Jazzin for Jamaica and Southeast Queens

Once a community and home for top jazz musicians, again today two musical enclaves in Greater Jamaica and Southeast Queens, are revisiting their musical roots and creating an awe inspiring area of re-emerging jazz culture.  These two unique recent venues are...

Jazzin for Jamaica and
Southeast Queens

By  Tiffany Leiba-Peters

The Ed Jackson Quartet at Jackson Room

Jazz music is buzzing in Queens, as Saint Albans, jazz club Jackson Room, with Saxophonist Extraordinarie Ed Jackson, presents "Jazz UP your Spring" event this week. Also, a Better Jamaica Inc., continues their AirTrain Jazz Festival, this coming Thursday, with featured artist Keith Jordan.

Queens, particularly Saint Albans, is a historical hub for jazz legends with the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Bassie, Milt Hinton, and many more once residing here. The familiar, vibrant mural found on Linden Boulevard commemorates this rich history.

Saturday's "Jazz UP your Spring," at the Jackson Room, event will feature: pianist Carlton Homes, bassist Marcus Mclaurine,  Steve Johns on drums and Jackson Room Club Owner, Ed Jackson on saxophone. Showtimes this Saturday at Jackson Room, will be at 8PM and 10PM.

Keith Jordan will be performing at the
AirTrain Jazz Festival April

Refreshments will be served. To learn more about upcoming events at Jackson Room, call (718) 525-2387 or RSVP at www.JacksonRoom.com.

Thursday's, April, 27th, AirTrain Jazz Festival, will be held at 90-40 Sutphin Boulevard, at the LLRR located AirTrain Terminal to JFK Airport, at 5-7PM and will feature the talented Keith Jordan Group.

Admission is free. For more information call (718) 657-2605.

With economic development increasing in the Jamaica area, many organizations are looking to create and maintain local quality cultural outlets. There is something magical about Jamaica Queens, as evidenced by the many music legends who one made their homes here.

Performance at the Jackson Room Video Teaser

About Tiffany Leiba-Peters - is special featured writer for the Southeast Queens Scoop.  She is also a seasoned communications professional and published writer for numerous local publications throughout the country.  

She enjoys writing about the community's art and entertainment events and news.

About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

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Success Insights From the Purpose Minded Expert Terryl Ebony

On Passion and Business - Most people say they go into business because they are tired of working a 9 to 5, 5 days a week. My response is you better keep the "job" because being an entrepreneur means working 9 to 9, 6 or 7 days a week.

My point: you have to work hard at whatever you do. The key is to enjoy doing it because the time passes quicker and it becomes your passion not your job. Believe it or not, being in business for yourself can still feel like a job if the passion is not there.


Grab Opportunity: When your opportunity arrives, will you recognize it? Most people don't, and they miss out. I want you to be intentional about seeking out those opportunities so you can seize it and prosper. I want you to say: I am A Producer and Find Your Purpose

Avoid Arguments: When people purposely pick an argument with you, understand it not about you. It's about them and the attention they are seeking to release their toxic energy. Don't indulge in the crazy.

However if you do, the more you engage, the more the tables will turn and their negativity will become yours. They will leave you drained and they will be refreshed. Don't fall for the okie doke. #FindYourPurpose - #BuildingProducers

Be Strong: This world we live in is a battlefield, and only the Strong will Survive. #ToughenUp Spiritually, Mentally, & Physically. Let's Work! #FindYourPurpose #BuildingProducers #StrategicThinkers

Who is Your Purpose For? Your purpose in life isn't for you, it's for someone else. However, the joy you get serving others is for you. Bask in it! #FindYourPurpose #BuildingProducers #StrategicThinkers

Just Do it: Sometimes you have to close your eyes and just do it. Take the risk. What's the worst that can happen? Better yet, what's the best that can happen? #FindYourPurpose - #BuildingProducers -  #StrategicThinker

Jump In: You still playing double-dutch with your life? When you plan on jumping in the rope? #FindYourPurpose #BuildingProducers #DelayedButNotDenied

About Terryl Ebony - Terry Ebony, is a highly regarded and award winning activist, empowerment speaker, author, parent, entrepreneur, and leader in Southeast Queens.  She is the Founder and Executive Director, of The Misunderstood Youth Development Center.

Ms. Ebony is also a highly sought after national speaker.  She has also worked with numerous community organizations, issues, and causes.

You can reach her at her website TerrylEbony.com or on Facebook.

To order books by Terry Ebony: Click Here

About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

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Avoid Tax Liens in Southeast Queens

Council Member Donovan Richards Presents the 2017 NYC Tax Lien Sale Info Session. Richards represents The 31st Council District encompasses the communities of Laurelton, Rosedale, parts of Springfield Gardens, Bayswater, Hammels, Arverne, Edgemere, and Far Rockaway.

Donovan Richards, is pleased to present a 2017 NYC Tax Lien Sale Information Session. Join him as he is joined by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and the NYC Department of Finance to discuss how to decrease debt and making affordable plans.

Seniors, disabled individuals, veterans, and home owners can learn about qualification for an exemption that will statutorily exclude a property owner from a lien sale but you must apply now!

Council Member Donovan Richards

About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

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Queens Borough President Discretionary Expense Funding (Deadline: April 26th)

The Fiscal Year 2018 Discretionary Expense Funding application is now available. Please visit www.queensbp.org/budget to access the online application form. The deadline to submit the online application for expense funding application is April 26, 2017.

I hope some of the community organizations doing stop the violence, youth mentoring, and economic development actually land some funds.  We have some great ones in the Greater Jamaica and Southeast Queens doing positive work.

Organizer: Office of Queens Borough President Melinda Katz

Phone: (718) 286-3000

Website: Click Here

About the Southeast Queens Scoop - is the premier website and only publication offering daily news and updates on the events, culture, issues, and is dedicated to the business and economic development in this largely black historic community.

The publication targets the over 350,000 residents in the Southeast Queen and Jamaica Queens area. It promotes to over 40,000 potential viewers in social media, mobile devices and search engines like Google and Bing!  To learn more about how to promote your business or organization on the Scoop or online Click Here

No Spam Only the Scoop on Southeast Queens