benefit concert in PS featuring The Duke Ellington Orchestra

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I won't be around, but this sounds good and someone asked me to spread the word:

December 7, 2008 at 6:00pm
Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of
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58 7th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11217

Featuring artists:
THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA
Jambalaya Brass Band, Renee Manning Group, Jerome Harris, Doug Booth
Tuliva Donna Cumberbatch & Trio, Christine Moore, Lucy Galligher Trio

What: Benefit Concert for Terence Conley
When: Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 6:00pm
Cost: Minimum donation $10
Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th Avenue, Brooklyn. NY

A benefit concert will held for esteemed Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of
Music faculty member Terence Conley on Sunday, December 7 at 6pm. The
concert will feature talented artists such as The Duke Ellington Orchestra,
Jambalaya Brass Band, Renee Manning Group, Jerome Harris and more…

BQCM valued faculty member Terence Conley was sadly involved in a serious
car accident in October and is currently in intensive care. His condition is
serious but improving slowly week by week, the road to recovery will be very
long and challenging. In effort to help Terence's family during this
difficult period, a benefit concert will be held at the Brooklyn Conservatory. The Conservatory invites one and all to enjoy some great music and
asks the public to help us support Terence and his family

Terence Conley has an impressive resume, an exceptional pianist and
dedicated educator he has played as part of the Count Basie Orchestra, The
Duke Ellington Orchestra, and with Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. He
has performed for several theatrical productions including the US tour of
"Ain't misbehavin'" and the European Tour of "Sophisticated Ladies". Terence
has taught Piano, Rhythm and Drama for numerous schools and the Conservatory
has been privileged to have him as a member of their faculty for the last 9
years.

Ticket Info: Minimum donation of $10