CBJC Festival Magazine 2016
Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium produces a Jazz Festival every year. 2016 brings our 17th Annual Festival. The Brooklyn grassRoots festival this year runs from April 15th until May 15. This years event was fantastic. View our magazine for a look inside.
Central Brooklyn Jazz Consortium produces a Jazz Festival every year. 2016 brings our 17th Annual Festival. The Brooklyn grassRoots festival this year runs from April 15th until May 15. This years event was fantastic. View our magazine for a look inside.
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Bessie Edwards<br />
Dear <strong>CBJC</strong> Supporters:,<br />
Central Brooklyn Jazz is especially proud of this 17th Annual Central Brooklyn <strong>Festival</strong>. We are feeling<br />
the excitement in the community as we kick-off this year’s event with a gathering of club and restaurant<br />
owners, musicians, members of the press and <strong>CBJC</strong> supporters at Brooklyn’s Borough Hall. For the past<br />
17 years <strong>CBJC</strong> has celebrated Brooklyn’s contributions to the African influenced art form called Jazz.<br />
Although we view this music series as an opportunity to celebrate and promote Jazz, it also serves as<br />
an economic contribution to Brooklyn’s restaurants, clubs and other supporting small business services.<br />
With nearly 50 events and more than 700 musicians expected to perform throughout the borough, the<br />
economic impact is worth mentioning as it benefits the entire community.<br />
This year we are especially grateful for the support provided by our on-going partners, <strong>CBJC</strong> member<br />
organizations and friends. This year’s programs are made possible in part by public funds from the NYC<br />
Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. We are inspired to continue to<br />
pursue our mission to preserve and promote JAZZ. Please invite your friends and family to come out to<br />
the celebration and enjoy a month of Brooklyn Jazz!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Bessie R. Edwards<br />
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