K-Jazz celebrates Jazz appreciation month

     Jazz, considered to be one of America's few true art forms, will have its history on display this month as KJazz celebrates the tenth anniversary of Jazz Appreciation Month.
    The initiative to inform and teach the foundations of this music was originated by The Smithsonian Institute in an effort to keep alive one of America's past times. Their goal is to "draw public attention to the glories of jazz as both a historical and living treasure."
     The station will play music from legendary acts like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitgerald thougout the month of April in an effort to better educate the public of the roots of the music. Weekly spotlihgts on jazz stalwarts are planned to be showcased by the Living Legends as well.
     In an effort to get listeners involved and to raise money to keep jazz music on the airwaves, KJazz has a special promotion this month. Anyone who donates $40 or more during the month of April will recieve a Jazz Appreciation Month poster that depicts Mary Lou Williams, a legendary jazz pianist who played with the likes of Duke Ellington and Andy Kirk.

     In addition to the poster, people who pledge $40 or more will also be entered into a sweepstakes with the chance to win a weeklong jazz getaway in Fiji to see the International Jazz and Blues Festival which willl take place May 12-15. In addition to a four-day music pass to the festival, the winner will recieve a five night stay at the luxurious Sofitel Fiji on the island of Danaru.