Before he was named an honorary founders board member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Hank O’Neal owned a jazz record label called Chiaroscuro. Combing through 30 years and 200 jazz albums that he personally produced; plus dozens of music festivals that he also produced; and a 25-year run hosting the NPR show “Christmas Music: The Jazz Feeling” for WVIA-FM, Hank has amassed a treasure trove of rare and remarkable holiday jazz music – and many of these singles, one-offs, and live performances haven’t been heard in decades.
Through a special partnership between 32 Bar Blues, The Jazz Foundation of America, and Chiaroscuro Records, we’re thrilled to offer this exclusive CD compilation of Hank’s holiday favorites from legendary players like Junior Mance, Nat Adderley, Gene Bertoncini, Lillette Jenkins, Jay McShann, Steve Allen, Frank Wess, Dorothy Donegan, 32BB Voice of the Art Bill Charlap, and more. 100% of the profits we receive from its sale – along with all the items in our special JFA online section – will go directly to the Jazz Foundation’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund.
Since its formation in 1989, the nonprofit Jazz Foundation of America has provided compassionate, discreet and personalized assistance to jazz, blues and roots musicians in need due to age, illness, natural disaster or other circumstances. The JFA’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund provides housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief, financial support, and meaningful gig and work opportunities.