Jazz UP Your Holidays in Southeast Queens!

Jackson Room, in St. Albans, Queens, are understandably feeling especially thankful as they go into the holiday season.  "They are reflecting well on the positive developments over the last year and the great memorable musical moments with warm memories" says Ed Jackson, owner of the local jazz club .

"We have just finished one of our most popular performances this year - The Jazz Collective Brings it Home, which was an overwhelming great success according to Mr. Ed Jackson.  He then thanks his supporters for their continued patronage.  Jackson then admonishes jazz lovers in the area to move forward into this festive time of the year with a sense of joy and look to "Jazz Up Your Holidays!"

Jackson and the staff at Jackson Room, want residents in the NYC area to go into the Holiday Season and enjoy it from an exhilarating high note.  During this time of year Jackson Room's owner can't help but pause, reflect, and look to join with other friends and loved ones to musically celebrate treasured sacred traditions.  Jackson Room's goal is to goes forward from this level of heightened enthusiasm and therefore presents their next high energy performance  on Saturday, November 29th entitled "Jazz Up Your Holidays!"

"Jazz Up Your Holidays, will jump start your holiday season with heightened musical upliftment and set an exhilarating spirited tone for the season" further claims Ed Jackson.

They will be playing festive holiday inspired music for your ultimate listening pleasure.  This is a part of their Month's End Jazz Motivations series.  The local jazz establishment continues to bring outstanding world class music to our community Saturday, November 29th, 2014 when the outstanding cadre of musicians will be:

Ed Jackson - Sax
Carlton Holmes - Piano
Marcus Mclaurine - Bass
Lionel Cordew - Drums


Jackson Room, anticipates a great response so please don't delay.  Why don't you take a second to make your reservation to attend "Jazz Up Your Holidays," right now? RSVP for Saturday, November 29th, 2014

Come on out and experience this important occasion only made possible due to the invaluable patronage and efforts of this neighborhood jazz establishment. Make your Reservation now.

                                                                                                                                                  
"Jazz Up Your Holidays"
with the Ed Jackson Quartet

Saturday, November 29th, 2014
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
 
Make a  telephone reservation (Mon-Fri, 9am to 5pm) by calling: (718) 525-2387
  

Best Regards,


Ed Jackson and the Staff at Jackson Room

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192-07 Linden Blvd

St Albans, New York 11412

(next door to Jackson Tax Service)

 www.jacksonroom.com

(718) 525-2387


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Making 54 Look Good - Jamil Miller

Signature Jamil Miller Power Poise

Jamil Miller is making her mark in natural bodybuilding. She is taking the industry by storm. Jamil is 54 years of age today and is winning national bodybuilding contests with a short intense workout regime. She is a resident of Southeast Queens, New York, who is soon moving to Arizona next month to expand a workout franchise she has been partnering with in the past. Recently she won the Hercules Natural Bodybuilding Championship in NYC in the Women's Division.

Jamil has come a long way in bodybuilding from over 7 years ago when she started.  Miller the former legal secretary was over 215 pounds but pounded her way into world class fitness condition with will power, 20 minutes of intense training a day, and a very effective meal plan.  Over the years she has become a highly sought after personal trainer employing a highly effective and exclusive fitness system which doesn't require hours in a gym to reap outstanding results.

Jamil says she has been most inspired by weight related illnesses and deaths in her family which encouraged her to change to a healthier lifestyle for herself and her family. Ms. Miller has 2 sons and 6 1/2 grand children.  She says "she has 6 1/2 grand children because there's one on the way." 

People close to Jamil affectionately call her "Glam Ma."  Jamil known for her quiet but intense demeanor, no doubt will be missed in the NYC area where she has many loyal clients and fans.

Jamil has been a fitness and meal planing mentor of mine and helped me change my diet.  I feel much better and lost a lot of body fat.  On the meal plan she gave me and my daughter it has helped her lose 20 pounds in less than a year.

She says she looks forward to new challenges, accomplishments, and warmer weather in Arizona.  Although Jamil has fond memories of NYC she states with a jovial smile "I'm outchea!"  We're sure Arizona will warm up to her fitness business.  Good luck Jamil.  Follow Jamil on her website or Facebook.  By Kamau Austin exclusive to the Southeast Queens Scoop.  

Jamil Miller Exudes the Spirit at Church

Jamil Miller with her Friend Lifestyle Icon B Smith

    

Jamil "Glam Ma" Miller Posing in a Bodybuilding Competition

Jamil Miller's Latest Trophy the 2014 INBF Hercules
Open Women Heavyweight 1st Place

"Jazz Up the Future's Past"

Glimpse and Support the Future of Jazz.  Come checkout Neo-Genesis, a new promising up and coming jazz band performing in Southeast Queens, this weekend.

They will be performing an electrifying tribute to renown historic Jazz greats Bill Evans and Scott Lafaro this Saturday, July 12th at Jackson Room in Southeast Queens. Jackson Room is dedicated to "bringing world class jazz back to Our Community and promoting future Jazz Artists. To learn more visit

Down Home West Indian Restaurant Rises in St Albans

There is an economic rebound going on in St. Albans, around the intersection of two of the busiest streets in the Southeast Queens neighborhood. Corporate chains like 7-Eleven, Dunkin Donuts, and Dollar Stores have recently opened up in the intersection of Linden Blvd and Farmers Blvd.

However, not all of the promising new businesses are national chains or franchises. A cozy West Indian restaurant Triple C, is rising in the area also and has a lot of potential to be a great place to eat a delicious cultural meal.

Triple C is one of the few West Indian Restaurants in Southeast Queens where you can sit down in comfort and enjoy fresh food from the Caribbean and bring your laptop to use Wi-Fi internet access.  The food is delicious and fresh.

The stew chicken and curry chicken dishes at Triple C are outstanding. The rice and peas seasoned to perfection. The fried plantains will not disappoint you.

Owner Claudette Campbell, is a pleasure to speak to and she treats her customers very well. Ms. Campbell is dedicated to serving patrons only the freshest food with real ingredients from the Caribbean.

She is also serves vegetarian meals for people who would prefer those healthy food options. If you like to sit down, relax, surf the net or bring friends and loved ones to a nice Caribbean Restaurant you have to checkout Triple C located at 188-36 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11412. The phone number of the restaurant is 718-749-5984.

If you have a great business or social event contact us at the Southeast Queens Scoop. Contact us at our Managing Site: http://www.searchengineplan.com/contactus.htm

UpLIFT Our Young People & Empower the Community - Column with Terryl Ebony

Check out some important community developments from Youth and Community Activist Terryl Ebony.

Don't Reward Disrespect from Your Children

If your child is in my Fresh Start Program, that means he committed some type of crime, was arrested and plead guilty. So, I'm finding it very hard to understand why a child that is facing 1 - 3 years in prison, is not attending school, not working, smoking, drinking, and disrespectful to boot, is being gifted a "Beema" (yes, a car). Am I missing something? I need some answers because I don't know whether to cry or ask the parents if they want to adopt me. Heck, I won't give no problems or back chat.

But in all seriousness, then they have the audacity to call me and tell me all these negative things he's doing. "I'm sorry mommy, you have taught your child - it is okay to be a disrespectful bum. He won't change unless you change."

Community Board 13 Reminder

CB13 Reminder - For those interested in speaking up or getting involved in youth issues, we are having a meeting this Wednesday, June 4th @ 7:30pm - Community Board 13, 219-41 Jamaica Avenue, Queens Village, NY 11428. Please come out to support our youth or tell us about what you are doing to make a positive impact on a child's life.

Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces 10,000+ Pre-K Seats for NYC 

Very proud this afternoon as our district is where Mayor de Blasio announced 10,000+ new pre-K seats for NYC, including over 500 in Jamaica alone. For more information or to sign up a child for one of these spots visit: http://nyc.gov/prek

One of the Young Men in
 Our Community Needs a Global History Tutor

A young man in my program is desperately seeking a GLOBAL HISTORY tutor. This is the only Regents that he needs to pass in order to graduate with a high school diploma. He has taken the exam several times and has not passed. He is becoming increasingly unmotivated. Therefore, I am reaching out to my community to intervene. This young man is in the Queens area. He is willing to travel. Any help that can be provided would be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word. I don't want him to give up. I don't want him to end up behind bars.

 Internships at Parks

Parks & Recreation offers a variety of internships in various departments within the Agency. For more information on available positions, please explore the categories below or contact the Internship Coordinator at (212) 360-8212.

Gun Buy Back Event

A Gun Buy Back event is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, 2014, within the confines of 113th Precinct. The location is Majority Baptist Church, 115-21 Farmers Boulevard St. Albans, NY 11412 from 10:00 A.M. to 04:00 P.M. hours. Please spread the word!!!!

HEAP Cooling Assistance Program

Are you having a rough time dealing with the summer heat? Are you struggling to purchase an air conditioner? The HEAP Cooling Assistance Program can help eligible households with up to $800 towards the purchase and installation of fans or an air conditioner. This program is accepting applications through August 29th.

Please call 929-221-5862 to have an application mailed to your home or visit this link click here for more information. Call as soon as you can because this program is provided on a first come, first served basis until funding runs out.

Weekly Meditations

Love Yourself 1st Unconditionally

"It saddens me when I hear people say they love their children unconditionally, or they love their mate unconditionally, but they can't honestly say they love themselves unconditionally. That means that you love others more than you love yourself. There is a problem with that. Yes, I said it. You should not love anyone more than you love yourself - including your children. This is a sure fired way for those very people that you love so much to lose respect for you. Love thyself FIRST!"

Attraction

"You will attract who you are."

Young Men and Respect

Why is it that the boys in my program respect me more than their own parents? Because I'm NOT their friend and we establish that Day #1. They know I love them. They know I will do my best for them and give them whatever I can. They also know their will be consequences for any negative behaviors. There are rules and regulations that must be followed.

As a parent, you can't come to me and ask me to help your child because he/she is disrespectful when you have set no boundaries. You are the one that needs help. If this sounds like your household, I suggest you contact The Misunderstood Youth Development Center (MYDC) asap. We can help you get your family back in order, but please recognize that it starts with you.

Covering Positive Things in Our Community

"There is so much being done to spotlight the negativity happening in our communities. What is being done to spotlight all the positive things, people, organizations, business, careers, education, etc? We have so many unsung heroes and sheroes among us. We need to shine light on the positive. Hope is not lost; and Victory is not lost as long as we do not give up. We must maintain faith."

Personal Evaluation

"Who were you yesterday? Who are you today?"

Get Over it

"You are not over something if you keep bringing it up. Let go, Let God!"

Bio: Terryl Ebony is the Founder and Executive Director of Misunderstood Youth Development Center (MYDC). MYDC’s mission is to create various peer-oriented programs building self-expression while Helping to Understand, Develop and Stimulate the Minds of Our Youth. She is also a motivational speaker, radio show host, mentor, marketing and networking expert. You can find out more about her organization by clicking here

No Spam Only the Scoop on Southeast Queens

The Ed Jackson Quartet Presents "Back to Brazil" at Jackson Room in St.Albans

Ed Jackson Saxophonist &
Club Owner, Entrepreneur

On Saturday, May 31st, 2014 in keeping with his vision to bring world class jazz to our community in Southeast Queens, renown saxophonist Ed Jackson, has assembled an All Star Quartet along with special guest Brazilian musical sensation Paula Maya, to showcase their talents at the modern Jackson Room, in St. Albans, Queens, New York. 

Ed is a former noted instrumentalist with the Legendary Fatback Band. Ed Jackson is also the producer of his highly regarded jazz album Colors.  His band known as the Ed Jackson Quartet, features a world class group of jazz musicians.

This Saturday he will be performing with the extraordinary Brazilian jazz vocalist and pianist Paula Maya. We'd love to see you there. Join us...  

Saturday, May 31st, 2014

"Back to Brazil!" Enjoy a Night of Exceptionally Entertaining Jazz, Samba and Bossa Nova with the World Class Ed Jackson Quartet featuring our Special Guest-Paula Maya from Brazil.


Ed Jackson - Sax
Marvin Horne - Guitar
Lionel Cordew - Drums
Ron Monroe - Bass
Paula Maya - Piano & Vocals

Two shows: 8:00 and 10:00
Cover: $15.00 includes...
Free Healthy Hors d'oeuvres and Refreshments

Let's make Southeast Queens the Epicenter of Live World Class Jazz once again. See videos of the Ed Jackson Quartet & Paula Maya Below.

The Ed Jackson Quartet at Jackson Room


Paula Maya in Action

Inspiration and Healing Are Like Music to This Doctor's Ears

Dr. Yolanda Webster

Dr. Yolanda Webster looks at people as gems or in fact diamonds ready to shine forth with Spiritual beauty. Her dream of becoming a motivational author and inspirational writer is within grasp and crystallizing like a precious stone being formed out of the coal.  Webster a respected musical educator from the prestigious Columbia University music program is on a mission to use her God given talents and aplomb to encourage others to push forward in life.

To Webster, hearing how others are inspired by her mentorship, Christian service and published books is music to her ears.  Dr. Webster is CEO of Diamond Enterprises Inc., an inspirational publishing company.

Webster, who grew up in the Black historic urban enclave of Bedford Stuyvesant knows how to rise to a challenge in life, persevere, and make a difference.  She affirms her deep Christian roots as being an important source of her resiliency and resolve “some of the greatest lessons I've learned in life on how to succeed are that God has a purpose and a plan for my life and His plan for me is only for my good.”

Dr. Webster is determined to encourage those who are ill and in need of a helping spirit. This is a part of who she is naturally and her core beliefs “I overcame formidable challenges in life because I took the focus off myself and focused on the greater good for other people” she reveals.

Dr. Webster has had her bouts with illnesses and uses music as a way to heal sick and infirmed souls that she empathizes with in her ministry. In reference to her inspirational music ministry in hospitals she adds “I became involved in health related ministries when I became ill and someone reached out to me from a religious support group.”

While some may be skeptical about the need for yet another motivational guru in a world full of them Dr. Webster isn't at all dissuaded.  She feels with her extensive music background and affinity to those going through illnesses she has a unique divine calling to make a difference in the world and help others.

She shares her deeper feelings about her purpose by stating “Some of the greatest lessons I've learned in life on how to succeed are, God has a purpose and a plan for my life and His plan for me is only for my good.”

Her confidence can’t be rattled because of her abiding faith in God.  She says with certainty “He loves me and wants only the best for me.  He already began this work in me and promises to complete it. I'm in partnership with Him.”  If Dr. Webster can continue to bring her unique skill set and compassion together to continue to inspire others her efforts will set the stage for some melodious motivations in the inspiration book publishing genre.

I asked Dr. Webster some questions on her life and perspectives on overcoming obstacles and challenges. Here were her reflections on my questions.

Kamau: Dr. Webster, what is the name and goals of your business?

Dr. Webster:  The name and mission of my business is "Diamond Enterprises Inc., and my mission is to inspire, encourage and uplift other people.

Kamau: Where did you grow up?

Dr. Webster: I grew up and went to school in the historic area known as Bedford and Stuyvesant, in Brooklyn, New York, also known as Bedford Stuyvesant.

Kamau: When did you decide you wanted to minister to and help others?

Dr. Webster:   I decided  that I wanted to help other people when I realized what I've experienced in life could be a benefit to others with similar experiences.

Kamau: What inspired you to want to write books and become an entrepreneur?

Dr. Webster:   I wanted to become a book author and entrepreneur when I realized that I could reach more people and inspire them and share spiritual insights through my writing and business.

Kamau: Who were some of the people or role models that inspired you in life?

Dr. Webster:   Some of my role models that influenced me to become a Christian and to go into the ministry and music are the late Bishop Norman Rochford, Pastor Teretha Turnage, and Prophetess Loretta Taylor.

Kamau: What are or were some of the biggest challenges you have had in life.

Dr. Webster:  Some of the biggest challenges to me becoming successful in life were becoming a book author and entrepreneur.

Kamau: How are you overcoming these challenges?

Dr. Webster:   I overcame these challenges because I took the focus off myself and focused on the greater good for other people.

Kamau: What are the biggest lessons in life you've learned on how to succeed?

Dr. Webster:   Some of the greatest lessons I've learned in life on how to succeed are, God has a purpose and a plan for my life and His plan for me is only for my good.  He loves me and wants only the best for me.  He already began this work in me and promises to complete it. I'm in partnership with Him.

Kamau: How did you become involved in health related ministries?

Dr. Webster:   I became involved in health related ministries when I became ill and someone reached out to me from a support ministry.

Kamau: How can people contact you?

Dr. Webster:  My email address is: DeladyTinker7@gmail.com.