The NAACP St. Louis County Branch held what they call a "Soulful Jazz Brunch" extravaganza to raise funds to support education fund for local and national programs. Some came for the music, and some for the vendors, and hopefully the silent auction gathered the funds it needed to do well.

The NAACP St. Louis County Branch recently held a Soulful Jazz Brunch extravaganza as a fundraiser for the organization.

More than 300 community leaders, corporate partners, and individual donors attended the 3rd Annual Soulful Holiday Jazz Brunch Extravaganza at the Ritz-­‐Carlton.

Proceeds from the event support educational and litigation funds for local and national programs. Event was emceed by Who’s Who in Black St. Louis’ Keith Antone Willis.

While many came to hear the legendary sounds of local Jazz Bands Cee Jazz Soul and Three central, many enjoyed over 30 vendors in the market place shopping.

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