Let Nothing Come Between You and

The History of MEEE
Proceeds from these events help Manna House
Workshops provide affordable arts education to our
community. We hope you’ll take advantage of our
programs:
The Manna House MEEE (Music for Entertainment,
Education, and Enlightenment) Jazz Concert Series
began in 1980. It provides a stage and audience for
seasoned and emerging professional minority musicians and composers of Jazz and contemporary
American music.
Private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass,
cello, violin, drums, woodwinds taught to all
ages by professional instructors.
Group classes for youth in dance, drama, jazz
ensemble, and chorus; classes for adults in
sight singing, music theory, and more.
This series is held every first Sunday from February
to June. Proceeds from the concert series help provide music lessons at Manna House for economically disadvantaged families in the New York City area.
Directions to Manna House:
Student recitals, theatrical productions, and
much more...stop by or call 212-722-8223 for
more information. You can also visit our website at www.mannahousejazz.org.
By Train: Take the #6 train to 103rd Street, walk
3 blocks North and 3 blocks East (between 1st
and 2nd Ave)
Music mends minds and opens the windows of the soul so
that all can see that we can be one creative loving family.
By Bus (from East Side): take the M15, M101,
M102, M103, or M98 to 106th Street.
-Gloria DeNard, founder of Manna House
338 E 106th Street New York, NY 10029 tel: 212-722-8223 fax: 212-722-8225
WWW. M ANNA H OUSE J AZZ.ORG
338 East 106th Street
New York, NY 10029
Your Center for Arts Education
About Manna House
presents the
2009
By Bus (from West Side): Take the M106 bus
(check schedule for times) or the M96 (more
frequent) bus to 1st Ave.
Funders of the MEEE Jazz Series:
Brick Church
NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust
New York State Council on the Arts
and individual jazz enthusiasts like you
Let Nothing Come
Between You and
MEEE
Manna House Workshops presents the 2009 MEEE Jazz Concert Series
Ricardo, Sons & Friend
February 1
program he prepares for them. In this concert he will
share classic and contemporary Jazz with us.
The Tones
June 7
Ricardo Strobert delivers a variety of musical selections from the R&B, Calypso, Ragtime, Bebop and
Jazz genre. This amazing
group comprises a 13
year old pianist, a 17 year
old bass guitarist both of
whom are Ricardo’s sons.
Ricardo has recorded and
toured nationally and
internationally with Roy Haynes, Maceo Parker, Roy
Campbell and the late Hilton Rios. Larry Williams on
the drums joins the group to provide a slammin’ afternoon. Join us and enjoy our family cocktails as we
kick-off our 2009 concert series!
Jazzmobile & Manna House
Vocal group, The Tones is lead and directed by guitarist,
composer and arranger Andrei Carriere who has worked
and toured with a host of artists that include Arlene
Smith’s Chantels, Chuck Jackson, Ester Phillips, Webster
Lewis and Marlena Shaw and the Sussex recording artists,
Creative Source.. The Tones originated out of Manna
House
and
was
inspired
by
Executive
Director
and
voice instructor,
Gloria DeNard
to provide a
per formance
ensemble for
adult
vocal
students. Over
the years, The Tones have performed at recitals, outdoor
events, concert halls special events and are showcased
regularly on the MNN Cable Show “The Best Kept Secret.”
Members of the group include Andrei Carriere, Jeannine
Carter who performs regularly at private and corporate
events and Brenda Fair who performs as a background
vocalist with the Doo-Wop legend Arlene Smith the
original lead vocalist of the Chantels and as a solo artist
throughout the New York City area. Don’t miss this
exciting close of our concert series!
Robert Silverman Trio
March 1
Pianist, trumpeter, educator and
composer shares his piano prowess
and vocal talents with us in the
Manna Mini Theatre. This renowned
Jazz artist has toured Europe with
Jimmy Heath, Cecil McBee and
others. As a composer Mr. Silverman
has received two awards from Meet
the Composer. He has recorded
two CDs one featuring original
piano solos and the other trio
compositions. He has performed
at Birdland, the National Gallery in
Washington DC, the Savoy Lounge
and other venues. Mr. Silverman
enjoys sharing Jazz history and
music in the public schools. Senior
citizens thrill on hearing the old time
presents a special concert
April 5
Enjoy our Family Cocktails
During Intermission
Youssef Rakha
May 3
Mr. Rakha holds many degrees including a Masters in
Education from Cambridge College. A composer and
arranger who has written for film, Off Broadway shows,
cabaret acts and arranged
for big bands, Latin Bands
and Chamber Works. Mr.
Rakha has recorded, performed and traveled worldwide with Sam Wooding’s,
Duke Ellington’s, Cab
Calloway’s and Danny
Holgate’s orchestras. On
the Latin scene, Mr. Rakha
has worked with Ismael
Rivera, “Machito,” Carlos
“Patato” Valdez and Latin
orchestras. These days Mr. Rakha devotes most of his
time performing and writing for his own groups that run
the gamut from Jazz, Latin Jazz, Chamber, and Orchestral
music. A must attend event!
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Tickets are $15 at the door,
or $10 if you order in advance using
this form. Seniors or Students pay $7
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Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 4pm
Ricardo Sons & Friend
Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 4pm
Robert Silverman Trio
Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 4pm
MHW & Jazzmobile Event
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 4pm
Youssef Rakha
Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 4pm
The Tones
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