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Coffee Talk Jazz Magazine with Jon Barnes

"Something BIG is Brewing" The New Magazine is soon to be released. Ms. Bridgette Lewis and CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio and TV have become a Global Leader and community for all things jazz. Committed to the promotion and preservation of all forms of jazz and its rich cultural heritage, CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio has consistently served up engaging, inspiring and informative programming. However, all great things must evolve. Expanding on this mission Ms. Bridgette Lewis, Executive Producer of CoffeeTalk Jazz Radio and Managing Editor of CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine along with Cicily Janus, Editor-in-Chief and all of the CoffeeTalk Jazz Network are proud to introduce the premiere issue of CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine. Offered both in print (12.95 USD/print)and online at http://issuu.com/ms.bridgette/docs/ctjm_winter2013 CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine is not only about the music. Published as a quarterly magazine, it encompasses all aspects of the industry from the process of studio mastering and production to tales from touring musicians and a look at the inside of the best clubs such as the Jazz Bakery etc. CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine also features artist spotlights that provide an exclusive glimpse into the careers and lives of today’s best contemporary jazz artists. The first issue features stories from and on Paul Jackson Jr., Al Caldwell, Erin Dickins, the late George Duke, and jazz legend Ruth Price in addition to many more. CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine is now accepting submissions from musicians, music industry professionals and those who work closely within various facets of the industry for future issues. Please send a pitch letter in addition to a short bio and resume to Ms. Bridgette Lewis at contribute@coffeetalkjazzmagazine.com if interested in becoming a contributing writer. Advertising rates start at 250.00. Ads can be full page, half page and quarter page and historically have come from a wide variety of areas within the music industry from instrumental craftsman to recording companies and more. For advertising information please contact: advertise@coffeetalkjazzmagazine.com. CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine is a national and international multi-cultural digital platform that celebrates all aspects of the contemporary jazz scene. Please direct any press inquiries and questions to Mya Allen at press@coffeetalkjazzmagazine.com You can also follow CoffeeTalk Jazz on social media: https://twitter.com/CoffeeTalkJazz https://www.facebook.com/CoffeeTalkJazz https://www.facebook.com/bridgette.lewis CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine 4508 Atlantic Ave. Ste. 790 Long Beach, California 90807 Ph:562.355.0311 Ms.Bridgette Lewis and Mya Allen CoffeeTalk Jazz Network 1-562-355-0311 email us here

Stop The Bullying - Jon Barnes

Barnes scored music for the Charity Fundraiser Extravaganza Where: House of Blues W. Hollywood | WHEN: July 23rd, 2014 , 7:00PM JON BARNES WILL TOUR VEGAS & CALIFORNIA TO PROMOTE "HELP STOP THE BULLY" CAMPAIGN. Christina Fulton, the CEO and founder of Help Stop the Bully, will be doing a charity fundraiser extravaganza, hosted by Nikolae Keller, Hal Ornstein and Christina at the House of Blues W. Hollywood Wednesday, July 24. We are looking for you to support the cause and empower the movement of putting an end to bullying in our culture. One of Christina’s major goals with Help Stop the Bully is to work with schools nationwide on fighting this epidemic in our society. As an educator, it is great to see everyone get involved, donating time and money to help our students become better people and supplying the support they need, says Jon Barnes. Christina has partnered with prominent UFC members & Mixed Martial Artists to implement a self-defense program called “Bully Freeze” that will be incorporated into schools’ physical education classes. Christina is working closely with the top neurological and behavioral doctors from UCLA along with other educators and together, they are creating a curriculum for schools across the country for a program called PBNJ (Positive Behavior, No Judgment). Christina Fulton has been a long-time advocate for many important causes, and she is no stranger to finding solutions, raising money, and shedding light on important issues in the community. Christina has bettered the lives of countless people with a long history of philanthropy. In 2006 Fulton founded the Single Mom Foundation to support mothers in need. Christina and her son Weston Coppola-Cage created their Fulcage clothing line in 2007 in support of charity and in the spirit of giving. Christina has been recognized for her philanthropic efforts by the Mayor of Los Angeles, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Los Angeles Sheriff Leroy Baca who honored Christina at a press conference in October 2013, says Saul Escudero. Christina takes these humanitarian accolades earnestly, realizing that philanthropy is not a trend. Christina walks through her days with a sense of responsibility for those without a voice or those who are afraid to speak out. Some of the most influential individuals along with leading figures in the entertainment industry will gather together at House of Blues W. Hollywood. The event will kick off the summer celebration to help reduce the bullying around the world. The event will raise awareness and funding for the Help Stop the Bully Foundation, says Nelson. Be sure to attend the event Hosted by Celebrity Guest and expected Hollywood Luminaries such as Alan Thicke, Robin Thicke, Jamie Foxx, Patricia Arquette, Janice Dickinson, Steven Tyler, Demi LovatoJon Barnes and many more will walk the Red Carpet and be apart of this amazing event. Special appearance by Senator Ricardo Lara will speak about the Anti-Bullying Bill and will acknowledge some of the leaders in the world for their efforts to combat bullying and help victims restore balance in their lives. Bullying testimonials will be made by Jade Archer, Noreen and Grayson Bruce, Emily and Simon Sundin. Live Entertainment Performed by Steven Tyler, Robin Thicke, Demi Lovato, Nikki Williams, P. Sanders, Mandy Rain, Kaya Jones, Levi Mitchell, OSB, Jon Barnes and many more will rock the house. Words by Sheriff Baca, Christina Fulton, Gloria Allred, Jim Carrey, Nikolae Keller, Rafi Anteby, Paris Hilton will be given as well. For Tickets or to make a Donation helpstopthebully@gmail.com helpstopthebully.com facebook.com/helpstopthebully Twitter@helpstopthebull

House of Blues - Jon Barnes - Stop The Bullying CD

Who: Jon Barnes Orchestrations | What: Jon Barnes scored music for the Charity Fundraiser Extravaganza Where: House of Blues W. Hollywood | WHEN: July 23rd, 2014 , 7:00PM JON BARNES WILL TOUR VEGAS & CALIFORNIA TO PROMOTE "HELP STOP THE BULLY" CAMPAIGN. Jon Barnes Music in Education HelpStopthebully.com Photography by Stephanie Briskey Christina Fulton, the CEO and founder of Help Stop the Bully, will be doing a charity fundraiser extravaganza, hosted by Nikolae Keller, Hal Ornstein and Christina at the House of Blues W. Hollywood Wednesday, July 24. We are looking for you to support the cause and empower the movement of putting an end to bullying in our culture. One of Christina’s major goals with Help Stop the Bully is to work with schools nationwide on fighting this epidemic in our society. As an educator, it is great to see everyone get involved, donating time and money to help our students become better people and supplying the support they need, says Jon Barnes. Christina has partnered with prominent UFC members & Mixed Martial Artists to implement a self-defense program called “Bully Freeze” that will be incorporated into schools’ physical education classes. Christina is working closely with the top neurological and behavioral doctors from UCLA along with other educators and together, they are creating a curriculum for schools across the country for a program called PBNJ (Positive Behavior, No Judgment). Christina Fulton has been a long-time advocate for many important causes, and she is no stranger to finding solutions, raising money, and shedding light on important issues in the community. Christina has bettered the lives of countless people with a long history of philanthropy. In 2006 Fulton founded the Single Mom Foundation to support mothers in need. Christina and her son Weston Coppola-Cage created their Fulcage clothing line in 2007 in support of charity and in the spirit of giving. Some of the most influential individuals along with leading figures in the entertainment industry will gather together at House of Blues W. Hollywood. The event will kick off the summer celebration to help reduce the bullying around the world. The event will raise awareness and funding for the Help Stop the Bully Foundation, says Nelson. Be sure to attend the event Hosted by Celebrity Guest and expected Hollywood Luminaries such as Alan Thicke, Robin Thicke, Jamie Foxx, Patricia Arquette, Janice Dickinson, Steven Tyler, Demi Lovato Jon Barnes and many more will walk the Red Carpet and be apart of this amazing event. Special appearance by Senator Ricardo Lara will speak about the Anti-Bullying Bill and will acknowledge some of the leaders in the world for their efforts to combat bullying and help victims restore balance in their lives. Bullying testimonials will be made by Jade Archer, Noreen and Grayson Bruce, Emily and Simon Sundin. Live Entertainment Performed by Steven Tyler, Robin Thicke, Demi Lovato, Nikki Williams, P. Sanders, Mandy Rain, Kaya Jones, Levi Mitchell, OSB, Jon Barnes and many more will rock the house. Words by Sheriff Baca, Christina Fulton, Gloria Allred, Jim Carrey, Nikolae Keller, Rafi Anteby, Paris Hilton will be given as well. For Tickets or to make a Donation helpstopthebully@gmail.com helpstopthebully.com facebook.com/helpstopthebully Twitter@helpstopthebull

Baltimore in the House! Music in Education

Congrats to Baltimore Trumpet Player! Music in Education Society of Peabody Alumni Citation for the Peabody Young Maestro Award Presented to Dontae Winslow September 28, 2012 Dontae Winslow, today we recognize and congratulate you for your distinguished professional achievement as a musician, and your dedication to helping the children who follow in your path. You come from a background similar to many struggling youths in Baltimore City. Growing up in a rough, urban neighborhood you found in music an outlet for expression. You attended the Baltimore School for the Arts where you met the late Tupac Shakur who influenced you greatly. You were also mentored by jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove when you spent a year in New York City at The New School for Social Research. You then came to Peabody; where you earned your Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Trumpet performance. While you were a student here you were already rapidly becoming a Baltimore celebrity. You were a finalist in the 1997 Thelonious Monk International Trumpet Competition; and a finalist in the Marvin Hamlisch “Search for a Star” competition. You toured the world with the Gary Thomas Quintet and opened at the Meyerhoff for Maya Angelou and others who were performing selections from an album of music and poetry. In 2003, you were awarded a full-fellowship to the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz at USC. There you studied with jazz pianist and legend Herbie Hancock as well as Hollywood film composer, Terence Blanchard. As a trumpeter you have worked in the bands of Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, Christina Aguilera, Gary Thomas, and the Soulful Symphony, among others. But you have also worked as a music producer, songwriter, and arranger with notable artists such as Ke$ha, Beyonce, Jay-Z, David Banner, and Snoop Dogg. Most recently you have scored a feature film, The Discarded Boyz, directed by Robert Townsend. Today you are part of the duo you founded with your wife, MaShica, called the Winslow Dynasty. This dynamic musical project combines your passion for music that crosses barriers and genres with your desire to “inspire a renaissance in creative art” and bring positive social change. Your passion for helping children, particularly those growing up in difficult circumstances, led you to record “Change a Life…Change the World”. This album features your wife and students from Baltimore’s Gilmore-Edison Elementary Choir and won you the Grand Prize in the Children’s Music category of the John Lennon Songwriting contest in 2002. Tomorrow you continue your dedication to inspiring young people by working with the students in Peabody’s Tuned-In program. Like you, many of them are gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are passionate about making music. We thank you for taking your time to mentor these young artists. With this award we celebrate all that you have accomplished so far, and your journey forward as you continue to bring your music to the world, inspiring audiences young and old. On behalf of The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University it is our distinct honor to confer upon you the Peabody Young Maestro Award.

Stop The Bullying - Jon Barnes New Music in Education

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Jazz Music Should be Taught in all Schools - Dave Hairston Music in Education

Dave Wendell Hairston Honored by New Jon Barnes Compositions JON BARNES COMMISSIONED TO SCORE MUSIC IN EDUCATION FOR LEGENDARY BALTIMORE MUSIC TEACHER The late legendary music teacher Dave Hairston spent 40 year educating, mentoring, recording, and performing concerts with inner city students of Baltimore Maryland. He was killed in a car accident 3 years ago, while leaving his studio. My dad insisted that jazz music should be taught in all schools, because of the cultural influence, quality in education, and life lessons that jazz music gives to all students, says Doctorial Candidate Erin-Lee Hairston. Jon Barnes, a former student at Garrison Jr. High School, is commissioned to compose and record new music to honor the legacy of Dave Hairston's jazz music in education. In 1977-1983, Dave would hire Jon Barnes to play gigs, record sessions, and score music, while teaching Jon how to improvise, compose and arrange music. Studying business and going to college was also on the agenda! It is a pleasure to honor and celebrate music in education here in Baltimore City, through the legacy of one of our own, says Educator Witt Williams. Through his unique teaching methods, Dave was able to reach his students, teaching them to read, write, play, share, learn math, work hard, understand the music business and help others. Students also learned important lessons in African American history and music, while getting top grades in schools to attend colleges. Music kept me out of trouble and in the books, because I was busy practicing, gigging, studying, recording, making money, playing at church with my mom, says Jon Barnes Dave spent his own money buying books, records, equipment, instruments, food, transportation, and clothes to teach his students how to look and sound like professionals. He would also preach to the kids, "yes to music and no to drugs!" Dave worked hard providing opportunity for many kids who didn't have a chance, a goal, or a passion, and he changed their lives with music, playing gigs and shows, throughout Baltimore City, says Music Educator Charles Funn. At Garrison Jr. High School in Baltimore Maryland, Dave Hairston taught Jon Barnes how to transcribe music by Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dave Brubeck, Nat King Cole, Clifford Brown, and Quincy Jones, many others. Jazz became the new pop music for his students of the day. At 11 years old, I went home and found all of my mother's jazz records and started to listen and play along with the Cats, transcribing their solos, says Jon Barnes. Dave was a father figure to many of these students, who could not afford instruments, private lessons, or books to read. As the program grew, students learned advanced sound engineering, recording, composition, improvisation, orchestration, play writing, and more from Dave's personal college books. Many of his students went on to college, touring, recording, owning businesses and making history. I graduated from Berklee School of Music, since I had such a great start in music with Dave Hairston, who taught me from his music college books when I was in Jr. High School, says Reggie Love. His philosophy was to keep music alive with jazz music in education, teaching students improvisation for creativity and classical music for sight reading. Great teachers do change the world. My goal is to help students around the world to use music as a tool to improve their lives and to help others along the way, says Jon Barnes. Please enjoy the new music as we celebrate music in education, with fond memories of Dave Hairston. Dave was the perfect mentor/teacher because he took my son on gigs almost every weekend to learn on stage, developing the gift of music, says, Josephine Jackson.

Natalie Cole Rocks the house in VEGAS - Jon Barnes

Jon Barnes presents award to Natalie Cole in Vegas Who: Jon Barnes Orchestrations | What: Natalie Cole will perform at the Star of the Desert Arena Where: Star of the Desert Arena Primm, NV | WHEN: June 28th, 2014 LEGENDARY NATALIE COLE TO RECEIVE PROCLAMATION, DAY OF HONOR IN VEGAS FROM MAYOR CAROLYN G. GOODMAN Jon Barnes Music in Education Donate & buy downloads in itunes Photography by Stephanie Briskey Natalie Cole, renowned vocalist and NINE-TIME GRAMMY WINNER, will be performing at the Star of the Desert Arena on Saturday with her big band, with director Gail Deadrick. Natalie Cole is a rare internationally acclaimed artist who can sing anything, traveling the world, bringing crowds to their feet with an amazing blend of traditional African American Jazz, Symphonic, Big Band, and R&B music, says Jon Barnes. The sound of her voice is pure, big, with perfect intonation, as you listen to her phrasing and musicianship. The taste of expensive fine wine comes to mind, while dancing cheek to cheek with your loved one, when you dance to her music. Natalie can sing one note and sound like herself, a living iconic legend, says Jon Barnes. Soon Natalie will tour Europe! Special Thanks Lisa, Alex, Mike, and Kirston. Right on and safe travels! www.jonbarnesofficial.com www.barnesandnotes.com/ http://www.7digital.com/artist/jon-barnes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/monster-notes/id716513007?i=716513276&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

dacarbo trumpeter Video Shoot in Europe with Skip Martin

Skip Martin will shoot videos while touring Europe this month! SKIP MARTIN TO PERFORM HIT SONGS FROM KOOL & THE GANG & DAZZ BAND, CHARTS BY JON BARNES Jon Barnes Music in Motion Grammy Award winning Skip Martin will be performing tomorrow in Piber, Austria, home of the world famous Lipizzaner Stud, where Imperial baroque horses are bred for the Spanish horse riding school. Stefan Maier and his band will be rocking the house with hit tunes sung by Skip. Skip Martin will have people dancing up and down the hills and mountains of Austria, like he did in Barnbach at the daCarbo Jazz Festival last year with Arturo Sandoval, says Jon Barnes. Arturo Sandoval, Jon Barnes, and Skip Martin performed last year and are among the many professionals around the world, who enjoy the unique sounds of the Lamborghini material, carbon fiber, dacarbo trumpets, which are custom handmade in Switzerland by Dr. Andi Keller and Spiri. I just recently delivered a custom carbon fiber trumpet to the one and only Roy Hargrove and my cousin, Quincy Phillips, plays drums in the quintet, traveling the world swinging jazz, says Jon Barnes. The trumpet trio also sports custom, cool looking eye glasses and shades made in Austria by Seeoo. Arturo Sandoval talks about new his film score in Red glasses, Skip talks about his new record with black glasses (which features Arturo Sandoval and Jon Barnes), and I sport the white glasses, says Jon Barnes. When Skip Martin takes the stage in Austria, Arturo Sandoval will be performing a the 36 annual Playboy Jazz Festival. Great music all around the world, says Dwight Asberry! www.jonbarnesofficial.com www.barnesandnotes.com Jon Barnes itunes

Jon Barnes role models in the Community!

WORLD FAMOUS WYNTON MARSALIS & JLCO WILL PERFORM TODAY AT SANTA CRUZ CIVIC AUDITORIUM Valencia Barnes purchased two tickets to see Wynton Marsalis & JLCO perform tonight, as a birthday present for her husband, Jon Barnes. The city of Santa Cruz asked Jon Barnes, who has studies Wynton's music for over 30 years, to write a proclamation to honor Wynton and his amazing orchestra. Jon says, "it is with great respect that I am able to participate in giving back to our heros, who have worked so hard in creating new opportunities for musicians, playing and promoting Jazz music in education all around the world! Wynton inspired me to teach, write, compose, record, and score my own big band music to share with my students and continue the tradition of our culture, which can be found on itunes. Music education is key in developing life long learners!" Founded by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has been going strong for 25 years. The original line-up consisted of Wynton’s septet and former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and now features fifteen of the best all-around musicians in jazz today. Marsalis, the first jazz composer to receive a Pulitzer Prize (for Blood on the Fields), conceived the idea of preserving and advancing America’s art form through the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s performances. For this concert, the JLCO celebrates the music of three respected composers whose innovative works have stood the test of time: Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, and Chick Corea. www.jalc.org Be sure to attend the concert tonight, at 7:30 PM, at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, sponsored by www.Kuumbwajazz.org. www.JonBarnesOfficial.com www.Barnesandnotes.com Join us in expressing heartfelt appreciation for Wynton's contribution to the music world and ensuring that jazz music continues to thrive. iTunes - Music - Joyful BACH & DIZ - Single by Jon Barnes Now on Sale on itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/joyful-bach-diz/id789734884?i=789734886&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Each download you purchase helps to put a trumpet in the hands of a needy student! Give and spread the word! Contact Jon Barnes 760-596-9641 or e-mail at jonmbarnes@aol.com