Atlanta Jazz Station, WCLK 91.9 FM Celebrates 50 Years!!!

 We’re excited to tell you about a special event that’s bringing together some of Atlanta’s finest jazz musicians for a night of celebration! As part of the Atlanta Jazz Festival, WCLK Jazz 91.9 FM is throwing a 50th-anniversary bash featuring an all-star band led by the award-winning drummer Lil John Roberts.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON WHEN WE SPEAK TV BLOG PAGE AT:  

Celebrate WCLK’s 50th Anniversary with Jazz Greats at Atlanta Symphony Hall!

Interview with Jazz Singer, Tony Hightower

Singer/Actor Tony Hightower Is On A Mission To Lure Young Genration Into Jazz

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 , 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.

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

Tony Hightower sits down for an interview with When We Speak TV

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Jazz In The Alley- Norcross, Georgia - July 17,2021

 From When We Speak TV

Jazz In The Alley featuring Canelita Sabrosa

Canelita Sabrosa will be taking over Betty Mauldin Park on July 17, 2021, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m at

Jazz In The Alley in historic downtown Norcross, GA.

​There will be an intermission performance by Port Curtis Band.

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This event is free!!!

Support The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra’s New Recording

PHOTO CREDIT:  LIBRO MUSICA

FROM THE ROYAL KRUNK JAZZ ORKESTRA:

Greetings All, We are The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra. We are getting set to record the follow up, or “prequel” to last years recording “Pyramids” This new recording is entitled “The Sirius Mystery” and takes place many thousands of years before “Pyramids”. It is part 1 of our trilogy that will end in 2021 with the sequel to “Pyramids”. The Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra is wholly original from concept to execution. Our music is the living embodiment of “Ancient Future” We strive to educate, illuminate, and entertain at the highest possible levels. As you know, financing a large ensemble is very expensive. As the leader of our group this responsibility falls to me. Trust me, It’s not easy asking for help, but in today’s music business we are left with very few favorable alternatives. We hope you will contribute to our campaign. Thank You.

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE ROYAL KRUNK JAZZ ORKESTRA'S NEW RECORDING

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Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Russell Gunn ( Grammy nominated musician) hanging out at album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's release of, "Pyramids".

Attending the Album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's album, "Pyramids". (LtoR) Chester Lawrence, Jermaine Sain, and Ziggy Warfield.

Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Dionne Farris ( Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer), hanging out at album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's release of, "Pyramids".

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​Rod Harris Jr. reimagines the timeless classic by Rufus "Everlasting Love" . The song features rising star jazz vocalist Christie Dashiell.

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Saxophonist Eric Thomas will be performing on September 1st in Norcross, GA!!!

As an official sponsor of
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.










Previous Dates:
June 30th- Shameia Crawford and Jae Franklin July 28th- Emrah Kotan August 18th- Greg Robbins and Remey Williams- Cancelled Due To Weather

Upcoming Dates:

September 1st- Saxophonist Eric Thomas

Held in historic downtown 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.

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Free Jazz Concert Series: Jazz In The Alley 2018

Free Jazz Concert Series: Jazz In The Alley 2018

If you have not attended any of the Jazz In The Alley concert series in Norcross, Georgia, you are missing out on a great time, amazing music, and superb artists!

You still have time to attend the last two concerts.

By the way, all concerts are FREE!  

So you have no excuse......Grab your lawn chairs and coolers and meet When We Speak TV in Norcross, Georgia, for Jazz In The Alley

NEXT DATES

August 18, 2018- Greg Robbins & Remey Williams

Sept 1, 2018- Eric Thomas with intermission by Unknown Lyric

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Jae Franklin 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 

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BECOME A SPONSOR OF JAZZ IN THE ALLEY!

Peachtree Awnings is a sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, 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
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Saxophonist, Eric Thomas at Jazz In the Alley (@jazz_inthealley)- Norcross, Georgia on August 26, 2017 #jazzevents

Hey Everybody,
I just want to take a moment to remind you that the next Jazz In The Alley concert series is on August 26, 2017, in downtown Norcross, Georgia.  Performances by:

ERIC THOMAS

SPEAK WITH YOU IN DOWNTOWN NORCROSS!!!!

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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.

Jazz In The Alley (@jazz_inthealley) in downtown Norcross GA: Laura Coyle and Mylah on July 22nd! #JazzEvents

Hey Everybody,
I just want to take a moment to remind you that the next Jazz In The Alley concert series is on July 22, 2017, in downtown Norcross, Georgia.  Performances by:

LAURA COYLE

MYLAH

SPEAK WITH YOU IN DOWNTOWN NORCROSS!!!!

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.

What Do You Speak Julie Dexter?

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 ......and find who told Julie that, "The Best Thing A Woman Can Be Is A Singer" , which changed her life.  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.