Hear from five entrepreneurs on the joys and challenges of launching and creating your own non-profit organization to support and present jazz music and education programming in distinct markets across the United States. Moderated by Gene Dobbs Bradford, who helped create what Jazz St. Louis is today, this morning session will provide guidance for those trying to increase the reach for jazz within their own communities.
Moderator: Gene Dobbs Bradford (Savannah Music Festival)
Panelists: Lonnie Davis (JazzArts Charlotte), Vincent Gardner (Jazz Houston), Arturo O’Farrill (Afro Latin Jazz Alliance), Kenny Rampton (Jazz Outreach Initiative), Melissa Walker (Jazz House Kids)