Date:                September 7, 2007

To:                    Listings/Critics/Features

From:                JAZZJAUNTS

Contact:            GOLDA SOLOMON:  877-529-9528 or gs@goldajazz.com

 


GOLDA SOLOMON “The Medicine Woman of Jazz” with PO’JAZZ

celebrates MANHATTAN MAGAZINE & MANHATTAN COLLEGE

Downstairs at The Cornelia Street Café

29 Cornelia Street, Greenwich Village, 212-989-9319, www.corneliastreetcafe.com

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2007, 6 - 8 PM

$15 ($10 students/seniors) includes one drink


with featured poets

JOSEPH LENNON & GOLDA SOLOMON

special guest readers  Student Poets & Writers from Manhattan Magazine

featured musicians

WORD-BEAT:

TOM TEASLEY percussion   CHARLES WILLIAMS vocals

SACO YASUMA saxophone

also appearing  KEN CONNELLY guitar, piano, & vocals


Joseph Lennon: Manhattan College Associate Professor of English and Faculty Advisor for Manhattan Magazine, Dr. Lennon has published poetry and essays on literature and Irish culture in journals, magazines, and anthologies.

Golda Solomon:  “Poet Solomon...Think of it as Jack Kerouac revisiting the Mile High City and grabbing a sandwich at the New York Deli while in town.”  — Norman Provizer, Rocky Mountain News

Word-Beat:  combines the dramatic voice of singer/actor Charles Williams with a global remix of rhythms from percussion artist Tom Teasley.Their collaboration transcends form and culture, radiating a universal power and hope.”  — Mike Joyce, The Washington Post   www.word-beat.com

Saco Yasuma:  Ms. Yasuma’s hallmark is taking the audience on a journey that is stimulated by surprising touches that keep the listener perked and alert for what is coming up next.”  The New Times Holler!   www.sacoyasuma.com

PO’JAZZ at CORNELIA STREET is one big friendly party of good words, good sounds, and good food.”
Gladys Serrano, Mutable Music


The Cornelia Street Café

29 Cornelia Street

Greenwich Village, NY 10014

"a culinary as well as a cultural landmark"  -- Mayoral Proclamation, City of New York 1987

Tel: 212-989-9319  /  Fax: 212-243-4207  /  Web: www.corneliastreetcafe.com

between West 4th and Bleecker Streets, Greenwich Village

by subway: 1 or 9 to Christopher Street - Sheridan Square; A, C, E, B, D, F & V to West 4th St.