Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.

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Today, I spoke with my friend Patrick N from Tokyo International School. He told me to go to www.ted.com , where I've been listening to very interesting people all day. Now, I'm adding this rss feed to my blog with hopes of increasing the value of my posts. http://rss.netflix.com/QueueRSS?id=P6746745129651115320870534708383064 Let's see what happens Diva JC

America’s Backyard 200 West Broward Blvd. (behind Revolution Live) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 http://www.myamericasbackyard.com/ Dear WIJSF Members and Guests, You’re invited to a free party for ALL guests of WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. · Everyone gets his or her first drink FREE; then it’s 2-4-1 · 50 foot long buffet or Friday for the appetizers buffet We may win the contest “Host with the Most”, which gives WIJSF, INC. the chance to win $100 that evening. So, bring your friends. The buffet has three hot meals to pick from, as well as three side and desserts. WEDNESDAY is Ladies night and LADIES drink free all night from 9:00 pm on. We also have a contest “Pick-A-Purse” in one of the purses has $500 in IT! Very Exciting for the lucky holder of that raffle ticket! Could be you. J PLEASE RSVP to wijsf@yahoo.com or divajc47@yahoo.com Please do not call Joan. Mapquest the address above. http://www.wijsf.com/

June 12, 2008 Today, I was dismayed by a program at the Arscht Center for the Performing Arts entitled Jazz Roots , a Larry Rosen Series, which had one woman, Patti Austin, on the bill. Known as a pop singer for decades, Patti never was billed as a jazz singer, until recently. My question is where are the true jazz/blues singers and instrumentalists and why are they always omitted from the program? Also, why are black women not represented on Rosen's committee? In addition to sending a message to the Chief of Staff and Program Director of the Arscht Center , I copied the message to Blanche Williams of the First Annual National Black Women's Town Hall Meeting , requesting that this subject be broached at the meeting on July 11, in Washington, D.C. May 28, 2008 Interview with Herbie Hancock Q: What was it like recording Joni Mitchell's songs? A: Before, I almost never paid attention to lyrics. I’m so bad that when I hear a song that’s sung, English is gibberish. I don’t hea