For the latest news, follow us on: Twitter (http://twitter.com/wenhajazz) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebirth-Inc-Jazz-Education/163236913698007) A NEW PROJECT FROM WENDELL HARRISON It's About Damn Time by Wendell Harrison The legendary Tribe co-founder is back with his first release in seven years. Harrison brings back the funk on this album of jams, including a vocal by special guest, Amp Fiddler. The LP includes a CD version of the album plus FOUR bonus tracks! Hear more samples and buy at CDBaby! Wendell Harrison who turns 69 in October, has obviously retained a sense of exploration and adventure with IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME.  The range he displays here from the alley to the bistro; from uncompromisingly adult jazz sophistication to pop sheened ironic detachment is sometimes challenging.  But for listeners with big ears it's more than worth the effort. David Whiteis-Jazz Times  2011 IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME finds Harrison in a populist mode, his gusty tenor boogying on  top of dance rhythms, vamps and electric bass and guitar.  His solos have a homespun, sometimes quirky character, favoring visceral exhortations over technical fireworks and flashy harmony.   Harrison says the music is pitched at younger fans who have recently discovered his vintage records or his work with Carl Craig.  Mark Stryker-Detroit Free Press 2011 IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME get the right mixture of the straight ahead, the pop and the populist--and just enough sugaring.  Kim Heron-The Detroit Metro Times 2011 REBIRTH'S JAZZ EDUCATION SCHOOL CONCERTS SERIES with Ralphe Armstrong sponsored by Rebirth Inc., MGM Grand Detroit Casino and DTE Energy Foundation Rebirth is presenting several jazz concerts in Detroit Public Schools. On May 19 Rebirth presented a concert at the Detroit High School for the Performing Arts featuring Ralphe Armstrong, Gayelynn McKinney, Pamela Wise and Dwight Adams. The purpose of the Jazz Educational Concert Series is to expose youth to jazz music. Another concert is scheduled for October 9, 2009 at Cass Tech High School. Several more are scheduled for January 2010. The students also get a chance to perform for the guest artists. bassist Ralphe Armstrong Students at Detroit High School for the Performing Arts enjoying Rebirth concert Detroit High School for the Performing Arts performing for jazz masters Ralphe Armstrong, Pamela Wise, Wendell Harrison and Gayelynn McKinney

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