THE JIM
GLASS BENEFIT SHOW
November 23, 2003
The Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ
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In September 2003, Jim Glass, a well-known and well-traveled
Arizona musician of 25+ years, was diagnosed with leukemia. Because Jim’s performance history has
covered so many bands and genres (blues, jazz, country, rock) during his
residence in Arizona, it was truly heart-warming to call upon and obtain the
support of so many great local performers on behalf of a benefit show that we
hosted at The Rhythm Room. As Jim has
performed and still performs with many of the members of Cold Shott and The
Hurricane Horns, it was a natural assignment for us to coordinate the event
in the Phoenix Area. The event workers, musicians who donated talent and
equipment, organizers and nightclub staff made it easy for us to manage
everything from the very first phone call!
Jim has called the Prescott Valley area his home for a few years
now, but he still performs on a regular basis throughout Arizona and
especially in Phoenix metro. It was
an honor for all of us to participate in this ‘celebration of music’ with Jim
and LuAnn and we hope that the memories of the fun, the great musicianship
and charity from Jim’s musical family keep a warm and comfortable feeling
with them and help them stay strong! ~~~~~~~ Here’s a message from Jim……. “To all the organizers
and musicians, Rich Brydle and Cold Shott and The Hurricane Horns, The
Phoenix Blues Society, Bob Corritore and the Rhythm Room staff and Bill
Chesser………a very sincere thank you for the Jim Glass benefit and tribute. It
was one of the most outstanding moments of my life. To see the love and support of the blues
community makes me proud to be alive and doing what comes naturally--it's been
phenomenal”. Love, Jim Glass 11-24-03
A few
pics from the night…..
JIM
GLASS
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