Harry Babasin's Jazz In Hollywood

Contributors to NYFA and the film production -
"Harry Babasin's Jazz In Hollywood"

JHP TRUST:
Abby Polin, Poway, CA
Carrie Polin Kaplowitz, Swampscott, MA
- in memory of their mother, Janet Harris Polin -

Keith Moreland, Tustin, CA
- in memory of Barbara Babasin -

William Sinclair

Jeff Thompson

Individuals who have written recommendations on behalf of
"Harry Babasin's Jazz In Hollywood"

Sylvia Minassian
Founder/Chairperson - AFFMA
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music, and Art

Dr. Zaven Khatchaturian
Film Curator - AFFMA
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music, and Art

"The contribution of Von Babasin to the history of music would be no
less important to than his father's contribution to music itself."

Scott Willis
Independent Jazz Disc Jockey
Former Music Director - KKJZ, 88.1 FM

"I believe Von's passion for this time period, years of research, and commitment to
presenting a detailed, yet rich picture of his father's role in 'Jazz In Hollywood'
will ensure that this project is both accurate and significant
reflection of our shared culture."

Dr. William Thomson
Professor Emeritus
Retired Dean of Music
University of Southern California

"I write this with the hope that it can be of benefit to Harry's son, Von,
in putting together something vitally needed by Los Angeles as well
as the annals of American music, a story that must be
told, and the sooner the better."

Marc Myers
Jazz Journalist/Historian
Publisher - JazzWax.com

"This is the story of a son's search for his father and the discovery of where
Harry Babasin fits into the West Coast jazz story. Von Babasin's
proposed documentary merits your financial support."

Dr. John Murphy
Professor, Jazz Studies Division
University of North Texas College of Music

"Please count me among the jazz scholars who are eager to learn
more about Harry's work and to see your project completed."

James A. Harrod
West Coast Jazz Historian - UCI
Authoring 'History of Pacific Jazz'

"Since Von is also a trained professional musician I believe that he possesses the
necessary background, training, and talent to produce a documentary about
his father and restore recognition of his father's achievements
in jazz which sadly have been neglected."

Tom Cherones
Director/Producer - Recipient of
Peabody, Emmy, DGA Awards

Holly Foster-Wells
President
Peggy Lee Associates, LLC

Ted Gioia
Author - 'West Coast Jazz'
Publisher - Jazz.com

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