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*The Jazz for Peace mission is to continue the benefit concert series; to expand its performances to other cities, states and countries; to bring jazz back into the schools and expose Americans to one of its greatest, yet often overlooked art forms; and to donate musical instruments to underprivileged children and schools.
*Rick
DellaRatta's
latest CD is titled Jazz for Peace. Half of the proceeds go toward
musical instruments for underprivileged children. It features such jazz greats
as Rick DellaRatta, Eddie Gomez, Lenny White, Paquito D'Rivera and the
*Rick DellaRatta is an
international jazz pianist, vocalist and composer, who has won numerous awards
through his talent.
Most recently
Rick was given the 2007 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.
Rick DellaRatta is one of the
finest Jazz pianists alive."
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"DellaRatta...well crafted with strong traces of influence from McCoy Tyner and
Bill Evans."
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LA Times
"Excellent Jazz Pianist and Vocalist....Superb Band"
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"DellaRatta brought new life to an old sweet song."
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" Rick
DellaRatta is one of the people who is taking Jazz to the next level"
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Dr. Billy Taylor