NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wayne Shorter 1933-2023
We're saddened to learn of the passing of legendary jazz great Wayne Shorter. Read the obituary in Relix Back in 2015, Rex presented a grant to Creative Realization Group to support Mr. Shorter's project to develop an opera based on the classical Greek tragedy...
KSQD Extends Its Reach!
We just received word from recent grantee KSQD in Santa Cruz that thanks to support from Rex and many donors large and small, the station has been able to purchase an additional two radio licenses, which will enable it to triple the reach of its signal in the Santa...
New in the Archive: Michael Franti and the Battle Against Cynicism
Back in 2010, we presented Michael Franti with the Ralph J. Gleason Award to honor his musical work bringing people together. As the recipient of the Rex Foundation’s 2010 Ralph J. Gleason Award, honoring people who strive to bring fresh cultural ideas and music to...
Daze Between Returns to NOLA May 2-3
If you're headed to New Orleans for JazzFest this year, there's no reason for the fun to stop just because it's not the weekend. We're delighted to announce the return of Daze Between NOLA to the Faubourg Brewery May 2-3 -- two nights of music, fun, food, drink, and...
What a Night!
Our long-delayed return to the Fillmore on December 3 was incredible! Thanks so much for being a part of it, and thanks always for your support! Also thanks to Susana Millman and Bob Minkin for these great photos!
LP Giobbi to Remix “Garcia”
LP Giobbi, of Rex grantee Femme House, will add her spin on Jerry Garcia's first solo release, Garcia, with Garcia (Remixed). The first single will drop on Dec. 2, followed by the release of the complete album. Giobbi wrote, “Getting to remix Jerry Garcia’s entire...
Trombone Shorty Academy Joins December 3 Lineup!
Even more great news about our return to the Fillmore on December 3: We're delighted to announce a special guest appearance by the Trombone Shorty Academy from New Orleans! The Trombone Shorty Academy is a project of this year's Ralph J. Gleason Award recipient...
Rex Grantee Jail Guitar Doors Checks In
We’re delighted to share this update from Rex grantee Jail Guitar Doors in Los Angeles, showing how Rex’s grant helped make a state-of-the-art computer center part of their C.A.P.O. (Community Arts Programming & Outreach) Center. In October of 2019, Jail Guitar...
Grantee News From A Studio in the Woods
Ama Rogan, Managing Director of 2022 Rex grantee A Studio in the Woods, shares this report: Much like the forest after a hurricane, we have weathered several storms -- both literal and figurative -- and have rebounded with new life and energy. For the first time since...
Bound to Cover Just A Little More Ground
We look forward to a fabulous night of music with Melvin Seals and JGB in the intimate surroundings of The Fillmore. A powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years as a performer, recording artist and producer, Melvin is most revered for his powerful,...