New York City is not Ready!

Status: "We are going to postpone phase three indoor dining for New York City until the facts change and it is prudent to open. At this point, it isn't prudent. This is a New York City-only modification because frankly it's a problem that is most pronounced in New York City," Governor Cuomo. Ok. That means our jazz venues won't be opening anytime soon. I do understand the seriousness of this pandemic, It's wreaking havoc on the economy and peoples lives.

Jazz it Up! reaches thousands of jazz lovers all over the world. In efforts to help venues and artist in these trying times, I'm offering to use this newsletter to promote jazz artist's music by providing a link to where we can buy it. Send your artwork (jpg or png) and a link (Apple, Amazon, etc.) I will incorporate it into our jazz spotlight viewing page at NO COST. The same for venues when they open up again.
All I ask is that you're a subscriber to Jazz it Up!

Like our last Jazz inBetween newsletter, I incorporated Spotlight performances from season 1 and 2. This edition features two women who are phenomenal saxophonists. Each of them gives you their style of jazz. So, check out Grace Kelly and Tia Fuller.
- George W. Moorer, Jr., creator/producer

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Thank you to Joe Belardo. He sent us video links to Maya Belardo, a teen Jazz singer. Look for her in upcoming episodes of Jazz it Up!

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