Jazz for Peace™ rose from the ashes of the horrifying tragedy of 9/11 starting with a poem written by acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Vocalist, Composer and Founder Rick DellaRatta that was written witnessing those very events on a rooftop less than a quarter of a mile away from Ground Zero on that fateful morning.

His extraordinary Journey to live up to the words of that poem starting with a historic concert at the United Nations that brought together Israeli, Palestinian, and American musicians for the very first time followed by over 850 Jazz for Peace feat. Rick DellaRatta Events Worldwide to promote and benefit the worlds most outstanding causes around the world which has led to extraordinary testimonials from great Americans, world leaders and hundreds of previous Grant recipients here: https://jazzforpeace.wordpress.com/about/ making him an extremely popular guest with literally hundreds of amazing stories to tell such as this example below and often featuring a live 2 to 3 minute Piano/Vocal performance!

EXAMPLE FROM OUR ARCHIVES: On December 26th 2015, Jazz Pianist, Vocalist & Composer Rick DellaRatta , as part of over 850 other similarly philanthropic and artistic activities, went completely unarmed with nothing but his musical talent to the same vicinity of Pakistan where US Army soldier Bo Bergdahl was held captive for more than 5 years, in order to perform a concert to raise funds and awareness for a Christian based organization that teaches mothers how to read so they can teach their children in order to stave off the recruitment of illiterate children to join terrorist groups. Thereby being able to accomplish all by himself what it might cost in the tens of millions to accomplish militarily or otherwise.
https://www.local802afm.org/allegro/articles/letter-from-lahore/

“By bringing Israeli, Palestinian and American Jazz musicians together Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace have used the transcendent quality of music to promote a message of peace and unity. Now, over 500 concerts later, Jazz for Peace continues its mission of challenging humanity to realize that the forces that unite us are far stronger than the forces that divide us......I want to congratulate Rick and Jazz for Peace on everything they have accomplished to this point, and all the good they are sure to bring about as they continue this concert series….” ~ United States President Barack Obama

“…steadfast and creative….Jazz for Peace unites the world of the arts with the arenas for justice. May other musical and artistic groups emulate your example and your consistency” For Peace and Justice,

~ Ralph Nader

“International Jazz Day could not happen without partners like Jazz for Peace….using concerts, community outreach and education programs to raise support and awareness for local and international charities...to unify and empower the vulnerable in our society. We are indebted...and look forward to working with you…”                                                    ~ Herbie Hancock

“Partnering with Jazz for Peace is…an opportunity for the community to experience world-class music, while raising much needed funds.” ~ The American Red Cross

“We felt the need to invite DellaRatta and his group because their work in promoting peace through music, is well known in the world.”  ~ UNICEF

“We are honored to be receiving this benefit concert grant from the foundation, and to be bringing such a highly praised, culturally acclaimed event to Sun Valley.”       ~ Special Olympics

Latest Podcast Testimonial ~ Received: April 28, 2023 "Rick, I have interviewed many people on my podcast Listening With Leaders, and you take the cake. Your energy, enthusiasm, and passion shine like a bright light. And, as a jazz violinist myself, I greatly appreciated your music. Thanks for showing the world how many perceived differences can be reconciled through arts and culture.” ~ Douglas E. Noll, JD, MA Co-Founder, Prison of Peace, Inc.

Rick DellaRatta is now considered by many to be one of the finest Singer/Pianists performing today and one of only a handful of Jazz Artists who can make a successful musical presentation to a large audience without having to abandon the true art form of Jazz. Through his life long endeavor to help advance people to their highest potential through the understanding of Jazz as well as spreading peace worldwide through his "Jazz for Peace World Tour", Rick DellaRatta is considered to be an innovator and a visionary.

His unique and original piano playing and composing has been compared in print to Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Keith Jarrett, Joe Zawinul, Horace Silver, Oscar Peterson and Thelonious Monk while his signature vocal sound and style has been likened to Chet Baker, Billie Holiday, Joao Gilberto, Ivan Lins, Michael Franks and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Dr. Billy Taylor put Ricks impact in perspective when commenting on Ricks "Thought Provoking CD - he said: "Rick DellaRatta is one of the people who is taking Jazz to the next level".

Dear Amy, 

I hope this message finds you well. I came across your show and was immediately drawn to your expertise in the psychic realm, particularly your ability to connect with the angelic realm. I believe that your gift for communicating with angels could be of great help to me, and I would be honored to be a guest on your show.

My name is Jaime, and I am a certified Spiritual Medium who has been working with the spirit world for several years. I have always been fascinated by the angelic realm, and I believe that your show would be the perfect platform to discuss how angels can help us in various ways.

With over 30 years of experience in communicating with angels and other spiritual entities, I believe that you and I share a common goal in helping individuals to connect with the angelic realm and gain their assistance in their daily lives. As a medium, I have helped many clients communicate with their loved ones who have passed on, and I believe that your audience would benefit greatly from learning more about this aspect of spirituality.

I am an animal communicator and have had many profound experiences communicating with animals on behalf of their human companions.

I would be honored to discuss my experiences with the spirit world and share my insights on how individuals can benefit from connecting with the angelic realm. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to hear back from you soon.

Best regards,

Jaime Breeze is a certified Spiritual Medium based in Jasper, Alberta, Canada. She has trained with world-renowned Psychic Mediums such as John Holland Rev. Lisa Williams and Carol Gurney. Jaime discovered her gift for mediumship at a young age and began working with Spiritual Healers at the age of 16 to  develop her natural abilities. Her fascination with Heaven, reincarnation, and with those who have crossed over, along with her training, has allowed her skills to flourish.  As a Spiritual Medium, Jaime delivers messages and signs from those who have passed to their loved ones, helping them to find joy and purpose in their lives again and bring an element of peace and comfort to those souls left on earth to grieve. She is also a Psychic and Animal Communicator and he lps clients all over the world from her home in the majestic Canadian Rockies. 

Yasaman and Tania, CEOs of Consulta Immigration, an online platform that charges a flat, affordable rate to access immigration services regardless of income bracket, without having to spend thousands of dollars on a lawyer. The simple legal service does away with the hassle of filling out hefty, confusing paperwork for acquiring a green card, naturalization, adjustment of status and family-based immigration. These female entrepreneurs are disrupting the industry by revolutionizing the immigration process, offering an efficient solution to a massive issue, while saving people time and unnecessary legal fees. Offering a fresh, tech-savvy, and innovative spin on an essential law-based service, Consulta is pioneering the way forward by using easier booking technology, no hidden costs, transparency throughout the process and quick turnaround using human interaction, rather than speaking with a chatbot or automated service. Using a three-step process, Consulta is simplifying the digital immigration service journey, addressing the gap in the industry between hiring a lawyer who bills large hourly fees and doing it yourself with risks of mistakes along the way.

Yasaman is the Co-Founder and CEO, where she focuses primarily on family-based Immigration Law. Yasaman's legal expertise in Immigration Law includes Adjustment of Status cases, Immigrant Visa's, Re-entry Permits, Green Cards and Naturalization cases. Her concentration in Immigration Law has helped countless immigrants and their families successfully integrate into American citizenship. Prior to her current role, Yasaman completed her internship at the Westchester District Attorney's office and has previous experience in Matrimonial Law. She has also worked within global immigration firms, which gives her an unapparelled passion for helping immigrants with Immigration Law. Alongside of her professional experience, Yasaman obtained her Bachelor's degree in Business with a focus on Management and Business Economics from New York University Stern School of Business and her Masters degree in International Law and Studies of Law from Fordham University School of Law. Yasaman brings her managerial and business background along with her legal expertise to oversee the firm's primary business operations. She also is responsible for defining, implementing, and pioneering the business strategy and development for the practice. 

Yasaman is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Farsi. 

Kevin Meehan was faced with emotional trauma, abuse, addiction, and homelessness as a teenager. To inspire others to overcome their challenges just as he was able to do, he has written of these experiences in his memoir, Fallen Peppercorns: Overcoming Child Abandonment, Abuse, Starvation & Drug Addiction To Become A Humble Optimist.

The memoir begins in the 1970s when the lives of five young brothers in Ojai, California, are turned upside down as their family unit fractures under the weight of verbal abuse and depression, which pulls their parents apart. When a priest arrived unannounced to tell them their single mother was admitted to a mental institution, they were put on a Greyhound bus (with few belongings, abandoning their pets) to Clackamas County, Oregon, to live with their father and his new family. 

When the boys endure humiliation and neglect to the point of starving by their second family, 13-year-old author Kevin escapes alone and ends up back in Southern California. There he lives in an orchard, stays alive eating oranges, and falls into selling (and using) heroin as an alternative to sporadic back-breaking labor. Somewhere between beautiful, mind-expanding drug-induced experiences, horrific beatings, and sexual assault, Kevin learned to rely only on himself. In the face of despair, Kevin developed a mental toughness tempered with compassion and a deep appreciation for the full spectrum of life’s gifts – without which he would not have survived. 

Fifty years later, Kevin has overcome the embarrassment and shame of his experiences to tell his story with a sincere motivation to help others who are having trouble progressing in their lives because of trauma. Kevin’s core belief is that even the most traumatic events are experiences that cannot diminish the beauty and potential held within us unless we allow them to do so. His ability to thrive despite the most horrific childhood experiences offers readers a blueprint to elevate their expectations and redefine what’s possible. 

Kevin's use of the metaphor of “fallen peppercorns” (from the ancient tree outside his childhood home) summarizes his perspective: “I think of my brothers and myself, and how we all started out in life no different than the fallen peppercorns, knocked from the tree by bad weather and scattered into the wind. But no matter how many times a peppercorn is crushed underneath a shoe or car tire, it still has the ability to plant its seed and grow. Trials and tribulations, bad weather, and the winds and rains of life make for more resilient peppercorns and more resilient people.” 

What’s unique about Kevin is his ability to accept his suffering, and his deep appreciation for life’s challenges which he believes are instrumental in developing the mental fortitude he exudes today. While this memoir primarily focuses on one year in his young life, through public speaking, podcasting, and his integrative medicine practice in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,  Kevin openly shares his refreshing philosophies that challenge our modern culture that seeks fulfillment from external validation, avoidance of pain, and incessant striving for “more” rather than self-love and a deep appreciation for the full spectrum of life’s gifts.

Despite an traumatic upbringing, Kevin Meehan has long since recognized the importance of compassion in helping others, both animals and people. After arresting his own type II diabetes naturally, Kevin became an integrative healthcare practitioner and founded the Teton Valley Health Clinic in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, over 30 years ago. Through this practice he addresses a whole range of issues from acute injuries to chronic imbalances in active people. His curiosity and passion for biochemistry let him design and produce the unique, patented, Meehan Formulations line of supplements - for both people and dogs - that restore health naturally by addressing the root causes of health challenges instead of treating the symptoms. 

Kevin has a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine, an Oriental Medical degree and holds a diploma in acupuncture. His Meehan Health Line is a compilation of online instruction/cooking courses that comprehensively examine the root causes of diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, MS, depression, cancers, and heart disease. 

People are dying and a little hope can go a long ways. We can do anything we want if we are willing to fight for it. Substance abuse is destroying our country

Eric McCoy, C.A.T.C II, is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor who has been working in the substance abuse industry for over 16 years, Author of Pain, Failure, and Misery are the Stepping Stones to Success, and Host of the High While Clean Podcast. He has acquired an ability to reach people through unique tactics that don’t fall into the normal scope of treatment. Based in Los Angeles County, California, he has been in successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction for over seven years.

As a six-time convicted felon who was facing 15 years in prison in 2001, Eric has impressed upon a conviction that, "no matter where you have been or what you have done, you can do anything you want if you are willing to fight for it.” Eric’s personal experiences, healing, and sobriety inspired him to become a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor.  

Eric relapsed in 2013 and went on a six-month frenzied meth binge that nearly killed him. In 2014, Eric went to rehab for 30 days, which was when he realized he would lose it all if he didn’t get clean and sober once and for all. This, in turn, categorically saved his life.

The ensuing years ignited a fire inside of Eric as he began to compose his autobiography and self-help book, Pain, Failure, and Misery are the Stepping Stones to Success in 2018. His profound knowledge and expertise on substance use disorder and how he works with others has always been guided by his deep compassion and understanding of others. That same year, he began teaching at a college and left the treatment industry.

Eric now focuses on education as an instructor at a college for people working to become counselors. His emphasis is to create an environment for people to learn tools of healing themselves by focusing on the experts working with them. Eric works to give a voice to those who have died from drug overdoses and advocates for those still suffering by sharing his story of pain and how he was able to use his suffering to achieve the success he never imagined.

I thought your listeners would like  Educator Jordan Hampton and his debut Novel Ignition 2084, it bravely discusses such topics as marginalization  and gives those who are barely heard a voice but does it in a way that will have you at the end of your seat.  Once this book is started it is hard to put down, please let me know if you would like to have Jordan on your program.

                                                                                                                   Best Regards

                                                                                                                          Brittney

In A Breakthrough Dystopian Thriller Set In A Post-Civil War 2 America, Race & Freedom Are Explored

Educator Jordan Hampton's new novel "Ignition 2084 "explores.... 

What can be done to help society make changes in how marginalized individuals  are viewed and treated.

It will resonate with your listeners , The unfolding of this novel  is quite engaging and the reader will not be able to put it down.

“In this dystopian thriller set in 2084, uneasy allies in a war-devastated America try to defeat a hostile, oppressive group… This dark, engaging near-future tale teems with action and diverse characters.”

--Kirkus Revews

“5-Stars Recommended” Ignition 2084 is an angry beast with a crazy collide-o-scope plot that bristles with intelligence. A kinetic combination of visual style, amazingly detailed characterizations, and original combat tech in ‘Hanzo Gear’ and the Reiloken ‘Aura Sword’ that practically jumps off the page!”

--Book Viral Reviews

Most Americans would agree that they don’t agree on a lot of issues. The Blue vs. Red factions have become entrenched in American politics. Further, the nation feels torn apart on the topic of race and racism. Could these tribunal debates lead to a civil war?

One young novelist, the son of a career military mom, thinks so. He explores America in the chaotic, post-war period in a new book, Ignition 2084.

“The civil war depicted in my book grew out of recent events and today’s mindset,” says author Jordan Hampton, who is a high school English teacher and a certified preacher. “Racial differences, blind political allegiances, and a failure of our education system conspire and contribute to the world that unfolds in my novel.”

His book, which Book Viral Reviews called: “A bold, brutal escapist thrill-seeking read,” features the collapse of civilization and shows how warring factions are left to battle for the fate of a people. This new world order takes place, some 60 years into the future – far enough to seem like a dream (or a nightmare), but close enough to recognize a connect-the-dots scenario to how things are unfolding in our country now.

“This book is designed to do two things:,” asserts Hampton, “to be a love letter to my military background, social connections, and martial arts training, and to open the door for a truly contemplative discussion of national events too easily dismissed as divisive. Too often in the last few years, difficult yet necessary conversations like race relations, political corruption, and healthcare concerns have been dismissed as divisive and many of those who offer solutions are vilified by those too scared to even speak out. Whereas others are afraid to have the conversation, Ignition spearheads it.”

Hampton is available to discuss the following:

How Americans could be heading towards another civil war.What needs to be discussed about race.How his dystopian thriller shows how a nation of tribes can’t survive.What could be done to help bring about societal changes on racism.Why underrepresented voices in literature need to be heard from.If free speech will remain a cherished right.The challenges of teaching high school English in today’s overly sensitive landscape.How a military brat scripted great political and military battles in the book.

If you are interested in having Jordan on your program please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards

Brittney

“Working within a conversational narrative framework,” says Book Viral Reviews, “Hampton proves to be a superb storyteller with Ignition 2084

growing richer with every page. He has a master sagacity of pacing, immersing us into his future world rather than assailing us with non-stop action, and envisioning that world with an architect’s eye for the smallest details with this underpinned by his passion for the martial arts.”

Hampton decidedly wrote a book that would hopefully get people to question the way things are today. in the wake of recent unrest involving Black Lives Matter and the George Floyd tragedy, Hampton, a young Black voice for reason, said he lost a number of friends in 2020.

“I felt betrayed by those who did not understand why I was so fed up with how Black people are treated here,” says Hampton.

“Neighbor turned on neighbor. People distanced themselves from someone like me who dared to engage in a discourse on race. Not talking about something doesn’t solve a problem.”

2020 was a volatile year of rampant disease, political messiness, and the disrupted social plight of minorities. Partisanship interfered with people allowing for the type of open and honest engagement that his book makes possible.

Ignition 2084 features many young black military characters. “Many books still lack representation and diversity, but my story gives them a platform,” says Hampton.

Can America save itself from the type of future depicted in Ignition 2084?

“There’s still time to avert disaster, but the clock is ticking,” warns Hampton. “If we can come together and rally around a consensus, rather than around our tribunal factions that will soon no longer serve us, we can rewrite our script.”

Jordan Hampton is a young man with big dreams. Currently a English II teacher in the Arizona school district he wishes to bring more attention on todays society and if things continue how they are, what the future may hold for our nation.  Hampton decidedly wrote a book that would hopefully get people to question the way things are today. in the wake of recent unrest involving Black Lives Matter and the George Floyd tragedy, Hampton, a young Black voice for reason, said he lost a number of friends in 2020.

“I felt betrayed by those who did not understand why I was so fed up with how Black people are treated here,” says Hampton.

“Neighbor turned on neighbor. People distanced themselves from someone like me who dared to engage in a discourse on race. Not talking about something doesn’t solve a problem.” 

2020 was a volatile year of rampant disease, political messiness, and the disrupted social plight of minorities. Partisanship interfered with people allowing for the type of open and honest engagement that his book makes possible.

The Museum of War Fragments captures priceless artifacts that preserve memories from the 365+ days of Ukraine's war against the Russian invasion. 300 stories of Ukrainian indomitability "frozen" in transparent cubes. 

The idea of the project arose after the beginning of the war, which radically changed the lives of the majority and prompted the search for a new activity. The team's desire to be useful and to combine the technological and cultural spheres created one of the options for recording the course of the war in such an artistic way.

"In one place, objects with the stories of 300 people of Ukraine, who survived the horrors of war, are collected. We put each of these items into a transparent resin. After that we sell the finished art object at an auction to raise funds to help affected children." - in three simple sentences, Andrii, the co-founder of the museum, describes this project.

The goal of the team is to collect from 1 to 10 million US dollars to support the children of fallen soldiers and residents of regions affected by the war. All proceeds will be directed to support three humanitarian aid funds. 

All cubes are united by a common idea - to reveal the phenomenon of the resilience of Ukrainians. This is what the team says: "The main meaning of our project is to show the world who a Ukrainian is."

The museum exists in the format of an online platform, on which all 300 artifacts will be presented. This will provide an immersive and interactive experience navigating the virtual galleries, viewing high-resolution images of the artifacts, and accessing the detailed stories behind each of the 300 artworks. Anyone who purchases a cube will not only make a donation and receive an art object, but also access the emotions and experiences associated with the fragments.

Andriy Sirchenko is a producer and co-founder of the War Fragments Museum. Many years ago being a second-year student, Andrii began to develop in the gaming field and later worked with many world and Ukrainian stars.

Before the start of the full-scale invasion, he participated in developing projects 211ISteps - immersive audio performances and monetization platforms for creators 211Floor.com, the development of which was paused. Andriy is now an advisor to many startups in the process of developing business models and scaling.

VS Marlowe is the pseudonym for a decorated diplomat and award winning author who has been recognized by heads of state in North America and the Middle East.