IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY - 384 pages; quality trade paperback (soft cover); black and white illustrations; catalogue #05-0819; ISBN 1-4120-5918-6; US$44.95 - BINC – 9706473

In a 30-year span, jazz vocalist and composer Joan Cartwright has become a Diva in her own right. She's toured in 15 countries and has written over 60 songs. The book contains two lectures: Amazing Women in Jazz and Blues AND So, You Want To Be A Singer? Also in the book are 35 poems and 40 songs by Diva JC, plus her memoirs and loads of photographs with jazz greats! Get an autographed copy of Joan Cartwright’s Book and CDs at the Border’s Book Signing coming to your store on: ________________________________________________.

Jazz Artist Joan Cartwright’s book and cd, IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY has been entered into the system at Border's Book Stores and I am scheduling book signings and radio interviews nationally. If you have any suggestions, contacts or want to get me booked at your church, university or college to speak when I come to your city please let me know. 

The book is a compilation of my memoirs, photos, 35 poems, 40 original songs (jazz & blues) and 2 lectures: Amazing Women in Jazz and So, You Want To Be A Singer? A Manual for Up and Coming Divas. My lectures give an historical overview of the women who brought jazz and blues to the forefront of society, nationally and globally, and both are instructional to young people interested in the business of music. She is the founder of Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. ·          Respond at divajc47@yahoo.com and wijsf@yahoo.com 

·          For more info about the book and CDs go to www.fyicomminc.com/inpursuit.htm  

·          My book signing schedule is at www.wijsf.com/event/bookings.htm

Also get Joan’s CDs for a perfect Holiday Gift Package for your jazz loving friends.  

IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY - 384 pages; quality trade paperback (soft cover); black and white illustrations; catalogue #05-0819; ISBN 1-4120-5918-6; US$44.95 - BINC – 9706473

October 30, 2008 and March 7, 2009

                   
                                                          Image from www.crystalinks.com

 HEAR INTERVIEW WITH JOAN BY JUDY JOY JONES

JAZZ EXHIBIT ALL SUMMER LONG!

TUESDAY MAY 13, 2008 @ 5 p.m. EST Lady J interviews  Diva JC on  Rollin' & Tumblin' online at www.kfai.org Don't miss this exciting exchange with these Divas of Jazz & Blues

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 9 p.m. to Midnight EST DR. ANITA DAVIS-DEFOE www.caribvoiceradio.org Enjoy an interview with DIVA JC SOULFULLY SPEAKING soulfully@caribvoiceradio.org

DIVA JC IN NEW YORK CITY - March-April, 2008

• MUSIC HISTORY & APPRECIATION - Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 2-5 p.m.

• WOMEN IN JAZZ CONCERT/LECTURE - Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 7 p.m.

York College/CUNY, 94 - 20 GUY R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, New York