Jazz for Peace

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Mission: Breaking News! Jazz for Peace™ to receive the 2019 Funvic Europa Cultural Achievement Award September 14th in Rome, Italy. https://jazzforpeace.org/award2019.pdf The Jazz for Peace mission is to continue our benefit concert series; continue to expand our performances to other cities, states and countries; to bring jazz back into the schools and expose Americans to one of its greatest, yet often overlooked art forms; and to donate musical instruments to underprivileged children and schools

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8 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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ma_ella2002, Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/04/2013

I first experienced this amazing organization, their music, and their mission when they came to Rwanda in 2009 to perform and aid UNICEF to welcome my country back with the rest of the world after the devastation caused by genocide. Their two concerts were the hi-lite of our country's Amahoro Peace Week celebration. The publicity and awareness they created was worldwide and since then our country has thrived far beyond even our own lofty dreams and expectations from the Empowerment Tree that they have grown as part of their advocacy for each cause that they represent. It is my hope to someday be able to tell other outstanding causes about this important opportunity and significant Helpful Step Forward for their sustainable future. Ella Magera - Kigali, Rwanda

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jazzforpeace 08/15/2016 Thank you Ella! This was a truly special event and as the very first of 5 trips to Africa was a special moment in our 14 year history of "Helping those who are helping others"! See more about this event here: http://jazzforpeace.org/africaevent And HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV8tM36x4AY

waynehjv1 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/14/2019

I know Rick as a great person who genuinely wants to use his music to help other people. He puts in a great deal of time and effort in helping others to help others! He's also a great musician.

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Jewells B. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

01/16/2019

The people who I had contacted is happy with the result. They exportation was meet. Everyone enjoyed themself. They know that next year they will have the same results.

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Jackie Goldwyn K. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

01/12/2019

Want great jazz music? Want to help a great musical nonprofit? Learn about and enjoy Jazz for Peace. Wonderful music, wonderful musicians. What else could one want? Give it a try. You'll like it.

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NYCgoverment Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

01/12/2019

Dear Great NonProfits,
I had previously known of the Great Singer, Pianist and Actor Rick DellaRatta due to his numerous musical appearances for the Chinese Community in Flushing, NY as well as acting appearances in Chinese Film and also for CCTV China Television (see video attached). But I recently received this information about how music can reverse climate devastation - https://jazzforpeace.org/2019welcome.pdf - and was moved to tears to learn about the work he had done to help young Girls from poor families to receive an education through the organization he founded called Jazz for Peace. And then to find out it was just one of over 850 causes that he has helped! I strongly urge you and all who read this to please click on this link so you can review the information and see for yourself. This is the real deal. And if only we could uncover and support 1000 more organizations with this same dedication to put achievement over profit, then we could surely make some headway towards addressing the many serious problems that we face before they have a chance to get any worse than they already are.

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Timothy S. W. Advisor

Rating: 5

10/23/2017

As an event planner myself I can honestly say the Jazz for Peace Team are some of the very best! Our event at the New York Historical Society is one I will never forget. Amazing partnerships were formed including over 21 incredibly talented Artists who displayed their paintings along with some of the most talented Chefs in NYC who honored us with their appetizers at the VIP Meet and Greet which was also sponsored by top beverage companies. However as much as I loved the formalities it was the music of Jazz for Peace that ultimately won the day! Amazing Jazz, at an Amazing Venue, with Amazing Sponsors, and for an Amazing Cause.

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Debra R C. Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/12/2017

What is Jazz for Peace? This is a question I have answered thousands of times in the past 12 years. Jazz for Peace is an organization founded by Rick DellaRatta and its purpose is to reach out to individuals and organizations on both sides of conflicting issues, believing that if we as a species embrace qualities such as creativity, artistry, intellectuality, humanity, individuality, etc. we will all have a better chance of avoiding the behavior that leads to destruction. On Oct. 8th 2001 Jazz Greats Rick DellaRatta, Paquito D'Rivera, Eddie Gomez and Lenny White performed the first Jazz for Peace Concert at Troy Music Hall in NY. “Jazz for Peace" received world wide recognition and acclaim for their concert at the United Nations on Sept. 25th 2002 which united Israeli, Palestinian and American Jazz musicians (along with Jazz musicians representing other continents as well) in a performance which is now widely considered “One of the most significant Cultural Events of our time!" From this event heard 'round the world came funding for a Benefit Concert Series that has now raised funds, publicity and awareness for over 850 outstanding causes worldwide.

The founder, Rick DellaRatta is considered to be an innovator and a visionary. His unique and original piano playing and composing has been compared in print to Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul, Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk while his signature vocal sound and style has been likened to Chet Baker, Billy Holiday, Joao Gilberto, Ivan Lins, Michael Franks and Antonio Carlos Jobim. Rick DellaRatta has played with many of the greatest jazz artists in Jazz Clubs and Festivals all over the world. He also has received recognition and numerous awards for his talents. 


As we inch closer to the 15th Anniversary of our Historic United Nations  Concert (http://jazzforpeace.org/makinghistory), we are proud to update you about our latest performances at the two greatest cultural Landmarks in the United States.

1. Rick DellaRatta & Jazz for Peace at The Washington DC Lincoln Memorial - https://vimeo.com/215577496  

2. At New York City’s United Nations - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEf0ESCYqY&spfreload=10

Prompting this letter to us from Herbie Hancock.

“International Jazz Day could not happen without partners like Jazz for Peace….using concerts, community outreach and education programs to raise support and awareness for local and international charities…to promote charitable and service-based activities that help make a positive difference in the world…to unify and empower the vulnerable in our society. We are indebted to you for your steadfast support, and look forward to working with you…” ~ Herbie Hancock   

ALSO NEW FROM JAZZ FOR PEACE is our Quick & Easy ABC Checklist! NEW ABC Checklist helps you get vital Grant funds into your account FAST. 

Please review our new Quick & Easy ABC Checklist here - http://www.jazzforpeace.org

And let us know if you have any questions!

Best Regards,
Debra R Cerritelli, Senior Event Coordinator

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Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 1

08/03/2017

Really rude and condescending on the phone which was answered with an unprofessional "Hello" only followed by a demand for my name without divulging his. The "grant" is not a grant in the true sense of the word, but rather the proceeds from a special event that the non-profit must hold (help from Jazz for Peace was promised). But since the non-profit doesn't have to pay back the proceeds from the special event (really?!), the person who answered the phone is calling this a "grant." I would steer clear.

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jazzforpeace 01/10/2019

Don't take our word or an anonymous caller, read the actual testimonials yourself. “THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF THIS GRANT!” A. This Grant Provides: The acclaimed World Class Cultural Event as detailed by more prestigious supporters and World Leaders than any other – at no cost to you! This gives YOU the opportunity to EXPAND your vital donor/support/fan base, as well as thank, reward, honor and rejuvenate the supporters you already have! B. This Grant ALSO Provides – “The Truly Essential Secret of our Success!” giving US the opportunity to help you GROW your EMPOWERMENT TREE. This includes the vital staffing, experience, advocacy and event coordinating expertise and guidance necessary to grow the seven sustainable fundraising Branches of your Empowerment Tree that have made this event so unique and so helpful in the very words of our 850 plus previous Grant Recipients whose testimonials are found here -https://jazzforpeace.wordpress.com/about/ (scroll down to "Testimonials")

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