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A message from Dr. David M. Carlisle, President and CEO
of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Welcome to
Jazz at Drew!
If you are reading this, chances are you are somewhere in the
audience enjoying the smooth sounds of the return of Jazz
at Drew, a major fundraiser for Charles R. Drew University of
Medicine and Science (CDU). Each Jazz at Drew sponsorship
and ticket sold helps raise money for scholarships, student
services, campus facilities, and pipeline programs at CDU and
therefore makes you a donor for 2016. For that, the faculty,
staff, students, administration and alumni of CDU say a hearty
“Thank You!”
Today, October 1, 2016, marks the culmination of a yearlong
celebration of our 50th Anniversary. As the 14th President of this
institution, I pay homage to the coalition of driven community
members, health professionals, philanthropists, and elected
officials who answered the calls for help to keep us here over
the 50 years and whose legacy will never be forgotten.
In the 8-year absence of Jazz at Drew, the University has overcome many challenges, but “We’re still
here!” In fact, we are here for the long haul. We are ready for GROWTH – growth that will allow CDU
to become bigger, better and bolder as we seek to provide: “Education—a fundamental resource”.
Your support of Jazz at Drew, along with the generous support of the Jazz at Drew artists, will help
the University to fulfill its GROWTH agenda. This makes Jazz at Drew a unique jazz festival to engage
the community with a philanthropic and fun purpose.
Thank you for celebrating the University’s 50th Anniversary. Thank you for attending Jazz at Drew!
Enjoy the festival!
David M. Carlisle, MD, PhD
President and CEO
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Vision Statement
Excellent health and wellness for all in a world without
health disparities
Mission Statement
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is
a private nonprofit student centered University that is
committed to cultivating diverse health professional
leaders who are dedicated to social justice and health
equity for underserved populations through outstanding
education, research, clinical service, and community
engagement.
Core Values
Community • Leadership • Excellence
Diversity • Integrity • Compassion
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Board of Trustees
Marvin O’Quinn, MPH
Chair - Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Dignity Health
Arthur J. Ochoa, Esq.
Vice Chair - CDU Board, Senior Vice President Community Relations and Development
Chief Development Officer, Cedars Sinai
Patrick T. Dowling, MD, MPH
Member, Executive Committee - Professor and Chair Department of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
David M. Carlisle, MD, PhD (Ex-Officio)
President and CEO, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Howard A. Kahn , MA
Chief Executive Officer (retired), LA Care Health Plan
Vidya Kaushik, MD
Faculty Trustee
Andrew B. Leeka, MBA, MPH
President and Chief Operating Officer, Good Samaritan Hospital
John C. Mazziotta, MD, PhD
Dean, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
B. Kathlyn Mead, MBA
President and CEO The San Diego Foundation
Amy Richards
Student Trustee
James Rosser, PhD
President Emeritus, California State University, Los Angeles
Clarence L. Shields, Jr., MD
Kerlan-Jobe
John Yamamoto, Esq.
Vice President and General Counsel for the Southern California Region of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Trustees Emeriti
Cornelius L. Hopper, MD
Vice President for Health Affairs, Emeritus, University of California
Robert Tranquada, MD
Emeritus Professor, University of Southern California
Board of Councilors
Chair
Mark Ridley-Thomas, PhD
Supervisor, Los Angeles County
Gene Block, PhD
Chancellor, UCLA
Benjamin K. Chu, MD, MPH, MACP
Former President, Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Lloyd Dean, EdD
President and CEO, Dignity Health
C. L. Max Nikias, PhD
President, USC
Thomas M. Priselac, MPH
President and CEO, Cedars-Sinai Health System
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 East 120th Street Los Angeles, CA 90059 • (323) 563-4800 • www.cdrewu.edu
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EVENT EMCEE
Pat Prescott
Pat Prescott is a native of Hampton, Va. and a graduate of
Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.
After teaching junior high school for five years, she started
her radio career at WYLD-FM in New Orleans. Pat has spent
most of her career in New York City, beginning with a stint
as music director and midday announcer at legendary jazz
station WRVR. She held a number of positions at WBLS and
WLIB, including morning show host, news announcer, talk
show host and public affairs director. For thirteen years
Pat was the morning show host at New York’s Smooth
Jazz station CD 101.9.
During her career at KTWV/94.7 THE WAVE, Pat co-hosted with Grammy nominated
saxophonist Dave Koz for six years followed by a two year co-hosting collaboration
with Grammy Award Winning singer/songwriter Brian McKnight.
Currently, Pat is the solo host of the Wave’s Morning show. You can also find Pat
participating in many community causes and events throughout Los Angeles and
around the country. Pat is truly the first lady of 94.7 THE WAVE.
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EVENT EMCEE
Adai Lamar
Millions of Los Angeles radio listeners tune into her
every morning as a trusted source of news, information
and trends. Adai Lamar is known for having the inside
scoop on the issues and topics that are important to
her fans. She is a style diva and sets the bar high with
her famous Stiletto Strut, a widely popular fashion event
conceptualized by Adai, where her fashionista fans rock
fabulous stilettos and celebrate their impeccable style and
love for community service in a super fun setting. The
event has become such a hit in the Los Angeles market,
Adai has been approached by fans to roll the event out
nationwide. A bonified “travelista”, Adai jets across the
globe to review fabulous travel destinations and discover fashion treasures for her
growing community of adventurists. A girly girl with a healthy dose of daredevil, you
will find Adai rock climbing, swimming with sharks, joy riding on an ATV, stock car
racing and digging in her heels to any given athletic challenge.
Her credo. “See Something Amazing! Do Something Amazing! Wear Something
Amazing!” Adai has a healthy zeal for discovery that is contagious. She is like a
trusted girlfriend who gives the inside scoop not just on news, trends and current
events, but on wish list travel destinations for people who love to “go”. Adai has
visited and reviewed some of the most coveted travel destinations around the globe,
including South Africa, Mexico, France and more. She goes with a purpose to reveal
for her followers and fans the coolest bars, restaurants, attractions and natural
beauty experiences to check out on their next travel excursion. A seasoned urban
radio vet, Adai wakes more than a million Los Angeles listeners every weekday
morning, 6am-10am as the local voice for the Steve Harvey Morning Show on 102.3
KJLH radio station (owned by Stevie Wonder). Trusted for her community outreach
and keeping listeners in the know with an honest opinion and feedback, Adai boasts
more than a decade of broadcast experience. A beloved radio personality, Adai is a
trailblazer as the first African American woman to lead a Los Angeles morning radio
show. She is a noted community champion and advocate for a host of important
causes including, Jenesee Center, Ronald McDonald House, Boys & Girls Club, AARP,
Susan G. Komen, Brotherhood Crusade and Los Angeles Job Corp.
Fans can follow Adai on Twitter and Instagram @adailamar, like her on Facebook @
adailamar1. To learn about Adai’s latest fashion finds, travel discoveries, celebrity
news and community projects, visit www.adailamar.com.
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EVENT EMCEE
Roland Bynum
Roland Bynum has spent the last 25 plus years dedicating
himself as a teacher, mentor, and coach in the San Gabriel
Valley. Mr. Bynum presently teaches at John Muir High
School in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media Academy, in
the English department. He is presently the Lead teacher
for this prestigious academy, and he considers all of
his wonderful students as his prized pupils, where he
dedicates himself to their academic success.
He was selected as the Altadena NAACP “Muir, Teacher of
the Year, 2008.” In addition, during the 2014-15 school
years Mr. Bynum was a member of the discipline staff
support department, helping students with their personal and discipline issues.
He has three Masters Degrees, one in Telecommunication from Cal. State Northridge;
and he earned the other two from Point Loma University, his second one is in
Educational Administration and Leadership, and his third Masters is in Counseling. In
addition, Mr. Bynum is a motivational speaker, has led seminars on communication
skills, health issues, self-esteem building, a conference moderator for personal and
group development. In addition Mr. Bynum is an American Corp Fellow, dedicating
two years to his community for the betterment of academic excellence for all
students.
Roland is writing his first book entitled “Godshots” a self-published Autobiography,
which he says will be ready for publication in 2016.
Mr. Bynum is very active. He loves playing basketball at Cal Tech, at least twice a
week. He has been an active member of the Senior Olympics as captain of his own
basketball team for more than 14 years.
This is his 51st year in the telecommunications industry, where he is a radio
personality at 102.3 Radio free KJLH, heard every Saturday from 5-9. Also, he has
been co-host on the ever popular “Front Page” with Dominique DuPrima.
Former Billboard Program Director of the year at AM 1230 KGFJ radio, Mr. Bynum has
received more than two hundred community awards for his ongoing commitment to
the greater Los Angeles, and San Gabriel community.
He is the father of thirteen beautiful children, and he looks forward to the day when
he can write, and travel with his wife Carolyn to the many exotic places around the
world.
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Bubba Jackson
Bubba Jackson was born in Harlem, New York, the third
of five children to a family with Baptist roots. His Mom
introduced him to Gospel, Blues and Rhythm N’ Blues
through the music of Mahalia Jackson, Ruth Brown,
Charles Brown and Ray Charles. His brothers came with
the jazz but it was his cousin, Chuck that turned him on
to Cuban, Puerto Rican and Calypso in his teenage years.
However, this eclectic musical flair is by no means a
shallow acquaintance. He is very knowledgeable and wellversed in each genre.
Bubba Jackson’s love of music has taken him far. As
a radio personality and Program Director he has worked for XM Satellite Radio Washington, DC; KPCC Pasadena, CA; KJAZ San Francisco, CA; Music Choice; KACE,
Los Angeles, CA; EUROJAZZ Holland; and KADX and KBPI Denver, CO and KLON-Long
Beach. From the Los Angeles Times Calendar section, Bubba received the distinction
of being recognized as “One of the best things about drive-time In L.A. is Bubba
Jackson’s Jazz on KLON.”
Starting in 1987 it was an easy segue into concert productions as producer,
promoter, talent coordinator and master of ceremonies. His festival experience
includes the Prince Hall Shriners’ Concert in Los Angeles, New Orleans and St. Louis,
The Millennium Music Festival (Los Angeles), the Doheny Blues Festival, Big Time
Blues Festival, the Central Avenue Jazz Festival, the Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz
Festival and for one year, the 1987 Long Beach Blues Festival, co-produced the
African American Music Festival (UCLA) with Kenny Burrell and Kenny Burrell’s 75th
Anniversary at Royce Hall at UCLA, the Old Pasadena Jazz Festival for the past tenplus years plus The Winter Blues At The Luckman series is going on its 10th year. In
addition, he worked as Volunteer Coordinator for the Pan African Film Festival (L.A.)
and the Friends Of Jazz At UCLA Awards Show.
Bubba Jackson is well-known and well-liked as an award winning radio and television
personality, seasoned concert producer, skilled researcher, with exceptional
organizational skills. This Air Force veteran has worked with many international and
local celebrities and has himself been celebrated by Senator Diane Watson Certificate
of Recognition for Community Service; Councilman Robert Farrell Commendation
for working with the Youth and Community Service; Mayor Tom Bradley Certificate
of Appreciation, Supervisor Kenneth Hahn Commendation for Community Service;
The Jazz Corner Recognition as Best DJ, KLON-FM, 88.1 in Long Beach.
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James Janisse
One of L.A.’s most prominent Jazz enthusiasts is James
Janisse, known as “The Gentleman of Jazz”. A former onair personality with radio station KKJZ 88.1FM (formerly
KLON) from 1992 to 2006, his wide-ranging knowledge
of jazz filled the longest continuing shift on KKJZ each
weekday night. He continues to be the voice of jazz on
selected United Airlines Flights.
James served as Master of Ceremonies for the Jazz at
Drew Music Series and Cultural Marketplace from 1992 to
2006. He currently holds the title of Master of Ceremonies
Emeritus of Jazz at Drew and is one of many Jazz at Drew
Ambassadors.
Currently the host and producer of “The Wonderful World of Jazz,” he plays the
finest in straight ahead jazz and blues music on www.kjmjradio.com. He operates
the radio station and it broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
He is also a control board operator, program host, and staff announcer at KCRW
89.9FM. He is a gifted voice/over actor and stage performer heard on radio and
television commercials. Lately, James has been singing professionally around L.A.
Pasadena and Valley Glen at The World Stage, The Kingston Cafe and Barone’s
Restaurant.
His smooth voice and charming personality are often at the forefront of events
related to jazz, the blues, gospel, rhythm & blues and poetry all across Southern
California. He is married to the lovely Vanzella and together they have two sons.
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2016 Jazz at Drew Lineup
Inner-City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
Featuring Karen Briggs
GB5
Anthony Faulkner
Dwight Trible
Ndugu Chancler
Terrace Martin
Rickey Minor
Featuring Paul Jackson, Jr.
Featuring Karen Briggs
Poncho Sanchez
The Dazz Band
* - Artist Lineup Subject to Change
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Inner City Youth Orchestra
of Los Angeles
The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles uses orchestra music as its primary means of
developing strong, productive young citizens within inner city communities of Los Angeles.
It teaches the world’s greatest music to inner city youth, and provides opportunities for
them to perform that music on the most magnificent stages of the world.
It also instills the ancillary benefits that music instruction provides: problem solving skills,
critical thinking, self-reliance, self-confidence, self-discipline, and the crystallization and
pursuit of meaningful purpose. It serves its community by offering an annual season of
high-quality concerts that culminates each year with a performance at the Walt Disney
Concert Hall. It is at the forefront of preparing young musicians from underrepresented
communities for careers in the orchestra world, and it is a leader in the national discussion
about assuring diversity in the arts.
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GB5
In the tradition of such notable families as The Winans
& Jackson 5 or the extended families of Take 6 and
4Him, come the Gutierrez Brothers, known as GB5 for
their Latin Gospel Praise. With vocals that tingle the
spine one minute and warm the heart the next, the
long-awaited debut release of these siblings vibrates at
DNA frequencies known only to a few chosen families.
With an affinity for worship and a deep heritage in the
church, GB5 brings the weight of their obedient journey
and their Hispanic heritage to this debut, and the results are formidable.
As the 21st century came rushing in, so too did GB5 as their uncle, who serves as pastor, asked
them to put together a song for a New Year’s Eve service. Who would have known that half a
decade later, these brothers would be supporting a recording that has brought together the
likes of Jonathan Butler, Justo Almario, Luis Conte, and world renowned Tata Vega! The project,
Unbreakable Bond, also brought to the table the production talents of legendary Alberto Salas
(Santana, Los Lobos, Andrae Crouch) and seasoned veteran Phil Sillas (Natalie Grant and Plus
One).
Growing up in the church, these siblings discovered their voices early on. In the subsequent
7 years, the members of GB5 have created a style showcasing their brotherly love of groove,
harmony, R&B, Latin fused-Gospel and, most importantly, their heartfelt desire to worship a living
God.
Hailing from San Jose, California, GB5 was raised to honor God in everything they did. Louie,
Jamie, Isaac, Mark and Aaron sensed from a young age that God was melding their hearts together
around something more than their love of music. Artistic genes were passed down from their
grandfather’s ability to play a variety of instruments and their mother’s unrestrained singing at
the top of her voice in their home. This legacy made music one of the main languages of the home
and heart.
“We also had the privilege to grow up in church under some awesome worship leaders who taught
us how to worship in ‘Spirit and in truth’ and our parents have always encouraged us to stick
together and follow our dreams,” remembers Jamie.
It is their Latin and international flavors, however, that the West Coast and large cities love as the
group brings together styling’s as varied as the countries from which the influences are found—
places such as Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil and the Caribbean. You quickly hear moments of
salsa, meringue and even Afro Cuban grooves that make this project unique.
GB5’s love of Gospel music is also evident from such influences as the Clark Sisters and Andrae
Crouch, who have inspired them over the years. “As our taste for music broadened as we got
older, it always came from a ‘soulful’ place,” describes Isaac.
Even as they team up alongside such artists as Donnie McClurkin, Chris Tomlin, Marcos Witt and
others, it is clear that the members of GB5 have a call on their lives to create a space for God’s
visitation. Unbreakable Bond is an astonishingly seasoned debut that combines vocal brilliance
with an undeniable heart for worship from a family whose bond is just that--unbreakable.
Read the full bio at JazzatDrew.com.
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Anthony Faulkner
Anthony Faulkner, International Artist is a writer, arranger, producer,
contemporary singer, director, actor, and philanthropist from
Houston, Texas, USA. Anthony has had numerous successful tours on
four continents. While in East Africa he worked with G-Way, Kambua,
Juliani and Cooper Ssali, and was the first American to grace the stage
for East Africa’s 2012 Groove Awards. The success of his “Faith Tour”
earned him four top 10 singles. The singles “Faith Remix”, “Closer”,
“One Voice” and “Connection” are currently blazing on all E. Africa
major radio and television networks. Anthony’s experience includes
gospel greats Andrae Crouch, Rickey Grundy, OSC of Norway, The
Hawkins, and his voice can be heard on projects by Steve Cole,
Yolanda Adams, James Fortune, Kambua, and Juliani to name a few.
His first single “Stop Searching” from his freshman project “FAITH”
reached #1 on Yahoo Launch internet radio worldwide. The new CD includes hits,” One Voice”,
“Closer” feat. A’ngela Winbush, “Connection” feat. Juliani, “Inua Mikono Yako” feat. Kambua, and
“I Trust You.”
Faulkner has toured S. Africa with the prestigious gospel choir Joyous Celebration with five sold
out shows at the Durban Playhouse Theater. The group later released their version of Anthony’s
‘Let It All Go” on their project “Joyous 13 Live in Johannesburg”.
Anthony combines his personal life experiences in his writings to uplift and promote change to
the nations. The platinum selling artist and producer A’ngela Winbush, introduced Anthony to
music, from there he went on to study voice and musical theater at Alexander Hamilton Academy
of Music in Los Angeles, CA. His journey brought him to minister on TBN where he received a life
changing prophecy given by Prophet Gary Zamora causing an immediate transformation.
Faulkner has consistent credits to his name; his voice can be heard on projects by MTV, Radio
Disney, American Dream, Yolanda Adams, and Clifton Davis. Anthony’s international ministry
includes Norway, Aarhus, Denmark, Johannesburg and Durban, S. Africa, Stockholm, Sweden,
Ghana, Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, Wellingborough, England, London, England, and
Uganda and Kenya, Africa.
As a philanthropist Faulkner wants to give back to the world. He has had guardian angels along his
journey and has a heart to keep the cycle going by creating positive change. Faulkner has visited
Sanyu’s Babies home and Agape House Children’s home where he has made large contributions,
as well as provided numerous types of love to the children. Both orphanages are based in Uganda.
In addition, Faulkner currently sponsors a university student at Moi University in Kenya. As the
world continues to grow Faulkner believes that the youth of today will change the future for
tomorrow.
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Dwight Trible
Many jazz musicians will tell you that they prefer not
to work with singers, because most jazz singers lack
the ability to improvise, have no understanding of
musicianship, nor any of the other traits associated
with making jazz music - one of the most interesting
and exciting musical genres today.
Dwight Trible is a singer who combines the best of
vocal virtuosity with musicianship and improvisational
skills to the delight of audiences and musicians alike.
In addition to performing with his own group, the
Dwight Trible Ensemble, Dwight is the vocalist with
the Pharaoh Sanders Quartet and is also the vocal director for the Horace Tapscott Pan Afrikan
Peoples’ Arkestra.
Not a newcomer to the music scene, Dwight has worked with such notables as Oscar Brown,
Jr., Charles Lloyd, Billy Childs, Kenny Burrell, Kenny Garrett, Steve Turre, Harold Land, Harry
Belafonte, Della Reese and Norman Conners, John Beasley, Patrice Rushen, Babatunde Lea, Ernie
Watts, Kahlil El Zabar, as well as contemporary soul artist like LA Reid and DJ Rogers. Dwight’s
collaborations with Horace Tapscott, Billy Higgins, Kamau Daaood and others have produced
some of the finest musical moments in Los Angeles in recent years - and his best is yet to come!
Like his mentors, Dwight is not content to use his music just to entertain people, although he is
quite a dynamic performer. He uses his music to bring people together, to bridge the gap between
the races, and to heal the human heart. He has received numerous awards for his humanitarian
efforts.
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Ndugu Chancler
Ndugu Chancler is a Drummer, Percussionist, Producer, Composer,
Clinician, and Educator.
As a studio musician, Ndugu has recorded with such greats as
Frank Sinatra , Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, John Lee Hooker,
Kenny Rogers, and Michael Jackson. Working on “Thriller” and
“Bad,” Ndugu was the drummer on the hit single “Billie Jean.”
Ndugu has also played on a number of movie soundtracks such as,
“An Officer and a Gentleman,” “Indecent Proposal,” and “The Color
Purple.”
As a songwriter, Ndugu co-wrote hits for Santana including “Dance Sister Dance”, ”Reach
For It” for George Duke, and “Let It Whip” for the Dazz Band. His production credits
include Flora Purim, Bill Summers, Toki, along with his own solo recordings; Ndugu and the
Chocolate Jam Co., and Ndugu Chancler. Ndugu has co-produced recordings for Santana,
George Duke, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Tina Turner, and a group he coleads with Patrice Rushen, and Ernie Watts, The Meeting. These associations have brought
many Gold and Platinum albums and Grammy Awards.
Ndugu Chancler is on the Faculty at the University of Southern California, in the Jazz Studies and
Popular Music Departments.
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Terrace Martin
Terrace Martin is a notable musician, rapper and producer from the city
of Los Angeles and from the beginning of his career he has lent his skills
to artists such as Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, 9th Wonder, Talib Kweli and
many, many others.
Shattering the acknowledged rules of hip-hop production, he samples
everything from funk to jazz to classical to create fresh and original tracks.
His productions have made him one of the most sought after up and coming
producers on the streets of Los Angeles. His father was a jazz musician,
while his mother, was a gospel singer, destining him for a life in music.
“I grew up in the middle with only hip-hop,” Martin says. “My parents taught
me that there’s only good and bad music.” He began playing the piano at
the age of six and at age 13, a friend encouraged Terrace to learn to play
the saxophone and he did, finding one for $150 and learning to play it by
himself. His Godfather Stemz Hunter, also a saxophonist, suggested Terrace
enroll at Santa Monica High School to sharpen his musical chops. He walked
in not knowing what a scale was and soon found himself practicing up to seven hours a day.
Martin made a decision to transfer to Locke High, one of the LAUSD schools where the artistically inclined
gravitated to with a tough reputation within an earshot of gang-ridden Watts. While attending Locke High,
under the auspice of Reggie Andrews, Martin became first chair of the All-State jazz band.
As a child prodigy, Martin gained the interest of talk show host Jay Leno who provided a $30,000 scholarship
and purchased Martin’s first professional saxophone. Fresh out of high school, Martin attended Cal Arts but
decided school was not for him and opted, instead, to go professional. Martin was not only recognized by
Hollywood elite, he also found favor in the jazz world where world-renowned jazz musician, Billy Higgins,
made Martin a member of his World Stage All-Stars playing in the historic Leimert Park. From World Stage,
Martin began touring with Puff Daddy and God’s Property, presented by Kirk Franklin.
“I didn’t believe in suffering to play, like why do musicians gotta suffer to play? Eating Top Ramen isn’t
cool. I wanted to be main stream.” With that mentality guiding him, Terrace worked hard to get his beats
placed for major artists albums. He scored a minor hit with 213’s “Joystick,” and went on to land beats on
the Doggfather’s “Rhythm and Gangsta: The Masterpiece” and “Ego Trippin” albums.
Martin came from behind the board when he released his first project, The Demo and since has released a
number of critically acclaimed masterpieces.
Martin’s projects feature many guest appearances from the peers and mentors he has worked with who
have lent their expertise to encourage the budding artist’s career. That means verses and production from
the likes of Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Pete Rock, DJ Quik, Kurupt, and plenty of others. In late 2010, Terrace
Martin and MTV Hip Hop POV host and radio personality Devi Dev released the EP “Here, My Dear”, inspired
by Marvin Gaye’s critically acclaimed 1978 album of the same name. The EP has appearances from Snoop
Dogg, Charlie Wilson, Kurupt, Problem, Kendrick Lamar and pianist Kenneth Crouch.
In 2010, he executive-produced Kurupt’s “Streetlights” album and formed a group called Melrose with LA
underground rap hero Murs that put out an album in early 2011. In 2012, Martin released a number of
projects, and in 2013 he graced the airwaves with his highly anticipated 3 Chord Fold, a fusion project
that brings together some of music’s best, hitting fans with a vibe reminiscent of his 2009 release Hear,
My Dear. While spending time with numerous luminaries in the studio, Terrace is one of the few artists
in hip-hop who seamlessly works with underground, emerging and established artists; often on the same
song. And it’s something he’s proud of. “To me, I just bridge the dope people with the dope people,” says
Martin. His position in hip-hop music is unbridled, but it is his jazz musicianship that separates his sound
from his peers.
From jazz to hip-hop, Martin’s role models include Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Jackie McLean, John Coltrane,
Herbie Hancock, Sonny Stitt, Grover Washington, Jr., Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, Battlecat, Premier, Pete Rock, and
1580 K-Day. “I started producing hip-hop tracks because it was the music of my time, but I never lost my
love for jazz,” Martin says.
Terrace Martin is currently a staff producer for legendary Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Top Dawg
Entertainment (Kendrick Lamar) and also works closely with Dr. Dre.
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Rickey Minor
“I’m a facilitator.” That’s how Rickey Minor sums up what he does; that
humble description, however, belies his status as a behind-the-scenes
music legend. Minor remains one of the most renowned musical
directors for television working today. He’s held down that post for
the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl, and many other prestigious
awards shows and specials, earning five Emmy nominations in the
process.
Minor wrapped up a stint as musical director for American Idol
earlier this year. Minor previously spent nearly four years jamming
alongside Jay Leno as the leader of the famed Tonight Show Band.
Along the way, he’s worked with a veritable “who’s who” of popular
music across genres and generations. Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Aretha
Franklin, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Dixie Chicks, Frank Ocean,
Christina Aguilera, Bob Dylan, Garth Brooks, Mary J. Blige and Santana, represent some of the
notables Minor has helped guide throughout his career – indeed, that’s a partial list.
A multitalented hyphenate – Minor is an accomplished musician, composer, arranger, producer,
author, and studio owner in addition to his bandleader abilities – he shot into the A-list ranks after
spending a decade as Whitney Houston’s trusted musical director.
“Working with Whitney set the gold standard,” Minor explains. “The fact that I was associated with
her made artists like Beyoncé, Britney, Christina, and Jennifer Hudson want to work with me.”
Minor’s ascent remains an unlikely, ultimately inspirational success story. Born in Louisiana,
Minor’s mother brought him and his five siblings to settle in South Central Los Angeles’ notorious
Jordan Downs housing projects in Watts. Minor played clarinet and flute growing up, but took
up bass in his early teens as a member of a Jackson 5-influenced singing group, and played in a
number of cover acts and jazz bands throughout his youth. Despite this aptitude, Minor attended
UCLA on a full mathematics scholarship – the first in his family to attend college; however, he
soon departed higher education to devote himself to the study of music. Soon after, at just 20, he
was asked to join Gladys Knight and the Pips: he would spend three years as bassist for the soul
icons, touring extensively and playing on their 1983 album “Visions.” “I was young, hungry – and
inexpensive,” Minor says.
He later joined the original L.A. run of the acclaimed musical Dreamgirls, and toured with R&B star
Lou Rawls. But it was a random gig putting a backing band together to showcase a then-unknown
eighteen-year-old singer named Whitney Houston in 1982 that would forever change Minor’s
destiny. “John Simmons, who was the musical director for The Weather Girls called me and said,
‘I’ve got this girl who sings in my church who’s trying to get a record deal,’” Minor said. “We did
the showcase, and no one showed up. Every label passed.” A year later, everything changed,
however when eminent record-biz whiz Clive Davis had signed Houston to his Arista label. “Clive
told the crowd, ‘You’re looking at the next superstar – mark my words,” Minor recalls. Davis’
proclamation proved clairvoyant, and the rest is history.
Minor went on to play in Houston’s touring band and became her music director in 1989. “Whitney
called me and said, ‘I need your help – who do you think is the right person to be my new musical
director?’” Minor says. “I told her, ‘Me. I know where you’ve been, where you are now, and where
you need to be – and I can take you there.’ I’d never performed that role, but Whitney believed in
me and gave me that chance. She was like a sister to me.” Minor would go on to earn five Emmy
nominations for his works. His story is very extensive.
Read more at www.jazzatdrew.com.
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Paul Jackson, Jr.
Paul Jackson, Jr., a talented and prolific jazz guitarist, composer, arranger
and Producer, is recognized for his unique sound and incredible range of
playing styles. His remarkable virtuosity gives the guitar a genuine voice
that stirs the soul.
IN THE BEGINNING
Born and based in Los Angeles and a member of numerous local bands from
his early teens, including a band composed of himself and his siblings, Paul
Jackson, Jr. very quickly established his skill and sensitivity and was soon
called upon to do many R&B and pop sessions, as well as jazz dates. Jackson
began his own solo recording career in the late 80s. Over the years his much
imitated distinctive style, and significant musical and technical skills made
him a favorite among live audiences and his becoming recognized by many
as the most recorded guitarist in the world.
INFLUENCES
Though Jackson never got to meet or work with one of his chief guitar/musical influences, Wes Montgomery,
he has forged professional relationships with all the others who touched his formative years. Guitarists
including Gary Bell, Greg Poree, Earl Klugh, George Benson, Ray Parker Jr., George Duke, Al McKay, Lee
Ritenour, along with his mentor, Patrice Rushen, have played key roles in his musical development and
professional career. Jackson’s career as a highly accomplished L.A. session player, spans multiple decades.
He has appeared on the recordings of superstars such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Barbara
Streisand, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandross, Kenny Rogers, Barry White, Patti LaBelle and Luis
Miguel, to rockers such as Chicago and Elton John, to jazz-oriented players such as George Duke, George
Benson, Dave Koz, Al Jarreau, David Benoit, Marcus Miller and Kirk Whalum, Boney James, and to Christian
artists such as Leon Patillo, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin and Don Moen.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Paul Jackson, Jr. continues to expand on his solo projects. Seven previous successful albums, containing
several top ten releases include: I Came to Play (Grammy Nominated), Out of the Shadows, and River in
the Desert under the Atlantic Label. Never Alone Duets under the Pony Canyon/Blue Note Labels, Power of
the String, and Still Small Voice under the Blue Note label, and Lay it Back, under Branch Records, Inc. In
2014, Jackson contributed to several tracks on the album, Random Access Memories by Daft Punk, which
garnered 5 Grammy Awards, was the #1 album in 104 countries. Jackson earned a Grammy recognition for
his contribution to the album.
In addition to live performances and collaborations Paul has appeared on many television shows and
specials: The American Cinema Awards Show, which honored Bob Hope (Music Director). Sitcoms Martin
and Townsend Television (Music Director); the movie, Undercover Brother (Co-Composer), and the 2008
Grammy After Party (Music Director) featuring many notable artists including Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder,
Smokey Robinson, Jill Scott, Ne-Yo and Lionel Ritchie. Paul was a band regular playing a wide variety of
styles of the highly regarded television shows: Don’t Forget The Lyrics! hosted by Wayne Brady, NBC’s The
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Fox’s American Idol. Jackson can also be seen playing internationally at
Jazz Festivals, including Berks, Montreaux, North Sea Jazz, Capital Jazz, JVC Hollywood Bowl, Playboy, JVC
Concord and many others.
NEW PROJECTS
The new project, Stories from Stompin’ Willie is a CD about musical friendships garnered over several
years. Specifically Jackson’s long time relationship with keyboard legend George Duke, who nicknamed
Jackson, Stompin’ Willie. This project features many of Paul’s old friends like Jeff Lorber, Jimmy Haslip,
Karen Briggs, Michael Lington, Tom Scott, Ndugu Chancler, Byron Miller, and John Beasley not to forget
Jackson’s longtime “boss” Patrice Rushen, and the entire Rickey Minor Band of American Idol and Tonight
Show fame. Also helping on the project are new friends like violin sensation Nicole Neely and recording
engineers, Erik Zobler, who has worked with George Duke for over two decades and Craig Burbidge, who
mixed Jackson’s first #1 radio single “It’s a Shame”, “I wanted to do a first class tribute to George (Duke).
He was my mentor, my coach, and my friend,” Jackson states. Featured on the CD are the re-recorded Duke
classics Geneva, Hip Pockets and That’s What She Said. Stories from Stompin’ Willie is sure to please… it
is a timeless homage, true George Duke fans will know and love —and promises to deliver a fresh twist on
classics that will rock the jazz world.
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Karen Briggs
Often referred to as “the lady in red”, Karen Briggs’ fiery violin features
on the multi-platinum selling, “Live at the Acropolis” PBS special have
been seen literally by millions of people around the world. In fact, the
PBS special has been broadcast in 65 countries, viewed by over 500
million people and is the second best-selling music video of all time
behind Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”.
Her Carnegie Hall debut as a soloist took place in 1997. While
accompanied by Pianist/Composer Dave Grusin, she participated in
a fundraiser event hosted by Isaac Stern and Itzhak Perlman. She
appears in the resulting family movie classic entitled, “Music of the
Heart” starring Merle Streep, Angela Bassett and Gloria Estefan. Karen
has recorded and toured with Stanley Clarke as part of the group
project “Vertu” which included drummer, Lenny White. She has also conducted workshops as an
Artist-In-Residency for Berklee Music College, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, and The
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
Karen’s inclusion in various genres of music has been very eclectic and includes appearances
and/or recordings with Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Ledisi (Lost & Found), Loose Ends (US Tour),
The Hopeville Tour/DVD with Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary (What
Is This?), Mike Phillips (Hidden Beach), Patrice Rushen, Wu Tang Clan (Reunited), Hidden Beach’s
Unwrapped CD Series, Tizer, Benesi, Soul II Soul (1990 World Tour), Keb Mo, Chieli Minucci and
Special Efx (Live Performance & 25th Anniversary CD), Jazz In Pink (Live Performance), Idan Raichel
(Israel) and a host of others.
Karen is currently touring with numerous international artists and is continuing her musical legacy
by writing, producing, and performing new material. Her heightened ability to interpret any style,
any genre of music puts her at the top of her game. If you haven’t experienced Ms. Briggs, you
are missing out on a lifetime experience!
Karen is endorsed by Yamaha Violin and String products.
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Poncho Sanchez
and his Latin Jazz Band
For more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero
Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz,
gritty soul music, and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety
of Latin American and South American sources.
Joining Sanchez on the 11-song set is multi-GRAMMY winning
trumpeter Terence Blanchard. It makes sense that, for this project,
Sanchez recruited fellow label mate Blanchard, a New Orleans native
who literally grew up amid the Cuban and Latin jazz scene and a
longtime fan of the music’s multicultural underpinnings.
“These two musicians were the pioneers of what is now known as Latin jazz,” says Sanchez.
“Chano Pozo was a genius. He’s considered the godfather of conga drummers, and he’s someone
whom I respect a great deal. And of course, Dizzy Gillespie was an iconic artist in American jazz.
I had the honor and pleasure of working with him on several occasions. These guys were the first
musicians to bring elements of Latin music to American jazz – which has resulted in some of the
greatest music of the last 50 or 60 years.”
“The great thing about this band is that they take a very traditional approach to Latin music,’ says
Blanchard. “They pay a lot of attention to the detail of the specific rhythms they’re playing, and
they understand the historical significance of keeping that heritage alive.”
Although born in Laredo, Texas, in 1951 to a large Mexican-American family, Sanchez grew up
in a suburb of L.A., where he was raised on an unusual cross section of sounds that included
straightahead jazz, Latin jazz and American soul. By his teen years, his musical consciousness
had been solidified by the likes of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Cal Tjader, and Mongo Santamaria.
Along the way, he taught himself to play guitar, flute, drums and timbales, but eventually settled
on the congas.
At 24, after working his way around the local club scene for several years, he landed a permanent
spot in Cal Tjader’s band in 1975. Sanchez remained with Tjader until the bandleader’s death in
1982. That same year, he signed with Concord for the release of Sonando, an album that marked
the beginning of a musical partnership that has spanned more than 25 years and has yielded more
than two dozen recordings. Chano y Dizzy! is the latest installment in that ongoing partnership.
Sanchez, Blanchard and company set the tone early with an opening medley of lively Pozo tunes:
“Tin Tin Deo,” “Manteca” and “Guachi Guaro.” Blanchard delivers down some sultry trumpet lines
over Sanchez’s percussion and vocals, while the rest of the band lays down a solid and spicy
rhythmic bed throughout.
“To me, Latin jazz is the world’s greatest music,” says Sanchez. “It has the melodic and harmonic
sophistication of jazz and American standards, and the flavor and energy of Latin American
music. What I’m most proud of is that this music – while it may sound exotic at times – is from
America. It was born in New York City, when Chano Pozo met Dizzy Gillespie for the first time in
the mid-1940s. They created something that didn’t exist before in this country. I’m very proud to
take this music all over the world all the time.”
This excerpted biography is property of Concord Music Group, Inc.
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The Dazz Band
Robert “Bobby” Harris, leader and founder of the
Grammy Award Winning Dazz Band, formerly
“Kinsman Dazz” was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Bobby
started playing saxophone with his father Robert
Harris, in jazz clubs in the 1960’s when he was
16 years old. Bobby played with many jazz greats
including Roy Ayers, Freddie Hubbard and Richard
“Groove” Holmes. As a songwriter, Bobby Harris
has published countless song titles in his career which can be found on the two Kinsman Dazz
albums and ALL fifteen Dazz Band albums including: Invitation to Love, Let the Music Play, Keep
It Live, On the One For Fun, Jukebox, Hot Spot, Wild and Free, Time Traveler, Funkology, Here
We Go Again, Rock the Room, Under The Streetlights, Motown Legends, and The 20th Century
Millennium. In 1982, The Dazz Band won a Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Group or
Duo for “Let It Whip” written and produced by Reggie Andrews who also produced The Dazz Band
hits including: “Swoop”, “Joystick”, “Heartbeat”, “Hot Spot”, “Party Right Here”, and “Let It All Blow”,
their biggest UK single. The Dazz Band performed their hits on popular television shows such as
Soul Train, Solid Gold and American Bandstand. Their Grammy Award Winning hit single “Let It
Whip” stood the test of time, and remains in recurring rotation on radio and Sirus XM Radio today.
Artists continue to sample many of the Dazz Bands hits.
Skip Martin, lead vocalist and trumpet player, has been performing with The Dazz Band for a
combined total of over 20 years. Along with Bobby Harris, Skip Martin was also a part of the
Grammy Award winning Dazz Band in 1982. Skip was featured as lead vocalist on many of The
Dazz Band hits, including “Let It Whip” and others. Skip’s powerful tenor voice reflects a strong
eclectic style combined with masterful trumpet skills making him a force to be reckoned with.
Skip Martin is a MOBO Award recipient who achieved an honorary Doctorate in Music for his high
level talents both vocally and through instrumentation.
During the 1990’s The Dazz Band began performing internationally as Rap and Hip Hop emerged
in the music market. Audiences in Germany, France, London and Japan embraced the Funk and R
& B sounds. On the Major Hits record label Bobby Harris organized the project entitled “United We
Funk All Stars” which featured artists including: The Dazz Band, Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band,
The Bar Kays, Confunkshun, The SOS Band, Roger Troutman and Zapp. The “United We Funk All
Stars” success is credited with rejuvenating the careers of many Funk artists of the 1980’s. Today,
the popularity of new music includes a resurgence of these familiar funk sounds.
The Dazz Band has continuously performed throughout the new millinneum with legendary R & B,
Jazz and Funk artists such as: George Clinton, The Bar Kays, Confunkshun, Brick, The SOS Band,
Zapp, The Mary Jane Girls, Tom Brown, Ronnie Laws, Jo Jo, Cameo, Morris Day and The Time,
Midnight Star, Rose Royce, Atlantic Starr, The Original Lakeside, Brick, Lisa Lisa, War, Taste of
Honey, Klymaxx and many more.
In 2015, Bobby Harris and Skip Martin were pleased to welcome an accomplished vocalist to
the group. Singer/ actor Donny Sykes, is a native of Los Angeles, California. Donny Sykes has
traveled the world performing in musical theatre and on television with legendary artists from
Stevie Wonder to Tyler Perry. Donny performed in two runs with the renown Spirit Productions in
“All Night Long” featuring Motown hits, and “Man in the Mirror” featuring music of the legendary
“King of Pop” Michael Jackson. When he is not on stage with The Dazz Band, Donny is working
with children in Los Angeles, California.
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Roland H. Betts, Honoree
Founder, Jazz at Drew, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Roland H. Betts, founder of Jazz at Drew, is the person who initially conceived the idea of offering a quality lineup of jazz musicians in the heart of
the community. When he learned about the role music played in healing,
he designed Jazz at Drew to be a healing force in this community. “We
adopted the theme of building cultural bridges through music,” said Betts.
It also would be an excellent way to attract alumni back to the campus, as
well as to the Watts/Willowbrook community.
He wound up producing 18 annual fundraising concerts for the Charles R.
Drew University of Medicine and Science until 2008.
It is for that reason that we salute Roland Betts, at this historic return of Jazz at Drew in 2016.
Roland grew from Southern roots, was raised in Chicago, joined the Marine Corps and then went to play
center on Pepperdine University’s basketball team. He came to CDU in 1977 and served in a variety of
roles for 32 years.
In 1991, when he served as Director of Community Relations and Alumni Affairs, he was looking for
something to get CDU alumni involved. At the time, the University did not have any major events or fundraisers. Roland wanted the community at large to begin feeling comfortable about coming to activities in
the Watts/Willowbrook area. The task was by no means easy.
Many people didn’t want to come to the community via Imperial Highway or 120th Street. It was not until
the completion of the 105 Freeway that Jazz at Drew saw larger audiences and a change in demographics.
The first year, tickets were $10. Only about 150 people attended, but most got in free. In addition to
lining up support on the music side, Roland had to attend to the business of producing the event by securing sponsors. The first corporate sponsor was Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water. Then Honda and
Northrop Grumman stepped into the picture. “In addition to the support of these sponsors, we recognized the fact that we could not put on this fundraising concert without the dedication of more than 125
Drew employees, who volunteer to make the event work,” Roland cited in a program book from 2002.
Jazz at Drew is not just about highlighting the talents of established artists. Every year, young musicians from the local community are featured. Many of these individuals have been groomed by Reggie
Andrews, who served as the Artistic Director for Jazz at Drew over the years. For more than 30 years,
Reggie taught young inner city talent at Locke High School in Watts, where he worked as a music educator. He also coordinated the Los Angeles Multi-School Band, which would open up Jazz at Drew at Noon.
Roland pays tribute to these benefactors who believed in his dream: Former L.A. County Supervisor
Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, as well as Care 1st Health Plan, the late Dr. Gus Gill and his sponsorship of the
Gus Gill Gospel Hour, and Casper Glen, MD, Medical Director of the Lillian Mobley Health Pavilion, named
for the steadfast mother of the community who worked tirelessly to protect and grow CDU.
Roland Betts is now enjoying retirement with his wife Ayoluwa, daughter Ayanna, two sons, Baraka and
Jabari Betts and soon to be 12 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
At CDU, we appreciate Roland for coming back as a consultant and steering Jazz at Drew through this
gargantuan task: the return of his beloved Jazz at Drew. Tonight is dedicated in tribute to Roland. From
all of us, thank you.
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Executive Producer
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
Jazz at Drew 2016 Executive Committee
Angela L. Minniefield, MPA
Vice President of Advancement, Strategic
Development and External Affairs, CDU
Festival Producer
John W. Patton, Jr., Esq.
General Counsel, CDU
Roland H. Betts
Jazz at Drew Founder & Festival Consultant
Jovan D. Owens, MA
Assistant Director of Events, CDU
Festival Director
Todd Hawkins
Festival Production & Event Management
Consultant, The Todd Group
Edna Yohannes, MA
Director of Development University Affairs,
CDU Director of Festival Sponsorships and Operations
Harding Young, MD (Honorary)
CDU Alum ’89
Family Practitioner
Jazz at Drew Planning Committee
La Vonne Anderson
Artist Relations & Event Support
The Todd Group
Reggie Andrews
Artistic Advisor
Nitin Bhatla
Event Production Support
The Todd Group
Jackie Brown
Chief of Staff to President, CDU
Daphne Calmes, MD
Associate Dean, CDU
Rick Craft
Controller, CDU
Armando Estrada
Risk Management, CDU
Jazz at Drew Website
Jessica Gelzer
Communications Consultant
Ali Roshan
Webmaster, CDU
Jazz at Drew Promotional Video
Revive Media House
Graphic Design
John-Paul Moore
JP Designs Art
Photography
Leroy Hamilton
Printing
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Jazz at Drew Merchandise
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Pamela Forney
Technical Director/Stage Manager
Michael Jones
Maintenance Supervisor, CDU
April Gray
Marketplace Director, The Todd Group
Tonya L. King
Project Administrator, CDU
Lorraine Grey
Program Director (SSA), CDU
Dionisio Ong
Facilities Manager, CDU
La Vonne B. Gordon
Facilities Specialist, CDU
William S. Paz-Leiva
Administrative Assistant, CDU
David “Hollywood” Harrell
Community Promotions
Calvin Harrison
Marketplace Coordinator
Isidra Person-Lynn
Communications Specialist, CDU
Jasmine D. Hill
Development and Title III Program
Manager, CDU
James A. Reed
Alumni Associate, CDU
Jason Taylor
Lead Safety & Security Officer, CDU
Acknowledgements
Radio
Stephanie Levine, KJazz 88.1FM
Musical Director
(Inspirational Performances)
A. Ray Fuller
Special Thanks to Jazz at Drew
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Environmental Services
Campus Safety
Risk Management
Office of Strategic Advancement and
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