“Stay positive, striving for greatness while staying in your lane.”
Paul Taylor
Jessy J’s “MY ONE AND ONLY ONE”
Jessy J sets out on a new journey–a journey of love and new beginnings–releasing her fifth album, “My One and Only One.” Jessy demonstrates a diverse variety of emotions and music. Again, she collaborated with friend and producer, Paul Brown. Together, their chemistry shines throughout the entire project. Jessy drew inspiration for “My One and Only One” from love and her travels to Cuba and South Africa. She also beautifully covers “Strawberry Letter 23” by Shuggie Otis and “You’re Makin’ Me High,” originally produced by Paul Brown for Babyface and Toni Braxton. Her first single, “Tango Boy,” is garnering rave reviews and lots of attention. Along with the single, Jessy released a video conveying the sexy, carefree expression of a man living life to the fullest.
She and I discuss how the album came to be:
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“If you want to go faster, go alone. If you want to go further, go together.”
Eric Essix
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“If I hold a candle and you ask to light your candle from mine, I lose no light, and the room just got twice as bright.”
Rob Bacon
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“If I hold a candle and you ask to light your candle from mine, I lose no light, and the room just got twice as bright.”
Rob Bacon
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“If you walk in the footsteps of others, you’ll never end up where you are truly meant to be.”
Greg Chambers
QUEEN CITY JAZZ FEST 2015
This year marks the first annual Queen City Jazz Fest. Perfectly located at The Uptown Amphitheatre in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Come out and enjoy live performances by Will Downing, Brian Culbertson, Mike Phillips, and Karen Briggs. Great music and exhilarating show stopping performances will fill the evening air, while the beautiful Charlotte skyline serves as the perfect the backdrop.
Tickets can be purchased at the box office or via the following link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004E86D0E16FE3
Click below to listen to Will Downing share his excitement about the QC Jazz Fest:
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“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” Franklin P. Jones
Thank you Lebron Dennis.
JULIAN VAUGHN’S FUTURE IS “LIMITLESS”
He is never complacent but rather, just the opposite. He is always striving to be better, realizing that he has embarked upon a journey–one that has been promising thus far. I offer that after the release of his latest album “Limitless,” there is no doubt that Julian Vaughn is on this journey to stay. He understands the highs and lows of the business; embracing every opportunity to make his mark. Vaughn has persevered, even after almost giving up his musical dream. Having become fond of the bass at age 14 and after hearing “Power Forward” by Wayman Tisdale, Julian knew he was on to something promising. “Limitless” is a comprised of all original songs. Julian is joined by a few of his friends and fellow musicians on the album. They include: Nicholas Cole, Elan Trotman, Lebron Dennis, Marcus Anderson, Darren Rahn, and Althea Rene. “Limitless” also features two great vocalists, Anthony Saunders and Kim Griddine. The first single, “Ride Along,” features saxophonist, Elan Trotman. It is a funky, melodic dance between the two. “Limitless” also has a few love songs that are on their way to becoming fan favorites. Julian admits that he is a “hopeless romantic” and that “love songs reflect his personality.” While fans feast on “Limitless,” they can rest assured that Vaughn is still making new music and can anticipate a new album in the summer of next year.
Julian and I discuss music, life, and reality:
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“A try will always trump an excuse.”
David Dyson
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