NY All-Star Benefit for George Cables, Jan 25 & 26 at Sweet Rhythm

[makpjazz57]

I don't think this was posted previously at organissimo, and if it was, probably not a bad idea to post again for those of you in the NY metro area next weekend and/or those of you able to contribute - I know these are tough times financially for many, so thoughts and prayers are great in lieu of donations! Donation info is below, too - quite a list of George's friends showing up for him at Sweet Rhythm in the Village:

The New York All-Star Benefit for George Cables

FRIDAY JANUARY 25 and SATURDAY JANUARY 26

SETS: 8, 10, MIDNIGHT, 2AM

$25 per set and $10 minimum

SWEET RHYTHM

88 7th Ave S

New York, NY 10014

(212) 255-3626

Reservations are strongly advised

www.sweetrhythmny.com

Kenny Barron

Randy Brecker

Michael Carvin

Joe Chambers

Sonny Fortune

Billy Harper

Winard Harper

Louis Hayes

Vincent Herring

Pete Laroca

Peter Leitch

Victor Lewis

Ronnie Mathews

Cecil McBee

Eric Reed

Rufus Reid

James Spaulding

Steve Turre

Cedar Walton

Buster Williams

Steve Wilson

Lenny White

Reggie Workman

In the Fall of 2007, pianist and composer George Cables received a kidney and liver transplant. While he is recuperating at home in Queens, NY, it will be many months before he'll be able to perform again. The Jazz community in New York is holding this very special benefit for 2 nights only at Sweet Rhythm with all musicians donating their time. Each set is an admission of $25 which goes directly to George Cables.

If you can't attend, and would like to contribute please visit: www.georgecables.com . The George Cables Healing Fund has been set up where all contributions (with the exception of PayPal deductions) go directly to George, or you can send a check in any amount payable to:

GEORGE CABLES

c/o JazzCorner.com

245 West 25th St. #2F

New York, NY 10001

Thanks,

Marla