NYC
Actor/Director
Producer/Jazz Vocalist
CONGRATULATIONS
to ROME NEAL
who in 2022, received the
Lifetime Achievement Award at the
AUDELCO Awards Spectacular 50th Celebration of Black Theatre Excellence!
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ROME NEAL 72 BIRTHDAY PARTY AND ALL THAT JAZZ*
Celebrating 22 YEARS OF
BANANA PUDDIN' JAZZ
THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY
Executive Director, Crystal Field
Presents
Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz’s
Monday, September 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $20 General Admission
Tickets on sale NOW
Your Support Is Appreciated!!!
To help make this night unforgettable and kick off our new season,
I’m asking for your support: Make a contribution or become a sponsor.
About Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz
* Running for nearly 22 years
* Originally started at the Historic Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Celebrated artists across generations:
Pre-teens: Jelena and Isis Watts (Legendary drummer Jeff Watts’ daughters), Desmond Austin ( Jazz Consortium's Board Chair Clarence Mosley’s grandson), Angelo Lewis (3-year-old son of award winning pianist Andre Chez Lewis)
Teens: Award winning Mimi Block and Leonieke Scheuble
Legends: Dr. Randy Weston, Bill Lee, Dr. Barry Harris, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and more!
I’ve had the honor of presenting my Shekere award to many of these legends at various Banana Puddin’ Jazz events.
A Night of Reciprocation
This year, I want to see all my friends at this magical night combining my birthday celebration with the launch of our new jazz series. For those who have enjoyed and benefited from our events over the years, now’s your chance to give back! Let’s reciprocate the love and support what has made Banana Puddin’ Jazz a staple in our community for over two decades.
In Closing
I would like to thank those of you who have been supportive over the past 22 years and have made the difference. Your unwavering support has been the backbone of Banana Puddin’ Jazz, allowing us to celebrate and nurture jazz talent across generations. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without you.
Peace & Blessings,
Rome Neal (Libra, September 25th)
Sponsors: Stephen Mckinley Henderson, John D. Smith, Kenneth White, Tracy Appleton , Sheryl Renee Productions, Dr. Mona Vaughn Scott, Dr. Monika Davis, Malaika M.Scott MD., Black Repertory Group Berkeley, Nina Causey, Sid & Betty Burston, Kwabena Comedy Lamon Fenner, Adalia Raye Gwatney, Brooklyn Printing, Eric Frazier, Black Theatre Project (Documentary)
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On November 1, 2024, the Nuyorican closed its iconic doors for a $24 million 3-year renovation project called the "Nuyoricanstruction" phase ushering us into the next 50 years.
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"Wow, what an honor to be acknowledged by Woodie King Jr. for having created my very own
ROME NEAL'S BANÀNA PUDDIN'JAZZ!!!" Rome
Theater produced and created by African-Americans helped mold generations influenced by their performance art and helped shape cultures.
Now, a new documentary hopes to show these Black creators, past and present, seeking stages to share their voices, entertain and inform on issues in front of a live audience and other performance platforms.
Here's how you can help!
Sponsor Benefits:
Multiple opportunities to gain brand/product exposure.
Brand association with a respected organization.
Awareness opportunities across a thriving cross-cultural segment of consumers
High brand visibility via publicity, event and public relations tie -ins.
Participation in a history making event and to show the public that you care and support live music.
Needs Funds For:
One year of Banana Puddin' Jazz live programming
-Payment of Musicians, Director, Production Manager
-Marketing (Posters, Postcard,Flyers), printing cost
-Website, eblasts,
-Public Relations
Programming for BJP cable TV show on Brooklyn Cable Television (FREE)
-Video shoots and Editing
- Public Relations Weekly
Other Ways You Can Help:
After you've donated you can still help in other ways by telling everyone you know about
Banana Puddin' Jazz
-Pass this information on to others especially those who love jazz and have money.