Justice for Jazz Artists! continues its work securing dignity and respect for jazz musicians!
On February 27, 2010, J4JA! musicians and supporters leafleted (view flyer here) the Blue Note during a performance by Ron Carter, Paul Motian and Bill Frisell. We were able to speak with almost every audience member who went into the club, and we were thrilled to discover that everyone on line for the second set applauded our efforts and agreed to take our literature into the club.
At no time did we ever discourage audience members from patronizing the establishment, and our cause was helped by the fact that all three of the featured performers had seen our literature in advance and signed off on it!
Before the informational leafleting, J4JA! made sure to contact the Blue Note in an attempt to restart talks around the pension issue. Thus far the management of the Blue Note has not made themselves available to discuss this issue, even for off the record conversations. At this stage, J4JA! remains open to the idea of off the record talks.
Absent substantive progress at the negotiating table, J4JA! expects that there will be more of these activities to occur this spring.
If you are appearing any of the following clubs this year, and support our peaceful efforts to bring benefits to working jazz artists, please contact us at 212 245 4802 X185.
- Blue Note
- Birdland
- Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola
- Iridium
- Jazz Standard
- Kitano
- Lenox Lounge
- Minton’s Playhouse
- Poisson Rouge
- Smoke
- Village Vanguard
Likewise if you would like to volunteer and participate in one of our demonstrations advocating for retirement benefits for jazz artists, email us at [email hidden; JavaScript is required].
Thanks!
J4JA!
