Quincy Jones' Jazz Foundation of America to Honor Herbie Hancock at the 13th Annual 'A Great Night in Harlem' on Friday, October 24, at the Apollo Theater
Special Guests Include Quincy Jones, Bruce Willis, Chaka Khan, Questlove, The Heath Brothers (Jimmy & Tootie Heath), Verdine White, Paul Shaffer and Many More
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presents the gala concert to benefit their .
Scheduled performers and presenters include , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and more.
'' will raise funds to assist countless elder jazz and blues musicians in crisis across the country, artists who have spent their lives making ours richer with their music.
Held at the historic , the concert is the Foundation's way of reminding everyone, through this historical shared experience, how rich these musicians have made us feel with their music.
This year, will honor with their from . will lead an all-star tribute to beloved trumpeter . will pay homage to with help from special guests.
253 West 125th Street, New York, NY (between 7th & 8th Ave.)
5:00 p.m. Media Check-in
6:00 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals
8:30 p.m. Concert
10:30 p.m. VIP After-Party
For 25 years the JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA has been dedicated to saving the homes and lives of elder jazz and blues musicians in crisis. We now assist in over 5,000 cases a year, including hundreds of musicians and their families affected by Hurricane Sandy in the New York region as well as those still recovering from Katrina in New Orleans.
Preventing homelessness, hunger and eviction by paying rents and mortgages and providing emergency financial assistance
Creating dignified work through our Agnes Varis Jazz & Blues in the School program, which reaches thousands of inner city public school children across America every year
Providing free medical care and operations through our partners at Englewood Hospital
Being there with our Musicians' Emergency Fund when illness, hunger, accident or crisis strikes
* Tickets and donations can be purchased and made at .
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