In 2009 11days before black history month, we will see the largest inauguration party in American and black history. We have the opportunity to watch the first black president speak in front of millions of viewers. This gives hope and a sense of pride to the black community. African Americans have accomplished more than we are actually acknowledged for. A major contribution is the creation of Jazz. Jazz has developed into such a sophisticated genre that has yet been surpassed! Jazz holds a 2.7% stake in record sales with hardly any jazz commercial radio. Jazz is a creative, intellectual, soulful, energetic, collective, and interactive music. History made today will be remembered tomorrow, and yesterday can and still should be remembered today. Mickey Bass President of Early bird Records, Brown Stone Entertainment complex, LLC, and www.rainbowjazz.com is a master musician, Arranger, Educator, and entrepreneur. Mr. Bass has traveled the world sharing his knowledge in clinics and teaching in universities. Mickey Bass a legendary jazz musician who has 1st hand experience with the pioneers of the Be-bop era. His contributions in arrangements, recordings, compositions and performances have contributed too aspiring and professional musicians around the world today. Mickey Bass is contributing his knowledge that he has acquired over the years through a similar philosophy of Mary Lou Williams ("The Mother of Be-Bop") through his soon to be released Book on his Jazz Improvisation Method "The Diminished Whole-Tone Concept”. This concept has been applied by many legends including Dizzy, Bird, Monk, and many more. History is best told by people who lived it, and with Mickey Bass giving the opportunity to share his Experience and expertise on a stage with 10 or more million viewers watching, the world can listen and watch a legendary jazz musician share a piece of history while history is being made once again whilst sparking more interest in the genre and keeping it alive.
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HERE'S MICKEY PERFORMING ONE OF HIS ORIGINAL TUNES "GREER'S HERE" CONTINUING THE TRADITION OF JAZZ BY SHARING HIS KNOWLEDGE ON STAGE WITH UP AND COMING MUSICIANS
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