Humanitarian Causes
In 2009 Mitch Landrieu became a supporter of The Jazz Foundation of America. He flew to NYC to present Agnes Varis with the coveted "Saint of the Century" Award at the Jazz Foundation of America's annual benefit concert "A Great Night in Harlem," at the Apollo Theater in support of Mrs. Varis's and the Jazz Foundations work to help save Jazz musicians especially those affected by Hurricane Katrina.
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