Justice for Jazz Artists

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Mon May 21, 2012 10:06 pm

Jazz musicians playing in major
New York City clubs are not guaranteed fair pay, do not receive healthcare benefits andoften retire in poverty.
NYC’s Birdland, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, the Iridium, the Jazz Standard and the Village Vanguard refuse to pay into a pension fund that would allow jazz artists to retire with dignity. Sign the petition below and tell the club owners to do right by the musicians who make them rich

http://justiceforjazzartists.org/?utm_s ... ign=j4jafb

Wonder how this idea would do in central Pa.?

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Mon May 21, 2012 11:21 pm

Isn't being a musician like running your own business?

soundman814 · Post by **soundman814** » Tue May 22, 2012 12:31 am

Sounds like they should be playin' the blues.

Or maybe it's just payin' your dues.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Tue May 22, 2012 12:33 pm

Why the hell should they get benefits? They are independent contractors just like we are. I don't get what the big deal is. IF you are smart with your bread, you can make a good living playing, especially in NYC. Just gotta be responsible.