2011 YE of the Year) Asya Organic Farm DJJ After School Academic Career Launch Program Entrepreneurs Audio Visual provided by:
Marlboro County Media Literacy, Dr. Gwen Dixon Coe
Alberta Graham, Phat Mat Photos by Jaz Outen Platinum Pomegranate Auntie Karen Gordon's Garden P's Buns on the Run Damien's Devine Desserts Sarah Lewis, Mary Kay TS Creations No One Alike
The Best Variety of R&B from the 80’s, 90’s, and Today!
"Pathway To Power" by Sheneka Jackson - Kinsey 1963 Desegregation of Charleston High - Mary Alexander, (Grandmother of Auntie Karen) with her sons Clarence & Eddie
SPECIAL THANKS
Auntie Karen Foundation Board Toshia Addison Mildred Allen, BDPA The Columbia Museum of Art Best Buy Harbison Courtland Thomas Diann Selph Kim Hicks Sarah Watson, Auntie Karen Foundation Karen Alexander, Auntie Karen Foundation
Executive Committee
Planning Committee Members
Karen Alexander, President Sarah B. Watson, Executive Director Mildred Allen, Co-Chairperson Tre Tailor, Co-Chairperson Barbara Bowman, Preview Party Donald Wood, Public Relations Joan Mobley, Ticket Coordinator Linda Wilson, Reception Melanie Baker, Sponsorship Jackie GrifďŹ n, Auction Hope Jeffcoat, Master Class Toshia Addison, Black History Program Betty A. Etheredge, Program Book Dr. Casey Goldston Giraudy, Volunteers Dr. Leslie Bessellieu, Historian
Team Members Debbie Cherry Irma Lowman Evelyn Williams Kim Hicks Ashley Medbery Floyd Anne Kelly Stan Cummings Lorraine Mickle Percalee Morris Norma Irvin Wanda Crumlin Vickie Wise Courtland Thomas Diane Selph Tojuana Prather Delta Sigma Theta - Delta Gems
Auntie Karen Board Karen Alexander, President Dr. Phyllis Sanders, Vice-President Claudia Goodson, Secretary Linda Wilson Gwen Jordan Janet Johnson - Whipple Shirley Mack Dr. Norma Jackson
a Tribute to George Duke Kirk Whalum, Lalah Hathaway & Jonathan Butler
Kirk Whalum Soulful, passionate, stirring...these are the words most often used to describe Kirk’s music. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The 80’s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out of his blossoming sideman role and forming his own band. It was there that Kirk ultimately developed both his “voice” and songwriting in the crucible of the local club scene––especially at a rooftop club called Cody’s. It was also in Houston where jazz pianist Bob James “discovered” him and brought him on tour, which led to five successful albums with Columbia Records, including Cache, Kirk’s first #1 album. As well, Kirk and Bob received a Grammy nomination for their collaboration album, Joined at the Hip. After moving to Los Angeles, Kirk became an in demand session player for top artists like, Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and most notably, Whitney Houston, amongst many others. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Kirk soon followed that career high point with his phenomenal hit album released on Warner Bros. Records, For You, perhaps the most successful of over 25 solo recordings to date; others include his eclectic Gospel According to Jazz series, (Chapters 1, 2 and 3). An ordained minister, Kirk has earned his Masters of Art in Religion. Kirk is the recipient of numerous awards and acknowledgements for his musical excellence including three Dove Award nominations, an NAACP Image Award nomination and has won two Stellar Awards-Gospel music’s highest honor. An eleven time Grammy nominee, Kirk won his first Grammy award for Best Gospel Song (“It’s What I Do”-featuring Lalah Hathaway) alongside life-long friend and gifted writer, Jerry Peters. Lalah Hathaway Born to R&B/Soul music royalty, most people know her simply as the daughter of late Soul music legend, Donny Hathaway. But there is more to Lalah Hathaway than that. A trained pianist and vocalist, she is a graduate of the Berklee School of Music and her career has spanned two decades. She made her music debut in 1990 on Virgin Records with the self-titled album Lalah Hathaway. In 2008, Lalah released her 4th solo album Self Portrait, which garnered her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. 21 years after the release of her first LP, her career continues to thrive. In total her work includes multiple solo releases, guest collaborations and a steady stream of unforgettable live performances. Ms. Hathaway has recorded and toured with several legendary acts including George Benson, Joe Sample, George Duke, Marcus Miller, Mary J. Blige, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, David Sanborn, Carl Thomas, Angie Stone, Robert Glasper, Grover Washington, Esperanza Spalding, and Prince. Jonathan Butler Born in Cape Town, Butler was the youngest of 12 children. He discovered a gift for music early in life and began singing and playing guitar at age seven. As a child, he traveled all over South Africa performing with a troupe of 100 children, getting a first hand look at the country’s disturbing dichotomy---devastating poverty and extreme affluence that existed under Apartheid. Butler signed his first record deal as a teen and became the first black artist played on white South African stations. “That was 1974 and it was a song titled ‘Please Stay,’” Butler recalls of the historic tune, which won a Sarie Award, the South African equivalent of a Grammy. “Back then I was with an independent label called CCP Productions.” Butler has toured the world with such acclaimed artists as Kirk Whalum, Dave Koz and Ruby Turner. He’s earned Grammy nominations and rave reviews in the jazz and R&B fields, but his gospel albums hold a special place in his heart. “I wrote ‘Falling In Love With Jesus’ and that opened the door for me to walk seamlessly into my ministry.”
Welcome & Acknowledgements
Auntie Karen Presentation
Karen Alexander Tre Tailor Mildred Allen
Auntie Karen All-Star Band Intermisssion
Give Aways Introduction of Artists
Performance
Johnny Green On Air Personality, 103.1 KISS FM “A Tribute to George Duke” Jonathan Butler Kirk Whalum & Lalah Hathaway
Tonight’s event is dedicated to Auntie Karen Board Member Tony Wise (1954 - 2013)
Terence Young - Musical Director Smooth Jazz Guitarist Terence Young is respected as one of the premiere Guitarist in the Nation. He’s release 10 Jazz CDs to date including Gospel, Christmas and R&B Jazz. His LOVE STORIES CD charted #37 on the National Smooth a Jazz Charts. His latest CD, FOREVER YOUNG is sure to be a tremendous success featuring his very first R&B single MY JEWEL. Terence has shared the stage with countless national artists. He resides in Columbia, SC and manages 3 of the top groups in the Southeast and abroad – The Terence Young Experience, Finesse Band and Terence Young & Soul Centric. He’s known as the Walmart of music. His groups can perform any venue, party and styles of music. Booking info- booking@terenceyoungmusic.com Contact- 803-730-5544 Website- www.terenceyoungmusic.com
G. John Martin - Vocalist R&B/contemporary jazz vocalist G. John Martin is an artist with unified melodies manifested with balance, life and wisdom. Martin’s musical journey began with the bass guitar at the age of seven, and then taught himself drums and guitar. By twelve, he developed a unique vocal style and was writing, producing and formed a local band. Martin caught the ear of James Mitchell of “The Detroit Emeralds”, who offered him a role in the development of musical pieces for several projects including his first tour. Martin has toured worldwide with of Earl Klugh, George Benson, After 7, Clark Sisters, Universal Nubian Voices (UNV) opening the “The Madonna Girlie Tour” just to name a few. Within the next ten years, G. John Martin moved to Japan, and transformed his career into a company venture – JP Entertainment & Nitram Records. In 2008, Martin released his debut CD, Black Ice, which continues to receive attention. Terrill Hanna of TheUrbanMusicScene.com declared, “Explosive & unique! G John Martin’s Black Ice is superbly one of the best R&B music ever recorded!”
Tristan Cills Born in Boston, and raised in the Carolinas, musician Tristan Cills provides the essential bottom end for the band. Currently a Computer Science senior at Benedict College, Tristan’s love for bass stems from his deep gospel roots. He has had the opportunity to accompany many well-known gospel artists such as Kim Burrell and Tye Tribbett and is the musical director for the award winning Benedict College Gospel Choir and Darryl Izzard’s Christ N You Youth Ministry. The latter recently won the People’s Choice Award and came in second overall during Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Choir Competition in Atlanta .
Karen Thompson - Vocalist Karen Thompson is a native of Charleston, SC, where she grew up in a musical family. She began playing the piano at age 7, violin at the age of 8 and singing soon after! While in High School, Karen played in both the school string orchestra and the Charleston Youth Symphony. She accepted a scholarship to the University Of South Carolina School Of Music Where she co-founded The Resonance String Quartet. Karen has traveled throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and the Bahamas, has played professionally with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, Long Bay Symphony in Myrtle Beach, Augusta Symphony, and the Florence Symphony and performed for renowned artists like Ray Charles, the Four Tops, Lou Rawls, and Gladys Knight. Karen has fond memories of her mom singing “redeemed” on the church choir and sitting on the porch listening to jazz standards on a rainy day with her dad! Karen has a diverse musical appreciation and is inspired by artists from various genres from Brahms and Bach, The Winans and Clark Sisters, Sting, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, John Legend, Jill Scott and more! She has enjoyed singing with several local bands and blessed to sing at First Nazareth Baptist Church, East Lake Church, and is currently a vocalist with the praise and worship band at Shandon Baptist Church. Karen has enjoyed every adventure and looks forward to many more!
Nigel Blanding - Drummer Nigel Blanding realized his passion for drums as a 4 year old growing up in Manning SC. He followed his love of music and has pursued and attained many opportunities to showcase his talents with several gospel, jazz and R&B Bands. Currently Nigel shares his expertise at Right Direction Church International and for the band H2Flo.
Stot Juru - Saxaphonist At 20 years old, saxophonist Stot Juru is one of the youngest emerging musicians in Columbia SC. The self taught saxophonist began playing in 2003 and last year started “The Knee Deep Band”, with Rodney Foster. The popular group present a versatile musical performance of Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz and more at various events and venues! Juru released his debut cd, “Universal Saxifications”, in 2013 and is gathering material for the next project, which will feature his band. Stot is well on his way of attaining one of his goals of being among the most popular musicians in the region by embracing your ears, hearts and souls with the sweet sound of his saxophone!
Tristan Cills - Guitarist Born in Boston, and raised in the Carolinas, musician Tristan Cills provides the essential bottom end for the band. Currently a Computer Science senior at Benedict College, Tristan’s love for bass stems from his deep gospel roots. He has had the opportunity to accompany many well-known gospel artists such as Kim Burrell and Tye Tribbett and is the musical director for the award winning Benedict College Gospel Choir and Darryl Izzard’s Christ N You Youth Ministry. The latter recently won the People’s Choice Award and came in second overall during Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound Choir Competition in Atlanta .
11 Years of Showcasing Great South Carolina Talent 2004
Capitol City Chorale & Vibrations Dance
2005
All Star Band - Cheri Maree, Edris Deago, Eric Glenn, Jeff Elmore, Rico Tyler, Roland Haynes, Sam Jenkins, Skipp Pearson & Terence Young
2006
Cheri Maree, Eric Glenn, Jeff Elmore, Antoine Miles, Sam Jenkins, Philip Whack & Terence Young
2007
Cheri Maree, Eric Glenn, Jeff Elmore, Rico Tyler, Sam Jenkins, Philip Whack, Terence Young & Edris Deago
2008
Debra Bailey, Michael Benson, Ken Cheels, Terence Young, Tyrone Mack, Edris Deago & Terrainio McKee Cunningham
2009
Terence Young, Collette Blakeney, Nick Brewer, Joe Jackson, Byron Counts, Jeremy Roberson, James Adams & Guy Johnson
2010
Terence Young, Regina Skeeters, Fred Burrell, Reggie Sullivan, Byron Counts, Don Russo & Dante Lewis
2011
Terence Young, Shameka Dwight, Tim Smalls, Superior Edwards, Rod King, John Hobbs & Jesse “JJ” Hinnant
2012
Terence Young, Jenna McSwain, Reggie Sullivan, Jermaine Jackson, Roderick Thomas & Chris Andrews
2013
Terence Young, Byron Counts, Sam Jenkins, Tre Tailor, Patti Harris, Herschell Clark, Karen Alexander & Fred Burrell
2014
Terence Young, Karen Thompson, G. John Martin, Mike Stone, Nigel Blanding, Stot Juru, Tristan Cills
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For graduate admission and assistantship information: Traci Hair student services coordinator for graduate studies thair@mozart.sc.edu or 803-777-4106
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Anniversary of The
Emancipation Proclamation FREE tour conducted by
Dr. Mac Arthur Goodwin,
nationally recognized artist, educator, and Chair of the SC African American Monument Citizens Advisory Committee. After the tour, join us for brunch at Elm Abode Antebellum Mansion located at 1335 Elm Abode Terrace, Columbia, SC 29210 for a jazz brunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The special menu is prepared and a signature complimentary beverage, mimosa will be offered with your meal. The entertainment will be provided by the nationally known David Pankey Trio of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Pankey is a jazz aficionado and a talented pianist. David Pankey
Abdullah Rahman Jeff Holland
The David Pankey Trio is comprised of David Pankey on piano, Abdullah Rahman on drums, and Jeff Holland on bass and vocals. The trio has performed extensively throughout the region, most notably for Condoleeza Rice and other well-known lecturers and authors sponsored by the Queens University Learning Society. The Legends of…weekend will be a memorable occasion; an experience you will not want to miss. Contact Sarah Watson for more information or to purchase tickets 803-553-6166.
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Japan and the
Jazz Age February 7 - April 20, 2014
1515 Main Street in the heart of downtown Columbia, SC | 803.799.2810 | columbiamuseum.org Presented by
The exhibition is drawn from The Levenson Collection and is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia under the title DECO JAPAN: Shaping Art and Culture, 1920-1945. Support has been provided by The Chisholm Foundation and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. Image: Artist Unknown, Songbook, Literary Song, The Trouble with Bright Eyes (detail), 1929, Color lithograph, 10 3/8 x 7 7/16 in. Courtesy of The Levenson Collection.
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