J Jams Entertainment Llc. Talent Ag, Jacksonville, FL
We are committed to the preservation of live music performance and live entertainment. We specialize in boutique booking of national and international artists, artist management, concert promotion, and representation of established regional music artists, emerging music artists, and artistic talent through a variety of creative and popular music genres that include Bluegrass, The Motown Sound, Jazz, Cuban Latin Salsa, R&B, Latin-Jazz Fusion, Blues, Zydeco, Jazz-Fusion, Hip-Hop Blues, Soul, and Comedy Acts.
Our catalog roster represents musical acts that are artistically world-class and culturally relevant. We are well connected, and our team includes talent for corporate conventions, special events, dinner shows, live indoor and outdoor concerts, arts & craft shows, music festivals, and cultural festivals.
The R&B all female funk band KLYMAXX is KLYMAXXTIC! Still going strong their music is a staple on the radio and in dance clubs around the world. Belting out hits like, “The Men All Pause” and “Meeting in the Ladies Room” the group's name is synonymous with classic women's anthems. Their beautiful ballad, “I Miss You”, was Billboard Magazine's #3 song of 1986 and still to this day is played when love is in the air.
THE BACKBEAT R&B SPOTLIGHT IS ON THE LEGENDARY CHERYL COOLEY OF KLYMAXX!
Show-stopping, hot and brilliant is how Klymaxx's Cheryl Cooley fans would describe her. Entertaining music lovers all over the world, Cheryl has an extraordinary commanding stage presence when performing and, as a friend of mine who is a great fan of the group recently said:” She Owns It”. Cheryl plucks those guitar strings with such exhilaration there's no denying
she's such a great musician and entertainer. Her creativity and brilliance scored Klymaxx the record deal for their first single “Never Underestimate The Power Of A Woman”.
American singer, songwriter, composer and bandleader Arlinnes Alvarez, mostly known by Arlin was born in Cuba. She is known for her vibrancy which includes her ability to sing in different languages and the ability to blend contemporary and world music elements into a unique style of music composition.
She performed at the Global Gift Gala event hosted by Ricky Martin and Eva Longoria (December 2017) together with Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ednita Nazario, Miguel Bose and many others. The artist has
been dubbed “the Queen of the Nights” by New Herald (Spanish edition “El Nuevo Herald”, edit Friday April 11th, 2014) Arlin has 2 albums, 3 singles. Member of WIM, ASCAP and The Latin Recording Academy.
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys features the accordion mastery and soulful vocals of front man Jeffery Broussard, from the legendary band, Zydeco Force. The band delivers great, pack-the-floor renditions of Creole classics as well as their own brand of contemporary Zydeco. Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys are taking the next generation's perspective of this music and presenting it with contemporary flair and expertise. They create incredible music and outstanding performances, cultivating and inspiring new generations of Creole zydeco fans.
Yamila contributed to program content for and appeared in tv network broadcasts like the CBS series "Criminal Minds", ABC series "Jane the Virgin", PBS documentary "Weekend in Havana", Univision in "Sábado Gigante" shows, etc.
Derrick Hadley spent most of his earlier entertainment career performing in off Broadway shows and performing his one man singing act which developed after working for the Songs of Broadway company from 1987 to 1994. Derrick Hadley and The Motowners also opened for the legendary Spinners in West Palm Beach at Centennial Park in March of 2011 and he enjoyed a 4-city tour in Spain in January 2010.
(See Derrick Hadley's Full Bio Here)
Pianist, composer, and educator Dave Meder is becoming one of the prominent musical voices of his generation, with fluid technique, novel rhythmic conception, an intuitive sense of musical drama, and a breadth of stylistic influences. His works and artistic interests are varied, encompassing big band music, contrapuntal explorations of Thelonious Monk repertoire, Bach-influenced organ preludes, film music, rearrangements of traditional folk hymns, the fusion of jazz with American minimalism, and everything in between. The result, as Dave describes, is “an attempt to synthesize a new American music that is not genre-dependent…one that bridges traditional audience divides and acts as a metaphor for what we hope to achieve in our current society.”
Dave is the winner of the 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition (formerly known as the Great American Jazz Piano Competition) and a finalist for the prestigious 2019 Cole Porter Fellowship of the American Pianists Association. As a composer, Dave is a recipient of the FirstMusic commission from the New York Youth Symphony and an honoree in the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Awards, as well as a former participant in the storied BMI Jazz Composers Workshop.
The Duane Eubanks Quintet featuring front man flugelhorn trumpet virtuoso Duane Eubanks, from the legendary bands of Dave Holland and the late Mulgrew Miller is an entertaining show. . . this band delivers a straight ahead post-hard bop style of jazz compositions by Duane Eubanks. His brothers are, renowned trombonist, Robin Eubanks and guitarist, Kevin Eubanks, former bandleader of the “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”; as well as his uncle, legendary pianist Ray Bryant.Duane Eubanks has performed everywhere from the Hollywood Bowl to Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, in addition to touring throughout Europe and Japan.
The Thomas Jones Jr. smooth jazz trio brings an intimate jazz experience to audiences as he leaves the stage to walk-through the audiences presenting wireless electric guitar smooth jazz up-close….featuring the jazz guitar mastery of ordained minister and front man Thomas Jones Jr.
From the legendary electric life studios… Thomas has performed at the summer olympics in Atlanta, GA, countless jazz festivals, and was the opening act for a Michael Phillips concert show. He has headline billings in concerts at chases on the beach, the King of Hoops Jazzpolooza charity concert, the Spanish River Grill and Wine New.
“A consummate showman…” Best Version Media by Kim Sheeter February 2018. “His musical ministry is a fusion of rock, jazz, and blues devoted to providing “peace to the mind and comfort to the soul. “His speech is thoughtful, with frequent references to Scripture. He sounds like the divinity school graduate and ordained minister he is, but his sunrise of a smile dispels any preachiness.”
Stan Mosley Soul Video
Stan Mosley Soul will add serenade and excitement for your festival audiences with his live show and command of the stage…
Front man Stan Mosley is a southern soul/blues music artist whose vocal articulation is reminiscent to that of Bobby Womack and Wilson Pickett…
His band, entertainment skills and stage presence deliver a highly bluesy energy with a smooth voice that carries soulful spice with southern soul flavor. he is famous for his hit songs “Anybody Seen My Boo” and “Rock Me”. He is the classic soul music sound of the 1960's.
Porretta Soul Festival, Porretta Terme, Italy November 2016 |Graziano Uliani Founder and Artistic Director. “In thirty years I have seen many good singers in the Porretta Soul Festival. Stan Mosley continues the great tradition of Southern Soul. His stage presence, his charisma his great voice represents one of the highlights of the festival.”
The Whitings Jazz Video
The Whitings have performed their show at theatres and special events in 23 states. They play a unique combination of traditional, high energy swing with scatting and singing in harmony and soulful blues-influenced jazz ballads. Tammy's soulful contralto, influenced by the female jazz royalty, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn and Billie Holiday, has inspired audiences at every performance. Jamey's prodigious piano style, reminiscent of the stride and left hand walking bass lines characteristic of the early era of jazz, called "prowling bass", and his Art Tatum-inspired right hand, is a distinguishing standout in their show. Together they present a show replete with soulful vocals, scatting with harmony, comedy, two-fisted piano and dance,
Jamey Whiting has performed and recorded with BB King, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, The Drifters, The Box Tops, Rufus Thomas, Lou Rawls, Ray Stevens, Dobie Gray, The Ink Spots, and with his own groups, The Big Dawgs and The Jamey Whiting Band. As a member of The Big Dawgs, he was signed to Swiss label Brambus Records, and toured Switzerland and Northern Italy in support of the album the group recorded for that label. With his group, The Jamey Whiting Band, he played a number of jazz and blues festivals, including the W.C. Handy festivals in Henderson, KY and Muscle Shoals, AL, The Gulf Coast Blues Festival, and the Americaen Festival in Caen, France, which included a tour of the Normandy coast. During this period, Jamey developed his impressive piano style.
Glenn Jones can add soulful timeless love songs, up-tempo dance songs, and heart-stopping rhythm & blues for your audiences. He is still one of the most sought-after live performers in the music industry today with many chart-topping hits, including his signature songs. Jones voice penetrates the soul thru music and lyrics. Once you've heard “Here I Go Again”, “We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)”, “Baby Come Home”, “I've Been Searching”, “Show Me” and “I Wonder Why”, chart-topping hits from this gifted artist, there is no doubt that your soul has been touched.
The sound is distinctive -- passionate, creative, original, soulful, honest and powerful. For nearly thirty years Frankie Beverly and Maze have created a unique sound and become one of the most influential groups in modern history.
"We've made it this far because we love and respect ourselves and our fans. But, most importantly, we believe in what we do," remarks Frankie. The journey began when Frankie relocated from his hometown of Philadelphia to San Francisco and formed Maze. In 1976, he released his first album, Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly which yielded a string of hit singles, including "Lady of Magic" and "Workin' Together."
While hits like "Back Stabbers," "For The Love of Money," "Use Ta Be My Girl," "Have You Had Your Love Today," "Darlin' Darlin' Baby" and, of course, "Love Train," landed the group in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2005) and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame (2004), what resonated with fans was the entire O'Jays "package"...one that included great showmanship, intricate dance steps plus incredibly dynamic and energetic live performances. BWW News Desk
The Whispers were a veteran R&B quintet with an impressive legacy of R&B hits. Formed in Los Angeles by twins Walter and Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hudson, and Gordy Harmon (who left in 1973), the Whispers turned up on the Dore label in 1964 with "I Was Born When You Kissed Me." In 1969, the quintet climbed the soul charts for the first time with "The Time Has Come" on Soul Clock, and they cracked the R&B Top Ten the next year with "Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong." They remained hit makers for the labels Janus, Soul Train, and Solar, with smashes like the solid gold chart-topper "And the Beat Goes On" in 1980 and another number one urban contemporary hit, "Rock Steady," in 1987. After being their backbone and selling point since the group's inception, twin lead vocalists Walter and Wallace Scott took time out for solo careers in 1993, but remained with the Whispers. | Bill Dahl Allmusic
(See The Whispers Biography Here)
Caroline International (in association with SoulMusic Records) is proud to present the 2015 reissue of SHAKE IT WELL, the 1977 ABC Records album by legendary soul music group, The Dramatics, an expanded edition including the single edit of the title track, a U.S. R&B top 10 hit and the slow jam classics “My Ship Won't Sail Without You” and “Ocean Of Thoughts And Dreams” (also a U.S. R&B top 20 charted single). SHAKE IT WELL was fourth album The Dramatics recorded for ABC Records, following five years at Volt Records. SoulMusic.Com
(See The Dramatics Full Bio Here)
(See Lenny Williams Full Biography Here)
Con Funk Shun Video
So fresh was the sound of Con Funk Shun just the name has become a genre. The band whose music has been covered by R&B group Dru Hill (“Love's Train” produced by Keith Sweat) on their multi-platinum selling debut and their “Honey Wild” was sampled by Hip-Hop's Lil' Wayne on his “Kush” single. On April 28, 2015 Con Funk Shun releases a new project, “More Than Love,” on the Shanachie Entertainment imprint. Eunice Mosley Lee Bailey's eurweb April 16, 2017
(See Con Funk Shun Full Bio Here)
Midnight Star
Midnight Star, an electro-funk group from the unlikely locale of Frankfort, Kentucky, went double platinum with their fourth album, No Parking on the Dance Floor, thanks to a string of singles ("Freak-A-Zoid," "Wet My Whistle") that masterfully combined Kraftwerk's minimalist blips with pop-sized hooks. Rolling Stone Magazine
(See Midnight Star Full Bio Here)
Florida jazz legend and national recording artist Doug Carn is an American Pianist, Composer, Lyricist and Organist extraordinaire! He is the only American Jazz Organist on the scene today that has a background in Classical Organ. He is famous for his music albums recorded in the 1970's on the Black Jazz Records Label; Infant Eyes, Revelation, Spirit of the New Land, and Adam's Apple.
The Doug Carn West Coast Organ Band can add excitement, nostalgia, and amazement for your audiences with the ageless powerful Hammond B-3 jazz organ…featuring world class jazz artist, composer, and legendary bandleader Doug Carn. This Hammond Organ Company endorsed B-3 Jazz Master was destined from birth to become a part of the world of music.
In a career dating back to the 1960s, this piano and organ master released eight solo albums and played alongside such artists as Stanley Turrentine, Shirley Horn, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Nat Adderley and many others.
(See Doug's full artist page here)
Freddie Jackson Video
After almost 4 decades in the music industry, Freddie Jackson is still upholding his buzz with fans and promoters around the world. Early on in his career, Freddie became the voice of the “Grown and Sexy” by singing some of the world's most memorable music. Whether it was time to dance or time for romance, Freddie has earned the title as a one of R&B soul's most valuable contributors, by performing his long resume of pure timeless music.
(See Freddie Jackson's Full Bio Here)
Howard Hewett Video
Howard Hewett got his mainstream break as the male vocal lead in Shalamar, a centerpiece of Dick Griffey's SOLAR (Sound of Los Angeles Records) label. His tenor voice mixed beautifully with the bright vocals of Jody Watley, the dancing skills of Jeffery Daniels and the writing and production of Leon Sylvers III. The group gave the world feel-good dance favorites The Second Time Around and A Night to Remember, the baby-making classic For the Lover in You, as well as a number of beautiful B-side ballads like You Can Count On Me and Somewhere There's a Love.
(See Howard Hewett Full Biography Here)
