The jazz community in New York City will come together this weekend, Jan. 25-26, to hold a series of benefit concerts for George Cables, the pianist and composer. Cables is recuperating at his Queens, NY home from a kidney and liver transplant and will be unable to perform again for some time. The benefit shows will take place at Sweet Rhythm (88 7th Ave. S. in Manhattan), with sets at 8 PM, 10 PM and midnight, with all musicians donating their time. Reservations are strongly advised. Admission for each set is $25 and proceeds will go directly to Cables. Contact 212-255-3626 or Sweet Rhythm for more information.
Participants are expected to include:
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
Those who cannot attend, but would like to contribute please visit: George Cables’ website. 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.
