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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Jazz UP Your Thanksgiving Holiday at Jackson Room with the Ed Jackson Quartet



 Have a Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! The Ed Jackson Quartet, and the Staff of Jackson Room, want to wish you and your loved ones an enjoyable and eventful Thanksgiving. Travel safely and don’t forget to acknowledge those who supported or helped you throughout the years.


We thank all those who patronized our events and efforts over the past year.  In this Spirit of Thanksgiving we’d like to help Jazz UP Your Weekend this Saturday, November 30th, 2013.


This weekend's ensemble will include:

~ the Legendary George Cables - Piano

~ Bruce Cox – Drums

~ Ron Monroe - Bass

~ and the Electrifying Ed Jackson – Sax.

For More info visit Jackson Room

Monday, November 25, 2013

Jazz Up Your Holidays this Thanksgiving Weekend


Jazz Up Your Holidays with the Ed Jackson Quartet at Jackson Room this Saturday, November 30th. We'd love for you to hangout in Jackson Room and enjoy your favorite Holiday and Festive Tunes.  At Jackson Room we bring world class jazz to our community.

This Saturday the Ed Jackson Quartet will feature the legendary & renowned George Cables - piano, Bruce Cox - drums, Ron Monroe - bass, and of course the outstanding Ed Jackson on sax.

So if you are in the NY area this Thanksgiving stop by and check out this extraordinary jazz ensemble! For more info visit: www.jacksonroom.com

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Jazz Up Your Holiday Season at Jackson Room

Before I tell you about our upcoming Christmas and Holiday performance at Jackson Room where you can listen to your favorite Holiday season musical selections with a jazz flavor...

I am excited to inform you the All-Star Jazz Weekend featuring Special Guest the Legendary Tom "Funkin for Jamaica" Browne and the Ed Jackson Quartet at Jackson Room, last Friday & Saturday, was an overwhelming Success!  Both performances were well attended and I want to thank all of those who came out and supported us.

The Holiday season is now upon us and I am sure many of you will be increasingly busy as the Christmas and Holiday season approaches.  The Christmas and Holiday season is a great time to focus on family and community ties. That is why me and the staff at Jackson Room would like to be your 1st destination in the community to Jump-Start the Holiday season. 

We will play many of your favorite Holiday songs with creative jazz improvisation that can only be heard uniquely at Jackson Room.   Be there, November, 30th, 2013, at Jackson Room for this special holiday performance.

It promises to be a great evening to elevate and celebrate the true Spirit of Christmas and the Holidays.   

Our outstanding cadre of world class jazz musicians for the evening will be:

Piano - George Cables

Bass - Ron Monroe

Drums- Bruce Cox

Sax - Yours truly, Ed Jackson

Due to patrons and valued supporters like you we are now the "go to" place for World Class Jazz in our community.  Therefore, Reservations are Strongly Suggested. 

The Ed Jackson Quartet - "Jazz Up Your Christmas & Holidays!"

Saturday, November 30th                                                                            

2 Shows: 8:00 & 10:00

Cover: $15.00  (includes 8:00 show & 10:00 show)

Free Healthy Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments 

 Make a Reservation

Or

 Make a  telephone reservation (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm) by calling: (718) 525-2387

Best Regards and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ed Jackson and the Staff at Jackson Room 

P.S. If you or someone you know would like to host your event at the Jackson Room, let us know.    

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Monday, November 18, 2013

Ed Jackson Quartet & Tom Browne Bring the House Down at Jackson Room


 
We are very excited to tell you that our All-Star Jazz Weekend featuring Special Guest the Legendary Tom "Funkin for Jamaica" Browne at Jackson Room was a sold out smashing success! The event took place Friday & Saturday, Nov 15th & 16th! If you are from the area you may remember that "Funkin for Jamaica" was a number one hit and musical memoir inspired by the dynamics of our area. Tom is also a former resident of our community who was born and raised in Jamaica and Southern Queens.

Tom did an exclusive engagement at Jackson Room where he will returned to his jazz instrumental roots. This All-Star Jazz Weekend also featured a world class cadre of musicians playing as the Ed Jackson Quartet with Tom Browne.

This All-Star Jazz Weekend featuring Special Guest Tom Browne is apart of our continued mission of bringing outstanding world class jazz to our community.  Tom is a renowned home grown star musician who returned to reinvigorate jazz in our community.

We appreciate your continued support of our sincere efforts to bring sophisticated world class jazz to our community.  Due to the tremendous support of musical patrons like you, Jackson Room is now the leading venue for outstanding Jazz in Southeast Queens.

The  Ed Jackson Quartet, performing with jazz trumpeter Tom "Funkin for Jamaica (N.Y.)" Browne.  Was a soul stirring group of jazz sets. Our outstanding cadre of jazz musicians for the evening were:

Ed Jackson - Sax
Carlton Holmes - Piano
Marcus Mclaurine - Bass
Lionel Cordew - Drums
and Special Guest...
Tom Browne - Trumpet 

Our outreach and popularity in the community has grown over 100% in the last 6 months so due to the amazing support in our community.  For more info Go to Jackson Room's Site

 The Ed Jackson Quartet - "World Class All-Star Jazz Weekend"
 Featuring Special Guest Tom "Funkin for Jamaica (N.Y.)" Browne

 Best Regards,

Ed Jackson and the Staff at Jackson Room

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

"Funkin for Jamaica" Jazz Master Tom Browne to Play Straight Ahead Jazz in Queens, NY



How many people remember the number (1) Hit "Funkin for Jamaica" from Back in Da Day?  This song was played by Trumpeter extraordinaire Tom Browne.

This song was inspired by the dynamics of the area because Tom was born and raised in our community.  In a rare appearance Tom is coming back to our neighborhood to play some straight ahead jazz along with the renowned Ed Jackson Quartet, at Jackson Room this weekend November 15th and 16th.  For more info please visit http://www.JacksonRoom.com 

Monday, November 11, 2013

Hit Song Writer Tom Browne Returns Home to Play Straight Ahead Jazz



If you're looking for a great event  to attend this weekend you gotta check out Tom Browne, who played the number 1 hit "Funkin for Jamaica," from back in the day.  He will be performing with the highly regarded Ed Jackson Quartet.

This extraordinary jazz performance with take place at Jackson Room in South Queens. Jackson Room is the place to be and hear World Class jazz in our community. RSVP at Jackson Room - http://www.JacksonRoom.com

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Tom "Funkin for Jamaica" Browne in World Class Allstar Jazz Weekend in Queens

We are very excited to tell you about our All-Star Jazz Weekend featuring Special Guest the Legendary Tom "Funkin for Jamaica" Browne at Jackson Room, Friday & Saturday, Nov 15th & 16th! If you are from the area you may remember that "Funkin for Jamaica" was a number one hit and musical memoir inspired by the dynamics of our area. Tom is also a former resident of our community who was born and raised in Jamaica and Southern Queens.

Tom will be doing an exclusive engagement at Jackson Room where he will be returning to his jazz instrumental roots. This All-Star Jazz Weekend will also feature a world class cadre of musicians playing as the Ed Jackson Quartet with Tom Browne.

This All-Star Jazz Weekend featuring Special Guest Tom Browne is apart of our continued mission of bringing outstanding world class jazz to our community.  Tom is a renowned home grown star musician who is returning to reinvigorate jazz in our community.

We appreciate your continued support of our sincere efforts to bring sophisticated world class jazz to our community.  Due to the tremendous support of musical patrons like you, Jackson Room is now the leading venue for outstanding Jazz in Southeast Queens.

Don't miss the Ed Jackson Quartet, performing with jazz trumpeter Tom "Funkin for Jamaica (N.Y.)" Browne.  Be there, November, 15th and 16th 2013, at Jackson Room. It promises to be a soul stirring group of jazz sets. Our outstanding cadre of jazz musicians for the evening - will be announced so stay tuned. 

Our outreach and popularity in the community has grown over 100% in the last 6 months so Reservations Now are Strongly Suggested.  For more info Go to Jackson Room's Site 

 The Ed Jackson Quartet - "World Class All-Star Jazz Weekend"
 Featuring Special Guest Tom "Funkin for Jamaica (N.Y.)" Browne

Friday & Saturday, November 15th & 16th, 2013            
                                                                                  
 2 Shows both days:  8:00 & 10:00
Cover: $20.00 (includes 8:00 show & 10:00 show)

Free Healthy Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
 
 Make a Reservation

Or

 Make a  telephone reservation (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm)
 by calling: (718) 525-2387

 Best Regards,

Ed Jackson and the Staff at Jackson Room

Support Jazz in Queens by sharing this event with someone you know