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Lynn Speakman Speaks With: Ron Blake

Lynn Speakman Quintet with very special guest Ron Blake to perform in Pittsburgh August 24 and 26

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Lynn Speakman Speaks With: Ron Blake

Lynn Speakman Speaks With: Ron Blake

Lynn Speakman Speaks With: Ron Blake

Lynn Speakman Speaks With: Ron Blake

Lynn Speakman Speaks With: Ron Blake

Lynn Speakman Quintet with very special guest Ron Blake to perform in Pittsburgh August 24 and 26

Lynn Speakman Quintet with very special guest Ron Blake to perform in Pittsburgh August 24 and 26

Lynn Speakman Quintet with very special guest Ron Blake to perform in Pittsburgh August 24 and 26

Lynn Speakman Quintet with very special guest Ron Blake to perform in Pittsburgh August 24 and 26

Lynn Speakman
Lynn Speakman
Lynn Speakman
Lynn Speakman
2 Campaigns |
Pittsburgh, United States
$1,850 USD by 30 backers
$1,850 USD by 30 backers on Aug 29, 2018
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Overview
Community has always been very important to me. I am blessed to be a part of many musical communities all over the world, many of which have provided incredible mentors for me who have given generously of their time, wisdom, and expertise to support me both as a musician and as a human being. Ron Blake is certainly one of these, and I am excited to be bringing him to Pittsburgh in August to share with my community here.

Short Summary

  • My name is Lynn Speakman. I am a jazz musician, a composer and arranger, and a music educator. My primary instruments are alto saxophone and flute.
  • Ron Blake (saxophones/flute), a native of St. Thomas, UVI and a long time native of NYC, was my first jazz saxophone teacher and has become my mentor and dear friend over the past 15+ years.
  • Ron's career has taken him many places with many different musicians, including Roy Haynes, Art Farmer, Bobby Hutcherson, Roy Hargrove, and Christian McBride, to name a few. He has also taught at The Juilliard School for 11 years and been a member of the SNL Band for 13 years.
  • My quintet, featuring special guest Ron Blake, will be performing in Pittsburgh:
  • Friday, August 24, 7-9pm @ Wallace's Whiskey Room + Kitchen
  • Sunday, August 26, 2-4pm @ Heid Pro Audio in Aspinwall (live recording w/ Q & A after)
  • The members of my quintet are some of Pittsburgh's finest: Ron Horton, trumpet; Joe Sheehan, piano; Jeff Grubbs, bass; and George Heid, III, drums.
  • We will be performing music written and arranged by Ron and myself, as well as a few from the books of  the Julian "Cannonball" Adderley Sextet and Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers.

What We Need & What You Get

  • I am asking for $1,750. This will cover the cost of the studio, the recording, and the fees needed to hire musicians of this caliber. 
  • If we raise enough money to cover these expenses, any excess money that we raise will be donated to Center of Life, a community organization that I am involved with and that I care about. You can learn more about that organization here: https://www.centeroflife.net
  • The perks I'm offering give you access to a portion of the limited release live recording we are making on August 26, so you can join in the fun even if you can't be at the event in person. Other perks include a CD of Ron's autographed by him, a chance to submit a question for Ron to answer at the Q & A, and a VIP dinner with Ron after the Sunday concert.

The Impact

  • Music is my absolute favorite way to bring people and communities together from all walks of life. I think we all have a lot to learn from people who are different from ourselves. I believe that the more we work together to cooperate and love each other no matter how different our backgrounds may be, the better this world will be.
  • Not only will the members of my quintet benefit from getting to know Ron and sharing the stage with him, but I believe Ron will benefit from the love and support both musicians and fans alike in Pittsburgh have to offer. It is my hope that through sharing in this experience, participants near and far will feel the impact in a very positive way.

Risks & Challenges

  • The obvious risk here is that, if not one cent is donated, I'll have to come up with $1,750 out of my own pocket. I am willing to take that risk, though, because this is not about making money for me. This is about sharing music and positivity with each other and with the world. If I am able to make a positive impact on even one audience member or fellow musician's life, I have achieved my goal.

Other Ways You Can Help

  • If you can't contribute financially, that's ok! Please just help get the word out and make some noise about my campaign by sharing this link with all of your friends: https://igg.me/at/lynnspeakmanspeakswithronblake
  • If you live in the area, please support live jazz and come to one or both of our performances. We would love to share our music with you live!
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Choose your Perk

Q & A + 1 track

$10 USD
Thank you! You will receive digital downloads of the video recording of the Q & A session and 1 track from the live recording.
Included Items
  • Q & A + 1 track
1 claimed

Q & A + 3 tracks

$20 USD
Thank you! You will receive digital downloads of the video recording of the Q & A session and 3 tracks from the live recording.
Included Items
  • Q & A + 3 tracks
5 claimed

Personal Thank You in Program

$35 USD
Thank You! You will receive digital downloads of the video recording of the Q & A session and 3 tracks from the live recording, and your name will be included in the program for August 26 with special thanks.
Included Items
  • Perks 1-2 + name in program
2 claimed

Autographed CD of Ron's

$50 USD
Thank you! You will receive perks 1-3 as well as one of Ron's CDs autographed just for you.
Included Items
  • Perks 1-3 and autographed CD
11 claimed
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Send a ? for Ron @ Q & A

$75 USD
Thank you! You will receive perks 1-4 and will be able to submit a music related question to be answered by Ron at the Q & A.
Included Items
  • Perks 1-4 + ? for Ron @ Q & A
0 out of 6 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

VIP dinner w/ Ron Blake

$125 USD
Thank you! You will receive perks 1-5 and will be invited to join Ron and I for a VIP meet & greet over dinner at Aladdin's (Waterworks Mall) after the concert on August 26. One (1) entrée and one (1) drink included.
Included Items
  • Perks 1-5 + VIP dinner w/ Ron
3 out of 6 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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