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George Duke Legacy Project

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George Duke Legacy Project

George Duke Legacy Project

George Duke Legacy Project

George Duke Legacy Project

George Duke Legacy Project

You can make the recording of George's Concerto for Christian McBride & SJO a reality! Ends Today!

You can make the recording of George's Concerto for Christian McBride & SJO a reality! Ends Today!

You can make the recording of George's Concerto for Christian McBride & SJO a reality! Ends Today!

You can make the recording of George's Concerto for Christian McBride & SJO a reality! Ends Today!

Mitch Glickman
Mitch Glickman
Mitch Glickman
Mitch Glickman
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$45,025 USD 273 backers
100% of $45,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The George Duke Legacy Project will raise funds for: 

  • Recording George's "Bass Concerto" for Christian McBride & the 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
  • SJO's expanding "Music in the Schools" residency programs in underserved communities throughout Southern California


     George Duke was a musical innovator, creator, and mentor to so many. His legacy as a recording artist is vast, from Cannonball Adderly to Dianne Reeves, Frank Zappa to Michael Jackson, to over 40 recordings as a solo artist. Simply put, George forever changed the landscape of jazz, r&b, funk, pop and classical music. 

   In memory of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra's co-music director, the SJO presents the George Duke Legacy Project.

     For over nine years, George Duke served as co-music director of the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. In 2011, he was commissioned by the SJO to compose a new concerto for bass soloist Christian McBride and the orchestra.  Just before his passing, we began making preparations to record this important new work, and now you can help make this happen.

Grab some cool perks and win a chance to Conduct the 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra!

 Your $50 level perk counts as one entry

 

Your $100 level perk counts as two entries

Your $250 level perk counts as SIX entries into this drawing to conduct!

     The winner, selected from all $50 and above contributions, will conduct the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra's recording session sound check . This 15-minute session will be videotaped and photographed so you'll have plenty of keepsakes to share. Your odds of winning are very good - so support the SJO's recording and music education program for a chance to win this priceless experience. (Please note the recording date is Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 - a school holiday). 

  You can also make a tax-deductible contribution via mail with a check to:

              Symphonic Jazz Orchestra    PO Box 1421   Culver City, CA 90232

                                                       Federal Tax ID# 95-4847284

This perk is going fast - only 5 spots remain for the intimate Dianne Reeves private home concert!

      In support of the George Duke Legacy Project, Grammy-Award winning vocalist Dianne Reeves will perform a private house concert on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 11th in Brentwood. Seating is extremely limited for this intimate fundraiser where you will meet and greet Dianne.  There are only 5 pairs of tickets remaining and reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

     Tickets are $600 per couple and include a wine and cheese reception prior to the concert. The tax-deductible tickets can be purchased via the perk listed at the right or by mailing a check to The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra PO Box 1421 Culver City, CA 90232.  Please feel free to call the SJO office with questions at 310/876--8130.

Testimonial Video with Quincy Jones, Rashid Duke, Tommy Davidson & Christian McBride

Become a Referrer and win a Downtown LA Package for two valued at $270. 

     Sign On to Indiegogo (top right button), and share the George Duke Legacy Campaign with your friends using the social media buttons above. This will track all your friends who contribute and the referrer with the highest total at the end of the campaign Monday evening  will win:

"Discover Historic Downtown LA"

     The winner will enjoy a one night stay for two at the beautiful Hilton Checkers boutique hotel, a guided tour of downtown’s amazing architectural landmarks and lunch at Philippe The Original!

Total value: $270.00


Watch "George Duke: In His Own Words" video

     


The Impact

   The SJO maintains a very active "Music in the Schools" program throughout  Southern California. This includes our award-winning music residencies “Bach to Bebop,” “Intro to Music” and "Playing the Bells” targeting students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The SJO has served over 40,000 young people and their families through its school programs, workshops and free Family and Community Concerts.

     In its 13-year history, the SJO has commissioned and premiered many great works – but has never recorded. With a 67-member ensemble, it is an expensive proposition. With George’s death last year, the importance of recording his work took on greater meaning.  George’s legacy to Christian and the SJO is this powerful work that deserves an audience that only a recording can provide. 

Q & A

Who is the SJO?

   The non-profit Symphonic Jazz Orchestra is dedicated to perpetuating the uniquely American genre of symphonic jazz – music that blends the worlds of jazz and classical music. The orchestra has featured such soloists as Christian McBride, Dave Grusin, The Yellowjackets, Raul Midon, Luciana Souza, Phil Perry, and of course, our co-music director George Duke.

What's on the recording?

    Our recording of George Duke’s “Dark Wood: Concerto for McBride” features Christian McBride, along with “Symphonic Captain’s Journey” by composer and guitarist Lee Ritenour, and “Rhapsody in Blue” with piano soloist Bill Cunliffe and the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra.

When will the recording be available?

  Late Summer 2015

What is the financial goal of the project?

  While we have targeted $45,000 as our initial goal, in order to properly finish the project - as well as expand our "Music in the Schools" program, the overall goal is $75,000. 

   We are grateful for the support of the ASCAP Foundation, Playboy Jazz Festival, KJazz 88.1 FM, and Steve Bland & Blue Room Post, who launched the George Duke Legacy Project, along with In-House Music (CA), Jazz at Lincoln Center (NY), the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (PA), Thelonious Monk Institute (DC/CA), Centric TV, and all of George's friends and family who helped make this possible.

How does the “Perform with the SJO” benefit work?

   For this recording project, we are making eight spots available for musicians - of any age or level - who want to perform with the SJO during the recording sound check. This 15-minute session will be videotaped and recorded so in addition to a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will walk away with some great photos and video of you being a part of this world-class ensemble. Please note the recording date is Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 (a school holiday). Available instruments are: violin, viola, cello, orchestral bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, and percussion. (Feel free to call the SJO office for more details - 310/876-8130 or write us at info@SJOmusic.org)

What is "Bach to Bebop"?

"Bach to Bebop" is the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra's flagship elementary music residency. Students learn about such composers as Bach, Copland and Ellington, compose their own blues songs, and perform their songs. as well as keyboard improvisation before their whole school. To learn more about the orchestra's various "Music in the Schools" programs, click here.

To make a tax-deductible contribution via mail, please send a check to:

Symphonic Jazz Orchestra    PO Box 1421   Culver City, CA 90232

Federal Tax ID# 95-4847284



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Signed CD/video blog

$100 USD
Get a limited-edition copy of the CD signed by Christian McBride, Lee Ritenour and SJO Music Director Mitch Glickman. In addition, you will be acknowledged on the SJO website and will receive private "Behind the Scenes" video blogs.
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September 2015
33 out of 100 of claimed

George Duke digital download

$10 USD
Support the George Duke Legacy Project and receive a digital download of George Duke's "Let's Roll" featuring George and Christian McBride, plus Lee Ritenour's "Sanctuary."
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October 2014
11 claimed

CD and digital copy

$25 USD
Pre-order a copy of the CD featuring George Duke's "Bass Concerto" for Christian McBride, Lee Ritenour's commission "Symphonic Captain's Journey" and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" featuring Bill Cunliffe, along with the digital downloads.
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August 2015
48 claimed

CD & T-Shirt

$50 USD
Pre-order the CD and digital download plus receive the SJO's "Bach to Bebop" t-shirt, designed by the SJO's elementary school students. (See t-shirt photo at the end of the Q&A)
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November 2014
25 claimed

CD Patron

$250 USD
Have your name listed on the SJO's CD liner notes and attend the SJO's concert and VIP reception on Sunday, Jan. 18th plus recording sessions on Monday, Jan. 19th. You will also get a signed-limited edition CD, and your name on the SJO website.
4 out of 35 of claimed

Dianne Reeves Private Concert

$600 USD
Attend a private concert given by Grammy Award winning vocalist Dianne Reeves in an intimate Brentwood home! This one of a kind experience will be held, Sun. afternoon Jan. 11th. Tickets are $600 per couple - seating is VERY limited. Reservations are first-come first-served.
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January 2015
15 out of 18 of claimed

Perform with the SJO

$1,000 USD
There are eight spots available for musicians - of any age or level - who want to play as part of the SJO during the recording sound check on Mon. Jan. 19th. (Please read Q&A for details.)
1 out of 8 of claimed

Private Home Concert

$3,500 USD
Piano soloist Bill Cunliffe will entertain you and your friends for a 90 minute private concert in your home. (Southern California only.)
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Honorary Executive Producer

$15,000 USD
Support the George Duke Legacy Project as Honorary Executive Record Producer and you will be listed in the CD credits, along with an invitation for eight to the recording sessions and after-party. You will also be invited to the mixing sessions along with the other one-of-a-kind benefits.
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