The voice of Annie Sellick... soon to thaw out the Tri-State

Nashville Jazz Vocalist Annie Sellick has it all figured out.

You can hear it in her voice, as it struts through tunes with the assurance of a flight pilot. You can also see it in her physical demeanor with the artwork of her past 4 CD's. On March 27th & 28th, the Queen City will see this confidence live at the Blue Wisp.

The level of self-assurance on Annie's 5th CD, "Street of Dreams" (Chalice Music) is no different, and this is proven as it continues to move up the Jazz Week and CMJ charts, (#36 & #14, respectively). Her vocal depth and experience is extraordinary, as she's worked with Bela Fleck, Joey DeFrancesco, and John DiMartino, among many others. Annie's had repeated performances in Jazz Festivals from Montreal, to Newport Beach, to Vail, and more.

Annie also conducts vocal workshops, helping others maximize their singing abilities and realize thetrue potential in their voices. Her students are very fortunate to have guidance from someone with such knowledge of the vocal art, as well as an extensive touring and performing background.

Annie Sellick will be in Cincinnati for two shows, March 27th & 28th; both at 8:30pm at the Blue Wisp, 318 East 8th Street, Cincinnat, OH 45202; phone 513-241-9477. Performing with Annie will be the trio of Rob Allgeyer on Piano, Elisa Pruitt on Bass, and Justin Varnes on Drums. Admission is $15.

We'll see more of the sun shining in late March, and on the 27th & 28th, there no better way to welcome it than with the bright voice of Annie Sellick.

To learn more about Ms. Sellick, visit http://www.anniesellick.com/.

- jh

Cincinnati Jazz responds to those in need in Haiti

On January 12th, massive devastation occurred as a 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti’s capital Port Au Prince. Hundreds of thousands of lives were lost. Victims have become homeless and need medical care. Resources such as fresh water, food, and shelter have become close to non-existent. The risk of widespread disease increases with each passing day.

When a natural disaster occurs in any given place in the world (or any disaster for that matter), it’s more than just an issue for that country, it becomes a global issue – everyone on this planet is affected, and there’s a moral obligation to respond by any means, and in any capacity necessary.

In the wake of the Haiti devastation, the spirit of humanity has shined though. It continues to shine through. Doctors from the U.S. and other countries have flown there to assist in treating injured victims. More than 40 charities have collected more than a half a billion dollars in aid. Volunteers offer their time to rescue those caught under building structures, and facilitate incoming resources like food, water, clothing and more.

Natural disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti, the tsunami in India, and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans serve as resounding reminders that we, as humans, all exist on ONE LEVEL PLANE. Financial or socio-economic status means nothing when the survival of our species is in jeopardy. Many celebrities such as professional athletes, actors & actresses have leveraged their talents and means to contribute to the efforts of restoring Haiti and helping those in need.

Throughout the United States, this effort has reached the local level in many cities and towns. Cincinnati is among those cities with Jazz Saxophonist Bruce Menefield, President and Founder of Omni Works Music.

On Monday, January 15th, Omni Works Music presents “Help them to Sing Again”, a jazz jam fundraiser for the children of Haiti. This event features the best of Cincinnati Jazz, with Saxophonist Bruce Menefield, Global Jazz vocalist/percussionist Eugene Goss, Trumpeter Mike Wade, Marc Fields, and Ricardo Wilkins. This great lineup gets better, as The CCM Student Jazz Ensemble will also appear as special guests.

Come down to the Blue Wisp on Monday, February 15th. The show starts at 7:00pm, with a suggested donation of $10. The Blue Wisp is located at 318 East 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. Telephone 513-241-9477.

100% of the proceeds will benefit the Haitian Children, through the Bush-Clinton Foundation.

-jh

The playing style of Christian Howes - no strings attached

The playing style of Christian Howes - no strings attached

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