A jazz musician who has played all over the world, today's guest was inspired to use his talents to make a difference after witnessing the second plane hit the World Trade Center on 9/11.
Rick began writing as a poem poured out of him, Jazz For Peace. When he read it aloud to help start his first concert after these events, it inspired thousands. This then turned into a worldwide organization to support other nonprofits through music…
And this is something extra interesting about Jazz For Peace: its goal is not to raise money for its own work, but rather to help other organizations to raise awareness, funds, and "empowerment".
Stay for our conversation near the end– Preview: Changing ONE person's life is worth everything.
I challenge each of us this week to thank someone who has made a positive difference of any size in your life.
"Jazz brings people together."
Rick shares stories of uniting people, bringing jazz to the UN, Africa, India, and other countries, and the ecstatic joy children worldwide share in seeing live music for the first time
What is Be The Good with Kate?
Need a reminder of the good in the world? In search of some inspiration as to how one person can make a difference?
Then you’re in the right place. I’m Kate Cherichello, and I’m on a mission to share all the good news and good people as I can.
Join me each week as I chat with someone being the good through following their passions and helping others along the way.
Each of us has the power to make a difference.
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