"Living It Up With the Bad Boy Of Jazz," was the buzz word in a new entertainment show featuring Grammy Nominated saxophonist, the renowned Ski Johnson, the bad boy of jazz, that was staged last Wednesday, from dusk to dawn at the ballroom of the Ethiopian Embassy, here in Washington DC. to a packed audience of celebrities extraordinaire!!
Sponsored and organized by the Jazz for Life Foundation, a Humanitarian Agency, established in January 2010 by the famous artist Ski Johnson, that purports to bring about awareness to Americans and people around the Globe of the Cancer Epidemic, the Gala Night was laden with the sacred objective of opening doors, and demand attention to education and finding a cure for cancer.
A musical extravaganza was presented during the event highlighting the occasion that elated the distinguished guests who enjoyed the show. The foundation funds various programs for research and hosts Galas throughout the country, with the ultimate goal of finding a final resting result for the Cancer Epidemic. The event is part of the increasing partnership between the Ethiopian and African- American Communities. The guests were welcome by Ato Wondimu Asamnew, Head of Public Diplomacy and Public Relations of the Embassy.