SPECIAL NOTE: The Local 802 new member orientations originally scheduled for Thursday, March 17 will instead occur on Thursday, March 24. For more information, call (212) 245-4802, ext. 143 or click here.

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March 9, 2016 | Send us comments by clicking here.

JAZZ MENTORS IS THURSDAY!

Join us at Local 802 for JAZZ MENTORS, a new series that connects up-and-coming musicians with some of New York City's premier artists to discuss the business of jazz! Tickets are free, but you must RSVP now!

RSVP NOW TO JOIN US ON MARCH 10

Local 802, in partnership with the Council for Living Music, announces the launch of Jazz Mentors, a new forum for up-and-coming musicians to learn about the business of jazz from some of the most successful artists in New York City. The Jazz Mentors forum, "Organizing Your Career: Getting Started in the Business of Jazz," will be led by bassist Bob Cranshaw, clarinetist and saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera, and vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, who will speak about their working lives as musicians and offer ideas to jump-start and sustain a career. These pre-eminent jazz leaders will guide participants through a discussion of some of the most vital aspects of launching a career, including: representation, touring, protecting your recordings in digital formats, the impact of streaming services and building a secure financial future. Located at Local 802, the informal setting will allow for a free flowing exchange between the audience and the renowned artists, encouraging full audience participation and interaction.

Where: Local 802 (322 West 48th Street, NYC)

When: Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m.

Cost: FREE, but RSVP now to guarantee a spot!

"It is vital that we ensure that emerging artists across the city have the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the promise of their enormous creativity and artistic passion," said Local 802 President Tino Gagliardi. "By providing the public with access to real-world advice and mentorship from some of our most successful colleagues, Local 802 is helping support the artistic and financial health of the entire arts community."

"The music industry is always changing and innovating, and today, with streaming services like Apple Music and Tidal changing how people get their music, that is especially the case," said Christian McBride, GRAMMY winning bassist and Local 802 member. "As musicians, we have to stay ahead of the curve in terms of information, particularly in matters of business so that we can make the most informed decisions possible regarding our careers."

WHO'S WHO
Bassist Bob Cranshaw has been a leading figure in the jazz world for decades, having performed with many of America's greatest jazz musicians, including Sonny Rollins, Lee Morgan, Sarah Vaughan, Horace Silver, Ella Fitzgerald, McCoy Tyner, Clark Terry and Bob Brookmeyer, among many others.

Clarinetist, saxophonist and composer Paquito D'Rivera, a winner of fourteen GRAMMY Awards, has had an extraordinary jazz, Latin and classical music career. In addition to an extensive and diverse discography of over 30 solo albums, Mr. D'Rivera has founded numerous ensembles around the world, including the Orquesta Cubana de Musica Moderna, Irakere, United Nation Orchestra, Chamber Jazz Ensemble, Paquito D'Rivera Big Band and Paquito D'Rivera Quintet.

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn, winner of the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition and the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, has quickly established herself as a rising star of the jazz world. Ms. Horn has performed at many of the city's premier venues, including the Lenox Lounge, Apollo Theater, Blue Note, Minton's, Jazz Standard, Smalls Jazz Club, Zinc, Jazz Gallery and Birdland, as well as many national and international venues with her group, The Artistry of Jazz Horn.

For more info: contact Todd Weeks (e-mail here or call 212-245-4802, ext. 185)

RSVP NOW

LIVE MUSIC FUNDRAISER AT LOCAL 802 ON THURSDAY, MARCH 31


	Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra

WHAT: Live music performance featuring Bill Warfield and the Hell's Kitchen Funk Orchestra performing compositions that mix funk, contemporary and Latin jazz

WHEN: Thursday, March 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Local 802.

WHY: Fundraiser for the Local 802 Musicians' Emergency Relief Fund.

ADMISSION: Donate what you want. All donations will help your fellow Local 802 members who are in need. Checks and credit cards accepted at the door. Or donate anytime at www.Local802erf.org

MORE INFO: E-mail Bettina Covo by clicking here.

Other upcoming dates: April 12 (Steve Karmen) and April 28 (Jay Leonhart).

DID SOMEONE STEAL YOUR MUSIC AND PUT IT ON THE INTERNET?

If you see your music on YouTube without your permission, start by clicking here.

* On Google's copyright resource page, you can report a copyright violation, and more.

* If your music appears on someone's private web page without your permission, start by contacting the owner of the site. Look at the bottom of the home page for clues about who owns the site. Or try www.WhoIs.net.

* There is a larger issue of piracy, which concerns illegal pirate web sites. Corporate advertising on those sites sustains piracy. Our union magazine Allegro covered this topic recently. Click here for more.

Local 802 and the AFM are serious about fighting piracy.
Your music belongs to you!

MONEY FOR GIGS? YES!

you have organized a performance that is free and open to the public (including nursing home gigs, clinics, etc), the Music Performance Trust Fund may be able to help pay you and your band members. (Details apply.)

Hurry -- our fiscal year ends on April 30! For more information, contact Marisa Freidman at Local 802 by clicking here or call (212) 245-4802, ext. 130.

MAKE NEW CONTACTS BY ATTENDING A NETWORKING MEETING AT LOCAL 802

Would

you like to share networking tips with fellow musicians? Local 802's monthly Musicians Networking Group is ready for you!

Get inside information on our industry, connect with fellow musicians, and hear from special guests, including professional life coaches and Local 802 union reps. Refreshments are always served!

The next gathering is Tuesday, March 22, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. here at Local 802. It's free, but RSVP's are required*. Limited same-day registrations are available as space allows. Presented by Local 802 and the Actors Fund.

*To RSVP now, click here.

MARY WHITAKER CASE --
SENTENCING POSTPONED

As many know, Local 802 member Mary Whitaker was murdered on Aug. 20, 2014 at her home in Chautauqua, New York. She was only 61 when she was killed and she had been a member since 1976.

Both murderers have pled guilty, but the previously scheduled sentencings have been postponed. We will e-mail updates as available.

ARE YOU A BANDLEADER WHO HATES PAPERWORK?

ARE YOU A BANDLEADER WHO HATES PAPERWORK?
Local 802's payroll service can handle any kind of gig. We'll walk you through the contract and show you how to fill it out. Here's the best part: when it comes time to pay your musicians, you simply write one check. We handle everything else: mailing the checks to the musicians, withholding taxes, mailing payments to the state and the feds, taking care of unemployment and workers' comp payments and paying the union benefits and work dues. It's a complete one-stop service that's fast and efficient. If you would like to learn more, please contact the Local 802 payroll service at (212) 245-4802, ext. 175 or click here.

NEXT LOCAL 802 MEMBERSHIP MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 at 5 P.M. AT LOCAL 802

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