Atlanta — Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) President Dr. John E. Maupin Jr. will draw upon his roots as a jazz artist when he jams with other jazz musicians Thursday, April 10, 2008. Maupin will dust off his flute for the session, which will close out the Jazz 91.9 WCLK FM inaugural outdoor "Vote for Jazz" Community Benefit Concert at the student center on the campus of Clark Atlanta University (CAU). The noon - 5 p.m. concert will feature two bands, city of Atlanta elected officials, community leaders, all-star music reunions and more than 10 musicians to include jazz vocalist Toni Redd, songstress Melissa Young, jazz funk electric violinist Delores Major, jazz vocalist Myrna Clayton, vocalist Blé and the dynamic sounds of Hudson on Bass and Khat Phud. The premiere event will be broadcast live on 91.9 FM in Atlanta and on the World Wide Web and videotaped for later broadcast on CAU-TV. In addition to special guest performances and appearances, there will be a finale jam session beginning at 4 p.m. featuring Maupin and former CAU Jazz Band trumpeter Milkshake. WCLK on-air personalities Morris "In the Morning" Baxter, Nicole of Quiet Storm and RivaBlue of Jazz at Sun Down will co-host the benefit gala. Who: MSM President Dr. John E. Maupin Jr. and Jazz 91.9 WCLK FM What: "Vote for Jazz" Outdoor Community Concert When: Thursday, April 10, 2008 from Noon - 5 p.m. ET (Maupin appearance at 4:20 p.m.) Where: Clark Atlanta University Student Center, 111 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314 WCLK-FM, a National Public Radio affiliate station celebrates 34 years as the only radio station that broadcasts a mix of American music, cultural programming, inclusive news and information specific to the Atlanta community. For station information and programming details, please visit www.wclk.com. |
