EMERSON SOCIAL ACTION ALLIANCE PRESENTS

Portrait of Scott LaFaro

saturday • 20 february 2010

7:30 to 9:30 pm

tickets $10 at the door or in advance

benefiting the children of our community

at emerson unitarian universalist church

7304 jordan avenue • canoga park

A CONVERSATION
Screenwriter and author Brian Nelson talks with Helene LaFaro-Fernandez,
Scott LaFaro’s sister and author of 2009’s
Jade Visions: The Life and Music of Scott LaFaro

Music
The John Giannelli Trio: John Giannelli, bass • Rhonda Giannelli, piano • Mike Dubin, drums

book signing • refreshments • silent auction

Jade Visions: The Life and Music of Scott LaFaro: Jade Visions is the first biography of one of the twentieth century’s most influential jazz musicians – bassist Scott LaFaro. Best known for his landmark recordings with Bill Evans, LaFaro played bass a mere seven years before his life and career were tragically cut short by an automobile accident when he was only 25 years old. LaFaro’s sister, along with well-known jazz experts, tell Scott’s story.

University of North Texas Press, 2009 / “Best Jazz Biography 2009” – AllAboutJazz–New York

Proceeds from this event will help fund the 12th in a series of FREE Neighborhood Art Classes – a program that the Emerson Social Action Alliance (ESAA) offers twice each year to the children of Canoga Park, in cooperation with the Canoga Park Youth Arts Center. To date, the ESAA program has benefited more than 150 local children, introducing them to a variety of art styles and techniques, encouraging the students to explore all aspects of drawing, painting, and 3-D work. The classes emphasize imagination and creativity while working in various mediums, solving problems, and completing projects. This year, Emerson’s Family Small Group Ministry is collaborating with ESAA to hold this event and will participate in the classes.

Art helps engage children in a process that develops self-esteem, discipline, and motivation. The value of art is fundamental to the healthy development of children’s minds and spirits, giving them a glimpse into the larger world around them on many levels. It has been our goal with this program to reach those children in our community most in need, who otherwise would not have an opportunity to participate in a program like this.

The evening’s Silent Auction will feature many affordable pieces of art. Your ticket entitles you to $5 off one auction item that you win at $25 or more!

Free childcare provided. For tickets and other event information,
please contact Dave Margerum (davemargerum@myvalley.com)