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Rebirth Inc is a non profit tax exempt organization that was incorporated in 1978. Our mission is to present jazz artists from all over the world in the Michigan area as well a preserve jazz as America's true art form. Since 1979, Rebirth has successfully provided jazz concerts, educational programs, audio and video recordings to the community and throughout the Midwest. Rebirth is committed to providing cultural enrichment, education, and exposure focused on our YOUTH and COMMUNITY--our most treasured resources.
Special Thanks to Rebirth Members and Patrons, and Our supporters:
Let Rebirth provide your musical needs. We are a highly respected
and acclaimed organization of performers, teachers, and promotion
specialists. Contact Rebirth for:
WORKSHOPS
Rebirth is also an organization that is very active in the
realm of education. Rebirth has conducted workshops in many
communities including Europe and the Caribbean as well as
on major college campuses throughout the United States and
Europe.
Rebirth's Community Band and Orchestra at YouthVille Detroit
Young musicians from the ages of 13 - 19 experience studying with professional musicians and educators by participating in Rebirth's Community Band and Orchestra at YouthVille Detroit. The students must have sight reading experience, good tone quality and a great attitude. The ensemble is directed by Jazz master, composer and arranger Wendell Harrison with assistance from John Douglas. The group performs in several venues in and around the Detroit Metropolitan area and plays all types of jazz, modern and traditional classical music.
CONCERTS
Rebirth is internationally known for its outstanding concert
productions which showcase the finest of jazz artists such
as; Ahmad Jamal, Ellis Marsalis, Hank Jones, Annie Ross Wendell
Harrison, Freddie Hubbard, Jerry Gonzalez, Buster Williams
and Eddie Harris to name a few.
PRODUCTS
Compact discs/cassettes Rebirth offers unique audio recordings
by artists such as Wendell Harrison, Harold McKinney and Pamela
Wise. These recordings are available on cassette or compact
disc. Most of them can be purchased at your favorite record
store or through Rebirth.
EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Whether you need music appreciation tools, or techniques to
develop improvisational skills Rebirth has educational cassettes
and text books available created by Detroit's own jazz greats.
VIDEO TAPES
Rebirth currently has two video tapes available on jazz master
Wendell Harrison. Most of the educational publications and
video tapes can be purchased at your favorite music store
or for ordering see our Contact
section.
 REBIRTH'S LIVE RADIO BROADCAST SERIES
From 1990 - 2007 Rebirth presented numerous live broadcasts via WDET- FM
Public Radio in Detroit. The first event was presented on Jim Gallert's show
DETROIT JAZZ ALIVE featuring the Wendell Harrison & Harold McKinney duet and
continued with Harrison's Mama's Licking Stick Clarinet Ensemble. Rebirth's Live
Radio Broadcast Series has continued for fifteen years to this date with radio
host W. Kim Heron. These presentations have included many Detroit and world wide
names including composer/pianist Horace Silver, vocalists Vanessa Rubin, Andy
Bey and pianists Geri Allen, Pamela Wise and Mulgrew Miller trombonist Steve
Turre, percussionist /trumpeter Jerry Gonzalez, bassist Richard Davis,
saxophonists Bobby Watson and Gary Bartz and clarinetists Paquito D' Rivera and
Wendell Harrison.
We'd love to hear from you! For ordering products or simply
just to drop us a line, contact:
Rebirth Inc.
81 Chandler
Detroit, MI 48202 USA
(313) 875-0289 Fax (313) 875-0807
EMAIL Wenhajazz@AOL.Com
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