ATLANTA, GA (December 11, 2019) – Jazz 91.9 WCLK regrets to announce that its 45th Anniversary concert series finale with Ahmad Jamal has been cancelled due to illness. The performance was set for Thursday, December 12, 8:00 p.m. at Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. Ticket holders who purchased a ticket through the Ferst Center will be refunded automatically. This concert will not be rescheduled. For further questions, please contact the Ferst Center box office at (404) 894 - 9600. Ticket holders who pledged during the WCLK Fall Membership Campaign can contact the WCLK Membership Department at (404) 880 – 8280 or email joijohn@cau.edu. A high call volume is anticipated, thank you in advance for your patience.
In a recent interview with Debb Moore, host of Sunday Jazz Suite on Jazz 91.9 WCLK, Ahmad Jamal expressed his excitement to play Atlanta for the finale concert in the Jazz 91.9 WCLK 45th Anniversary Benefit Concert Series. During the interview, Ahmad Jamal expressed genuine passion for Jazz, music, faith and living life. Join us as we send well wishes for a speedy recovery for Ahmad Jamal.
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About Jazz 91.9 WCLK
Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of Classic and Contemporary Jazz and Gospel music. WCLK is a nonprofit, member supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate station that serves the interest of the citizens in Greater Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: WCLK.com.
Media Contact:
Shed Jackson
Communications and Marketing
Jazz 91.9 WCLK
(404) 880 – 8277
shjackson@cau.edu