Yesterday I joined the Justice For Jazz Artist (JFJA)/LOCAL 802 rally as a union member and as a music activist for the first time. Our goal was to stand up for free speech and send a message to the Blue Note club owners  to sign on to the demands of our campaign: pension, pay scales, and protections on recordings for all musicians who play the club. The rally started at the Washington Square Park at 9pm and moved from there towards the Blue Note. The message was taken out with a live band, who were all union members, consisting of union members to spread the word out to jazz fans, musicians, and most importantly, the club owners. About 100 people joined the rally. 

All this said, please watch the videos below and you find out what yesterday happened. The video interview with Shane Gasteyer who’s one of the organizers of this rally, will tell you he whole story of this ” jazzy” movement. I hope that some of you people will participate in the next rallies. DooBeeDoo will keep you informed about the rallies and activities of JFJA.

Shane Gasteyer interview

Rally on the way to the Blue Note

Rally approaching Blue Note

Rally in front of the Blue Note

John O’Connor (Local 802’s vice president) ending speech