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DECEMBER 16th, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Christmas in Treme Benefit Concert
Featuring Davell Crawford & The Dyson Family; Nicholas Payton; Josh Kagler; Joe Dyson; Max
Moran & Neospectric; Joel Dyson; Edward Jackson & Friends; The Holy Faith Temple Choir and
More!
Joe Dyson, drummer and recording artist presents Holy Faith Temple, The
Treme Church, Fifth
Annual "Christmas in Treme" Benefit Concert on December 16th. The concert will be held at Holy
Faith Temple located in the Historic Treme Community at 1325 Gov. Nicholls with doors opening at 6:15
p.m. and show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are a suggested donation of $15 and will be available at the
venue. Parking is also available in the rear of the church ( Barracks St Entrance between Marais St. &
Treme St.).
Nicholas Payton- Since 1994 when Nicholas Payton made his recording debut as a leader with "From This
Moment," the trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer has been lauded as one of the
leading voices in jazz. Even though he started out as a "young lion," one of the new generation guardians of
the swing and bebop flames, the 42-year-old Payton has devoted himself to discovering sounds outside of
strict traditional confines. Having grown up in a family and community of musicians in New Orleans, Payton
has built his unique voice by melding a post-bop foundation, a heavy emphasis on groove, a soulful history,
and various experimental elements. In addition to collaborating with an eclectic group of contemporary
artists -- Trey Anastasio, Ray Charles, Daniel Lanois, Dr. John, Jill Scott, and Allen Toussaint, among them
-- Payton is credited on over 120 recordings and had his music featured in film and television productions
including Robert Altman's "Kansas City," HBOs "Treme," and "The Americans" on FX. After recording for
Verve, Warner Brothers, and Nonesuch, Payton now records for his own imprint, Paytone Records.
Davell Crawford- An all-around musical sensation is one of the true wonders of the contemporary Crescent
City music scene. Bill Taylor from Blues Access proclaims, "Plain and simple, Davell Crawford is one of the
most talented musicians alive!" Also known as the "Prince of New Orleans," Davell is one of the city's most
exciting live performer. Cited as one of the few musicians committed to keeping the piano sounds of New
Orleans alive, he stands as the only and most documented young piano player that has kept the music true
while adding a little freshness and vitality.

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The Dyson Family- One of New Orleans hidden Jewels, after 20 years since their last public performance,
will reunite! This family is full Great Artist in. A strong force in New Orleans Gospel, Doris Traxler Bonner
has toured across abroad with many prominent figures including Harold Lewis Gospel Singers, Sammy
Berfect, John Lee and the Heralds of Christ, and The Betty Winn Gospel Singers. Her off Spring Include
Pastor Joseph C. Dyson Sr. Th.D who is an accomplished musician and composer, has performed and
recorded with many artist including Rev. Fred Porter, The Zion Harmonizers, Trina Dyson, Raymond Miles
and more. Trina Dyson, a powerful voice bringing a true message of Inspiration and Faith, has recorded two
Solo Records, and has traveled the Globe over and performed with Shirley Caesar, Raymond Miles, Craig
Adams and more. For this very special performance, the offspring of Pastor Dyson and Trina Dyson will join.
Josh Kagler- Josh Kagler is a man of many musical talents. As a singer, songwriter, and choir master, the
New Orleans native has sung background for several main-stream gospel artists. Notably, his group
Harmonistic Praise Chorale

were the 2013 winners of The Verizon Wireless"How Sweet the Sound"
Southern Regional Choir Competition and features on Oxygen Network reality show "FIX MY CHOIR"
featuring Grammy winning Destiny's Child Michelle Williams and "Preachers of LA" Deitrick Haddon.
Joe Dyson- One of the Latest sounds emerging from New Orleans' Drum Legacy, Is Joe Dyson. He has
been seen with an A list of Brilliant Artist, including Nicholas Payton, Donald Harrison, and Dr Lonnie Smith.
Dyson can also be seen forging a new path for music with Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah's "Stretch Music"
creating a new approach to drumming with his "Pan African Kit." He has appeared on over 22 recordings,
including recent releases EVOLUTION by Dr. Lonnie Smith, (Blue Note Universal Records), Sullivan
Fortner's ARIA (Impulse Universal Records) and Christian aTunde Adjuah's STRETCH MUSIC (Ropeadope
Records). Elder Drummers are calling him "The One," the one that will carry the legacy forward.
Max Moran & Neospectric- Performing since the age of thirteen, Max Moran has made a name for himself
as one of New Orleans' most versatile and in-demand bassists performing with jazz master Donald Harrison,
The Bridge Trio, Khris Royal and Dark Matter, art-rock collective, Hildegard and many more. His band,
Neospectric features a rotating cast of over a dozen of New Orleans' most exciting and virtuosic young
instrumentalists. Max Moran & Neospectric offer original compositions that blend rock, funk, R&B, jazz and
fusion. They're upcoming, album will be released on AFO Records, the world's first African-American
musician owned label that has featured seminal New Orleans musicians since its inception in 1961.
Joel Dyson- Singer Joel C. Dyson of New Orleans, Louisiana was introduced to music through her family
at the age of two. Her formal music studies began at McDonogh #15 Creative Arts Magnet Elementary, and
she went on to graduate from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and recently Eastman School of
Music on a plethora of scholarships and awarded the William Warfield Scholarship for two consecutive
years. She has performed in various settings as well as debuting in New York City, the leading role
"Timoune" in Once on This Island at Playwright Horizons off-broadway.
Edward Jackson- Edward Jackson, New Orleans Born Native, was introduced to music from the sounds of
his 9th
ward neighborhood, where many of the citys great artists have emerged. He began formally studying
music under Jerry McGowan at McDonogh #15 with his music contemporaries Troy Trombone Shorty
Andrews, Khris Royal, Travis Trumpet Black Hill, and Joe Dyson Jr. He became a Multi-instrumentalist by
studying percussion, then moving to Brass. Jacksons natural gift for writing and arranging music was later
noticed by Band Director, Wilbert Rawlins Jr. at G. W. Carver Middle/H.S. He began writing and arranging
scores throughout high school for large and small ensembles. It was here where Jackson would become
one of the founding members of the citys first-call, T.B.C. Brass Band. Jackson has now accumulated
writing credits for T.B.C Brass Bands debut album, and has risen to become one of the prominent
Musicians of New Orleans Music Scene. He has performed with many great artists, including Grammy
award winning, Lauryn Hill, Rebirth Brass Band and Grammy Nominated artists The Original Wailers, and
Dr. Michael White.
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Holy Faith Temple is a certified 5013c Non-Profit church located in the historic Treme Community. Holy
Faith Temple does not discriminate against race, age or religious beliefs. We have strived to provide
out-reach ministries that provide for positive outcomes and that also impacts the character and heart of our
community. Holy Faith Temple has a proven track record of building capacity and empowering the people
that we serve with a spirit of excellence to provoke constructive change, which catapults individuals to
embrace best practices and eventually shapes and molds them as stakeholders to become self-supported.
During Hurricane Katrina, Holy Faith Temple provided shelter, food and clothing for its community and
surrounding areas. Presently, we are providing a grocery program and a hot meal program to help with the
growing need for families in Treme during this economic drought. The grocery program provides healthy
food selections including fruits, vegetables, can goods and meat selections for families in transition at no
cost. HFT provide hot meals for senior citizens and families that are between jobs. Holy Faith Temple also
provides social services; mental health case management assistance for the homeless and families in
transition, and an educational enrichment tutorial program, a computer literacy class and a faith- based
housing program. Each program has been evaluated and supported by community development block
grants, church pledges, partnerships and donations of business sponsors. Our partnerships consist of
GoodWill Industries, Second Harvest and AARP Foundation along with private and community supporters.
All funds raised will help to fund the aforementioned programs.
It is my prayer that you will consider making a financial contribution to the church so that we may continue to
assist families with restoration and healing. All contributions are tax exempted and contributions should be
made to Holy Faith Temple Tax ID # 72-1291409. For any additional information, you may contact me at
504-525-0856 or 504-427-6999. May God bless and keep you. This is my prayer.

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