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Saxophonist Dexter Tolson Speaks About Determination

1/9/2023

It goes without saying that we thoroughly enjoy speaking with creatives and music artists. But more importantly, we want every person that watches a When We Speak TV interview or video to see the motivation and inspiration within it.
We recently spoke with saxophonist Dexter Tolson who is not only a veteran of the US Army but also a great example of determination.

We hope that as you view this 'What Do YOU Speak?' segment that you are empowered, encouraged, and determined to reach your dreams as well......

Saxophonist Dexter Tolson

From dextertolson.com
Born in Baltimore, Maryland Dexter Tolson plays alto, tenor and soprano Saxophone’s, with a sound of rhythmic emotions. He started playing music at a very young age; starting with the piano, he moved to guitar, drums, bass, and flute until settling on the alto sax in 1989. Dexter is a self-taught saxophone player influenced by Grover Washington Jr. and David Sanborn. An Army retiree, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia and formed the band Dexter Tolson & Friends. Dexter is joined by Keyboard wizard Tony Carter, beat master Bobby Henderson on Drums, and Bass expressionist Dean Webster.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DEXTER TOLSON:

WEBSITE: DexterTolson.com
INSTAGRAM: Dexter.Tolson
FACEBOOK: Dexter Tolson

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What am I referring to?
STRANGE!
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9/6/2022

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It was raining the crowd was unbothered.

Known as a free "day of unity," The Pure Heat Community Festival includes market and food vendors, live celebrity and local performers, entertainment, educational forums, prizes & giveaways - all designed to bring together the spirit of community, pride, and vision.

The 2022 Pure Heat Community Festival, honored Joseline Hernandez with the Trailblazer Award.
Kandi Burruss with the annual Humanitarian Award.
Jussie Smollett recieved the first ever Alvin Ailey Trailblazer Award.
Natalie Nunn was honored with the Pioneer award and
Stasha Sanchez received the ICON Award.

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9/3/2022

JITA Fans!
We are so excited to let you know that, because of your great support, Jazz In The Alley (JITA) is growing and is expanding to the city of Riverdale, Georgia!!!!

Jazz In The Alley Riverdale 2022

OCTOBER 1, 2022

7:30PM - 9:30PM

*No coolers, outside food, or beverages allowed. There will be local vendors available at the event.

Amphitheater at Riverdale Town Center

7200 Church St,
Riverdale, GA 30274

FEATURED ARTISTS

Trap Jazz Allstars
Unknown Lyric

Jazz In The Alley is a free summer jazz concert series, featuring elite and emerging jazz artists with backgrounds in funk, latin, pop, and R&B.

For more information about Jazz In The Alley, go to:

TheJazzInTheAlley.com

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8/16/2022

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Held in historic Norcross, Georgia, (Betty Mauldin Park), Jazz In the Alley has an upward attendance of 1,000. Did we mention that it's FREE? That's RIGHT! The 2022 Jazz In The Alley Concert series is free, thanks to generous sponsors like the City of Norcross, Peachtree Awnings, Miktu Naturals, Krush By Jai, Elite Behavioral Medicine, and When We Speak TV, so bring your entire family.

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On June 11th, The Senator featuing Tony Tatum literally gave a band mixtape.... I don't think the audience ever sat down, they were up on their feet and jamming the entire night!

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.....that leads us right into the 3rd show of the 2022 concert series....

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Hey ya'll ...we have a great update for you!!!!
As you know, When We Speak TV is a proud sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, a free jazz concert series highlighting jazz artists.

Recently, the creator and event director of Jazz In The Alley, Ziggy Warfield, did her first podcast!!!
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