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Contents THE JAZZ IN M.E.E. feels very blessed to have spent priceless time with the influential jazz-funk pianist Joe Sample. He helped push the boundaries of jazz and funk as a member of the Jazz Crusaders. I personally
this room with these three super talented legends and receiving the gift of wisdom. Joe Sample will be missed and we feel very special that he resided with us in Houston, Texas where we could get up close and personal.
remember being in the greenroom with Joe Sample, Hugh Masekela and Larry Willis in Houston and listening to the amazing stories that they told about music, their friends and memorable moments. I sat listening in awe and thinking what an experience being in
THE JAZZ IN M.E.E. staff, our supporters and followers send our condolences to the Sample family and as you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Mr. Joe Sample.
SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: Joe Sample Youth Organization P.O. Box 590254 Houston, TX 77259
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Contributing Writers Carolyn Beverly Tony Johnson Peter Böhi Sharon Rae North Monica Murphy Eaves Heather McDonald Contributing Photographers Peter Bohi Heidi Powell Prera Flamond Brown Micheal Osborne David Clements Nox Voyager Shae Davie Lena Ringstad Denise Moran Lee Victor Robles David McLorren Aldrick Williams Cover Image Dionne Marshak Design & Layout Tonya D. Wright Jereme Brown Copy Editor Angela P. Moore-Thorpe
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Houston Spotlight
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EDITOR’S NOTES OF JAZZ CHOCOLATE SUMMER NIGHT 2014
Our third annual Chocolate Summer Night event was memorable to say the least. I cannot believe that it has been five years since I was inspired to create this annual event after experiencing a Hank Stewart performance during a trip to Atlanta in 2009. This show is an extension of a very ‘impactful & powerful moment in time’ that I experienced and wanted to share with as many people as possible in Houston,Texas.
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Chocolate Summer Night is an amazing array of artistic talent, music, poetry, and entertainment, wrapped with love, and topped off with ‘chocolate’ inspiration, motivation, sophistication and style. This year -- the talent was ridiculous, the audience was gracious and the event was a huge success. The Emmy Award-winning Poet Hank Stewart, like always left the crowd in awe of him and left the audience asking when will he return to Houston. Saxophonist Vandell Andrew and his musical display went off like a bomb, and the audience held on to his explosive talent and showmanship for dear life; vocalist Ayanna Soulful Rose took us to school with her funky style and engaging interaction with the crowd. The mega talented band for the evening consisted of Cory James on keys; Savar Martin on drums; Earl Diamond on guitar; and Matt Kirkwood on bass. This group killed it and had everyone on their feet.
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The venue, La Vie Fusion Bistro & Lounge, will never be the same after experiencing this event on June 14, 2014. We would like to thank our supportive sponsors, Chocolate Shop, Chocolate Pizazz, Heidi Powell Prera, and Nick Jones. Stay tune for next year’s Chocolate Summer Night... —Musically yours,
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