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Cleveland P Jones Invites You To Norcross, Georgia, on August 13, 2022, for Jazz In The Alley

7/20/2022

It is hard to believe that we are half way through the 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series. And every show has been a complete success.

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!

On July 16th, saxophonist Dexter Tolson started the show with some great smooth tones as only a smooth sax player can and closing out the night, Unknown Lyric, brought their unique violin and guitar combo.

The crowd has been getting larger and larger each concert!!!!

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

On August 13, 2022, Trumpeter, Michael Cruse and Singer Cleveland P. Jones will perform on the Jazz In The Alley stage.

Come out to downtown Norcross on August 13th and enjoy great music and delicious food vendors at Jazz In The Alley.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JAZZ IN THE ALLEY

thejazzinthealley.com

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7/12/2022

During the 2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival, our very own, Jermaine Sain, caught up with TC Carson who was one of the many great performers on 2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival Artist roster.

We already know that you are saying...that's Kyle from Living Single.....NO...that's TC Carson, but ....YES....many people recognize TC Carson from his role as Kyle Barker in the hit sitcom, Living Single.
Not only is he an actor, he is also a jazz singer.....Check out this interview with TC Carson and Jermaine Sain.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TC CARSON:
Instagram: @officialtccarson

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Singer / Songwriter TONY HIGHTOWER Is On A Mission to Young Generation Into Jazz

7/12/2022

Atlanta's Hightower Mentored by Jazz Great Freddy Cole
&
Drummer for OutKast - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis -
Lionel Richie, Goodie Mob and others

So here's the story......We were minding our business in the media tent of the 2022 Atlanta Jazz Festival when we looked out and saw a familiar face. It was our buddy Tony Hightower, so immediately I ran out the tent to go say hello. We interviewed Tony Hightower many years ago on When We Speak TV, so it was cool to see him again. After speaking with him, I found out that he was performing with Kathleen Bertrand, which was very exciting to hear.......what was even more exciting was when I found out that he was releasing his second album.

Needless to say, Tony's team and I immediately got together to schedule an interview with him about the album.....Please take a moment to watch our latest What Do YOU Speak? segment with Tony Hightower.

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.

"Good melody and grooves are good melodies and grooves no matter what genre."
-Tony Hightower

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TONY HIGHTOWER

WEBSITE: theTonyHightower.com
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7/2/2022

Rhea Walls and Ahjah Walls, of The Walls Group, speak with Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV.
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'Legacy' by Tony Hightower Is A Dedication To Mother

6/24/2022

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.

Tony Hightower is soldiering in his career in the wake of having just lost his mother and grandmother to colon cancer. Their departures have impacted upon him to not only be more mindful with his own health but to encourage others as well.

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LEGACY TRACK LISTING

(Listen to Legacy recording)
Can't Hide Love
The Doll
Gee Baby
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The 7th Annual Black Music Honors' highly-anticipated celebration of trailblazing music legends with exciting performances and must-watch moments is airing nationally on Bounce TV Saturday, June 25 at 7:00 PM during Black Music Month. The television special is energetically infused with the comedic and fashionable synergy of electrifying co-hosts Two-Time GRAMMY Winner LeToya Luckett and Comedian DeRay Davis.

The 2022 Black Music Honors honorees displayed the excellence of Black music culture as they were commemorated by knockout performances that took them on a nostalgic journey down memory lane with anthems that shook the airwaves and raised them to stardom. The long-awaited reunions of Kid N’ Play and Dru Hill manifested on the Black Music Honors Stage. The legendary groups didn’t miss a beat and had the crowd partying like it was the 1990’s.

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Jazz In The Alley Welcomes Dexter Tolson & Unknown Lyric To The Stage

6/20/2022

The 2022 Jazz In The Alley concert series started with a bang on June 11th with The Senators featuring Tony Tatum.
And the party isn't over yet.......

On July 17th, the city of Norcross, GA, will have Dexter Tolson and Unknown Lyric on the Jazz In The Alley Stage!!!!

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! 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.

REMAINING JAZZ IN THE ALLEY DATES
*July 16th- Dexter Tolson and Chaz Shepherd
*August 13th - Michael Cruse and Cleveland P. Jones
*September 17th- FunkyardX

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