2nd Anniversary Fundraising Campaign
Help Us Keep the Jazz Forum Swinging
Please be our partners at this pivotal moment to ensure that the Jazz Forum continues to present live performances of the finest and most celebrated Jazz musicians of our time. Let’s celebrate two years of brilliant music and the thriving community of devoted patrons right here in Westchester!
The Jazz Forum depends on your support to continue bringing the finest music to Westchester.
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Jazz Forum Arts 2019 Membership
Every Contribution Counts
If you cannot become a member, any amount is welcome.
Our Mission and Programs
Jazz Forum Arts is a 501©3, not-for-profit arts presenting organization whose mission is to present top-quality events to the public at little or no cost, while enhancing the appreciation of Jazz, America’s preeminent indigenous musical art form.
Affordable Live Music
The Jazz Forum is the only dedicated jazz club in Westchester County. Our commitment is to keep the music affordable and accessible.
Free Summer Concerts
In 2019 we will celebrate 34 years of outdoor concerts in public parks in NYC, Westchester and Connecticut for live music fans and new audiences.
Students of Jazz
We welcome young and amateur artists to perform with and learn from Jazz elders in our monthly jam sessions and student-run programs.
Become a Member Today
Choose the plan that works for you. We love all our members equally!
Benefactor
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Reserve tickets for up to four people for any 15 shows (60 tickets total)
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Preferred club seating available
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CHAMPION
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Reserve tickets for up to four people for any 20 shows (80 tickets total)
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Select one Friday or Saturday show to sponsor and reserve 10 tickets
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Preferred club seating available
Membership lasts throughout the 2019 calendar year. Reservations do not include New Year’s Eve or fundraising events. Only Benefactors and Champions may reserve tickets for Special Events.
All contributions received by Jazz Forum Arts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and support all programs, including performances and events at the Jazz Forum club and the Jazz Forum Arts free outdoor summer concerts.
Jazz Forum Arts Donors
Patron
Juli & Evan Charkes
Supporter
Seth Porter and Lindy Kauffman
Barry and Fran Strutt
Yvonne & Stephen Hendricks
Daniel Chiplock & Jean Garner
John and Marilyn Dimling
Alice Arias
Evan and Juli Charkes
Friend
Lorie Paulson and Maury Krasnow
Jim Neuman
Glenn Rosenbloom & Janice Ditchek
Frances Pantaleo and Robert Freedman
Isami & Betsy Shiroma
Martin Laskin
Will Barrett & Becky Barker
Philip Weisner
Anonymous
Fan
Marc Adelsberg
Fred and Linda Grossman
Bill Null & Lauren Thaler
Elizabeth Breslin & Michael Barnhart
Rivera Family
Dean Gallea
Ted Miro
Ed Berenson
Richard Mellor,Jr.
Kathryn Slocum & Rob Goodwin
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Champion ($10,000)
Charles and Jean Shacter Charitable Trust
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Benefactor ($5,000)
Tom Donofrio & Sara Langbert
Linda Giuliano & Edward Rutland
Bob* & Cheryl Graef
Shannon Stringer & Larry Taylor
Patron ($2,500)
Alice Arias
Ron Blatt
Lauren & Paul Blum in memory of Michael Brecker
Daniel P. Chiplock & Jean E. Garner
Marilyn O’Connor Dimling & John Dimling
Lori & Renato DiRusso
Ray & Pamela Endreny
Joan S. Gilbert
Ron & Sarah Gillespie
Betsy Wedemeyer & John Gunther-Mohr**
In Memoriam Raphell
Gary Herbst
Ellie Becker & Jeff Levine
Norm Lotz
Mom & Dad, Terry & Joe Morganelli
Patricia Pinckney in memory of Kenneth Pinckney
Christine & Carlos Plazas
The Schmidt-Romano Charitable Trust
Fran & Barry Strutt
Naomi Vladeck in memory of Eric R. Putter
Supporter ($1,000)
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Tracy & Rob Baron
Clifford Bass
Sarah Cox & Peter Bernstein
Stacy & Dave Brandom
Elizabeth Breslin & Michael Barnhart
Al & Caryn Bunshaft
Joanne Camuto
Evan & Juli Charles
Ona Cohn, Designs on You
Wendy & Gregg David
Joel Dean Foundation
Don Dupont, Sr. from the Don Dupont Big Band
Elena Herrera & John Finger
Dean Gallea
Gary Greenblatt & Linda Kobrin
Yvonne & Stephen Hendricks
Kate Herman CPA
Dick Joseph
Stuart & Arlene Kolbert
Salina Le Bris*
Karen Needleman & Larry La Porta
John Leavy & Jennifer Lego
Jennifer Orkin Lewis & Ken Lewis
Diane & Joe Masullo
Robert Mellor, Jr.
The Mignogna Family
Matt & Sue Morganelli
Rob Perelman & Hiromi Kasuga Perelman
Juliana Pilates & George Kraus
Jeanne & Joel Resnick
Sharon & Blake Rowe
Miriam Silver and Bleys Rose
Kathryn Slocum* & Rob Goodwin
Bettina & Tom Speyer
Denise Wagner Furman & Mark Furman
Business & Artistic Partners
Greg Beyl – Tri-State Custom Construction
Tim Duch – Tim Duch Designs
Jeff Johnson – Jeff Johnson Studio
Steve Tilly – Stephen Tilly Architect
Jean Yves & Salina LeBris – Pane D’Oro Bakery
Arnold Schnitzer – AES Fine Instruments
Tony Giuliano – TG House Painting
* Member, Jazz Forum Arts Board of Directors
**Chair, Jazz Forum Arts Board of Directors
Keys and Donors
A0: The Ipri Family
A#0: Marjorie Hsu & David Buckler
B0: Fran & Barry Strutt
C1: Creative Capital – Structured Settlements
C#1: Ron Blatt
D1: Linda Kobrin & Gary Greenblatt
D#1: Lu Hamlin
E1: Pamela & Ray Endreny
F1: Fiona Guthrie & Graham Ashton
F#1: Sara Langbert & Tom Donofrio
G1: Karen & Larry La Porta
G#1: Sara Langbert & Tom Donofrio
A1: Caren Behar & Dan Colangelo in honor of Rose Behar
A#1: Norm Lotz
B1: Jo-Ann & Michael Rapaport
C2: Kimberly & David Janeway
C#2: Gloria & Maurice Tannenbaum
D2: Kimberly & David Janeway
D#2: Ellie Becker & Jeff Levine in Memory of Sylvia Walsh
E2: Philip Weisner Family
F2: Barbara Pollard & Mitch Stein
F#2: Michael & Janice Bass
G2: Roz Abrams
G#2: Sara Langbert & Tom Donofrio
A2: Jean Garner & Daniel Chiplock
A#2: Hiromi & Rob Perelman
B2: Becky Barker & Will Barrett
C3: Ingrid & Stephen Dyott
C#3: Praxis Research Partners – Cheryl Goldstein & Marcelo Nacht
D3: Diane & Joe Masullo
D#3: Natalie Veyvoda & Dick Lowenthal
E3: Nilcelia & Roger Davidson
F3: Nilcelia & Roger Davidson
F#3: Ellen Garguilo
G3: The Schmidt- Romano Charitable Fund
G#3: Betsy Wedermeyer & John Gunther-Mohr
A3: Amy Martini & Ron Cohen
A#3: Jo-Ann & Michael Rapaport
B3: Juli & Evan Charkes
C4: Juli & Evan Charkes
C#4: Jo-Ann & Michael Rapaport
D4: Lisa & Joseph DiMona
D#4: Jo-Ann & Michael Rapaport
E4: Gloria & Maurice Tannenbaum
F4: Cliff Bass
F#4: Jo-Ann & Michael Rapaport
G4: Nenette Kress
G#4: Sara Langbert & Tom Donofrio
A4: Dean Gallea
A#4: Mish & Zin
B4: Melanie & Scott Mellis
C5: In honor of A. Robert Martini
C#5: Theresa Morganelli
D5: Jeffrey Levine
D#5: Rachel & Michael Berman
E5: Andi & Ken Taber
F5: Paula Romanow (Etzel), Kevin Etzel & Dylan Romanow Etzel
F#5: Paula Romanow (Etzel), Kevin Etzel & Dylan Romanow Etzel
G5: Paula Romanow (Etzel), Kevin Etzel & Dylan Romanow Etzel
G#5: Paula Romanow (Etzel), Kevin Etzel & Dylan Romanow Etzel
A5: Paula Romanow (Etzel), Kevin Etzel & Dylan Romanow Etzel
A#5: Joan Traber & Tom Heintzelman
B5: Friends of Jazz Forum Arts
C6: Friends of Jazz Forum Arts
C#6: Law Offices of William A. Cerbone
D6: Debra & Stone Phillips
D#6: Law Offices of Francis X. Young
E6: Susan & Jonathan Wolfert
F6: Sheryl Leventhall & Peter Schwartz
F#6: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
G6: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
G#6: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
A6: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
A#6: In Memory of Bob Johnson
B6: Linda Giuliano & Ed Rutland
C7: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
C#7: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
D7: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
D#7: Sue Wagner & Neal Leonard
E7: Ona & Julius Cohn
F7: Jennifer Orkin Lewis & Ken Lewis
F#7: Cathy & Joel Harary
G7: Lori & Neil Benson
G#7: Alice Elliot & Gary Herbst
A7: Bruce Mekul
A#7: In Memory of Roy Hargrove
B7: Jeanne & Joel Resnick
C8: Ball Buddies – Multiple donors
Every contribution helps us build our community and sustain our mission. Thank you for your support!