givejimmiesomelove
Target:
To get Jimmie Highsmith Jr. on the RIJF(Roch. Int'l Jazz Festival)
Sponsored by:
Jimmie Highsmith Jr. has been a driving force on the Rochester jazz/smooth jazz scene for over 10 years. He attended the Hochstein School of music as a child, graduated from the Rochester School of Arts High School, attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music and has sold thousands of CD's locally, nationally and abroad. In spite of all of this, he has never been selected to perform at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
We, the citizens of Rochester, NY petition the Rochester International Jazz Festival to hire Mr. Jimmie Highsmith Jr. as a performer at the 2009 Rochester International Jazz Festival.
We, the citizens of Rochester, NY petition the Rochester International Jazz Festival to hire Mr. Jimmie Highsmith Jr. as a performer at the 2009 Rochester International Jazz Festival.
Jimmie Highsmith Jr. has been a driving force on the Rochester jazz/smooth jazz scene for over 10 years. He attended the Hochstein School of music as a child, graduated from the Rochester School of Arts High School, attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music and has sold thousands of CD's locally, nationally and abroad. In spite of all of this, he has never been selected to perform at the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
We, the citizens of Rochester, NY petition the Rochester International Jazz Festival to hire Mr. Jimmie Highsmith Jr. as a performer at the 2009 Rochester International Jazz Festival.
We, the citizens of Rochester, NY petition the Rochester International Jazz Festival to hire Mr. Jimmie Highsmith Jr. as a performer at the 2009 Rochester International Jazz Festival.
We signed the "givejimmiesomelove" petition!
# 165:
1:07 pm PDT, May 12,
JOHN NUGENT, New York
THE 2009 XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL BOOKINGS WERE CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2009. IF JIMMY OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE WOULD HAVE CONTACTED THE FESTIVAL ASKING FOR A PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED FOR A BOOKING. SUCH WAS NOT THE CASE. OVER 1,400 GROUPS SUBMITTED OR CALLED TO PERFORM DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS. JOHN NUGENT DOES NOT BOOK ARTISTS USING EXTRA SENSORY PERCEPTION. COMMUNICATIONS MUST TAKE PLACE TO SECURE A BOOKING JIMMY'S A FANTASTIC SAX PLAYER AND DESERVES A GIG, NO QUESTION, BUT HE OR SOMEONE WHO BOOKS HIS CONCERT DATES NEEDS TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY IN ORDER TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. PERHAPS IN 2010. PLEASE STOP THIS PETITION, JIMMY. IT'S RIDICULOUS. THIS IS NOT HOW YOU PROMOTE AN ARTIST. JUST PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL THE PRODUCER FOR GOODNESS SAKES. IT'S TOO LATE FOR THIS YEAR AS THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN CLOSED LONG AGO. JOHN NUGENT PRODUCER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 14 FRANKLIN ST. #808 ROCHESTER NY 14604
THE 2009 XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL BOOKINGS WERE CLOSED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2009. IF JIMMY OR HIS REPRESENTATIVE WOULD HAVE CONTACTED THE FESTIVAL ASKING FOR A PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN CONSIDERED FOR A BOOKING. SUCH WAS NOT THE CASE. OVER 1,400 GROUPS SUBMITTED OR CALLED TO PERFORM DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS. JOHN NUGENT DOES NOT BOOK ARTISTS USING EXTRA SENSORY PERCEPTION. COMMUNICATIONS MUST TAKE PLACE TO SECURE A BOOKING JIMMY'S A FANTASTIC SAX PLAYER AND DESERVES A GIG, NO QUESTION, BUT HE OR SOMEONE WHO BOOKS HIS CONCERT DATES NEEDS TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY IN ORDER TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. PERHAPS IN 2010. PLEASE STOP THIS PETITION, JIMMY. IT'S RIDICULOUS. THIS IS NOT HOW YOU PROMOTE AN ARTIST. JUST PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL THE PRODUCER FOR GOODNESS SAKES. IT'S TOO LATE FOR THIS YEAR AS THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN CLOSED LONG AGO. JOHN NUGENT PRODUCER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 14 FRANKLIN ST. #808 ROCHESTER NY 14604
# 164:
5:12 pm PDT, May 11,
Tyler Owens, New York
There is no legit reason not to include Jimmie in the rjif.
There is no legit reason not to include Jimmie in the rjif.
# 163:
8:42 am PDT, May 11,
Lisa Wall, New York
Dear Sirs, I believe the Rochester-based International Jazz Festival would be incomplete without the addition of Mr. Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. Please consider adding him to your lineup. Respectfully, Lisa R. Wall
Dear Sirs, I believe the Rochester-based International Jazz Festival would be incomplete without the addition of Mr. Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. Please consider adding him to your lineup. Respectfully, Lisa R. Wall
# 162:
5:52 am PDT, May 11,
H Peterson, New York
# 161:
7:29 pm PDT, May 10,
Name not displayed, New York
please include Jimmie in the Jazz Festival in Rochester, NY
please include Jimmie in the Jazz Festival in Rochester, NY
# 160:
6:55 pm PDT, May 10,
Grand Tone, New York
I've known Chit (Jimmie) for years via music production (Roc Music Group) and as a close friend. He should have been featured on the very first RIJF. He's more than just a talent in this town...he's a living legend in the jazz world of things. He's more than just a talent, he's what the epedimy of music in this town is. Love ya, Chit. Let's make it happen!!!
I've known Chit (Jimmie) for years via music production (Roc Music Group) and as a close friend. He should have been featured on the very first RIJF. He's more than just a talent in this town...he's a living legend in the jazz world of things. He's more than just a talent, he's what the epedimy of music in this town is. Love ya, Chit. Let's make it happen!!!
# 159:
4:32 pm PDT, May 9,
Chris Barry, New York
Hes one of our own homegrown talent-good idea.
Hes one of our own homegrown talent-good idea.
# 158:
10:21 am PDT, May 9,
OME OLUIKPE, New York
# 157:
6:32 am PDT, May 9,
Rosemary Eichenlaub, New York
There should be a place for local talent at the RIJF. Jimmie deserves a spot.
There should be a place for local talent at the RIJF. Jimmie deserves a spot.
# 156:
1:40 pm PDT, May 8,
Eric Rose, New York
Mr Highsmith has been a staple on the Jazz music scene in Rochester and it is crying shame that this man is not a headline artist at this event every year.
Mr Highsmith has been a staple on the Jazz music scene in Rochester and it is crying shame that this man is not a headline artist at this event every year.
# 155:
7:35 am PDT, May 8,
Essence Woodard, New York
# 154:
7:01 am PDT, May 8,
Cindy Semrau, New York
Go hear Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. play and you'll be amazed! He's played at the lilac fest and he and his band support other local musicians as well. He's amazing and should be included to perform at the Rochester International Jazz Festival EVERY year!
Go hear Jimmie Highsmith, Jr. play and you'll be amazed! He's played at the lilac fest and he and his band support other local musicians as well. He's amazing and should be included to perform at the Rochester International Jazz Festival EVERY year!
# 153:
6:02 am PDT, May 8,
D. Sanders, New York
# 152:
4:59 am PDT, May 8,
Wes Perry, New York
RIJF should also includes this world class local musician. Looking forward to attending Jimmy's performance.
RIJF should also includes this world class local musician. Looking forward to attending Jimmy's performance.
# 151:
7:51 pm PDT, May 7,
Ariel Bandara, California
# 150:
7:50 pm PDT, May 7,
Cynthia Gayden, New York
# 149:
5:01 pm PDT, May 7,
Tammy Parker, New York
Utilizing great local talent is a benefit to "our" community. Let's not forget our greatest local jazz musician!!
Utilizing great local talent is a benefit to "our" community. Let's not forget our greatest local jazz musician!!
# 148:
4:36 pm PDT, May 7,
Ronald Allen, New York
GIVE JIMMIE HIGHSMITH A CHANCE!!!!
GIVE JIMMIE HIGHSMITH A CHANCE!!!!
# 147:
3:59 pm PDT, May 7,
Adrienne Adams, New York
Jimmie Highsmith would be a tremendous addition to the Rochester International Jazz Fest. His level of skill and talent easily matches that of the performers on the line up. It would also be a sense of pride to have Rochester represented by such a magnificent artist.How blessed is Rochester to have him. Please put him on the schedule.
Jimmie Highsmith would be a tremendous addition to the Rochester International Jazz Fest. His level of skill and talent easily matches that of the performers on the line up. It would also be a sense of pride to have Rochester represented by such a magnificent artist.How blessed is Rochester to have him. Please put him on the schedule.
# 146:
2:53 pm PDT, May 7,
Deborah Whitt, New York
# 145:
2:28 pm PDT, May 7,
Name not displayed, New York
# 144:
1:15 pm PDT, May 7,
John Poindexter, New York
# 143:
11:54 am PDT, May 7,
Alice Gissendanner, New York
# 142:
11:29 am PDT, May 7,
Name not displayed, New York
Great musician. We want to hear him.
Great musician. We want to hear him.
# 141:
10:49 am PDT, May 7,
Name not displayed, Rhode Island
Give the brotha some love! International also includes our home grown talent. K R
Give the brotha some love! International also includes our home grown talent. K R
# 140:
8:47 am PDT, May 7,
Bryan Little, New York
# 139:
8:27 am PDT, May 7,
Harry Payne, New York
We must support our local talent. So please give Jimmie some love and have him on the schedule.
We must support our local talent. So please give Jimmie some love and have him on the schedule.
# 138:
7:33 am PDT, May 7,
George Moses, New York
This is a no brainer, we must support our own talent as well as bring in other talent.
This is a no brainer, we must support our own talent as well as bring in other talent.
# 137:
7:17 am PDT, May 7,
Kayla Jackson, New York
# 136:
7:16 am PDT, May 7,
Ernest Lofton, New York
One of Rochester's finest muscians, he has a big following.
One of Rochester's finest muscians, he has a big following.
# 135:
7:07 am PDT, May 7,
RODERICK SPRATLING, New York
I have attended many performances by Jimmie Highsmith, and thoroughly enjoy his music.
I have attended many performances by Jimmie Highsmith, and thoroughly enjoy his music.
# 134:
6:59 am PDT, May 7,
Keisha Johnson, New York
I have seen Jimmie perform throughout the region and it would be nice to see him perform again. He is personable and .... the fact that Rochester's very own resident will be playing in the Jazz festival could inspire local youth to be a jazz musician.......POSITIVE IMPACT
I have seen Jimmie perform throughout the region and it would be nice to see him perform again. He is personable and .... the fact that Rochester's very own resident will be playing in the Jazz festival could inspire local youth to be a jazz musician.......POSITIVE IMPACT
# 133:
6:54 am PDT, May 7,
Name not displayed, New York
# 132:
6:53 am PDT, May 7,
Dagmar Flournoy, New York
He is alot better than many of the artists coming in. He is a wonderful talent and entertainer. Please support our own excellent talent. Get Jimmie on the line up.
He is alot better than many of the artists coming in. He is a wonderful talent and entertainer. Please support our own excellent talent. Get Jimmie on the line up.
# 131:
6:51 am PDT, May 7,
Spring Worth, New York
# 130:
6:34 am PDT, May 7,
Ruby Lockhart, New York
Jimmie Highsmith deserves to be part of the Rochester Jazz Festival. He is highly regarded and has a fan base that dictates his inclusion.
Jimmie Highsmith deserves to be part of the Rochester Jazz Festival. He is highly regarded and has a fan base that dictates his inclusion.
# 129:
6:22 am PDT, May 7,
Melanie Morris, Massachusetts
# 128:
5:31 am PDT, May 7,
Jay Rund, New York
# 127:
5:02 pm PDT, May 6,
Veronica Scott-Bliss, New York
# 126:
4:52 pm PDT, May 6,
Charyll Monk, New York
# 125:
7:24 pm PDT, May 5,
Shaunta Collier-Santos, New York
Jimmie Highsmith is a stellar sax player and talented musician overall. He is the epitome of jazz in Rochester from Smooth Jazz to R&B to Latin and much more, Jimmie plays it all. Most importantly, he gives back to this community by engaging young adults and children in the love of music. He also shares his love of music by teaching children to appreciate the art. Give Jimmie a shot!
Jimmie Highsmith is a stellar sax player and talented musician overall. He is the epitome of jazz in Rochester from Smooth Jazz to R&B to Latin and much more, Jimmie plays it all. Most importantly, he gives back to this community by engaging young adults and children in the love of music. He also shares his love of music by teaching children to appreciate the art. Give Jimmie a shot!
# 124:
6:56 am PDT, May 5,
Tonya Guzman, New York
# 123:
11:32 am PDT, May 4,
Vincent Tyson, New York
# 122:
4:55 am PDT, May 4,
Jon Greeno, New York
The RIJF could do a lot more to promote local music and let the thousands of visitors know what we have here.
The RIJF could do a lot more to promote local music and let the thousands of visitors know what we have here.
# 121:
7:15 pm PDT, May 2,
Sandystarr Randolph, New York
# 120:
8:36 am PDT, May 2,
Tamara Daniels-Padilla, New York
He would be an asset to the event and a local one at that. Big mistake if you don't get him he has a lot of fans local and outside of Rochester. He has always been in the jazz scene in Rochester, except for RIJF that is so unfair to the people who are not from this area and maybe have never had a chance to see him perform live.
He would be an asset to the event and a local one at that. Big mistake if you don't get him he has a lot of fans local and outside of Rochester. He has always been in the jazz scene in Rochester, except for RIJF that is so unfair to the people who are not from this area and maybe have never had a chance to see him perform live.
# 119:
4:47 am PDT, May 2,
Charles Inglis, New York
Jimmie Jr is one of the best Jazz clarinet players I have ever listened to. He has played with some of the biggest names in the national Jazz communitiy. It is a shame that he has never played at the RIJF. Charles Inglis
Jimmie Jr is one of the best Jazz clarinet players I have ever listened to. He has played with some of the biggest names in the national Jazz communitiy. It is a shame that he has never played at the RIJF. Charles Inglis
# 118:
10:10 pm PDT, May 1,
PJ Elliott, New York
# 117:
2:25 pm PDT, May 1,
Sharon Woodgett, Georgia
Jimmie is a very talented, blessed, caring artist and he needs to be acknowledged. Rocester needs to get with it someday. I pray it is now and starts with this.
Jimmie is a very talented, blessed, caring artist and he needs to be acknowledged. Rocester needs to get with it someday. I pray it is now and starts with this.
# 116:
7:44 am PDT, May 1,
Name not displayed, New York
# 115:
7:40 am PDT, May 1,
Name not displayed, New York
# 114:
7:19 am PDT, May 1,
Kathy Glass, New York
# 113:
7:11 am PDT, May 1,
Jill Tobin, New York
RIJF has missed out on such talent!Shame on YOU!!
RIJF has missed out on such talent!Shame on YOU!!
# 112:
6:14 am PDT, May 1,
DaVita Baker, New York
# 111:
5:23 am PDT, May 1,
Carl Tobin, New York
Jimmie is a Rochester treasure and is highly respected by well known local and national musicians and recording artists. His absence from the RIJF lineup deprives RIJF attendees of the pure enjoyment that Jimmie brings to a stage and deprives Mr. Highsmith of the recognition he richly deserves.
Jimmie is a Rochester treasure and is highly respected by well known local and national musicians and recording artists. His absence from the RIJF lineup deprives RIJF attendees of the pure enjoyment that Jimmie brings to a stage and deprives Mr. Highsmith of the recognition he richly deserves.
# 110:
2:17 am PDT, May 1,
Kim Male, New York
# 109:
2:14 am PDT, May 1,
Roosevelt Murray sr., New York
mr. hhightower, is an excellent artist in his field, and should be on the list of artist for the up coming jazz festival,he's a wonderful player for all listiners.
mr. hhightower, is an excellent artist in his field, and should be on the list of artist for the up coming jazz festival,he's a wonderful player for all listiners.
# 108:
11:30 pm PDT, Apr 30,
BARNEY OCHOLLA, New Jersey
Jimmie's immense talent and unique style should not be denied to the public.
Jimmie's immense talent and unique style should not be denied to the public.
# 107:
8:31 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Name not displayed, New York
I feel that Jimmie Highsmith Jr. needs to be a part of RIJF because he is such an integral part of our jazz scene right here as well as traveling all over (Atlanta,Ga)etc.to share his music. His unique style needs to be included in this festival on a yearly basis.
I feel that Jimmie Highsmith Jr. needs to be a part of RIJF because he is such an integral part of our jazz scene right here as well as traveling all over (Atlanta,Ga)etc.to share his music. His unique style needs to be included in this festival on a yearly basis.
# 106:
8:26 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Stan Holloway, New York
Stan Holloway
Stan Holloway
# 105:
12:58 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Mark Semrau, New York
Jimmie homegrown jazz. Let him play!
Jimmie homegrown jazz. Let him play!
# 104:
12:31 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Denise Mcfadden, New York
jimmie jams,
jimmie jams,
# 103:
12:11 pm PDT, Apr 30,
Name not displayed, New York
I have notice this is a issue in rochester and I like Whitney marchelle also the singer
I have notice this is a issue in rochester and I like Whitney marchelle also the singer
# 102:
10:32 am PDT, Apr 30,
KIMBERLY HILL, New York
# 101:
10:26 am PDT, Apr 30,
D Highsmith, Georgia
