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Currently Browsing: December, 2011
Happy Birthday, Local 802
President's Report
Pete Seeger Happy birthday to us all! As you read these words, Local 802 is just about to celebrate its 90th birthday in style at the Roseland Ballroom on Dec. 4. This isn’t just a party; it’s also a special
The Musicians’ Voice
The Musicians’ Voice is an open forum for discussion about the state of union affairs. The letters here do not necessarily express the views of Local 802. E-mail letters to allegro@local802afm.org or write to Allegro, Local 802, 322 West 48th
Taking It to the Street
Taking It to the Street
John O’Connor Musicians make a joyful noise at the union’s big jazz rally on Sept 29, 2009. Photo: Ron Grunhut The time for waiting is over. Meet us in front of the Blue Note to make some noise. It’s time
Local 802 is in the Black
Financial Vice President's Report
One of my duties as Local 802’s financial vice president is to provide the membership with a report on the financial condition of the union. The bylaws require that we get audited twice a year and publish the results in
First half of this year was good for Local 802
Controller's Report
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, Local 802 realized a gain of $361,440, which is $200,529 higher than the prior year’s net gain of $160,911. The total revenue generated from dues increased by $275,071, closing the six-month period
A new way to connect kids and music
A screen shot of Music for A Sound Future, a new web site that lets kids know about live music opportunities in the city. Nearly a year ago, Local 802 formed an Education Committee to address growing concerns over the
Technique vs. Musicality
In the opening scene of Peter Brook’s film “Meetings With Remarkable Men,” tribespeople from miles around gather at the base of a mountain range to witness a contest of musicians. The winner will not be the one who can play
‘Carpe Diem, Baby!’
After Winter Jazzfest victory, now what?
Marc Ribot Jim Black Steve Coleman Orrin Evans Mary Halvorson Graham Haynes JT Lewis Jason Moran Butch Morris Ben Perowsky Jen Shyu Pictured at right, the Winter Jazzfest Steering Committee. To join future organizing efforts in this community of musicians,
‘Tis the Season
Photo Feature
Radio City Music Hall is alive with the sound of Local 802 musicians performing the annual Christmas Spectacular gig with the Rockettes. Here are photos of a recent warmup, an hour before curtain…Photos by Walter Karling Andrea Andros and Maxine
When ‘sharing’ is stealing
I want members of Local 802 to know that stealing hurts. I recently discovered that a Web site called www.Scribd.com was offering a download of my music technique book “How To Sight Read Jazz and Other Syncopated-Type Rhythms” for free
Save money by getting rid of your cable TV bill…really!
Musicians' Assistance Program
The office of the Musicians’ Assistance Program is your one-stop shop for musicians’ health. We offer counseling – both one-on-one and in groups – as well as information on all kinds of social services, including health insurance, food stamps and
‘Why we joined the union’
Ray Sabatello Amelia Hollander Ames Dorothy Goodman Teddy Kumpel Doug Kistner I joined Local 802 to play in the pit orchestra of the Gateway Playhouse in Bellport, Long Island. My musical goal in NYC is to play any show that
Executive Board Minutes
October 11, 2011 - October 18, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Meeting called to order at 11:04 AM. Present: President Gagliardi, Financial Vice President Olcott, Recording Vice President O’Connor, Executive Board members Burridge, Covo, Cutler, Dougherty, Hyde, Schwartz, Sharman, Acting Assistant to the President Boyle. It was
Bill Crow’s Band Room
This story comes from an Internet post by John Altman: The Basie Alumni Band was on tour in Europe. Checking into a hotel in France was Oliver Jackson, flanked by Marshall Royal and Harry “Sweets” Edison. When Oliver told the