One of the most accomplished pianists of his generation, George Cables recently received a liver and kidney transplant. Now recuperating at home in New York, Cables will be unable to perform for at least six months. On December 8th, from 1 – 3:30 pm, Bay Area organizations are sponsoring a benefit concert for George at Yoshi’s in Oakland with an all-star line-up that includes Bobby Hutcherson, Gary Bartz and Jeff “Tain” Watts.
Bobby Hutcherson
In addition to Hutcherson, Bartz and Watts, other artists scheduled to appear at the benefit include Ray Drummond, Mary Stallings, Eddie Marshall, Glenn Richmond, Babatunde Lea, Denise Perrier, Peter Barshay, Mel Martin, Calvin Keys, Vince Lateano, Angela Wellman, David Udolf, The Mo' Rockin Project with Khalil Shaheed, Yassir Chadly, Bouchaib Abdelhadi, Deszon Clairborne, Ron Belcher, Glen Pearson and Richard Howell. And there will be some surprise additions to the line-up!
Make a Donation. For those who cannot attend but would like to help, please send a donation at www.georgecables.com. The "George Cables Healing Fund" has been established to help offset George's expenses, and donations will go directly to George with no operational costs or administrative costs (other than PayPal deductions). If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to George Cables and send it to: George Cables, c/o JazzCorner.com, 245 West 25th St. #2F, New York, NY 10001.
Sponsoring organizations for the George Cables Benefit include the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, KCSM Radio 91FM, KPFA, SFJAZZ, Yoshi's, and JazzCorner.com. Please join us for this special concert and opportunity to help one of the great jazz pianists of our time!
Yoshi’s in Oakland is located at Jack London Square; www.yoshis.com. George Cables Benefit is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, December 8th, from 1 – 3:30 pm.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
