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Jazz At Drew Turns 16

This year’s Jazz At Drew featured another stellar line-up of Jazz, Gospel, R&B and Blues greats who performed on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2006 in the grassy outdoor setting on the campus of Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science.

Established with the objective of providing financial support to the University, designed to expand the opportunity for medical education for minorities, Jazz At Drew, through the assistance of major corporate sponsorships from American Honda, Northrop Grumman and Care 1st Health Plans has become a vehicle that provides an opportunity and awareness of the University while bringing together a astounding lineup of Jazz, Gospel, R&B and Blues greats.

Performing first on Saturday was The Multi-School Jazz Band directed by Reggie Andrews, The Drew University All- Stars featuring Leon Jones and Dr. Casper Glenn, Axx Straight Out of Jamaica with Prezident Brown, Michael Session Sextet, Roy Ayers, Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Band, The Impressions and The Rickey Minor Band with special guest Rose Royce.

The festivities continued on a high note on Sunday with Khay Jhay; Orquesta Charangoa; Jazz Disciples; Soul Seekers with Mary, Mary, The Dennis Nelson All-stars featuring Everett Harp; Hiroshima; The Meeting: Ndugu Chancler, Patrice Rushen & Ernie Watts and closed out with Michael Henderson’s Bass Players Ball with Billy Paul, Jean Carne, Angela Winbush, Cherrelle, The Calloway Brothers, DaMia Satterfield, Rodney “Sir Nose” Trotter.

This year’s special honorees included:

Jazz At Drew Ambassador Award
Ricky Minor
Michael Henderson
Ndugu Chancler
Patrice Rushen
Community Service Recognition Award
Rosie Lee Hooks

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