Jazz for the love of music and the life of an ALS patient

A project in New York, NY by Justin Page
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Justin Page, jazz drummer, & his old friends Kevin Hays, Doug Weiss, and alto saxophonist Justin Robinson are heading to the studio.
Backers: 79
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funded: $4,164 of $20,000
Dates: Oct 16th -> Nov 15th (31 days)
Project By: Justin Page
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Last Updated: November 12 @ 14:04 -0500 GMT

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Latest News

The Last Update-- The Last Straw...and thanks anyway!

November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The previous update you received was and is very upsetting to me.  Not so much the content as the betrayal (careful who you leave user names and passwords with.)  And an update cannot be removed.  It is so upsetting and misguided, I've decided to... (Read More)

This Update is Not From Justin and He Doesn't Know I'm Writing it.

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
So I basically hacked his account. Not really, because he gave me the user name and password in the beginning. But still he has no clue I am writing this and may or may not be pissed that I did. Oh well. I understand many of you are from high school... (Read More)

More of Kevin Hays and Doug Weiss with another world class drummer- Al Foster.

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Friends: Special thanks to the most recent backers who I haven't had a chance to acknowledge yet. Thank all of you for all you continue to do and have done for me. Kevin and Doug also form the Al Foster Trio Drummer Al Foster is a long-standing... (Read More)

A Blast From The Past

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
New York TimesThe Pop LifeBy John S. Wilson Published: June 5, 1985 A Young Jazz Drummer And Teacher Are Honored  Two significant ''firsts'' for jazz will occur this month. A young jazz drummer, Justin Page, is one of 20 high school students to be... (Read More)

Just $1?

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
If we can find just 16,444 people to contribute a single dollar, we can fund this thing today!  Done deal.OK, Go! No?  How about just your top 1000 friends?  Is that asking too much? Of course it is!  This is your first "pain medication"... (Read More)

Some of my comrades...

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Check out this video of the Kevin Hays Trio.  Other than Bill Stewart on drums (no pressure...but I know the level of excellence I'm dealing with) and Justin Robinson up front, this is the team ready to record. We need your help, and a few degrees... (Read More)

Ten Day Warning - Eeek!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks all of you for your help and comments.  Keep them coming!  Kickstarter notices and sometimes does good things for the attention. Sorry that I haven't been keeping my updates fresh. So with 10 days left, we have a mere 89% or something left... (Read More)

Another Short One...

October 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, Backers: Another short message. (I've sponsored some Kickstarter projects with updates so long they would make my eyes fall out.) I love all of you. Thank all of you for whom this is the first update especially today, Thank you for backing my... (Read More)

Welcome New Backers and I need many more Comments :)

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, All.  I'll keep it short today. I want to thank all of the backers who pledged today!  It means so much to both me and my daughter. Most of you are friends from my High School and Conservatory days.  I love you guys.  Still. Of course, please... (Read More)

Hi, Y'All: The journey of a million miles....

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all my backers and friends.  Thank you for your continued attention and hard work on Facebook.  I do see it and I really appreciate it. Since my project is about creating great memories, can you think of someone "well situated" who would... (Read More)

Article from New York Times...in 1985! Miss you, Eddie!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.nytimes.com/1985/06/05/arts/the-pop-life-jazz-artists-prominent-in-us-japanese-trade.html June 5, 1985 A Young Jazz Drummer And Teacher Are Honored  Two significant ''firsts'' for jazz will occur this month. A young jazz drummer, Justin... (Read More)

Comments

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Please come to my project page and leave comments.  Anything will do, but would you consider just doing it (getting it over with now) when you receive this?  This really helps the campaign get in the faces of serious backers, but only backers can... (Read More)

Photos of three of my favorite people-- the band.

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
 Hi, Backers: Wanted to share high-quality images of the band members who will be recording. We'd like to add a certain other special jazz musician.  A Pledge of $1000 will make that happen. Love, Justin Justin Robinson Kevin Hays Doug Weiss  (Read More)

The great jazz drummer Leroy Williams is now a backer!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, all. I'm very excited today! I haven't been doing "shout-outs" for new backers of my Kickstarter project, but this one I cannot resist. A true master of the jazz drums Mr. Leroy Williams, who I know as both a friend and a mentor is now a backer.... (Read More)

Wow! We're off to a good start!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, my dear backers: This is my first update for many of you.  Thank you so much for becoming backers. As you are already backers, I don't ever want my updates to be pleas for larger pledges.  You already did what you did and that's great for... (Read More)

My own homegrown video....

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Until I can get something a little better, I created my own video for the project.  A video editor I am not...but it does movement and have sound!  (Read More)

Starting Thin....

October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Sorry there's not a video or complete pictures yet.  I had some folks who said they were gonna help and then disappeared.  Such is life with ALS.  In the meantime, I hope you will help fund us even with all this sparseness.  It doesn't make the... (Read More)

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