FEATURE FEATURE FEATURE PAGE PAGE PAGE Lead Story Lead Story Lead Story 1 Cover Story Cover Story Cover Story 1 Community Community Community Coverage Coverage Coverage 2 Member Member Member Spotlight Spotlight Spotlight 2 Station Station Station Highlights Highlights Highlights 3 Events Events Events 3 Jazz Profile Jazz Profile Jazz Profile 4 Music Poll Music Poll Music Poll 4 Features Features Features 5 Jazz 91.9 WCLK Affiliations Place your logo here call (404) 880 - 8277. Jazz 91.9 WCLK, Atlanta’s Jazz Station, presented a grand concert of music and tributes with legendary George Benson and Vocalist Extraordinaire Dianne Reeves on May 9 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The elegant evening began with a VIP reception which was attended by some of Atlanta’s top movers and shakers. Following the VIP reception, a private Gala was held where Reeves serenaded dinner guests with a special show featuring songs like Better Days and Tango from her new album, Beautiful Life. Reeves brought the delighted crowd of more than 300 to a thunderous standing ovation. After the gala, George Benson headlined the signature WCLK benefit concert. Benson played songs that spanned his extensive repertoire, with trademark dance grooves, story telling and his unique sense of Jazz styles. The following are highlights from the evening: ABOVE: Jazz 91.9 WCLK staff and Dianne Reeves. ABOVE (left to right): Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., passes the Signature Serenade Bowl to Craig Garrett. Photo credit: Seve Adigun, SavvyStudiosATL ABOVE: WCLK Jazz Legacy Award Honorees - George Benson; Sheryl Sellaway, Verizon Wireless; and, Lisa Simone, High Museum of Art. ABOVE: Jazz Legacy Gala Guests, Rod and Maria Kelley.
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Lead StoryLead StoryLead Story 111
Cover Story Cover Story Cover Story 111
Community Community Community CoverageCoverageCoverage
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Member Member Member Spotlight Spotlight Spotlight
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Station Station Station Highlights Highlights Highlights
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EventsEventsEvents 333
Jazz ProfileJazz ProfileJazz Profile 444
Music PollMusic PollMusic Poll 444
FeaturesFeaturesFeatures 555
Jazz 91.9 WCLK
Affiliations
Place your logo here call
(404) 880 - 8277.
Jazz 91.9 WCLK, Atlanta’s Jazz Station, presented a grand concert of music and tributes with legendary George Benson and Vocalist Extraordinaire Dianne Reeves on May 9 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. The elegant evening began with a VIP reception which was attended by some of Atlanta’s top movers and shakers. Following the VIP reception, a private Gala was held where Reeves serenaded dinner guests with a special show featuring songs like Better Days and Tango from her new album, Beautiful Life. Reeves brought the delighted crowd of more than 300 to a thunderous standing ovation. After the gala, George Benson headlined the signature WCLK benefit concert. Benson played songs that spanned his extensive repertoire, with trademark dance grooves, story telling and his unique sense of Jazz styles. The following are highlights from the evening:
ABOVE: Jazz 91.9 WCLK staff and Dianne Reeves.
ABOVE (left to right): Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., passes the Signature Serenade Bowl to Craig Garrett.
Photo credit: Seve Adigun, SavvyStudiosATL
ABOVE: WCLK Jazz Legacy Award Honorees - George Benson; Sheryl Sellaway, Verizon Wireless; and, Lisa Simone, High Museum of Art.
ABOVE: Jazz Legacy Gala Guests, Rod and Maria Kelley.
Join Jazz 91.9 WCLK – The Jazz of the City - as we team up with the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance for the Fifth Annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 28 at Grant Park Atlanta. The race registration is at 7:30 AM and the race starts at 8:30 AM. Immediately following the race there will be a wellness fair that includes free health screenings, vendors and services. The signature event highlights the importance of higher education by supporting the advancement of [Atlanta’s] youth through scholarships and programs that benefit them directly. More information about the Seventh Annual Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk is available at: www.hbcualumniatlanta.org.
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Exploration Africa presents the African Divide panel discussion about the ‘divide’ among people of African descent and how
to bridge the gap Saturday, May 31, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM High Museum of Art at the Woodruff Center 1280 Peachtree St., NE Atlanta, GA 30309
George A. Lottier Foundation 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Monday, June 2 at 8:00 AM The Country Club of Roswell 2500 Club Spring Dr. Roswell, GA 30076
Steel City Jazz Festival featuring Will Downing, Ken Ford, Euge Groove and more June 5 through 7, times vary Linn Park, 710 20th St. North Birmingham, AL 35203
LIVE MUSIC & EVENTS
The Jazz JointThe Jazz JointThe Jazz Joint
Did you know that...
A. Oxford B. Berklee C. Julliard D. Sorbonne
Answer: C
Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 non profit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of classic and contemporary Jazz, Gospel and Blues music. WCLK is a nonprofit, member supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and Public Radio International (PRI) station that serves the interest of the citizens in metropolitan Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: www.wclk.com.
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ASO presents and evening with Al Jarreau
& Marcus Miller Friday, June 6 at 8:00 PM Chastain Park Amphitheater 4469 Stella Dr., Atlanta, GA 30327
Wade Ford presents Summer Jazz Explosion featuring Chrisette Michelle,
Pieces of a Dream and more… Saturday, June 7 at 6:00 PM Mablehouse Barnes Amphitheatre 5339 Floyd Rd., Mableton, GA 30126
2014 Harlem Fine Arts Show June 26 - June 29 200 Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Invictus & Next Level presents José James Saturday, June 28 at 8:00 PM Variety Playhouse 1099 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Wednesday ▪ June 4 ▪ 6:00 P - 7:00 P
Jazz 91.9 WCLK and Clark Atlanta University proudly announce the launch of The Call to True Beauty, a new, live call-in radio program, to educate and assist you with your quest to attain healthy and safe relationships. The Call To True Beauty airs the first Wednesdays, monthly from 6 P - 7 P. Show Host Daphne Walker, is the president and CEO, Partnership Against Domestic Violence and brings more than 15 years of legal expertise and frontline service to the on-air conversation.
The Jazzette Readers Music Poll April Issue selection is The Truth by Ledisi. The Truth is filled not only with Ledisi's trademark soaring ballads but also a generous collection of up -tempo, beat-driven celebrations of love and lust. Amazon.
The Truth track list: 1. I Blame You 2. Rock With You
3. That Good Good 4. Lose Control 5. Like This 6. Anything 7. The Truth 8. Missy Doubt 9. 88 Boxes 10. Can’t Help Who You Love
STAFF PICKS
CD of the month is your choice! The tally of reader responses determine the spotlight. Send your favorite CD titles for June preview and voting consideration to: [email protected].
Kim (Felder) Scott is one of the most sought after flutists in both the Classical and Jazz fields. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, she has performed across the country and abroad since 2000 in recitals, concerts, and with her flute and harp ensemble, Kimoni Duo, with Monica Hargrave, harp. Ms. Scott has also been featured as a soloist with professional combos and orchestras across the United States and South America. Currently, she is Chair of the Department of Music at the Alabama School of Fine Arts where she teaches flute.
For more information about Kim Scott, visit: www.kimscottmusic.com.
