Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.

Newest Members of Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc ., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally. Join us at http://wijsf.com/join.htm

Our third project funded by the Broward Cultural Division was the Lauderhill Jazz Jam on October 24, 2010. Despite three downpours, the concert went on with

MUSICWOMAN RADIO GUESTS MUSICWOMAN RADIO GUESTS SPECIAL GUESTS w/TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON: PATRICE RUSHEN and NADIA WASHINGTON

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Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. Annouces 2009-2010 Series The Lauderhill Jazz Series begins Saturday, October 17, 2009, The Warehouse, Screen Post Productions 3500 NW 15th Street, Lauderhill, FL This is an ongoing series with multiple dates and artists. October 17 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Vocalists/songwriters Jus' Cynthia, Joan Cartwright and Debra Hampton perform a tribute - Billie Holiday and Dinah Washington for 3 sets of music from 8 p.m. - 12 Midnight. See flyer November 21 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Tenor Saxophonist Rochelle Frederick and Flautist Renee Fiallos headline a jazz combo. December 19 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Vocalist Sandra Kaye visits from Dallas, TX, with her swinging jazz, blues and R&B 2010 January 16 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Violinist Randi Fishenfeld and Songwriter Teri Wilson February 20 @ 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. All-day Music Festival featuring members of Women In Jazz South Florida, Inc., Screen Post Production Steel Band and other great talent. Additional Information: http://www.flori...

See our gallery of original artwork and prints by Charles Mills of jazzwomen and jazzmen for your tax-deductible donation to WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.

On March 26, 2009, the IRS approved the 501(c)(3) status of WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., a non-profit, educational organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through events, concerts, performances, clinics, lectures, workshops, articles, interviews, newsletters, courses, contacts, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, and recognition. For contact information and details on our sponsorship proposal go to this link: SPONSOR WIJSF, INC.

We are happy to announce that the IRS has approved our application for not for profit 501(c)(3) status. Now, we can move forward to obtain underwriting for our programs about and by Women in Jazz and Blues. Joan Cartwright Executive Director WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. www.wijsf.org wijsf@yahoo.com

See photos of our performance at the African American Research Library March 7, 2009, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. See photo gallery . This lecture/concert is contained in Diva JC's book AMAZING MUSICWOMEN

How you can help Please call or visit your local library and ask the librarian to order a copy of these THREE books for circulation. IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY by Joan Cartwright ISBN: 978-1412059183 Paperback: 385 pages Available at: www.fyicomminc.com/inpursuit.htm and www.trafford.com/05-0819 Publisher: Trafford; First edition (May 30, 2006) Language: English Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds In a 30-year span, jazz vocalist and composer Joan Cartwright has become a Diva in her own right. She's toured in 15 countries and has written over 60 songs. The book contains two lectures: Amazing Women in Jazz and Blues AND So, You Want To Be A Singer? Also in the book are 35 poems and 40 songs by Diva JC, plus her memoirs and loads of photographs with jazz greats! SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? A manual for up-and-coming Divas, musicians and composers by Diva Joan Cartwright ISBN: 978-0-557-03324-9 Available at: stores.lulu.com/divajc Copyright: © 2008 Joa...

Tune in on Wednesday, October 22 @ 6-8 p.m. Diva JC will interview pianist/composer Pamela Wise from Detroit, MI www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman

Miss Sandra Kaye from Dallas, TX will perform at Christine's Restaurant on October 31 and November 1 with Bob Vandivort and Brad Keller Join her for great jazz and blues and fine dining!

Sept 25, 26 and 27, 2008 from 7 to 10 p.m. This weekend, Thur, Fri and Saturday Enjoy the vocal stylings of Juanita Dixon at Christine's Restaurant with Bob Vandivort (trumpet) and Howie Schneider (p)