Hybrid Jazz - with Michael Austin and Theljon Allen!

One has a story worthy of a film - and thats no joke. The other is a young trumpet player who could STAR in a film: about his idol, Clifford Brown! Michael Austin and Theljon Allen return for a joint interview on the next show - and they have a cause for you to support. Michael founded an organization called In This Together Inc. A benefit for the charity will take place SOON in our region. A beautiful idea was birthed from a visit to Durban, South Africa - and Michael decided to implement change in Baltimore. Theljon caught ths excitement and is working with Michael to further fuel the vision of a hometown with less at-risk youth...the development of people, programs and resources for the underserved is urgent. And these hometown heroes want us to help - in any way we can. Michaels real-life story involves being incarcerated for over two decades for a crime that he did not commit. When he was pardoned in 2003, he found his voice. In TWO ways: he decided to give back to the community, knowing he would be healed in this manner. AND he wanted to sing! You will hear what a wise choice that was - and youll also hear Theljon Allens trumpet. NOT your Daddys horn, for sure! Steeped in the tradition but hearing the beat of the street, this young man with a solid reputation is getting buzz from his CD, "Universal Language." In ANY language, caring for our brothers and sisters doesnt need a whole lot of words. Well try to mix music into our discussion on "Hybrid Jazz" - so that you can hear what kinds of magic both our guests produce. By the way, with Michael and Theljon at this event coming up? Craig Alston and Tim Green - who have also visited the show! It will be like "Old Home Week" :) And our songs will reflect celebration of that fact. Join us!

Benefit Event