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Jazz Sanctuary to play free concert at Arch Street United Methodist Church
PHILADELPHIA Dec. 3, 2019 – The Jazz Sanctuary will play its energetic toe-tapping music at 55 N. Broad Street, Phila., on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18.
The free Jazz n’ Joe concert by a Jazz Sanctuary Quintet begins 7 p.m. at Arch Street United Methodist Church in center city Philadelphia. For info, call 215-257-4626.
Note: Any online or in-person donations to the Jazz Sanctuary in December and January will be matched.
FAST FACTS
Name: The Jazz Sanctuary
Executive Director: Alan Segal
Based in: Philadelphia
Phone: 215-208-7314
Email: alan@alansegal.net
Website: TheJazzSanctuary.com
Places We Play: Houses of worship, charitable institutions, hospitals, retirement homes
Began Performing: 2011
Claim to Fame: Over 528 area performances and counting
2019 Award: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Award for Community Service from The Wissahickon Faith Community, Jan. 13, 2019.
Average Attendance: 50 to 60
Where We Play: 8-County Philadelphia Area
How Long We Play: Usually 2 hours
What to Expect: A marvelous, enjoyable experience
Jazz Sanctuary Musicians: See website thejazzsanctuary.com for event musicians and bios.
Unique Benefit: Attendees enjoy all the benefits of a classic jazz club – with a free-will donation – and no requested cost.
Slogan: Experience the Art of Jazz
Cost to Organizations: $0
Donations: Are always appreciated
Our Sponsors: They help us greatly. Please support them!
The Jazz Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) educational charitable organization.
THE BACKSTORY
Alan Segal, a tax-CPA, CPA, MST, CSMC and practitioner for 50 years, suffered a severe brain injury in December 2006. Unable to speak, walk or read, he began practicing his bass five to seven hours a day to recover his hand-eye coordination.
Along the way, he became an accomplished jazz bassist. And 2 1/2 years later, he began The Jazz Sanctuary to give back to the community that helped him.
With the help of its sponsors, The Jazz Sanctuary provides free concerts to places of worship, charitable institutions, hospitals, retirement homes and more – Sundays through Thursdays; "We do ask for a bit of help on Fridays and Saturdays," Alan says.
His goal is to bring jazz to the community, educate jazz students who can't afford the cost and pay musicians a fair rate for their effort.
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