Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc.

At four senior centers in Miami Beach, Community Musicwomen performed on January 26, 27 and 29, 2011, through a grant from Miami Beach Arts Gala. The musicians included Kim J on Sax, Keyboard and EWI; Crystal Sawyer The Lady of Harp; Parkway Middle School Vocal Ensemble led by Lorna Lesperance; Joan Cartwright and Melody Cole; and Joan Cartwright and Jazz Hotline with Paul Banman on keyboards and Anthony Turner on bass. The seniors appeared to be having a wonderful time and many of them asked when we were coming back! This program is presented by Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes women musicians, globally. Click here for all photos .

Hear our new compilation CD at http://wijsf.com/JazzComp1.htm Watch DIVA JOAN CARTWRIGHT TV SHOW ON GOOGLE TV www.divajc.blip.tv Website: www.wijsf.org Contact: divajc47@yahoo.com

This month, Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. will release its first compilation CD of 10 songs by 10 talented members. Place your order, today, for 2 or more of this delightful music from women composers. Go to: http://wijsf.com/JazzComp1.htm and listen to the video of snippets from each songwriter. Happy Holidays Joan Cartwright Executive Director http://www.wijsf.org/

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

April 10, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joan Cartwright 954-740-3398 divajc47@yahoo.com [Fort Lauderdale, FL] On March 16, 2010, Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. was recommended its first Broward Cultural Council grant ($4,300) to fund COMMUNITY MUSICWOMEN , a program that will take place during the month of May: Business of Music Panel Discussion with professional musicians, performing arts students and adults on Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 12 Noon to 4 p.m. at ArtServe, 1350 E. Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale , FL. This is a one-day seminar with three panels to discuss the details of the business of music, including, original compositions, copyright registration, recording contracts, distribution, booking, touring and mechanical licenses (payment for using the music of others and how royalties are paid). Also discussed will be event planning, publicity, promotion and marketing. JAMAICA HILL JAZZ JAM on Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 5 to 9 p.m. onstage, in front of the RICE BOWL, 40...

We're recommended for a grant from the Broward Cultural Council for our project in May 2010 COMMUNITY MUSICWOMEN. See Press Release .