"Legacy" By Tony Hightower - Dedicated To His Mother and Grandmother

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'Legacy' by Tony Hightower Is A Dedication To Mother

At a time when Jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover. With his sophomore album LEGACY entering the marketplace, all-around singer/entertainer Hightower – a protégé of the late Freddy Cole - is leveraging his R&B and Hip-Hop roots to entice more young people to dig jazz.

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Update: Rhonda Ross Journey- July 2019

#RhondaRoss          #WhenWeSpeakTV          #Concert          #Vegan          #TBAAL          #RiverfrontJazzFestival

When We Speak TV guest, Rhonda Ross, is currently on tour with her mom, Diana Ross.  She recently sent out an update to all her followers and I think you should check it out....and definitely join her mailing list. ​Be the first to learn about new music, upcoming concerts, in-person workshops, and more! TheRhondaRoss.com

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FROM RHONDA ROSS JOURNEY- JULY 19, 2019

I'VE GONE VEGAN

MY BAND IS ON FIRE!! Terry Burrus (keyboard), Camille Gainer-Jones (drums), Endea Owens (bass) and Rhonda Ross (Vocalist).

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TOUR

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ARE YOU IN THE DALLAS, TEXAS AREA?

You can catch Rhonda Ross at the TBAAL Riverfront Jazz Festival on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: TBAAL RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL

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Enjoy a FREE Concert in Norcoss, Georgia: Jazz In The Alley!

AUGUST 18TH- GREG ROBBINS & REMEY WILLIAMS  

When We Speak TV cordially invites you to historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, for the 2018 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000 and IT'S FREE, thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, so bring your entire family. All concerts begin at 7:30PM.

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms. 

ADDITIONAL DATES:

September 1st- Eric Thomas 

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Jermaine Sain, Owner of When We Speak TV, and sponsor of Jazz In The Alley

Jermaine Sain and Chester Lawrence (both of When We Speak TV) posing with Ziggy (Event Director of Jazz in the Alley)

Shameia Crawford performing on June 30th at Jazz In The Alley!!!!

When We Speak TV cordially invites you to historic downtown Norcross, Georgia, for the 2018 Jazz In The Alley concert series, highlighting elite and emerging jazz artists.  

June 30th- Jae Franklin and Shameia Crawford 

Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000 and IT'S FREE, thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross and Peachtree Awnings, so bring your entire family. All concerts begin at 7:30PM. For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms. 

ADDITIONAL DATES:

July 28th- Emrah Kotan 

August 18th- Greg Robbins and Remey Williams 

September 1st- Eric Thomas 

The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer!

The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer

By Jermaine Sain

Before you read the title and start jumping to conclusions, that is not my opinion nor statement.  However, these were some very powerful words that were spoken to our friend, singer, Julie Dexter, that changed her life forever.  

Jermaine Sain, owner of When We Speak TV, 

and singer, Julie Dexter at 2017 Jazz in the Alley Concert Series

If you are a true "SPEAKER" that follows When We Speak TV, you will know that Julie Dexter was the first live music concert I attended when I moved to Atlanta in 2008.  Back then, I wasn't really familiar with the Atlanta music scene, nor any of the indie artists in the city but I was invited by my business partner, Chet, so I went......and to make a long story short, I have been a Julie Dexter fan ever since.  

I always make the reference that Julie Dexter is my Beyonce.  What I mean by that is, although I would love to meet Beyonce, I get just as anxious when I see Julie Dexter, as I would if I saw Beyonce!  I really admire Julie because not only is she a great vocalist but she is also a supporter of When We Speak TV!  You may remember that a few years back, I sat down and spoke with her at the release of her album, New Again.  

Since then, she and I have definitely seen one another on several occasions at musical events like the Atlanta Jazz Festival....and of course this year, she performed at the Jazz In The Alley Concert Series, which When We Speak TV is an official partner!

New Again by Julie Dexter

I think it goes without saying that Julie Dexter is one of our favorite people, that's why I am so excited to have the opportunity to speak with Julie Dexter for a segment of  What Do YOU Speak? 

Definitely take a moment to watch it ......then you will see exactly why I titled this post, The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer and you will also find out who spoke these life changing words to Julie.  I hope you enjoy it!  

If you haven't done so, please take a moment to subscribe to the new When We Speak TV YouTube page, we would greatly appreciate your support!

ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.

In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.

Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

2018 Atlanta Jazz Festival Events

2018 ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Memorial Day Weekend Line Up

Saturday, May 26, 2018 

LEGENDS STAGE Yoko Miwa Trio | 1:00pm Jane Bunnett & Maqueque | 3:00pm The Ingrid Jensen Collective | 5:00pm Tia Fuller Quartet | 7:00pm Dianne Reeves | 9:00pm CONTEMPORARY STAGE Thumbscrew: Mary Halvorson, Michael Formanek & Tomas Fujiwara| 1:30pm Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science | 3:30pm Anat Cohen Quartet | 5:30pm Jazzmeia Horn | 7:30pm NEXT GEN STAGE Sasha Berliner Escapades | 12:30pm Camille Thurman | 2:30pm Shayna Steele | 4:30pm Linda May Han Oh Quintet | 6:30pm

​LATE NIGHT JAZZ JAM // PARK TAVERN AT PIEDMONT PARK
Late Night Jazz Jam w/ the Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra | 11:00pm

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

LEGENDS STAGE The Lao Tizer Quartet featuring Eric Marienthal | 1:00pm The Russell Malone Quartet | 3:00pm M.F. Production’s Latin Jazz All Stars | 5:00pm The Bad Plus | 7:00pm Jon Batiste with the Dap Kings | 9:00pm ​​CONTEMPORARY STAGE The Georgia Horns | 1:30pm Richie Goods & The Goods Project | 3:30pm Sidewalk Chalk | 5:30pm Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles | 7:30pm ​NEXT GEN STAGE Rialto Jazz for Kids | 12:30pm Antoine Roney Trio featuring Kojo Roney | 2:30pm Morgan Guerin | 4:30pm Matthew Whitaker | 6:30pm

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Jazz In The Alley: Sponsorship Opportunities

Peachtree Awnings is a sponsor of www.thejazzinthealley.com, a free jazz concert series held in Norcross, Georgia.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY OR TO BECOME A SPONSOR:
Email:  jitasponsors@gmail.com
Instagram: jazzinthealley
Facebook:  jazzinthealley
Twitter:  jazz_inthealley

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PEACHTREE AWNINGS:
www.peachtreeawnings.com

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SAINJ Productions (Jermaine Sain)


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Chester Lawrence

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2018 Jazz In The Alley Dates Announced!!!

The year 2017 was such an awesome year for When We Speak TV and we are expecting even greater things in 2018.  One of the great things that happened in 2017 is we joined on as one of the official sponsors of Jazz in The Alley in Norcross, Georgia.

We are super excited to announce that once again, we have jumped on board for 2018.
So save the dates and we will "speak" with you at Jazz In The Alley!!!

For more information and updates, follow Jazz In The Alley and When We Speak TV on all social media platforms.

ARTIST LINE UP COMING SOON!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY:
.FACEBOOK: jazzinthealley
INSTAGRAM: jazzinthealley
TWITTER: jazzinthealley



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Poetry, Love, and Soul Experience- Present by Celebrity Chef Elliott Farmer (@ChefElliott)

The Poetry, Love, & Soul Experience is a charity event filled present by Chef Elliott Farmer, with great music, poetry, food, and people.

The 2017 event included special guests:

CHANDRA CURRELLEY
Singer/ Actress

BRIAN D BARTON
Author/ Former Major League Baseball Player

YOESHIKOE CREER
Author/ Screenwriter

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CHEF ELLIOTT FARMER:

 www.chefelliott.com 

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Website: www.whenwespeaktv.com 

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Facebook: whenwespeaktv2 

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Become A Sponsor of Jazz In The Alley!

Jazz In The Alley Event Director, Ziggy, sends out a special "Thank You" to the artists and sponsors for making Jazz In The Alley a great success!

Sponsors: WHEN WE SPEAK TV
PEACHTREE AWNINGS CITY OF NORCROSS, GEORGIA WCLK Artists: JULIE DEXTER LAURA COYLE NELSON RAMOS & SON JAZZY MYLAH ERIC THOMAS & ELEVATE THE QUEST CINNAMON DENISE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY OR TO BECOME A SPONSOR: Email: jitasponsors@gmail.com FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WHEN WE SPEAK TV: Website: http://www.whenwespeaktv.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/whenwespeaktv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenwespeaktv2 Instagram: https://instagram.com/whenwespeaktv Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/whenwespeaktv2

ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.

In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.

Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

Nelson Ramos- Jazz In The Alley (@jazz_inthealley) in Norcross, GA on Sept 16

Hey Everybody,
I just want to take a moment to remind you that the next Jazz In The Alley concert series is on September 16, 2017, in downtown Norcross, Georgia.  Performances by:

NELSON RAMOS

SPEAK WITH YOU IN DOWNTOWN NORCROSS!!!!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jazzinthealley

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jazzinthealley

TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/jazz_inthealley

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NELSON RAMOS:

http://www.sonjazzy.com

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TWITTER:  https://www.twitter.com/whenwespeaktv

YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/whenwespeaktv2

ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.
In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.
Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer

The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer

By Jermaine Sain

Before you read the title and start jumping to conclusions, that is not my opinion nor statement.  However, these were some very powerful words that were spoken to our friend, singer, Julie Dexter, that changed her life forever.  

Jermaine Sain, owner of When We Speak TV, 

and singer, Julie Dexter at 2017 Jazz in the Alley Concert Series

If you are a true "SPEAKER" that follows When We Speak TV, you will know that Julie Dexter was the first live music concert I attended when I moved to Atlanta in 2008.  Back then, I wasn't really familiar with the Atlanta music scene, nor any of the indie artists in the city but I was invited by my business partner, Chet, so I went......and to make a long story short, I have been a Julie Dexter fan ever since.  

I always make the reference that Julie Dexter is my Beyonce.  What I mean by that is, although I would love to meet Beyonce, I get just as anxious when I see Julie Dexter, as I would if I saw Beyonce!  I really admire Julie because not only is she a great vocalist but she is also a supporter of When We Speak TV!  You may remember that a few years back, I sat down and spoke with her at the release of her album, New Again.  

Since then, she and I have definitely seen one another on several occasions at musical events like the Atlanta Jazz Festival....and of course this year, she performed at the Jazz In The Alley Concert Series, which When We Speak TV is an official partner!

New Again by Julie Dexter

I think it goes without saying that Julie Dexter is one of our favorite people, that's why I am so excited to have the opportunity to speak with Julie Dexter for a segment of  What Do YOU Speak? 

Definitely take a moment to watch it ......then you will see exactly why I titled this post, The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer and you will also find out who spoke these life changing words to Julie.  I hope you enjoy it!  

If you haven't done so, please take a moment to subscribe to the new When We Speak TV YouTube page, we would greatly appreciate your support!

ABOUT JERMAINE SAIN

Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak.  After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.

In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.

Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.