Jazz on the JNote Airs this Sunday, September 11th, 2022 at 7:30Pm on WNYE 91.5FM with your host Stephanie Jeannot

I will never forget that sad day in 2001 when chaos took over New York City.

 

I just sat at my desk sipping on my Venti cup filled with dark roast coffee. It was not shortly after the freshness of it got me all jittered up for the day ahead of me that I heard the news of a plane crashing into the first of the Twin Towers.

I was in my office building in mid-town and everybody ascended to the top floor of the building so that they could see from the windows what was going on. The sites I saw that day, I hope to never see again.

It was like a movie and so unreal. Who would have thought something like this could have been happening right before our eyes.  And the craziest part about it all is that it happened 21 years ago and it is still very fresh in my mind like it was yesterday, when my friends and I walked along the thoroughfares of Manhattan, over the Williamsburg Bridge to Brooklyn; I still remember seeing burnt paper from the World Trade Center showering over the streets of Flatbush as I approached the comfort of home and the quietness that took over the city that never sleeps thereafter.

Twenty-One years later, we remember the tragedy, the lives lost, the beautiful skyline, the shopping center that was in the building, and just all the things that was pre-9/11. I want to encapsulate the memory of these very things in this Sunday’s episode of my radio show Jazz on the JNote which will air Sunday, September 11, 2022 from 7:30PM to 8PM, as part of the Medgar Ever’s College Community Radio Stream over the airwaves of  WNYE 91.5 FM, hosted by show host & producer Stephanie Jeannot.  

The show traditionally plays jazz and has commentaries throughout the show that relate the songs to the topic at hand. This week in particular is to celebrate the lives lost on the tragic day back in 2001. Hope that you will join us this Sunday at 7:30PM on WNYE 91.5 FM for Jazz on the JNote with your host Stephanie Jeannot.

Until then, Peace!

Jazz on the JNote: Tribute to Sarah Vaughan, Airs this Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:30PM EST on WNYE 91.5 FM

 

Sarah Vaughan was a world-renowned singer and pianist who was regarded as one of the greatest of all jazz singers.

She was a contralto with a range of three octaves. She sang with rhythmic flexibility and blessed any record that she sang on to make it to become timeless, universal music.

Some called her Sassy; others, the Divine One. I call her my favorite singer. And I am taking great pleasure in celebrating the life and cherishable art of this Grammy Award winning artist. With that in mind, I would like to invite you to listen in to this week’s episode of my radio show Jazz on the JNote.

 

What will you hear?

 

You will hear the capricious voice of Ms. Sarah Vaughan gushing out of her mouth and coming alive in your ear like an explosion of color burgeoning to blossom. You will hear some of the relics of her heroinism; those that made her brief time on the planet meaningful. You will hear sounds that come from the ecstatic world of jazz music and you will hear the voice of the host and producer of Jazz on the JNote Radio Show, Stephanie Jeannot, using the duration of the show to celebrate the charm, vibrato and life of the Divine One.

The show airs this Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM EST, as part of the Medgar Evers College Community Radio stream over the air waves of WNYE 91.5 FM. To find out more info on Jazz on the JNote, you can click on the link below to check out some of the flyers and previous episodes of this show, for your viewing and listening pleasure: JNOTEMUSIC.COM

 

My hope is that you will join us for the newest radio stream this Sunday evening and that the songs will not only get you listening to Sarah Vaughan’s amazing vibrato hit you full in the face so effectively that it makes you want to sing along and dance throughout the show’s entirety, but that this week’s episode of Jazz on the JNote will bring a positive and joyous end to your weekend. 

Catch it live on Sunday March 27, 2022 at 7:30PM EST on WNYE 91.5 FM.

 

Looking Forward!

The Indie Music Show Airs Every Tuesday Evening at 9PM EST/ 8PM CST on mixlr.com/jnotemusic

 

What songwriter doesn’t have ribbons of desire for unique songs to burst into bloom? And what artist or musician doesn’t enjoy the aesthetic appeal of opportunities to have synergy with other creative beings?

I don’t know about you, but I love to hear a bass growling in a live setting. Don’t get me wrong; I guess it has become the thing to be plugged into the digital realm and to fulfill your genuine passion through a Zoom meeting every now and again, especially in these times but, there is nothing like when the melody flows and my gilded wings can unfold right there in the intimate setting of a live, innovative environment.

There is something special about putting your effort, originality and skill into the harmonious menu of a repertoire meant to be performed live. Is that just the way I think or is it a thought that other musicians and those who have a true cultural enjoyment of music thinks?

If perhaps we have the same way of thinking, after you experience the pulchritude of the stunning sunset this evening and you start to drown in the evening’s moonlight, I invite you to engage with NYC musician/songwriter, Stephanie Jeannot and cohost Chicago bassist/songwriter, John Mueller for the newest episode of THE INDIE MUSIC SHOW airing this evening at 9PM EST/ 8PM CST on http://mixlr.com/jnotemusic

What will you hear?  A shared thirst for all things music. We launch conversations about the practice of music, the study of music, the performance and recording of our music and some of the many artists that do music with some beautiful indie sounds sprinkled into the mix.

We dive headlong into it every Tuesday evening at 9PM EST/ 8PM CST and I hope that this blogpost might fan a flame of interest in you to take time out of your schedule this evening and log on to http://mixlr.com.jnotemusic to listen.

Until then, Peace.

O is For Once You Know

“Once you know what you want, getting it requires perseverance”

- Vanessa Van Edwards

I felt sharp with excitement to be able to sit down and have a conversation about the beautiful culture of jazz with award winning NY-based jazz saxophonist, Carl Bartlett Jr.

He took the time to describe what changed the script for him to submit himself to the art of jazz that became a way of life for him which lead to his becoming a finely crafted jazz musician. Just by listening, you can hear the amount of confidence that this brilliant architect of music has, as he graced my radio show Jazz on the JNote with his time, music and thoughts.

Once I knew I wanted to find out the answer to what is Jazz, I used it as a basis for writing my college thesis which through the process, my radio show Jazz on the JNote was born at Medgar Evers College and I used it along the way as I set out to write 30 pages on jazz, identity and racism. Through writing it, I came across many books where this question is posed and no two people respond the same. I have interviewed several different artists and have received some interesting responses. And so, as I continue on with this show and am blessed with more opportunities to feature guests on the show, I will continue to pose the question because it leads to interesting thoughts worth considering; especially for me who is also a vocalists who sings jazz as well. 

As I asked Bartlett Jr the question "what is jazz?,"  he made a concerted effort to answer. He also shared his story on how he broke through in the breakthrough initiative segment and shared his thoughts on why he feels it is important for musicians to practice repeatedly, on purpose.

Bartlett Jr is a NY-Based musician who is making a difference with his music.  Jazz seeps through is pores. Everyone who listens to his music, loves what they hear. 

He has achieved great heights because once he knew what he wanted to be, he became a creature of habit and worked to the point of exhaustion to breakthrough. 

I am thankful that he was willing to share about his lifetime of experience as a jazz musician. If you are interested in listening to our interview, please click on the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25EfqdswfM4&feature=youtu.be

This episode was originally aired on Sunday, August 19, 2018 on http://theenglishconnectionmedia.com at 7PM and is definitely an inspirational treat for young musicians looking for motivation. Hope you'll check it out 

Thank you for reading my blog post. <3

F is for Fresh Perspective

“The more you are able to understand and

appreciate someone else's perspective,

the more dimension, depth, and texture you ultimately add to your own”

- Rania Al Abdullah

 When the thought of trying to finally complete my college education started to dominate my life, I started to shape my view around the idea of being a radio show host and producer of a jazz program at Medgar Evers College. It unlocked the door to a new world to me as I delved into the histories of jazz to make the show include many aspects about the culture of this American cultural contribution to the world.

I can’t believe it has been three years since I walked into the studio and sat in front of the switchboard with a vision board on Sarah Vaughan’s life and music for my first hour long radio broadcast. Nothing like a fresh perspective that pushes you to embark on a new, wild adventure. Being vocal more than just in a song was the wild part about it because it definitely stretched me beyond my capacity in every way.

I decided to try something new within this non-stop jazz radio show where I will feature an individual whose story has struck a chord with me as they share their breakthrough story and their why.

I tried it out for the first time this past Sunday on my show and interviewed NY-based drummer, King Beat who helped me celebrate Louis Armstrong and shared different aspects of his musical journey. 

Please check out a snippet of our hour-long conversation where he also blessed our ears with his original sounds flowing through the airwaves. You can see the clip from our interview here: https://youtu.be/Xm9hRmQn9p8

I feel built up and am glowing with satisfaction not only at this show but also the fact that A to Z challenges such as these have helped me to triumph over daily writing and has also helped me to delve more into writing scripts and vision boards again. The inspiration to write is so much more than a whisper now and it has given me a fresh perspective.  Thankful! 

My First Interview on Jazz on the JNote With Yoichi Uzeki This Sunday, January 22, 2017

“If you are going to have impact,

you are going to have to be bold.”

– David Hooper

In an effort to step more boldly into the new year with my radio show, I decided to try doing my first interview and I hope you will all ride the radio airwave with me this Sunday, January 22, 2017 as I bring to you the non-stop music flow of jazz on Jazz on the Jnote with my special guest, composer and pianist Yoichi Uzeki.

Join us as we discuss his life,  the art of jazz, and the Japanese music scene and also, hear exclusive piano splices from this master at the piano himself. The show will air from 7PM to 8PM EST and you can access it by either going the theenglishconnectionmedia.com or by logging on to MixLR and using the following link: http://mixlr.com/the-english-connection-media/

I am so looking forward to this Sunday and cannot wait for you to hear the great show that is in store for your ears. 

J is for Jazz on the JNote

Hey everyone!

Recently, I became very interested in jazz and wanted to know more about the music and the culture of it and started studying it and am currently writing my college thesis on Jazz. 

In the process of searching for information, through reading several books, essays and articles on the subject, I became a radio personality and have produced a radio show entitled Jazz on the JNote which can be heard daily in the 24/7 rotation on the Medgar Evers College radio station Wmecradio.com.

Also on Sundays, like for instance, this Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 7:30PM, if you turn your FM radio dial to WNYE 91.5 FM, you can hear my radio show Jazz on the JNote. For those who will not be by a standard radio, no worries; go on your computer to www.theenglishconnectionmedia.com or on your social media device and visit either tunein.com or mixlr.com, search for the english connection media channel and you can hear my show Jazz on the JNote at the same exact time. 

Sidenote: I have a website. Please visit it at www.jnotemusic.com

Cross-Cultural Revolutions and Resolutions for Three Kings 2016

Today is the 12th day of Christmas or what many would call 

Three Kings Day or Spanish Christmas.  

Me, the lover of Christmas, have been counting the 12 days of Christmas since December 25th, 2015, and here we have arrived to January 6th, 2016; a brand new year, day and if you are like me, another resolution to try to keep.

I have decided that this year's resolution will be different from the others. Two years ago I decided to give up drinking alcohol and two years later, have not picked up a drink since. Last year, I gave up pork and shell fish which I am still struggling with but I'm a foodie. LOL! This year, I decided for my resolution to be to love myself more and to simply enjoy life. How do I do that?

Read more books instead of trying to read into people or situations. Enjoy more music and find a way to be more culturally balanced, taking part in more of my heritage. I also came to realize that it is so important to celebrate yourself. Be happy for the little accomplishments. Remember that you must skein an inch before you reach the mile.  

So I started by treating myself to the most luxurious spa weekend and am reaping the benefits of finding stress relievers. If you did not know, stress can kill you. Better to grasp keeping that killer of hearts and healthy minds out of our systems or to find a way to balance it so it will not steal joy which is God-given and which no one or nothing should be able to take away. Often times, we do let things stand in the way of our own happiness. 

I pray that your 2016 will be filled with joy and will be stress-free. 

In keeping up with my heritage and culture, I produced a "Haitian Jazz mix" for my show Jazz on the Jnote which will air on WNYE 91.5, this Sunday, January  10, 2016 at 7:30PM, in celebration of the 212 year of independence which Haiti celebrated on January 1st.  

On Sunday evening, January 10, 2016, tune into WNYE 91.5FM at 7:30PM, when Medgar Evers College Radio takes over their airwaves, with Jazz on the JNote hosted by Stephanie Jeannot and bringing to you, a jazz-music and talk radio show . This edition will feature music from Tabou Combo, Nu Look, Carimi, Kassav and more. Please join me Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 7:30pm and get your Compas on with me. Until then, peace!!!