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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