James TatumJames Tatum

James Tatum BiographyInternational Jazz Artist, Educator, Lecturer

James Tatum is one of the jazz world’s most distinguished Stars. He has a B.A. degree from Prairie View A&MUniversity and M. Mus. Degree from the University of Michigan. Tatum has been involved with music and jazzeducation in the Wayne County Community College District, Oakland University, Macomb Community College,Oakland Community College and in the Detroit Public School System for the past 32 years. He is a member of theInternational Association of Jazz Educators, National Committee of the Black Jazz Caucus, Music EducatorsNational Conference and International American Federation of Musicians.

James Tatum is a professional musician, pianist and composer with a lifelong involvement in educating the art formof jazz to the public. In his role as lecturer and educator he is pleased to present a variety of musical themes inlecture format including The History of Jazz, African Music Influences in Jazz, How to Listen to Jazz and How toEducate the Improvisation of Jazz Music. Tatum has composed and written many compositions: “ContemporaryJazz Mass,” “Jubilee Jazz Suite,” “The Return of Joshua”, “Great Detroit Renaissance” and many others. Hisrecent CD recording “A Tribute to Nelson Mandela” was released in 2013.

James Tatum is President and Founder of the James Tatum Foundation for the Arts, Inc.For 26 years thefoundation has diligently worked hard to keep his vision alive by identifying and providing scholarships to talentedyouth in the Arts. Over 95% past recipients have received their Degrees. In 2001 Tatum’s name was selected inWho’s Who Among African Americans Book. 2009, Tatum was interviewed on National CNN HeadlinesNewsmaker and in the same year was inducted into the First Historical Museum in his native home of Mineola,Texas. Additionally, Tatum received The People’s Choice Michigan Artist Award from Michigan GovernorJennifer Granholm and received the Congressional Black Caucus Jazz Award by Congressman JohnConyers, Jr.

This past year 2012, Tatum was invited to Grenada West Indies to perform in a Jazz Lecture PerformanceCelebration Festival, sponsored by the U. S. Embassy and the Grenada Music Film Industry. Tatum highlightedthe Jazz Education to a wide audiences on two Television Stations in Grenada. A Smashing Success!!!

Mission StatementMission Statement

Educational Jazz CantataEducational Jazz Cantata ““The Music ShipThe Music Ship””

Unsung Stories of African Americans Cultural Music Heritage.Unsung Stories of African Americans Cultural Music Heritage.

Unsung songs that define multicultural history to the universe.Unsung songs that define multicultural history to the universe.

The Music Ship is at the core of the African American andThe Music Ship is at the core of the African American and

Caribbean Cultural heritage experiences which provides a languagCaribbean Cultural heritage experiences which provides a language to inspire, uplift and empower ine to inspire, uplift and empower intodaytoday’’s generation of the 21st Century.s generation of the 21st Century.

By James TatumBy James Tatum ©©

Mission StatementMission Statement

Captain James Tatum LecturerCaptain James Tatum Lecturer

Roots of AfroRoots of Afro--American MusicAmerican Music

Early FolkWork Songs -Field Songs Call and

Response - Protest Songs1600’s – 1700’s

Spiritual Music

Folk Spiritual 1800sNew Renaissance 1900s

Gospel Music

Folk Gospel 1890sTraditional Gospel 1930s

Contemporary Gospel 1970s

Rhythm & BluesRural Blues 1880sUrban Blues 1940s

INTERMISSION

Jazz MusicJazz Styles Form

Ragtime Jazz Style 1800sStride PianoNew Orleans-Style JazzRagtime Brass BandDixieland Brass Band

Big Bands 1920’s“Hot Swing Style”Piano Style Jazz 1930’sBoogie Woogie 1900’s

Be-Bop Jazz1940s

Cool Style Jazz1950s

Modern Jazz 1960sProgressive Jazz

Contemporary JazzFusion Jazz 1980s

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURINGENTERTAINMENT FEATURINGSpecial Guest /Special Guest /JeanettaJeanetta CarrCarr

James Tatum Foundation for the Arts, Inc.James Tatum Foundation for the Arts, Inc.

Coming Events 2017Coming Events 2017--10181018

99--2424--17 Tabernacle M. Baptist Church17 Tabernacle M. Baptist Church4:00 p.m. Usher4:00 p.m. Usher’’s Ministry 95 Anniversarys Ministry 95 Anniversary

Special Guest Jazz ArtistSpecial Guest Jazz ArtistJames Tatum, pianist / composerJames Tatum, pianist / composerPremiering anPremiering an ““Educational Jazz CantataEducational Jazz Cantata””2080 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan2080 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, Michigan

1111--22 17 Annual Volunteer Reception Awards22 17 Annual Volunteer Reception Awards5:00 p.m. 30th Anniversary Underground Railroad5:00 p.m. 30th Anniversary Underground Railroad

First Congregational ChurchFirst Congregational Church33 E. Forest / Woodward33 E. Forest / WoodwardDetroit, MichiganDetroit, Michigan

22--88--18 Educational Jazz Lecture Series18 Educational Jazz Lecture Series10:00 a.m. First Congregational Church10:00 a.m. First Congregational Church

Living MuseumLiving Museum33 E. Forest / Woodward33 E. Forest / WoodwardDetroit, MichiganDetroit, Michigan

33--1818--18 Educational Classical/ Jazz Benefit18 Educational Classical/ Jazz Benefit5:30 p.m. Concert, 31st Anniversary, Premiering5:30 p.m. Concert, 31st Anniversary, Premiering

original musicoriginal music ““Many Rivers to CrossMany Rivers to Cross””composed bycomposed by JherrardJherrard HardemanHardemanrecipient from the James Tatum Foundation.recipient from the James Tatum Foundation.Detroit Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MichiganDetroit Orchestra Hall, Detroit, Michigan

66--99--18 Educational Annual Scholarship Showcase18 Educational Annual Scholarship Showcase11:00 a.m. Westminster Church of Detroit11:00 a.m. Westminster Church of Detroit

17567 Hubbell / W. Outer Drive17567 Hubbell / W. Outer DriveDetroit, MichiganDetroit, Michigan

Contact information: James Tatum Foundation for the ArtsContact information: James Tatum Foundation for the Arts313313--255255--9015;9015; clejam@sbcglobal.netclejam@sbcglobal.netP. O. Box 32240,P. O. Box 32240, Detroit, MI 48232Detroit, MI 48232