New York, NY (September 1, 2005) – In the wake of the worst natural disaster in United States history, New York City’s jazz and blues community is mobilizing to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The list of participants grows by the hour, and other establishments are encouraged to sign on.

WHAT: “WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN:” is a weeklong relief effort beginning September 11, 2005. During this week, participating bars and clubs have agreed to donate portions of their sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Information for participating bars/clubs, events and schedules will be continually updated at AllAboutJazz.com.

WHEN: September 11-18, 2005

WHY: Four years ago, the nation united to help New York City in its time of need. Now it is time for us to respond in kind.

WHERE: Throughout Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs.

WHO: The following bars/clubs/organizations have already committed to “WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN:”

• The Iridium, 1650 Broadway, 212-582-2121
  
  
• Birdland, 315 West 44th Street, 212-581-3080
  
  
• Tonic, 727 7th Avenue, 212-382-1059
  
  
• Zinc Bar, 90 West Houston Street, 212-477-8337
  
• Session 73, 1359 First Avenue, 212-517-4445
  
  
• The Cajun, 129 9th Avenue, 212-691-6174
  
  
• Cornelia Street Café, 29 Cornelia Street, 212-989-9318
  
  
• Detour, 349 East 13th Street, 212-533-6212
  
  
• Louis 649, 649 East 9th Street, 917-517-9253
  
  
• The Brooklyn Jazz Consortium, 23 Pulaski Street, Brooklyn, 917-535-9781
  

HOW: All donations will be collected on September 19 by The Rosen Group, and will be distributed directly to the New York City branch of the American Red Cross. Companies will receive invoices of their donations for tax purposes.

A CALL TO PARTICIPATE - 212-255-8455 ext. 25

“WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN” is a growing hurricane relief effort that is looking for additional New York City jazz and blues clubs to sign on. With so many different clubs, and so many different circumstances, we can’t impose one across-the-board donation policy. We simply ask that you get creative, utilize the spirit of jazz, and give as much as you can.

For bars/clubs interested in joining this effort, please contact Mark Ballard at...

mark@rosengrouppr.com

212-255-8455 ext. 25

646-391-0453 (cell)

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