S2 Ep1876: SOUNDS OF HEALING Alvinette Downing with Belinda Womack & Allison Nash WOMEN in JAZZ

In this episode of Sounds of Healing, Alvinette Downing (right), ADTBJA President, chats with musicians and vocalists Belinda Womac (middle) and Allison Nash (left) and previews the upcoming Women of Jazz XIX @Palladium April 19 4pm in Hough Hall. This is presented by the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association (ADTBJA) as an annual fundraiser and tribute! Following the interview, enjoy Belinda Womack's song, "When Sunny Gets Blue," with her permission.  TICKETS here. In celebration of the rich and lasting contributions women have made to our history and culture, Valerie Gillespie leads this year’s Women of Jazz XIX concert, featuring an exceptional ensemble of artists. The band includes Judi Glover on piano, Holly Cordero on bass, Jean Bolduc on drums, and Valerie Gillespie on saxophone and vocals. Vocalists Belinda Womack, Theo Valentin, and Allison Nash will take the lead in sharing their powerful talents throughout the evening.This year, Women of Jazz proudly honors Rose Bilal and presents a dynamic program of instrumental and vocal jazz composed or made famous by women. The program will also feature the Young Women of Jazz Youth Group, highlighting the next generation of artists and their emerging voices.ABOUT AL DOWNING TAMPA BAY JAZZ ASSOCIATONThe mission of the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association, Inc., a 501C3 non-profit organization, is to promote jazz and to encourage the appreciation of jazz, its origin, and evolution. By sponsoring concerts and providing educational opportunities and scholarships, the association preserves and perpetuates jazz as an original American art form. Go to WWW.ALDOWNINGJAZZ.COM for more information.#alvinettedowning #soundsofhealing #aldowningjazzassociation #nanettewiser #music #thehangarjazzjam #dwaynewhite #aldowninghonors #jazzheals  #composers #musician  #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete #nanettewiserseries