THE JAZZ NETWORK WORLDWIDE
2019
Tony White, a seasoned multi-instrumentalist musician, who is known for playing with top-tier artistry in the music industry promotes his new CD “Tony White Music” on The Jazz Network Worldwide. White plays, saxophones, flutes, clarinets, piano, bass, guitar and a bit of trombone as well as a composer who’s music can be heard on film and television all over the world. “Tony White Music” composed and produced by Tony includes Latin, smooth jazz and world music. The Music Specialist, Allen Johnson of The Global Soul Group (http://globalsoulgroup.com) was responsible for the nudging of “Tony White Music” claiming that it was a great piece of work that can be distributed to various media outlets for consideration in TV and film as well as radio”, says Tony. “Only once or twice in my career have I heard a musician with the professional “chops” as strong as Tony White. Upon hearing his music for the first time I contacted him and offered him a global distribution deal. Great musician even better person, Tony White has that rare combination of humility on top of consummate professionalism.” says Allen Johnson of The Global Soul Group and Global Soul Records. “Tony White Music” is the latest musical offering from Tony, adding to the numerous CD’s through the years which have garnered rave reviews from publications like Jazz Times Magazine, Jazziz, and many others. “The Jazz Network Worldwide is happy to jump on the bandwagon of Tony Whites musical journey, promoting his tune “Freeflight” off of his new CD “Tony White Music”. His musicianship falls under our ‘Not Just Jazz’ Movement for it stretches the span of musical genres with free-flowing jazz flavors, making it a relaxing musical carpet ride to the ears. Given such a wide span of experience, opens up many performance opportunities on worldwide platforms” says Jaijai Jackson, of The Jazz Network Worldwide. “Music is the universal language and the one thing, like Love, that we can all share as a common experience. I hope my audience feels my experiences and my influences through my music and feel like they know me a little bit better” says White. “Thoughts – Angel had really nice vocals. Clean sound. [Candidus] had a very soothing sound. Bachir sounded like the sax version of ‘Flight of the Bumble Bee’ for a bit. Great stuff. Danser had some great high octave work on the clarinet. As a former player, I appreciated it. Free Flight had a Steely Dan vibe in the intro. Then it changed and I really liked that as well. “If you’re looking to chill around the house, or the pool or in the bathtub. Put this on. It will put you in a great frame of mind. I highly recommend it.” ~ Russ Cohen of Sportsology.com At a very early age Tony started studying clarinet. He showed a great proficiency for the instrument and collected high honors and awards. As he continued to expand his education with his mentor and teacher Joseph Genna, which led to his admission into The Berklee School of Music in Boston MA. In addition, he studied performance at The New School in NYC and Composition and Orchestration at the esteemed UCLA Film School. Tony continues to write and record, performing live and sharing his love of music with the world. His musical influences are wide and varied which are reflected in his playing and writing. Tony’s association with 10,000 Maniacs stands to this day and has had the opportunity to play with many of the top names in the music business including Paul McCartney, The WallFlowers, World Party, Zap Mama, Burning Spear, Robyn Hitchcock, Michael Stipe (R.E.M.), Kenny Loggins and Paula Abdul. His TV appearances include The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien, The Arsenio Hall Show, MTV Drops The Ball, Soundstage, MTV’s Inaugural Ball. He has performed on the World’s most prestigious stages including, Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, Avery Fisher Hall, Red Rocks CO, The Chicago Theatre, Teatro Ciak Milan IT, Giuseppi Verdi Theatre Torino IT. He has played on Broadway playing the Billy Joel Twyla Tharp collaboration called Movin Out. To learn more and purchase “Tony White Music” go to http://tonywhitemusic.com. Be sure to check out his feature on The Jazz Network Worldwide at http:// |
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International musician/label owner “Yuichiro Tokuda” spreads the seeds of music on US soil and worldwide, with his new website and releases “Wind”, “Crossing Colors” and “All Time Best” 2006-2018 on GoodNessPlus Records. “RALYZZDIG” is mixed original word of “RAY, LYRIC, JAZZ and DIG” It means “to dig into Jazz that sends out a hot ray and touches the heart with lyrics”. Yuichiro Tokuda RALYZZDIG musicians are, Yuichiro Tokuda: alto/sopranino sax, vocal, composition, Naoto Suzuki: guitar, Shunichi Yanagi: piano, Tomoya Ohgaki: bass, and Yuto Maseki on drums. After studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Yuichiro returned to Japan forming his own band “Yuichiro Tokuda RALYZZDIG”. His first album was acclaimed as “the cutting edge of the present progressive form of jazz” in Jazz Life magazine. “Jazz is continuously growing within me, for my influences come from my worldwide travels. I get inspiration from people, language, landscapes, soil, air, food, whatever comes naturally to me. I combine those impressions, and create through my Japanese culture my musical art, and through my memories in my life” says Tukado. Having received an award, as the the first time ever for a jazz artist, the ”New Face of the Year in Art & Culture” from the Chiba-City Government. He and his band have performed more than 50 stages all over the world. His original songs received “Finalist” & “Honorable Mention Award” in International Songwriting Competition 2010, 2012 & 2013 Jazz Category. “Innovatively progressive, contemporary jazz feel of presentation is what I hear. Jazz being an international language, there is no question as to why Yuichiro Tokuda looks to plant musical seeds in American soil. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, he became equipped for the call for the music that was beating in his heart and soul” says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide. Having performed many international jazz festivals as well as prestigious international awards of achievement, Yuichiro Tukado’s new CD entitled “Wind”,“Crossing Colors” and “All Time Best” 2006-2018 are his latest offering of his musicianship. Tokuda founded/owns and operates his own record label GoodNessPlus Records, since he was 25. GoodNessPlus Records has released10 artists/bands and 20 albums to worldwide audiences, both (CD & digital music). Two more upcoming artist projects to be released in July and August. Early in May, Yuichiro’s band performed at the World Youth Jazz Festival in Malaysia on International Jazz Day and then traveled on to Japan and Malaysia to continue their current tour schedule. Some of his goals are to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival and Newport Jazz Festival as well as events that are open to booking artists from across the world and integrating it into today’s cultural musical presentations. To purchase and learn more go http://www.yuichirotokudaus. |
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Warm greetings to all!
This is the time of year that I reflect upon all the amazing musical artistry that has come through our doors here in The Jazz Network Worldwide. I want to welcome the new members, thank you for joining our family of jazz and the Not Just Jazz Movement.
The one element that I see missing for artists are actual booking agents. I can’t tell you how many times I get asked if I know of a good agent. In reality, there aren’t a lot out there that don’t already have a roster that they are committed to or don’t want to give an independent artist a chance. For this reason, I began to notify festivals of artists that I feature, whether they know you or not, they will at least get an endorsement from our platform with the request for booking considerations. Your music, branding, press release and video is enough to catch their eyes and ears and hopefully eager to learn more.
As we roll into the 11th year of this platform, I always like to give back to all of you with some discounts that will help in promoting your projects. I find a way to work with everyone and do my best to make sure you are fully equipped from websites, to social media and the promotional tools to support your release, festival or business.
I also like to alert the community when vocalists and musicians that are available for touring and/or recording as well as those that teach online. If you need support with one-sheets, flyers, banners for social media, bio’s, digital CD/single covers, website assembly and building, I stand ready to serve you.
If all of you would consider sharing our community with your friends, we can continue to build a portal for jazz and the artists that integrate jazz with other flavors/genres of music. The Not Just Jazz Movement acknowledges these artists and excited to discover the most unique musical collaborations that bring forth innovative blends with jazz as an integral part of its presentation. So, I urge you to let me know about you so I can align with you in branding your excellence. The international musicians/bands are also included, since we are a worldwide platform.
Please feel free to reach me at: jaijai@
Be sure to ask me about the discounts I will be applying to your promotion, for its my way of giving back for sharing your gifts with us now and in the future. If you have a release coming out in the early part of 2019, I can block out the calendar to compliment your release.
I would need to hear right away if you want to be featured with your Christmas music and/or your latest project.
Looking forward to working with you! Happy holidays to all!
Peace & Blessings,
Jaijai
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Kevin Michaels has a whole-new musical journey to enjoy as he carves out his new website launching his new single “Superman Lover” from his upcoming The Enigma Project CD Release early 2019.
His band The Enigma Project is carving out its place in the music industry gaining popularity at record speed having been featured at many popular music festivals. Leader Kevin Michaels is a perfectionist and demands excellence from himself and his bandmates, always looking to expand drum and percussion boundaries in all genres. His original compositions include lyrics that are literate, self-consciously meaningful and fearless. As a musical-genre-spear-header, he emphasizes blends of diverse rhythms adding scintillating and energetic flavors and feels to his music. As a true artist, he’s passionate about incorporating heavy elements of Jazz, Rock, Fusion, R&B, Latin, Cuban, Brazilian, Country and Classical styles, which includes Worldbeat and pure African rhythms. The Enigma Project’s “Superman Lover” is its recent offering to the marketplace as a sneak peek of what’s to come early 2019.
“I was blown away by The Enigma Project band, all seasoned musicians who have a history of playing with signature bands. In today’s musical landscape, this myriad of blended styles would be welcome on most any musical stage. You get the sense that these guys will really tap all the great remembrances of tunes you love, played as new arrangements, with identifiable blends of other styles embracing the forward moving groove. I also enjoyed working along Kevin Michaels in creating his new website, his jovial spirit, intense intellect and a keen eye for presentation, which is always in forward momentum mode” says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide.
Having played with hundreds of bands and recorded on The Beach Boys “Holland Album”, including credit on the 2013 “Made in California” album as well as an audio/visual music credit on the 2006 Jack Nicholson and Leonardo DiCaprio film “The Departed” adds to his credits.
“The Enigma Project delivers a show comprised of high quality, jazz, rock, r&b, blues, funk, and reggae styles morphing from rock into jazz-latin, and crosses jazz into jazz-rock, r&b-funk-reggae styles. The band does its own arrangements to all types of originals and covers that crosses broad musical spectrums. Each song that is delivered is unique, and packed with power to extremelysubtle details, with deep heavy grooves, great time, and wonderful feels. This band start growing on you from the moment you hear it. Overtime, you realize that you’ve been missing quality music for longer than you thought. Forthose not familiar with the band, the music it presents will give you a deeper understanding of what true music is” says Kevin Michaels.
The current line-up of The Enigma Project is Kevin Michaels (dr.), George M. Webster (bass), Ronnie Good (guitar/voc.), John Gulack (Keys), Mike Nelson (saxes), Roy Wiegand Sr. (trombone), Roy Wiegand Jr. (trumpets), Riki Hendrix (guitars/voc.)
Kevin Michaels has made his mark when it comes to blending his drumming ability creating a fresh and newly vibrant musical experience with anyone’s style. This gift comes organically to Kevin since he is a composer, arranger, audio guru, author and educator who offers consultations. In addition, he is a powerful producer of all types of music, video, including artistic, musical, and stage events.
To learn more and to purchase the new single “Superman Lover” from the upcoming The Enigma Project CD check out the official Kevin Michaels website at kevinmichaels.us as well as his feature on The Jazz Network Worldwide this week at thejazznetworkworldwide.com.
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Featured this week on The Jazz Network Worldwide: The Right Stuff Band New CD Release “Orlando Fandango” and launches new website.
The Right Stuff plays a wide variety of classic and modern jazz along with upbeat blues, latin, funk, pop and originals on their new CD “Orlando Fandango” complimented by a brand new website. Check out the feature at thejazznetworkworldwide.com |
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Featured This Week On The Jazz Network Worldwide: Legendary guitarist North “2unes” Woodall with his new CD ‘Between The Lobes’ and a sneak peek “Ain’t No Woman Like The One I Got” from the upcoming CD “Feel Good All Over” Early 2019
Popular guitarist North “2unes” Woodall brings his powerhouse musicality on ‘BETWEEN THE LOBES” on an instrumental version of “Happy” and new single “Ain’t No Woman Like The One I Got”, a blend of old school R&B and smooth jazz. Check out the feature atthejazznetworkworldwide.com. |
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Eric Cohen of EC Music agency spearheads the vision granting established independent artists the opportunity where their artistry is given a voice. Having been a radio personality and award winning music director for 25 years, Cohen enjoyed the opportunity to work with radio promoters and artists, in addition to hosting many festivals and special events from concert halls to intimate venues. Embarking on an exciting new chapter seemed to be the natural progression to his longtime dream. This new quest, allows for continued work with established artists, as well as those who are trying to get their music heard for the first time in a live setting and to get them discovered worldwide. Eric has a vast network of resources and plans on tapping those resources to produce results for his clients. Some of Eric’s clients include: Harry Allen, Giacomo Gates, Bob Holz, Ronnie Leigh, Nicki Parrott and Hilary Scott with new acts being added as EC Music Agency grows. “Let me carve out a distinctive niche for you in the music industry….maintaining a reputation for putting the interests of my artists above all else. Effort plus hard work will lead to RESULTS! An opportunity to expand your brand in ways you never thought possible” says Cohen. Outside of being a radio personality and Music Director, Eric Cohen is known for hosting festivals, special events, fundraisers and the like etching his signature voice coupled with pumping up a crowd, to creating the excitement for the musical presentations he hosts. This too will be a part of the business offerings of the EC Music Agency. “Having done radio myself, I particularly enjoyed working with Eric Cohen to brand the scope of what was EC Music Agency’s mission statement. I was impressed with the way Eric shared his vision and how I captured it in physical form through the design of his website. I just had to support and feature this quest with the knowledge that it only takes one voice to stir up a pot. Eric is just that person equipped for the call to spearhead light for his clients and give a voice to their artistry”, says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide. Be sure to come by and visit EC Music Agency’s new website at https://www.ecmusicagency.com and connect with Eric for your next festival or event. In addition, stop by The Jazz Network Worldwide at https://www. ## |
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Featured This Week On The Jazz Network Worldwide: Multi-Genre Recording artist Katherine “Kool Kat” Farnham with her new single “People, A Tribute to Barbra Streisand” featuring two-time Grammy Nominee saxophonist Mindi Abair.
Farnham turns Streisand’s beloved hit into a moving and lush jazz ballad, complete with world-class musicians, a full string orchestra and herself on piano and vocals on her new single “People, A Tribute to Barbra Streisand”. Come and enjoy her artistry atthejazznetworkworldwide.com. |
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Born in Bordeaux, France, Philippe Petit established himself in Paris in 1977 and worked for the Barclay Studios (now Universal) as a pianist and composer. In 1980, he met the saxophonist Francis Bourrec with whom he played until 1987 in clubs and festivals (Jazz aux Ulis, Printemps de Bourges and Salon de la Musique amongst others.) A sought-after accompanist, Philippe performed with various singers both in France and abroad, and was a special guest at the Memphis in May Festival in Memphis, Tennessee (USA). He has also accompanied respected American soloists such as Arnett Cobb, Bud Shank, Benny Bailey and French artists such as Sylvain Beuf and Jean- Claude Fohrenbach. In the 90’s, Philippe Petit developed an interest in the Hammond Organ, and was initially influenced by musicians such as Jimmy Smith and Mel Rhyne (organist of guitarist Wes Montgomery). The discovery of an instrument with so many stylistic possibilities allowed Philippe to explore a huge range of styles, from traditional swing and bebop, to blues, rock and jazz fusion. Sharing the stage with varied artists such as Scott Hamilton, Eric Alexander, Houston Person, Sophia Nelson, Hervé Meschinet, André Villeger, Christian Escoude, Marc Fosset, Marcel Azzola, Rhoda Scott and Dany Doriz, Philippe has developed his own personal style and is now considered one of the top specialists of the Hammond Organ in France. Having a penchant for combining adventure and music, Philippe has toured extensively throughout Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. His passion for sharing music has led him to far off places such as the Himalayas and the Amazonian forest. In 2012, he was featured in the documentary “Venez Jouer Là” which followed the Venezuelan tour of the “Equatorial Jazz Groove” group, The Jazz Runners. Over the years, Philippe has collaborated on numerous projects and recordings, both as sideman, composer and arranger. He currently tours with renowned vibraphonist Dany Doriz, (also owner of the famous Parisian jazz club Le Caveau de La Huchette, featured in the 2016 film La La Land) Other organ projects include the “Men in Bop” Quartet with Olivier Defays (sax tenor), Philippe Chagne (tenor sax) and Yves Nahon (drums), the LSP Trio with Sylvain Sourdeix (soprano sax) and Jean-Luc Lopez (drums). Recent recordings find Philippe back on the piano with long-time comrades Eric Dervieu (drums) and Pierre Maingourd (double bass), and include a collaboration with Australian singer & tap dancer Wendy Lee Taylor: “Remembering Fred Astaire” as well as “A beautiful Friendship” (Release June 2018), an album resulting in the trio’s spontaneous decision to go into the recording studio after more than 25 years of live performance together. Philippe Petit is one of France’s most respected masters of the Hammond organ & pianist. First influenced by organists Jimmy Smith and Mel Rhyne, who played with Wes Montgomery, he progressively developed his own funky and jazzy style and a unique sound: rich, percussive, fast, accurate and always full of energy and swing. Official Website of Philippe Petit |
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Featured This Week On The Jazz Network Worldwide: Guitarist, dee Brown with his new CD “Remembering You”.
Innervision Records album Remembering You, pays homage to a very special woman in Brown’s life that will always be in his heart. The CD is comprised of emotionally driven tracks dedicated to Shaunia Edwards, an extraordinary woman who shared a treasured season of love before her transition to heaven in 2016. Go to thejazznetworkworldwide.comto learn more. |
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Featured This Week On The Jazz Network Worldwide is vocalist/educator Shelley Burns with her new CD “Accentuate” a tribute to Johnny Mercer. Shelley Burns has been a fan of Johnny Mercer lyrics and has recorded some of her favorites with the signature style she is known for on her new CD project “Accentuate”, a tribute to Johnny Mercer. The combination of Shelley Burns’ very individual vocal style and sound, her mesmerizing stage presence, the band’s easy virtuosity and a marvelously produced tribute to Johnny Mercer is a unique and thoroughly enjoyable undertaking. “This project, engineered and mastered by David Houston, was recorded the old fashioned way. We five band members placed ourselves around one mic, did our best to get a good balance and went for it. It was fun and a bit scary. We recorded and listened back, if it was unacceptable, we did it over. If it was acceptable to all we kept the recording and moved on to the next song. So, while not perfect each song has the quality of a live recording minus the audience. I really like recording this way. It’s real, charming and wonderful”, says Burns. The musicians on the project are: Tom Phillips (guitar and vocals) recorded five successful albums as a member of Redwing. Bill Dendle (guitar, banjo, trombone, vocals) has been entertaining audiences for many years. He spent many years performing at Disneyland and Disneyworld. Shelley Denny (bass) is everyone’s favorite bass player and trombonist. He was a member of the Stan Kenton Band and has backed up greats such as Frank Sinatra, Nancy Wilson, Henry Mancini, and Johnny Mathis. Ryan Coughran (clarinet, vocals) is a multi-instrumentalist and the newest member of the band. As an avid educator herself, Shelley also finds the time to coordinate a MeetUp, Singing The Great American Songbook. The event happens the 1st Sunday of each month from 6-9PM at the Three Penny Stage at 2509 R Street, Sacramento, CA. People in the community sign up and list two songs they wish to sing. Great fun and learning experience for the attendees. “Drawing from a lifetime as a singer and performer, Shelley brings, not only her exquisite vocal technique to each lesson, but her detailed knowledge of a vast range of songs and styles. Her ability to recognize and help correct the slightest inaccuracies in even the most obscure song is remarkable” says student Trudy Currier. “Shelley Burns is an outstanding jazz vocalist with a sound and style that stands out in color, depth and delivery. She has a smooth multi-layered tone that draws you into the music and story. Her fun and authentic personality immediately connects with the audience” says Glenn Boutte. “I have had the most fun coordinating promotion for Shelley Burns, what an extraordinary being. She knows what she loves, stays forthright in her vision and executes her musical dance of voice, heart, expression with a dash of her comedic style. “Accentuate’ will take you to her warm and since tribute to Johnny Mercer. She is passionate about her gifts and I for one have learned something about tenacity from her guided spirit”, says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide. Shelley is in the process of submitting to Jazz Festivals across the country and promoting her new CD “Accentuate” a tribute to Johnny Mercer. To learn more and to purchase go to Shelley Burns official website. |
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For those of you that have been with The Jazz Network Worldwide throughout the years, you may remember our fellow-member Armsted Christian. Well two years ago today, he met his Maker… but what he did do was, leave us these words of encouragement from the center of his heart. He was a dear friend of our community and helped me fashion much of the educational efforts and I will forever be grateful for his input from the heart of his teaching heart/spirit. I want to share some of his words that came very soon before he left us…May you be blessed and may we do all we can to keep jazz and all its extensions of discovery alive. Stay in the light as Armsted would say.
Much love to all,
Jaijai
These are Armsted words to all of us…
The Human Heart is an amazing mechanism. It is crucial to our existence. I’m amazed at how an organ so small, can be so efficient. I marvel at how it can pump the fluid of life through our body and work under extreme circumstances. It is a phenomenal instrument of operation and sustainability.
The Human Spiritual/Emotional Heart, is also an amazing mechanism. It is both durable and yet vulnerable. Strong , yet fragile depending on the circumstances it is presented or challenged with in life, and love.
It too is crucial to our existence. Far too often , it is misunderstood and neglected. As I look at our world, I am reminded of a song that was recorded by Stevie Wonder many years ago,”Love’s In Need Of Love Today”. I can remember listening to this song with a tear hanging from my eyelash, threatening to fall to my cheek, because I understood the meaning of his encouragement, right to the core of my heart.
I see our world, our community, our homes in such need of love, not possessive love, or conditional love, but Divine love, which shows no favor, but is yielding to those who would embrace it, as if it were their spiritual blood, knowing it is essential to their existence.
Love is no respecter of person, for it unto itself, is a pure entity, and is not driven by greed, nor politics. Our world is suffering in every corner. If we are to truly experience the unselfishness of unconditional love, we must also embrace the idea of peace, for without peace, love cannot thrive. It will move from where it is residing to a place more suitable for it’s dwelling, for it is not a partner with confusion.
We can benefit from, but must embrace the philosophy of self love, not selfish love, for if we are not working to appreciate who we are in our being, how then can we expect others to appreciate who we are and how we relate to their being.
My prayer for today and has been for every day, is that we will do something to get closer to the essence of Divine Love, which is unselfish, yet all giving and multi layered. Our stay in this world, our life’s journey is so very unpredictable, even with all of the statistics that the medical community can gather, relating to age and longevity…we are all subject to an unexpected departure from this world as we know it, to places spoken of, but not really visited nor experienced by us.
Our faith is what gives us hope that there is a place that is our home, which is somewhere out there, in the heavens.
I consciously choose to examine my Spiritual/Emotional Heart, for it is where I feel the most connected to to both my being in the world, as well as being in the spiritual realm, which finds it’s dwelling in Faith and in Hope.
I pray sincerely for all who might read this expression of sincerity, from my Spiritual/Emotional Heart, that you will Love and Appreciate yourself, for the goodness that is within you, and that you will allow that goodness to be witnessed without fear, and go forward in your day to day living, embracing the beauty of life and encouraging the Spirit of Love to dwell within your Heart, without condition.
I will smile within my being today, so that I can feel the warmth of the Divine purpose, I am created to embrace as my own, and do my best not to invite the doubt, fear, nor anxiety of this world into my spirit, which may come in the form of others, who would distract me from my Divine purpose.
Be well and know that you are all beings of both the flesh and spirit. You all have the capacity for loving and being loved. You all have the responsibility to love yourself and appreciate the many blessings of life you have already been granted, among them….LOVE.
I encourage you in Peace. Stay in the Light.
Armsted Christian
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Ray Brown Jr Shines On New International Jazz Recording SRI Jazz is proud present a new album by Ray Brown Jr, cementing his place as one of the leading jazz vocalists performing today. Called a cross between Billy Eckstein and Al Jarreau, Ray Brown Jr. is the heir – apparent to the title of the best smooth jazz vocalist of our time and is the “Featured Artist” on the label’s website http://www.srirecords. His new album is simply titled “This Is Ray Brown Jr .” , as it showcases this superb artist as he glides through thirteen creative renditions of classic jazz and blues songs combined with Ray’s warm and charming vocals making it this one of the best vocal jazz albums of the year. Ray is one of those rare jou rneymen singers who, like his famous Mother (Ella Fitzgerald), is more at home performing than anywhere else. Most recently he has been working non – stop throughout Europe , Australia and the Ukraine ( where this album was recorded ) to sold out shows of adori ng audiences with a terrific band of talented musicians who are thrilled to be working with this amazing artist. “ This Is Ray Brown Jr ” was recorded at Fonia Recording Studios, Lviv, Ukraine during March & August 2017 with engineer Yuriy Melnik . Ray’s band of veteran musicians included Yuriy Seredin on piano, Andrew Arnautoff on bass, Frank Parker on drums, Dimitry Kovalenko and Vlad DeBriansky (on loan from the American Music Academy) on guitars, Bogdan Humeniuk on saxophone and Andy Valentine on percussion. “I’ve worked with some of the greatest names in Jazz and I’ve worked with Ray for many years and, as far as I’m concerned, this is Ray’s best work. This album is the culmination of the talents of Ray Brown Jr. and his years of non – stop perf orming. The man just keeps getting better as he is never satisfied and always wants to improve. This album ranks up there with his critically acclaimed SRI Jazz duets album, Friends And Family ”, stated Shelly Liebowitz, veteran producer and label President . SRI Jazz, SRI Records and Flamingo Jazz are all part of SRI Label Group, celebrating twenty years of providing quality, collectible Blues, Jazz, Country and Rock & Roll from major artists past and present. As one of the first websites on the internet to offer great new and collectible music, srirecords.com has established itself as a music pioneer on the internet. With industry veteran Shelly Liebowitz at the helm, SRI has strived to provide a standard of excellence in the world of music. For additional information contact Shelly Liebowitz by email at shelly@srirecords.com or visit http://www.srirecords. |
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“Evergreen” includes four seasonal songs that range from elegant and ethereal, to sensitive and powerful, with an overall theme of the staying power of love. Beginning with two secular holiday songs, title track ”Evergreen” and “Winter Wind” follow each other in a story of anticipation and longing. Third is a very wonder-filled, down-tempo “Angels We Have Heard on High,” leading into the last year’s favorite, the majestic “Little Babe.” This project is so unusual and beautiful, and again I credit my incredible collaboration with Aaron Zinsmeister, producer of all and co-writer on the title song “Evergreen,” for helping me bring it to life.Evergreen is a soft delivery of a whisper-type lyrical essence inspired with evergreen dreams of love. It has a motion-picture ambiance coupled with a pop-rock-folk ballad ensemble graced with a holiday backdrop of dreams coming true.Winter Wind encompasses celestial bells caressing lyrics of solitude and reflections of light, another selection of Pop-rock-style with strings and vocals.Angels We Have Heard On By gives off an angelic presence with soft prayer-like vocals, echoing joy with jazz piano licks sprinkling through a soulful rendition that exudes honor of the season and its reason that clearly inspires this heavenly song.Little Babe, is a song from a mothers heart, filled with loving lyrics, angelic strings, and vocals that are deeply rooted in a symphonic landscape filled with ethereal strings and African rhythms. A beautiful blend of musical art forms. ~ Jaijai Jackson
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HIPNESS REPORT Some short video’s from an audience member Chino Dario Tapia Lopez of the Salsa Meets Jazz 4 Puerto Rico benefit for the musicians of PR this past Monday 10/23/17 at Le Poisson Rouge (formerly The Village Gate), NYC. Performing was my 21 piece Multiverse Big Band with guest soloists NEA Jazz Masters Paquito D’Rivera (clarinet), Jimmy Owens (trumpet), 96 year young Candido (congas), along with multi-instrumentalist David Amram, trumpeters Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, Fania All Star Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner pianist Larry Harlow, Fania All Star conguero Eddie Montalvo, vocalists Antoinette Montague, Brenda Feliciano, Rachel Kara Perez, Gerardo Contino, poets Mariposa and Felipe Luciano. The concert was completely sold out, SRO. We raised 11.5K for the Jazz Foundation of America for the musicians of PR who are suffering the after affects of Irma and Maria. Thank you to the incredible guest artists and the equally incredible musicians of my big band who in a 1 hour and a 1/2 soundcheck/rehearsal got 12 big band charts together! And what can I say about the pubic who came, thank you for your support! #lepoissonrouge #lpr #bigband #latinjazz #salsameetsjazz #salsameetsjazz4PR #multiversebigband #multiverse #bobbysanabria #nyc #thevillage #thevillagegate #paquitodrivera #randybrecker #jonfaddis #candido #jimmyowens #neajazzmaster #antoinettemontague #brendafeliciano #gerardocontino #rachelkaraperez #felipeluciano #eddiemontalvo #mariposa #salsa #jazz #benefit |
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Dan Papirany is an adventurous Jazz pianist, composer who understands and follows the eloquent philosophy that is to play melodic phrases and rich harmonies. While studying jazz piano with Leigh Jackson in Wellington, Dan formed his first trio and played in local venues. While taking post graduate musicology courses at Victoria University in Wellington Dan was offered the position of Music HOD at a school in Auckland New Zealand teaching music curriculum based on Jazz. Dan formed his Auckland trio and performed at local venues including the famous London Bar and the Jazz Bar. Dan has also performed as a soloist on many bars and hotels in NZ. Dan’s trio recorded their debut album of jazz standards which was released by Ode Records in March of 2004 entitled “Session One” and was nominated for a New Zealand Music Award. “ Several album followed including a recent solo album. Dan’s repertoire consists of originals and jazz standards, his music is the opposite of where the mainstream jazz sound is today, he finds that current sounds are always experimental and doesn’t try to follow these trends. In May 2016 Dan performed with his group two shows at EUROPAfest 2016 in Bucharest, and was invited to perform solo next year. Dan was on a panel of Judges in the 2017 international jazz competition in Romania, and was invited to return to judge next year. |
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Featured this week on The Jazz Network Worldwide: Vocalist, Grace “Gigi” Smitherman debuting her original single “This Doesn’t Feel Like Love”. Grace “Gigi” Smitherman is becoming among contemporary music’s most stylish and sultry vocalists; while often-blending R&B and Jazz in her new original single “This Doesn’t Feel Like Love”. Formally known as “Gigi” ~ “The lady with the fan” for she always has a beautiful handmade fan adorning her performances. Her female fans are known as her “fanistas”. Her cool, sensual singing style is geared toward the ‘senior set’ as her performances are reminiscent of days gone by when jazz standards were held in high regard in the music community. Gigi’s style and elegance upon the stage exudes confidence and reverence for a style of music that tells a story, from upbeat tempos to sensuous ballads. She developed her unique vocal and writing style through the influences of: Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughn and Phyllis Hyman. Gigi began singing again after a hiatus of running a large corporation in New Orleans and decided to get back on stage and allow the songs in her heart to be written and heard. Her performances are geared toward the contemporary senior community that loves to reminisce through legendary jazz music. In 2012, she took the jazz community in Lake Charles, Louisiana by storm. Her writing style captures the imagination of the listener with a rich, full-bodied sound that soothes, delights and seduces her audience. A fan recently commented of Gigi: “Smooth as fine wine, she graces the stage with style and glamour along with adding a little sass to her performance.” “I remember the day when Gigi reached out to me for promotion, she shared with me that she had accomplished much in her life and felt that the music that ran through her veins was going to have a platform. She noted that her age was not going to stop her from enjoying her God-given talents. She wanted to relate not only to a new audience but to give the “sophisticated audience” a place to listen to the jazz standards they know and love” says Jaijai Jackson of the Jazz Network Worldwide. Gigi’s focus is to continue to compose original songs and to breathe life into the love of music she has in her heart. “This Doesn’t Feel Like Love” is just the beginning of the musical offerings being originated by this sassy chanteuse. The mature audience setting is where she thrives, with a purpose that no matter how old you are, you can enjoy America’s musical art form and have fun remembering just how nostalgic life can be through the musical presentations by “The Lady With The Fan”. Gigi seeks to perform for jazz societies, upscale fundraisers, senior communities and philanthropic events that support health, wellness and spiritual growth and is currently writing for her upcoming CD due early 2018. Be sure to catch “Gigi’s” feature on The Jazz Network Worldwide this week at http://
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Mount Vernon, New York native Alvin Queen was recently notified that U.S. Homeland Security will not allow him to enter the United States to perform at a prestigioius, long-planned concert in Washington. Mr. Queen, the former drummer for Oscar Peterson, whose career includes memorable collaborations with a veritable who’s who of music royalty, including Nina Simone, Horace Silver, George Benson, Ruth Brown, Buddy DeFranco, Wynton Marsalis, Billy Taylor, Wild Bill Davis, George Coleman, George Braith, Larry Young, Harry Sweets Edison and Johnny Griffin, was set to perform at a concert in Washington, DC on November 15th, 2017, at the behest of The French-American Cultural Foundation. The evening, entitled “JAZZ MEETS FRANCE,” has Wynton Marsalis as its Honorary Chairman, and Dr. David Skorton , Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution , is Master of Ceremonies. The event marks the centenary of the US entry into WWI and specifically honors the Harlem Hellfighters . Ironically, these were the African-American soldiers who served in WWI, and who introduced jazz music to France and the rest of Europe, yet whom were never officially honored, until now. Mr. Queen, who has held a Swiss passport for thirty years, was informed this week that, due to a run-in with the law as a youth, a half century ago, while a minor, he would have to apply for a Waiver from the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, despite the fact he was born in the USA. This would take months, making it virtually impossible to participate, barring Presidential decree, and we know that’s unlikely. But this is not “fake news.” “Sadly, this doesn’t surprise me one bit,” comments Mr. Queen, 67, from his home in Geneva. “I’ve spent months preparing for this concert. Dozens of others are also implicated in its planning. Funny thing, I gave up my U.S. passport to make life simpler at tax time. I never dreamed I would one day be denied entry, and with such ridiculous reasoning. I am frankly disgusted to be disrespected in this way, after a half century devoted to music.” Mr. Queen, who until 2016 held dual citizenship with the United States and Switzerland, has previously worked numerous times for the US State Department as a Cultural Ambassador, and participated in numerous tours of Brazil, Africa and Japan. Queen also performed at the American International Jazz Day in Paris several years ago. Mr. Queen has held a U.S. passport, and regularly worked under the auspices of the American government, for over fifty years of his life. Like many citizens, he’s had brushes with the law, but these have never impeded his ability to enter and exit his native country. A one-time DWI charge and a minor drug offense both resulted in not guilty charges. For this occasion, the US State Dept had only to apply for an “O1B Work Visa” in order for Mr Queen to enter in the United States. This was done correctly, but after the process was completed, fingerprints matching a 1967 FBI file were dredged up and presented as a reason to prevent him from entering the USA. So now we can see that the infamous “travel ban” is not limited to citizens of Sudan, Syria, and Iran. It extends to a then 16-year-old drummer who once sat in with John Coltrane. How can you process someone fifty years later for charges that occurred when they were a youth, a mere child? And why punish this now acclaimed adult, a leading light on the international jazz scene, who is now 67 years old? He obviously forged a path and created a fabulous life for himself. Adds Queen, “I feel this is more about racial profiling than anything. It’s all about trying to control everyone. I am not a criminal and in fact never was. When I became a Swiss citizen, I “became a criminal” again in the eyes of US law enforcement. If I was undesirable fifty years ago, why have I been issued a fresh passport every ten years for the past six decades?” Indeed, this is the question. For now, those wanting to experience Alvin Queen’s jazz mastery will need to follow him to Montreal, Canada, where he is set to give a master class with pianist Wray Downes on Friday, Nov 3rd at 1:00 pm (free and open to the public) at Concordia University and then a full concert with his trio the following evening, at Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill , on Saturday, Nov 4th, for two sets, at 7:30 and 9:45 pm. Queen has the last word. “If someone wants to apologize to me and make this right, fine. But I’m not holding my breath. In the meantime, I’ll bring my music, this American art form, to every other country in the world. I know they like me in Canada. I’ll start there.” This coming week Alvin will be featured on The Jazz Network Worldwidehttp://www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com with a sneak peek of two singles from his CD re-issues of “Mighty Long Way” and “I Ain’t Looking’ At You” slated for late fall 2017. The official website for Alvin Queen is http://www.alvinqueen.com to learn more about his current engagements and all things Alvin. Mr Queen is available for interviews relating to this story. |
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Featured this week on The Jazz Network Worldwide: Jazz great, former Oscar Peterson drummer Alvin Queen, denied entry into USA.
Mount Vernon, New York native Alvin Queen was recently notified that U.S. Homeland Security will not allow him to enter the United States to perform at a prestigioius, long-planned concert in Washington. Be sure to come by and check it out! thejazznetworkworldwide.com
Terry Gibbs began his career at the age of 12 after winning the Major Bowes Amateur Hour Contest and subsequently began touring professionally. He spent many years as a drummer and percussionist playing gigs until his affinity for bebop motivated him to turn down a scholarship to Julliard as a timpanist and return to the vibes. Six decades of inspirational vibe playing and technique, Gibbs is recognized as one of the best ever to grace the genre of bop. “92 Years Young.” Sometimes that’s an exaggeration. On the other hand, when applied to vibraphonist Terry Gibbs it may well be an understatement. Gibbs was indeed a mere six months shy of his ninety-second birthday when “Jammin’ at the Gibbs House” was recorded in his living room in April 2016. Close your eyes, however, and it’s the 1940s again, and Gibbs is jammin’ with Woody Herman‘s Second Herd, or the ’50s, and he’s presiding over his high-powered Dream Band in Los Angeles. In other words, as people often reassure nonagenarians, he “hasn’t changed a bit.” In this case, however, it’s more truism than solace. While Gibbs has no doubt changed a bit, as has everyone his age, that bit is wholly imperceptible to the human ear. ~ Jack Bowers, All About Jazz With 65 albums to his credit, winner of 3 major jazz polls and creator of 300+ compositions (recorded by Gibbs, Nat Cole, Les Brown, Cannonball Adderly, Count Basie, George Shearing, etc.), Gibbs has left an indelible mark in the world of vibes. “Its an honor to be featured on The Jazz Network Worldwide”. ~ Terry Gibbs “This feature means a lot to me, Terry and my father Chubby Jackson were very dear friends and this is my way of paying homage to their friendship as well as honoring Terry’s evergreen talent. I know my Dad would totally be diggin’ this recording.” ~ Jaijai Jackson, The Jazz Network Worldwide CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL TERRY GIBBS WEBSITE |
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Featured This Week On The Jazz Network Worldwide: Vocalist, Lisa Lindsley with her CD ‘Long After Midnight’, released earlier this year, and a ‘sneek peek’ of upcoming release ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly’! “Long After Midnight” is a gorgeous collection of sultry songs of overlooked standards that highlight Lindsley’s sultry and smoky soprano voice. “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly”, which will be released August 25th, is an intriguing tribute to film musicals, delivered with heady arrangements, swinging tempos and flawless musicianship. Lisa Lindsley is a very unique talent indeed; it seems she is one that seeks out music, which she molds into a message of her own emotional centerpiece. There is a confidence that is sparked in her, creating a synergy with her musicians that elevates our looking and listening into life itself as well as our relationships, all with a natural flare, giving and taking from each song an approach of relaxed phrasing. Lindsley doesn’t waste any time sharing the music she has gathered on her jazz journey. With its echoes of Thelonious Monk’s iconic ballad “Round Midnight,” James Wilson and Tricia Lee Sampson’s lovely “Long After Midnight” offers an alluring invitation to a seductive night-time world that pulses with the heartbeat of Chambers’ imposing bass. The title track of the quartet’s 2016 release, Long After Midnight, charted for three weeks on the U.S. FMQB Top 40, and remained in the Top 5 slot for seven weeks on the CMJ Jazz charts. Jazz journalist Andrew Gilbert says of ‘Long After Midnight’, “It’s an album for blissful late-night listening that leaves you wondering what the next day has to offer.” “A truly sultry singer who captures the evening mood with gusto, Lisa Lindsley casts a musical spell on ‘Long After Midnight’, voicing beautiful love songs from the city for lovers, for the lover in all of us.” Edward Blanco – All About Jazz “Lisa Lindsley has a unique style all her own and is not afraid to show it, her originality and phrasing leave the listener spell-bound as to the vocal destinations she takes you to. Her engaging smokey soprano voicings coupled with a tightly cohesive band, musically conversing, taking these international melodic jazz musings to a new height in the presentation of standards that become all her own”, says Jaijai Jackson of The Jazz Network Worldwide social network. “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” is an intriguing tribute to film musicals, delivered with heady arrangements, swinging tempos and flawless musicianship. Working with a stellar coterie of Parisian players, she delivers an irresistible program featuring pianist Laurent Marode, drummer Mourad Benhammou, Esaie Cid on flute, clarinet and tenor saxophone, and Bay Area bass master Jeff Chambers (the Paris session’s only ringer). Lindsley invites listeners to surrender to her smoky soprano, while her vocal command and deft timing assure they will be delighted they did. “Living and creating on two different continents, America and France, is not easy, but the magic that flies when we are together is just heaven. We created this CD in one 8 hour session, just like they use to in the old days. It was difficult to decide which songs, so we just went with our all time favorites and came up with a collection of beloved songs” says Lisa. La Belle Epoque will tour the U.S. and Europe, fall of 2017. They are scheduled to record their next album in October during their tour in France. Lindsley’s goal is to reach jazz stages worldwide with her artistry and to exercise her philanthropic heart in fundraising efforts of ambassadorship to non-profit organizations that are meaningful to her life and the lives of children. Catch Lisa Lindsley’s feature on http://thejazznetworkworldwide.com this week, as well as visit her official websiteswww.LisaLindsley.com ; and www.JazzLaBelleEpoque.com to listen, purchase and learn more.
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