The 3rd Sunday Jazz Concert and Dinner series continues in 2012 with the best LIVE jazz entertainment at the beautiful Crystal Center, 728 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington DE. This month, February 19, the concert will feature jazz from Philadelphia's own, The Lucky Thompson Trio featuring The Budesa Brothers. Lucky Thompson is a legendary jazz drummer who along with the Budesa Brothers will perform jazz like no other with great rhythm, style and soul. This is one performance you do not want to miss. Believe me you will be treated to an afternoon of the best LIVE jazz entertainment in town. Not only will the jazz be cooking, you will dine on the most delicious food in Delaware as you enjoy the show. This all you can eat buffet includes baked and fried chicken, baked fish, mac and cheese, greens,fresh salads, vegetables and a variety of desserts. This tasty food buffet is prepared with ingredients that are great to your taste and good for your health. So dig, if you like fantastic LIVE jazz and food that is off the hook, then this is something the entire family will enjoy and talk about for a long time. You can even celebrate your birthday or any special occasion with us.Tickets are available for 25.00. There is group discounts and seating. Your host for this Sunday afternoon of music, food and fun is Richard F. Blackwell from www.jazzonmymind.com. Get your tickets by calling, The Blackwell Solution LLC (302) 428-1964. Tell your jazz friends that The Lucky Thompson Trio will be back in concert February 19, with the best LIVE jazz and food in the world. For Tickets Call (302) 428-1964.
The city of WilmingtonDelaware has done it again. That’s right, the jazz capital of America is back on the map with some thing so special I must tell the world. It is a hot new live jazz club called, The Nomad Jazz Bar, located downtown Wilmington at 905 Orange St. The proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. Vandover, along with their right hand man, saxophone great Harry Spencer, have opened a spot that is just right for you true jazz heads. Seven days a week live jazz happens at Nomads. Every Friday night it is a live performance from a popular recording jazz artist or group. On Saturdays it a jamming jazz jam session from 3-6pm. I have been there for the jam session and believe me the music is out of sight. It reminds me of the old Blue Note in New York, or The Parisian Room in Los Angeles.You never know what jazz great will on hand to jam in the name of jazz. It is only fitting that Wilmington Delaware, the home of legends Clifford Brown, Boysie Lowery, Ernie Watts and so many others, have a spot to keep the music we love circulating. Now lets be real, we all know there are only a few radio stations who program this fantastic music, and I tip my jazz hat to those who do. So to really enjoy this music, its culture and history, venues like Nomads are just what we need. So if you live in the tri-state or plan to visit our wonderful area, stop by and make friends with Dave, Linda, Harry, and all the talented musician who now call the Nomad ‘home’. Stay tuned because coming soon, Jazz On My Mind will be broadcasting live from this venue as we continue to bring you the best in live jazz from coast to coast. For more jazz information, call Nomads at (302) 655-8800. I love this place and recommend you come by and bring your friends to- Enjoy Live Jazz at ‘Nomads’.
On Father's Day, June 19th, 2011, the beautiful Crystal Center has something very special for dad and the entire family. It's the Father's Day Family Jazz Banquet. Located at 728 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington, the Crystal Center will also be also celebrating the first anniversary of it's '3rd Sunday of the month Family Jazz Banquet'. We invite you and dad to enjoy this big father's day of fun.The food served will be the best you have ever tasted. From southern fried chicken, greens, baked fish, macaroni and cheese, pasta, salads, deserts and so much more. This outstanding buffet is prepared with ingredients that is delicious to your taste and good for your health. The jazz will be supplied by 'the heart and soul of jazz', Wilmington's own, the Alfie Moss/Dexter Koonce Project. Alfie and Dexter's live jazz performance will have both you and dad patting your feet and singing every song. Your host for this wonderful father's day fun is Richard F. Blackwell from www.jazzonmymind.tv. When was the last time you, dad and the entire family had a great time together? Bring dad and show him how much you love him while you can. This will be the father's day he will never forget. The fun begins at 3pm-530pm. Tickets are $29.00 in advance and $34.00 at the door. There is family group seating available while they last, so you better reserve your table NOW. For more info and tickets, call The Blackwell Solution, LLC, (302) 428-1964. Do not forget, you can always celebrate your wedding, birthday or anniversary with us. It's the 3rd Sunday Family Jazz Banquet- Each and Every 3rd Sunday of the month. We will see you, dad and the family on fathers' day-call The Blackwell Solution LLC- (302) 428-1964.
Hello all you jazz heads, I am Richard F. Blackwell, the host of Jazz On My Mind. This week the much anticipated Clifford Brown Jazz Festival will be happening in the jazz capital of the world, Wilmington Delaware. The festival began in 1989 and is named for the great trumpeter Clifford Brown. Clifford was born and raised in Wilmington and graced these streets until his passing in 1956. It takes place every year at Rodney Square, across from the world famous DuPont Hotel. It is now the largest free jazz festival on the east coast. That's right, the fantastic music festival that has featured the likes of legends George Duke, The Count Basie Orchestra, Poncho Sanchez, Stanley Clarke, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, McCoy Tyner, Najee and many others is back. This year I would like to bring attention to a great group that is scheduled to perform on opening night, Tuesday, June 21 at 6pm. The group, 'Manifest III'. This is an outstanding new music group, comprised of four legendary musicians. On keyboard, Dennis Fortune, on bass, Michael Cruse, on drums, Harry 'Butch' Reed, and on guitar, Harold 'Twig' Smith. Together they have over a century of performing, producing, composing and recording with other legends around the world. Manifest III's music is fine as aged wine, smooth even when invigorating. Never too much, but always leave you wanting more. From their very first notes you will know that Manifest III is serious about their mission, to take you on a musical journey that will infiltrate your site, touch, and hearing. So I invite everyone to come and witness this musical presentation from a hot new, but veteran group that will take control of your musical soul, Manifest III. I am privileged and honored to be on stage and introduce Manifest III to Wilmington and the world. So join me and you too will agree, that will it comes to music, there is none greater than Manifest III. May God bless Clifford Brown and all the other greats gone before us. Thank You.
Before I arrived in Wilmington Delaware in 2009, I did not know what to expect in the way of jazz talent. Of course this is the home of the great, late Clifford Brown, but on the west coast, that's all you heard. Now check this out, two years later I have come to recognize the city of Wilmington as the' jazz capital of the world'. The amount of great talent here is unbelievable. In fact, I am like a kid in an ice cream parlor. There is one group in particular that has captivated me, Aniya. After 16 years as a radio personality in Los Angeles, there are two things that I know, music and talent, and Aniya is excellent in both categories. This group of 6 very skilled musicians perform music that is incredibly smooth, soulful and jazzy. What a tremendous combination and recipe for success. I also enjoy their presence in concert, always in tune and working together, giving the audience the best of their musical magic. This group features Delbert Boyer, guitar, Mark Mitchell, saxophones, Robert Nelson, drums, Albert 'Deek' Morton, bass, Monty Pollard, keyboards and J.Lamar Wagner, percussion. They are all from the east coast area with very diverse musical backgrounds and together they are fantastic. To this day they have released two compact discs, In The Moment, and, One Love. In fact Aniya is set to release their third disc, Full Circle, in September, 2011.To celebrate there was a big promotional party held for Aniya on Saturday July 9 at Jazmine in West Chester, Pa. which I had the pleasure to host. This was a terrific jazz evening we spent chatting with Aniya, and enjoying their superb live performance. You can check out the party photos in our photo gallery section to see the jazz fun we had. Stay tuned because the c.d, Full Circle, will be released with an even bigger party this September in Wilmington. To follow and become a fan of Aniya, just log on to their website: www.aniyajazz.com, or you can click on their link from this sites homepage. While you are there, check out Aniya's music and you too will say this group is jazz dynamite. Aniya never ceases to amaze me with fine original music and a sound that totally putts you in a smooth jazz groove. If you live or if you plan a visit to east coast, be sure to see if they are performing in a city near you,if not, then keep an ear open for their smoking, but smooth jazz c.d, Full Circle. You can also join them on Facebook.
That world renowned, hot jazz group, Point Blank, will be LIVE with a concert and dinner, Sunday August 21, 3pm-530pm at The Crystal Center, 728 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington Delaware. Riding high with the success of their latest c.d, Point Of View, Point Blank features the great Gerald Chavis on trumpet and seven other outstanding musicians. This group is always on target with the best soulful jazz.. Not only will the jazz be cooking, you will also dine on the most delicious food in Delaware. This buffet includes baked and fried chicken, baked fish, mac and cheese, greens,fresh salads, vegetables and a variety of desserts. This tasty food buffet is prepared with ingredients that are great to your taste and good for your health. No disrespect but mama never cooked food this good. So dig, if you like fantastic LIVE jazz and food that is off the hook, then this is something the entire family will enjoy and talk about for a long time. Tickets are available for 25.00 in advance and if I were you, I would get mine NOW. There is group discounts and seating. Your host for this terrific dinner and concert is Richard F. Blackwell from www.jazzonmymind.com. Get your tickets by calling, The Blackwell Solution LLC (302) 428-1964. Tell your jazz friends, Point Blank will be LIVE in concert with the best LIVE jazz and food in the world. For more infromation on Point Blank and their music, please view their website, www.pbsmoothjazz.com, or enjoy them on Utube, Pointblanksmoothjazz. For tickets to see that fantastic group, Point Blank, LIVE in Concert, Call (302) 428-1964.
The 3rd Sunday Jazz Concert and Dinner series continues this month at the beautiful Crystal Center, 728 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington Delaware. This month, October 16, 'Buddy Jordan and Beyond Blue' LIVE and in concert. This outstanding group is the pride of Baltimore Maryland and now they will present their great jazz to The Crystal Center. Buddy Jordan is a premier bassist who along with his 4 outstanding musicians, will keep you entertained from the very first note. Their new cd, 'Did Somebody Say Bass?' is hot on the charts with jazz that everyone will enjoy. Not only will the jazz be cooking, you will dine on the most delicious food in Delaware as you enjoy the concert.. This buffet includes baked and fried chicken, baked fish, mac and cheese, greens,fresh salads, vegetables and a variety of desserts. This tasty food buffet is prepared with ingredients that are great to your taste and good for your health. So dig, if you like fantastic LIVE jazz and food that is off the hook, then this is something the entire family will enjoy and talk about for a long time. Tickets are available for 25.00 in advance and if I were you, I would get mine NOW. There is group discounts and seating. Your host for this Sunday afternoon of music, food and fun is Richard F. Blackwell from www.jazzonmymind.com. Get your tickets by calling, The Blackwell Solution LLC, (302) 428-1964. Tell your jazz friends that 'Buddy Jordan and Beyond Blue' are coming to town, LIVE in concert with the best jazz and food in the world. For more information on Buddy Jordon's music, log on to ,www.buddyjordan.com and for Tickets Call (302) 428-1964.
As a lover of jazz music and it's culture, it is very important to me that jazz stays alive. In order for that to happen, there must be a commitment from generation to generation to pass on the music and it's rich history. As a jazz journalist, I am always looking to spotlight individuals who share this same mission. With that said, I would to introduce my new jazz friend, Mr. JB Baretsky, to Jazz On My Mind. First I must tell you that JB is a member of the upcoming generation of jazz performers. His 24 years old and has already joined the fight to keep jazz alive. Born in Long Island, JB aspired to be a performer at a young age. His parents enjoyed watching him entertain family and friends at gatherings. In fact through his short career, JB's parents and family has been his greatest inspiration. With a tremendous amount of natural talent and ability, JB started singing jazz seriously while in high school. His musical inspirations are legends Tony Bennett, Bobby Darin, Patti Page, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Billy Holiday who's hit, 'I'll Be Seeing You' is one of JB's favorite tunes. Mr.Baretsky has learned something from each of these great performers and has applied it to his own musical soul, a soul that is committed to being the best jazz vocalist of our modern time. In speaking to JB I could feel his deep passion for the music and his desire to tell us a story with his talent and love for the songs he sings. JB has performed at several major venues on the east coast with his most memorial being his performance at New York's Lincoln Center earlier this year of 2011. Until you can witness JB live, we invite you to check him out on his you tube channel, JB Baretsky. You can also like him on Facebook. There you can see him perform standards like, 'Fly me To The Moon', 'That's Life', 'Luck Be A Lady' and others. You will also see his vocal creativity as he sings a jazz rendition of Taio Cruz's hit , 'Dynamite' and the very moving, spiritual song, 'Hallelujah', a song JB dedicates to his cousin, Army Spec. Russell Carter', seriously injured in Afghanistan. He also sings this song for the moms who's sons are fighting over seas, that they all may return safe and out of arms way. I think this song really displays JB's ability to sing us a story, and how he uses his talent to convey his feelings through jazz music. JB is currently working on his new cd entitled, 'Less Is More', which will be released this fall. It will be a combination of his new music plus some of everyone favorite standards. I must admit that I am very impressed with this young man as a person, as a performer, and I truly believe in his commitment's to keep jazz alive. I also believe that we must support upcoming talent such as JB because of their desire to continue a tradition made famous by jazz legends who are a part of American history. Greats like Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Lena Horne, Betty Carter, Quincy Jones, and many others. So Mr.JB Baretsky, on behalf of all the jazz lovers around the world, we welcome you and we thank you for your passion and dedication to preserve this music and culture established by the legends. Thank you for keeping jazz alive. God bless.
The 3rd Sunday Jazz Concert and Dinner series continues in 2012 with the best LIVE jazz entertainment at the beautiful Crystal Center, 728 Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington Delaware. This month, January 15, the concert will feature the dynamic vocalist Kim Pinder Garner. This very talented lady sings like no other and is a crowd favorite on the east coast. Performing with Kim will be the great guitarist Richard Tucker and his Universal Koncept Band. Believe me you will be treated to an afternoon of the best entertainment in town. Not only will the jazz be cooking, you will dine on the most delicious food in Delaware as you enjoy the show. This all you can eat buffet includes baked and fried chicken, baked fish, mac and cheese, greens,fresh salads, vegetables and a variety of desserts. This tasty food buffet is prepared with ingredients that are great to your taste and good for your health. So dig, if you like fantastic LIVE jazz and food that is off the hook, then this is something the entire family will enjoy and talk about for a long time. You can even celebrate your birthday or any special occasion with us.Tickets are available for 25.00. There is group discounts and seating. Your host for this Sunday afternoon of music, food and fun is Richard F. Blackwell from www.jazzonmymind.com. Get your tickets by calling, The Blackwell Solution LLC (302) 428-1964. Tell your jazz friends that Kim Pinder Garner is back in concert January 15 with the best LIVE jazz and food in the world. For Tickets Call (302) 428-1964. Happy New Year!!!
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