Released on = February 19, 2007, 12:06 pm

Press Release Author = The Write Business Solution, LLC

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The Detroit based facility-Youthville Detroit, a program of
the Detroit Youth Foundation (DYF), has teamed up with the great Jazz Master Wendell
Harrison of Rebirth Inc., (a program partner of the DYF) to host auditions for a
youth Jazz Ensemble in Detroit.

Press Release Body = Detroit, MI - Youthville Detroit officially announced today
that it will be holding auditions for young talented Michiganders between the ages
of 11 and 19 to participate in a jazz ensemble. Prompted by the interest to
continue nurturing the talents of metro Detroit's young people, the Detroit Youth
Foundation and Youthville Detroit has decided to hold live auditions to fill
positions for trumpets, alto saxes, tenor saxes, trombones, bass, guitar, piano,
drums and baritone sax. This ensemble will perform original works as well as works
of great jazz legends, such as: Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, and other prolific
jazz composers. Youthville Detroit (DYF) and Rebirth Inc. continue to live up to
their motto, "working together for our most treasured resource, our youth and our
community."

Youthville Detroit was an initiative brought about by Detroit Mayor Kwame M.
Kilpatrick and Gerald K. Smith, CEO and founder of the Detroit Youth Foundation. It
features a comprehensive multi-service facility designed to promote positive
development among youths of all ages, with an emphasis on 11 to 19 year-olds. The
75,000 sq ft facility is located within the New Center Area at the corner of
Woodward and Lothrop. It accommodates a multitude of youth development activities in
the area of technology, music, dance, the arts, health and fitness, recreation,
socialization of youth to youth and socialization of youth to adult relationships.

The Youthville Jazz Ensemble will consist of sixteen pieces and will perform
throughout the state at various venues. Auditions are currently being held on
Thursdays at Youthville Detroit in room 2130 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and will continue
until all positions are filled. Youth participants must have at least 4 to 5 years
of music reading experience and an annual membership to Youthville Detroit.

Wendell Harrison, who is a legendary Detroit-based jazz musician, recording artist,
performer, teacher, author and entrepreneur, will lead this ensemble. His fame as a
clarinetist and saxophonist has spread throughout the United States, Africa, the
Caribbean, the Middle East, and Europe. As a musical leader and artist, "Harrison
has eighteen (18) releases to his credit on American record labels such as: Tribe,
Rebirth and WenHa, and international labels Soul Jazz (London England), and P
Vine/Blues Interactions (Japan). Besides his sterling performance career and
educational efforts, he has long been active in promoting jazz and in fostering jazz
activity. In 1985, Harrison and pianist Harold McKinney co-founded Rebirth Inc., one
of Detroit's most productive jazz organizations. Rebirth Inc. is a non-profit arts
organization that is known for its high quality jazz concerts, productions and
educational programs.

This combination of talent, determination and youthful energy will prove to be a
great asset to Detroit, drawing talented youths from all areas of Michigan and
bringing them together under the supervision of one of Detroit's most acclaimed jazz
artist. With such vision and leadership, this ensemble is sure to inspire future
generations of musicians and leave a lasting admiration for all that jazz.

For more information and to find out the specific requirements for acceptance into
this ensemble, please go to http://WenHaJazz.swiftsite.com or call Rebirth Inc., at
(313) 875-0289. Information may also be obtained from Wendell Harrison at
WenHaJazz@aol.com


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