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CONTACT: Debra R. Cerritelli 212.202-0515 Jazzmgmt@aol.com   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 New Rick DellaRatta CD “Improvisation” set for release in May 2008. / New Book listing Rick as one of the “Top Jazz Singers of All Time” caps banner year for this historic Jazz Artist.

 

 

New York, NY - The seventh CD of Award Winning Jazz Pianist, Vocalist and Composer Rick DellaRatta titled “Improvisation” is currently in the making and scheduled for release in May, 2008.

 

Below please find some recent fast facts:

 

►In March 2007 Jazz pianist, vocalist and composer Rick DellaRatta was included by The Foundation Center in their list of musician philanthropists along with Bono (U2), Elton John, Peter Gabriel and Sting. (Click here for more info).

 

►In April 2007 Rick was given the Jazz Appreciation Award by the American Federation of Musicians (Local 85-133) for outstanding achievement as an international jazz performer, composer and philanthropist giving back to the community through jazz, jazz education, charitable contributions and Jazz for Peace performances. (Click here for more information)

 

►In Sept. 2007 Jazz artist and Jazz for Peace founder Rick DellaRatta celebrated the 5^th Anniversary of his historic concert at the United Nations which united Israelis, Palestinians and Americans as well as the 500 benefit concert “Helping those who are helping others!” since this landmark event. (click here for more info)

 

Click Here to see Rick’s latest NBC TELEVISION appearance.

 

For additional information or to schedule an interview with Rick DellaRatta please contact Debra Cerritelli at Louise Johnson Jazz Management – 212-947-1104

 

For complete tour schedule and additional info please visit www.jazzforpeace.org

High resolution pictures can be found at http://www.rickdellaratta.com/press.html

For information on Rick DellaRatta please visit http://www.rickdellaratta.com    

 

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