Draft:A Great Day in Coachella Valley

A photoshoot of stellar jazz musicians and vocalists who perform in the Coachella Valley was held on April 6, 2024. Inspired by the iconic 1958 photo ‘A Great Day in Harlem’ and the many others worldwide, 51 participants chose to document this moment in time. The photo was sponsored by the Cathedral City Senior Center and endorsed by the cities of Cathedral City and Palm Desert. Alan Carvalho (Cambridgevideo), photographer. Coordinators, Sue Townsley and Dalaney Blackmore,

Participants: Gregg Akkerman, Francesca Amari, Todd Ashley, Leon Bisquera, Dennis Burke, Joe Canoura, Wayne Cobham, Darci Daniels, Carol Davis, Hope Diamond Deans, Desi, Ava Jazzcowgirl DuPree, Yve Evans, Les Falconer, Eric Frankson, Dr,\. Mwanza Furaha, Bonnie G, Valeria Geason, ark Guerrero, Lee Hartley, Trish Hatley, Eve Holmes, Ava Iwata, Sweet Baby J’ai, Mike Johnson,, LaMar MoNee Knight, Eloise Laws, Jay Lewis, Philly Joe Little, Moyes Lucas, Jeri Lynne, Doug McDonald, Johnny Meza, Meba Miller, Robin Miller, Keisha D. Mimms, Denise Motto, Jack A. Pina, David Ring, Bill Saitta, Judiann Simon, Rick E. Taylor, John Tedder, Cynthia Lee Thomas, Sergio Villegas, Larry Washington, Jim Watson, Angie Whitney, Shelley Yoelin, Bruce Fessier, Coachella Valley Media Hall of Famer.

A jam session led by Yve Evans followed at The Roost Lounge in Cathedral City.

Photo available: www.cathedralcenter.org

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