Jamie Baum Kickstarter Backer Update
Dear Awesome, Generous Backers!
As you might have heard by now, WE MADE IT! Of course, I could not have done it with out you and all of your generous pledges...but what made it an amazing ride was the support, excitement and encouragement I received. So many of you really extended yourself - whether by pledging, even if money was tight; spreading the word to friends and posting on Facebook; sharing advice and strategies - AND best of all, conveying to me how much you believed in my music and my project!
It’s been a joy to reconnect with so many old friends, receive the support from close and extended family and make new friends and fans. I am especially appreciative to so many close friends and family who not only generously gave their support, but spent more hours hearing about this than they might have bargained for!
But in the end, it comes down to the best part of all! With your “wind” at my back, I now get to focus on the music again and finish the recording! And so dear backers, I leave you with a few more pictures and info about some upcoming performances, but will be in touch further down the road with progress reports.
While I probably won’t be doing much with my band until the CD is finished, I am a member of another great band called Yard Byard: The Jaki Byard Project ...exploring the music of pianist/bandleader/educator Jaki Byard (1922-1999). If any of you are in the area, we will be performing in Washington, D.C. at Twins Jazz Club on October 19th & 20th, and then at An Die Musik in Baltimore on the 21st. You can find more information about the band on our Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yard-Byard-The-Jaki-Byard-Project/169019796443980
The three photos come from one of my tours to India, performing with the Baum – Wessel – Harris Trio (featuring Ken Wesell & Jerome Harris). The first one is from a rehearsal we did with South Indian mridangam master Karaikudi Mani for a televised concert performed in Chennai. He wrote a special piece just for us to play with him and his eight piece ensemble. It was most certainly a highlight in my musical career! The second photo was taken from my room at the infamous Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, and the third, of course, is The Taj Mahal in Agra which we visited on our day off. Enjoy!
With much gratitude to all of you!
Jamie
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Aug 10, 2012 -
Sep 19, 2012
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- First created · 16 backed
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6 backers
- SHEET MUSIC - ONE SCORE: of your choice -- (PDF) from "In This Life" via email - Thank You mention on Facebook
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $15 or more
45 backers
- DIGITAL ALBUM: a pre-released digital, high-quality format version (w/PDF of cover & liner notes) of "In This Life" via email - Thank You mention on Facebook
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- SHEET MUSIC - ONE SCORE & PARTS: of your choice (PDF) from "In This Life" via email - Thank You mention on Facebook
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- PRE-RELEASE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD & CD of "In This Life" signed by Jamie Baum (add $5 postage if outside US) - a personal Thank You note from Jamie Baum - Thank You mention on Facebook
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $50 or more
19 backers
- PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD & CD signed by Jamie Baum - your choice of another Jamie Baum signed CD: "Solace", "Moving Forward, Standing Still" or "Sight Unheard" (add $7 postage if outside US) - Jamie Baum Octet photo, signed by the entire band - a personal Thank You note from Jamie Baum - Thank You mention on Facebook
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
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- DIGITAL ALBUM: a pre-released digital, high-quality format version (w/PDF of cover & liner notes) of "In This Life" via email - SHEET MUSIC - ONE SCORE of EACH COMPOSITION (ALL 11 of them!) in PDF form via email
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- $50 Level Rewards Plus - your name listed in CD as a "Supporter" - two tickets to a Jamie Baum Octet CD release concert (dates & locations TBD)
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- PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD & CD signed by the entire band - your name listed in the CD as a "Sponsor" - Jamie Baum Octet photo, signed by the entire band - signed copies of "Solace", "Moving Forward, Standing Still" & Jamie Baum Quintet’s "Sight Unheard" (w/Dave Douglas & Kenny Werner) AND out of print collector’s item "Undercurrents" (w/Randy Brecker) - four tickets to a Jamie Baum Octet CD release concert w/exclusive invitations to a post-concert party (dates & locations TBD)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
1 backer
- PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD & CD signed by Jamie Baum - your choice of another Jamie Baum Septet signed CD - your name listed in the CD as a "Sponsor" - two tickets to a Jamie Baum Octet CD release concert - a 1 hour flute, composition or improvisation lesson, or music business advice session on booking gigs, tours, grants, leading a band, etc., with Jamie Baum (in person or via Skype)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
2 backers
- $250 Level #1 or #2 Rewards Plus - your name listed in the CD as a "Patron" - limited edition print of CD cover art signed by Jamie Baum - DVD of the performance at Symphony Space, NYC (not for sale to the general public)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $500 or more
1 backer
- $250 Level #1 or #2 Rewards Plus - your name listed in the CD as a "Patron" - a Digital Download of a fully-mixed burning “alternate take” of one of the tracks, exclusively for you (not sold or offered anywhere else at any other time)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $750 or more
3 backers
- PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD & CD signed by the entire band - your name listed in the CD as a "Patron" - two tickets to a Jamie Baum Octet CD release concert (dates & locations TBD) - a private performance* for you by Jamie Baum (and accompanist) on a mutually agreed upon date. {*Will play at your house for your friends and family, at your company party, or at your event location. Can play originals, jazz standards, Porter/Gershwin, jazzed up Christmas music, etc...what ever works for your event. Please allow time for scheduling; must be within a 150 mile radius of NYC or travel expenses will be added}
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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- PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD & CD signed by the entire band - your name listed in the CD as a "Benefactor" - six tickets to a Jamie Baum Octet CD release concert (dates & locations TBD) - an exclusive, invitation-only intimate, gourmet dinner salon for you and your guest (hosted and cooked by Jamie Baum in NYC), discussing the music from the CD, or anything you want (except politics), on a mutually agreed upon date
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,500 or more
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- $500 #1 or #2 LEVEL REWARDS Plus - your name listed in the CD as "Associate Producer" - a composition or tune written just for you by Jamie Baum (I will write and record a song just for you! In dedication to yourself, someone you love, or something that inspires you like a piece of artwork or poem. We can brainstorm together! You will receive a copy of the recording.)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $5,000 or more
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- PRE-RELEASE DOWNLOAD & CD signed by the entire band - your name listed in the CD as a "Producer" - The Jamie Baum Octet will make a personal appearance at your venue, corporation or school in a 90-minute concert presentation, and if appropriate, a Q&A on the topic of your choice complete with photo & autograph opportunities. Please allow time for scheduling; must be within a 120 mile radius of NYC or travel expenses will be added.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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