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Benefit Jazz Concert for Children of Abraham

Presented by Moreau Center for the Arts - Saint Mary's College at O'Laughlin Auditorium

September 9, 2010

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Enjoy some great jazz music by Bryan Lubeck, David Wells and the Jim Pickley Trio while rising money to help fund the work of Children of Abraham!

Children of Abraham: In 2003, a few community members in Northwest Indiana began discussing how to better understand each other by defining common goals and helping others globally. Children of Abraham, Inc., a 100% volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, was formed in 2004 with the principal mission of helping relieve suffering around the world by providing free medical supplies and equipment to medically underserved countries.

"Our organization wanted to set an example that through local efforts, we can help others and around the world. And through this united effort, we come closer together as a community and build a greater understanding among Christians, Muslims and other faiths right here at home."

Children of Abraham is supported by the North District United Methodist Church, St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and the Northwest Indiana Islamic Center. They have already sent four shipments of supplies to Haiti and are working on a fifth.

Bryan Lubeck: The striking and sensitive ballads coupled with the exciting flamenco styles from his critically acclaimed 2004 album, “Acoustic Vineyard,” proved to a new generation of music lovers that the contemporary elegance of spanish guitar is more powerful today than ever before when combined with the grooves of his Latin and urban band.  

Lubeck is a featured artist for trend setter and powerhouse radio giant WNUA 95.5, Chicago, bringing his sizzling contemporary Latin guitar genius to headline at the 2005 summer Chill series, and back again in 2006. Lubeck has shared the stage with artists such as Craig Chaquico, Richard Elliot, Mindi Abair, Brian Culbertson, Euge Groove and Eric Darius. "Lubeck gets our vote for the best contemporary Latin style guitarist in his class", Smooth Jazz At South Shore. Lubeck was recently profiled in Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine with jazz icon, Earl Klugh. This comes as no surprise. "As we see his agile fingers dance across the guitar strings, creating his own style of funk and fury, it is with utter amazement that Lubeck’s Godin Guitar doesn’t catch fire." - Bernie Scott, Producer/Smooth Jazz At Southshore.

David Wells, a gifted Flugelhorn / Trumpet player from a small town in West Virginia has been living his dream of a career in music. Since the age of nine, David began learning the flugelhorn and trumpet with his professional debut at the age of thirteen. Heavily influenced by Louie Armstrong, Herb Alpert, and The Tijuana Brass, David evolved into an instrumental soloist with the capability of reaching his audiences on an intimate level.

David has shared the same platform with some of the top artist's in the industry: Warren Hill, Najee, Matt Marshak, Jeff Kashiwa, Nick Colione, Ken Navarro, Tim Bowman, Michael Lington, Brian Simpson, Blake Aaron, Nils, Greg Adams, Marion Meadows, and Jackien Joyner.

Wells share’s his musical gift with the release of eight CD’s and with approximately 200 shows per year. In 2006, the release of “More Love, More Power,” brought national acclaim on smooth jazz radio and reached #13 on the R&R indicators. Additionally, his performance of Strawberry Letter #23 was charted at #10 in early 2007.

David’s career soared in 2007 after moving to #10 on the R&R indicators, and becoming endorsed with Conn and Selmer. His television and sports appearances included airing in Columbus Blue Jackets on ESPN2 and performing for the Cincinnati Reds. David Wells was also featured in several Christian music magazines and networks, WTAP- TV’s (NBC) “Daybreak,” and numerous Christian conferences.

In 2007, David’s career has expanded to include a guest appearance on the national television show "Studio Jams" which has over 10 million viewers on the "BET Station". In November 2007, he was an entertainer aboard the luxurious Sovereign of the Seas, a smooth jazz cruise.

Jazz show host Larry Hollowell spoke of the cruise performance praising that, “Wells’ soaring trumpet carved riveting melodies...Wells’ facility on his horn is masterful, to say the least. His tone is boldly exciting and immediately engaging.”

David’s music is so engaging his holiday single, “Deck the Halls” hit #1 as the most added song on Smooth Jazz Radio Stations Nationwide such as Chicago, Miami, Orlando, NYC, and many more. He also hit #8 in the Top 10 most spin increase listing Nationwide.

In 2008 David was off to a strong start signing with Nuance Music Group based out of Long Island NY, then the release of “Friday Afternoon”. This full-length album will be released in February on both Nuance and Little Fish Records. “Friday Afternoon” is a collection of original instrumental pieces, which reaches out and touches the listener’s heart and soul.

The Jim Pickley Trio has been playing in Michiana for over 20 years. Jim Pickley, pianist and Dan Degucz, drummer have played together since the trio’s conception while Darrell Tidaback, bassist, has been with the group for two years. The trio has played various venues throughout Michiana including Club LaSalle, Trio’s, and the Elkhart Jazz Festival. They have had the privilege of playing with Franz Jackson, Bill Watrous and Wynton Marsalis and twice performing with the Elkhart County Symphony. They can be heard regularly every Sunday morning playing a jazz service at Grace United Methodist in South Bend.

Presented by the Shaheen Performing Arts Series and the Office of Special Events.