…he created that rarest of musical experiences, a concert performance that remains in the mind, whole and alive. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You may go here<\/a> to read about that concert. The New York All-Star Benefit for George Cables Kenny Barron, Reservations are strongly advised
\nCables’ playing that night was extraordinary, but it was plain to everyone in the audience that he was unwell–drastically underweight, moving to the piano with difficulty. On dialysis for years, he had undergone it that very day.![\"Cables.jpg\"](\"http:\/\/www.artsjournal.com\/rifftides\/Cables.jpg\")
\nDialysis was a part of his routine on the road until his illness made staying on the road impossible. Last fall, he underwent a simultaneous liver and kidney transplant. Cables has been recuperating at home. He has a long way to go to recovery, and an enormous medical debt to meet. To help, friends have arranged two nights of benefit performances at the Greenwich Village, New York, club called Sweet Rhythm. So far, twenty-three prominent musicians are donating their talents. No doubt there will be more. Here are details sent by the organizers:<\/p>\n
\nFRIDAY JANUARY 25 and SATURDAY JANUARY 26
\nSETS: 8, 10, MIDNIGHT, 2AM
\n$25 per set and $10 minimum
\nSWEET RHYTHM
\n88 7th Ave S
\nNew York, NY 10014
\n(212) 255-3626<\/p>\n
\nRandy Brecker,
\nMichael Carvin,
\nJoe Chambers,
\nSonny Fortune,
\nBilly Harper,
\nWinard Harper,
\nLouis Hayes,
\nVincent Herring,
\nPete LaRoca,
\nPeter Leitch,
\nVictor Lewis,
\nRonnie Mathews,
\nCecil McBee,
\nEric Reed,
\nRufus Reid,
\nJames Spaulding,,
\nSteve Turre,
\nCedar Walton,
\nBuster Williams,
\nSteve Wilson,
\nLenny White,
\nReggie Workman <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nwww.sweetrhythmny.com <\/a>
\nIf you can’t attend, and would like to contribute please visit: www.georgecables.com<\/a> . The George Cables Healing Fund has been set up where all contributions (with the exception of PayPal deductions) go directly to George, or you can send a check in any amount payable to:
\nGEORGE CABLES
\nc\/o JazzCorner.com
\n245 West 25th St. #2F
\nNew York, NY 10001<\/p><\/blockquote>\n