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Woman Of Jazz

Woman of Jazz Seeks Jazz Artists for Worldwide Radio Exposure

About Me

God gave me a brainstorm!!! I created THE JAZZ NETWORK!! A place for all of us jazz "people" to hang and network with each other, to learn about each others projects, tours, marketing strategies and to help mentor those up-and-comers into the biz. Come by and become a part of the "Woman of Jazz" Jazz Network Family!!
Doing what I do best,
Rhythmically yours,
Jaijai ~ "Woman of Jazz"
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Jaijai Jackson grew up in the music business....Daughter of the late “Chubby Jackson” famed jazz legend bassist, inventor of the five string bass, TV kiddie-show host, writer, composer and is darn proud to be!At the age of six, she danced and performed on her Dad’s television show, felt the pulse of the business and was determined to express her mark as a “Jackson”....After the many plays and chorus’s she explored through high-school, she then moved to California for the “bright lights”, Jaijai chose to learn the business from the “business end” and soon found herself, running a recording studio, doing voice-overs, booking acts, represented 27 jazz musicians at one time). She then chose to work for the biggest “big band agency” in New York City, as “right arm” to Willard Alexander, of the Willard Alexander Agency. (Learned from the best)...In the interim working at the agency and coordinating tours for Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Harry James, Maynard Ferguson, and many other bands and individual artists, she learned the game.
Buddy Rich came into her office one day to go-over contracts, he said to her “you should really meet my daughter, I really think you guys would get along real well”. She went over to meet Cathy on an evening that Buddy was on the “Tonight Show”; they shared the experience of being two “jazz daughters” and could relate to that level of their worlds. They expanded their thoughts together and started living and singing together. Buddy then asked them if they wanted to go sing in Europe with his band and there they went, off to Europe. Jaijai left Willard’s office and went off to pursue performance once again...first engagement was at Madison Square Garden and prestigous venues all throughout England (ie. Royal Festival Hall), Scotland and Wales with the Buddy Rich Band!
Her sincerest efforts became an integral part of the benefit performance as Associate Producer of “A Celebration of Music” for the late Buddy Rich at Carnegie Hall, in association with Executive Producer Cathy Rich and the JVC Jazz Festival.
Soon after, back in California she collaborated with her father in compiling a catalogue of all original music videos of the 30’s and 40’s distributed by a Disney-owned television/film distribution company International Creative Exchange which was lead by Olivier de Courson who was responsible for launching the Disney Channel, this experience afforded Jaijai the opportunity to learn domestic and international TV/Film distribution/Co-productions, coordination and foreign licensing of product and interaction with TV and Film producers.
Moving forward in her career, Jaijai assisted the Sr. VP of Bookings and manager of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alex Hodges for the special events being presented at the Pantages Theatre, Greek Theatre and the Pacific Amphitheater for the Nederlander Organization in, Hollywood, CA.
NAMM National Association of Music Merchants)in Carlsbad, CA commissioned Jaijai to produce the opening of the “Making of Music Museum” where more than 2500 people attended and also where her father’s two basses have resided for the past few years.
Jaijai has collaborated with major corporations through various production companies from conceptual ideas to full on production of events and entertainment direction.
In dedication to her father’s great memory she has launched Five String Productions, which is, a full service event production company dedicated to jazz performance and music mentorship
Jaijai is proud to be presenting a jazz radio show built on launching new artists, providing interviews with seasoned veteran musician’s who mentor the new up-and-coming jazz musicians that are worthy of worldwide recognition through her "jazzfomercials".
Jaijai is currently looking for artists from all over the world for a new show she will be presenting promoting "International Artists"! Contact her now to let her know of your artistry.
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My Interests



I'd like to meet:

Artists that have a Jazz, R&B, Latin, Funk or Gospel project that they are looking to promote worldwide.

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Music:


Movies:


The Great Tony Bennett with Stevie Wonder "For Once In My Life"...Two Great Masters intergrating souls musically, I love this video...I hope you do too!

Television:


"THERE IS NO GREATER LOVE" Oscar Peterson challenges bassist Ray Brown and Neils Henning Orsted Peterson...a must see, this tune is 'cookin'!!! I sadly share the news that Oscar Peterson passed on 12/23/07. He will be sorely missed in the world of jazz for he was the "master" that taught all of us the true essence of what jazz is..." R.I.P. Oscar.....

PUT YOUR SEATBELT ON...I DISCOVERED THIS VIDEO FROM BACK IN THE 80'S OF THE THREE JEWELS, ELLA, SARAH AND PEARL!! (That's Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Pearl Bailey) They were cookin'!!! Enjoy! :-)
MONTY ALEXANDER TRIO - "WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS"Freddie Hubbard plays "Misty"...coolest rendition I've ever heard.PBS Special "A TRIBUTE TO ELLA" featuring Ledisi, Patti Austin and Take 6

Books:


INTERNATIONAL ARTIST PICK OF 2008: FROM MADRID, JULIO FOWLER!! Performing his hit "PASANDOLO MAL" You will love his smooth vocal stylings. His music will bring love gently into your heart. I go to his page to relax my soul, you will feel the same way I'm sure...Check out his CD BUSCANDO MI LUGAR at www.myspace.com/juliofowler ..

Heroes:


Will Downing "Stop, Look, Listen" featuring Gerald Albright
George Benson & Al Jarreau "Givin' It Up" EPK
Madea

| I stumbled over this video on someone elses page, they said if you have the time to watch this, you must, well, if you do, you must, this was so entertaining, from comedy, to musically, to acting, to the writing, to the musicianship...sit back relax, have some belly gut laughs and then retreat to hearing some great music!! It's all about how we look at relationships in life...too funny, yet powerfully real...enjoy!
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Bryan Duncan and Crystal Lewis singing "One Voice" this song is the answer to it all if you ask me
STEVIE WONDER AND TAKE 6 - A TRIBUTE TO THE HEROS OF 911...A MASTERFUL GIFT OF HEART FOR AND TO ALL THOSE WE LOST THROUGH TERRORISM
BEBE WINANS "DO YOU KNOW HIM"????? TAKE A LISTEN!
Kirk Franklin "September"

Add to My Profile | More Videos Kirk Franklin "September" featuring guest appearance by Maurice White
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My Blog

Focus on the Unseen

Focus on the Unseen Today's Scripture "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal" (2 Corinthians 4:18). Today's Word f...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:27:00 PST

Let It GO!!....

A friend of mine shared this with me today and I felt it had value to share with my friends.  I hope that some of this and or all of it will guide you to your next place God has for you.   B...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:17:00 PST

My Aunt Brigitte....

My Aunt Brigitte died the other day.... ....this is a woman who was 'a mother' figure to me... ....she was German.... ....she would be so prim and proper.... ....I would always make her laugh to tear...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Tue, 17 Jul 2007 12:51:00 PST

Keep Believing In Yourself........

Keep Believing In YourselfThere may be days when you get up in the morningand things aren't the wayyou had hoped they would be.That's when you have to tell yourself that things will get better.There a...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:19:00 PST

Father's Day 2007....

As Father's Day gently rolls around I find my mind wandering... From the smiles and laughter of heart my Dad gave to me.... All the long phone calls of just "being us".... We were so much alike...we l...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:42:00 PST

Victory

VICTORY I refused to be discouraged To be sad, or to cry; I refuse to be downhearted, and here's the reason why... I have a God who's mighty, Who's sovereign and supreme; I have a God who loves me, an...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Wed, 16 May 2007 01:06:00 PST

Don't be discouraged...

One of the best things we can do in our lives is this: begin again... Begin to see yourself as you were when you were the happiest and strongest you've ever been. Begin to remember what worked for yo...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:39:00 PST

Thought for today....

Hi....and thank you for stopping by to read alittle of what my heart feels like sharing...today is a day filled with the utmost fulfillment of blessings...I've heard many times in life that those that...
Posted by Woman Of Jazz on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 03:12:00 PST