Will you help us keep Jazz Alive?

Hi everyone...its been a while since I sent out a personal message to all. I like to give you updates as we move forward in keeping jazz alive from our platform. Thank you to the new members that have joined our family, its a blessing to have you here with us as a collective spirit for jazz. I have elected my daughter ChloeZae Jackson (grandaughter of jazz bassist "Chubby" Jackson") to be the spokesperson for the 'younger set' of today that really want to have jazz at jazz festivals... Many of you might know that I have taken a stand regarding a collective opinion that many jazz festivals (not all) are booking R&B acts with very few jazz artists (if any) on their rosters. Now, we all know this has been going on for years now and many have become complacent behind it. I just can't anymore...I don't want to sound like I'm gripe-ing...but you know I kind of am...I've read others statements as to jazz being phased out completely. That hurts... I have repositioned our network in a way that it will have benefits. We need to stand together and have a big voice...we must take our stages back. I know, easier 'said' than done. I've been focusing on areas of presentation that I believe from our platform here that we can create new audiences.

For starters, please come and update your pages on www.thejazznetworkworldwide.com if you haven't been here in a while or haven't joined to date. I have lifted any subscription fee's for the next few months just to enlist those of you that feel it should be free. (smile) I am assembling a Jazz Network Worldwide Band that I will be submitting to festivals worldwide. If you are interested in being considered when we come to your area, send me your info at [email protected]. The 75 minute segment will say all there needs to be said to audiences old and new. It's a dream I have to entertain worldwide audiences with new ideas and honoring their foundation. More later.

I am offering 50% off promotion specials as well, starting with live click throughs for new artists product and email blasts to the community and updates on other social media that follows the network.. If you have a new CD project, a single, music catalogue, event, concert, fundraiser, crowd funding campaign or business that you want to get in front of this targeted demographic, reach out to me and we'll make it happen. If you work with any corporations that would be interested in sponsorship, let us know. We are also seeking Angel investors that love technology, jazz, education and live performance to look at a comprehensive investment package that will bring new audiences and a quick return on investment. I am but one voice in the mix of many trying to streamline a locomotive that can find a steady stream of revenue building for our jazz industry.

Today I am challenged to re-focus what has been put on my journey to do...each day I have to find ways to carve out just one more possibility of how to see my dreams lift off the paper and into live movement before my eyes. Guess I'm going 'deeper in' to find those courageous steps.

Will you come and join us once again, support The Jazz Network Worldwide in its new quest for new ideas and presentations? I'm reaching for the 'doer's and the shaker's from all walks of life to come to the fold in keeping jazz alive with one voice from all over the world. It's free, come, join, re-join and use the invite button to invite your friends.

I look forward to seeing many of your new projects on the homepage. Reach for me at [email protected] and let's connect!

My best to each and everyone of you for YOUR dreams to come true, thank you for being a part of mine for almost 8 years. When you post, please consider grabbing the hashtag #wheresthejazz so our movement is seen all over the world.

Love to all!

Jaijai