A Report On The Jan. 23rd Caribeat Event from Sharetta and Nigel

> Report on Jazz Caribeat Gala:
> On Jan 23rd 2010 the "Global Jazz Award" was presented to the family of Harold Mc Kinney and Dr. Teddy Harris for their life time service to People, Community, Nation and the World. The International Institute located at 111 E. Kirby Detroit was the site for the event. Time 5:00pm - 10:00pm. Guest Speaker was Mr. James Tatum from the James Tatum Art Foundation, who spoke on "Global Rhythm Harmony".
> People that matters in the community included Congressman John Conyers Jr, Rev. Dr. Nicholas Hood 111, Mr. Bill Foster, Mr. Charles Small (President of Don Bosco Hall) and Michael Julian (MC) from WDET FM Radio station.  Sponsor for the Global Jazz Award was Don Bosco Hall, awarded by Nigel John from Grenada.
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>  The purpose of the Show is to use Jazz on a platform to bring about Global Unity to the World. The idea was conceived in 1997 by international acclaimed Steel drummer Nigel John and World renowned Jazz Master Harold Mc Kinney, who taught that by establishing ties with people of the African Diaspora can achieved this goal.
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>  "Sister's With Soul Circle - Sista circle" a women's organization paid tribute to recognized Nigel John Art/Music, a mentor of Harold Mc Kinney and Dr. Teddy Harris. Other purpose of the show was to established a continue education scholarship fund for Mr. John return to College to study Web Master Building, Computer Graphic Design, Animation and Video Games Concentration.
>  In 1987 Nigel John were an International Jazz exchange student from Grenada to Detroit, in that same year he worn the Youth Jazz exchange competition at Hurt Plaza and recognition from the City of Detroit MI, Spirit of Detroit Award in leadership and dedication to improving the of life.  
> The formal Jazz Caribeat Gala event included some of Detroit's best Jazz and Reggae performers. The Global Jazz Assembly highlighted the afternoon with rhythms and sounds from across the World. The band included Don Mayberry on bass, Richard Willis on keyboards, Grey Patrick and Gayelynn Mc Kinney on drums, Alfred Sields and Craig Hucklebee on congas, Nigel John on Steel Drums, Armand Jackson, Cheryl Warren and Michele Mc Kinney as vocalist. Other bands which performed were the Mariachi Mexican band, Gratitude Steel Band, Roots Vibration, Lorenzo Rhodes with his band included vocalist Cheri and Lagwynna Scott. Guest Artist- poetry Aurora E. Harris.     
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> Thank you for allowing me to send you this report.
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> Sincerely,
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> Sharetta Wellons
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> Nigel John.
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