Tomas Jay Jazz Gumbo

artist blog

[tomasjayexperience]

Never forget the price that was paid for our freedom! Surely we've came a long way but still have a long way to go! It's never too late to make your dreams a reality because the limitations have been lifted! Happy birthday Martin Luther King Jr! #martinlutherkingday #mlk #blackhistory #americanhistory #civilrightsmovement #freedom #visionary #humantarian #civilrightsleader #voiceofanation #history #letfreedomring #letfreedomreign (at New Orleans, Louisiana)

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Goodnight y'all! #merrychristmas #happyholidays #christmastree #family #christmas2017 #seasongreetings #peaceandblessings #namaste #happyhanukkah #happykwanzaa #happynewyear2018

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#jazzgumbo presents #jazzvocalist #composer #tomasjacobslive w/ Dave Austin on keys #livebroadcast #facebooklive #jazzduo #newearrangements #original music #contemporaries #jazzstandard #unplugged #instudioperformance #livejazzmusic #beapartoftheexperience

[tomasjayexperience]

My debut EP Tomas Jay the Into: featuring my single, Secrets available now #itunes #amazon #googleplay #spotify and ect. #jazz #jazzfusión #worldbeat #scatsinging #jazzrockfusion #jazzvocalist #composer #recordingartist #independentartist #vocalist #composer #producer #risingstar #upandcomingartist #beapartoftheexperience (at San Francisco Bay Area !!)

[tomasjayexperience]

My debut EP Tomas Jay the Into: featuring my single, Secrets available now #itunes #amazon #googleplay #spotify and ect. #jazz #jazzfusión #worldbeat #scatsinging #jazzrockfusion #jazzvocalist #composer #recordingartist #independentartist #beapartoftheexperience (at San Francisco Bay Area !!)

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#savethedate Join me and my friends 6:30pm Thursday 11.06.2017 for a free concert at the Tenderloin Museum. I am raising raising donations in support to the Napa Valley and Sonoma fire victims. I will be performing new music and featuring great songs by Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, and Stevie Wonder. Get ready to be inspired and uplifted while making a difference. #beapartoftheexperience. #jazzrockfusion #jazzvocalists #jazz #neosoul #jazzmusic #funky #latinjazz #inspirational #spiritual #improvisation #beapartoftheexperience (at Tenderloin Museum)

[tomasjayexperience]

#prayforvegas The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirms 59 are dead and more than 500 are injured in the Las Vegas Strip shooting. The suspect was killed by police on a high-level hotel floor at the Mandalay Bay. The shooting took place during the Route 91 Harvest Festival while country music artist Jason Aldean was performing. #prayforthevictims #prayforthefamilyofthevictims #massshooting #losvegas #nevada #america (at Las Vegas, Nevada)

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Jon Lucien (January 8, 1942 – August 18, 2007) was a #jazzandsoul #fusionist vocalist and musician, born on the island of #tortola the main island of the British Virgin Islands. Born Lucien Harrigan, and raised in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands by his musician father, Lucien was best known for his song "Rashida", the title track of an album released in 1973, and one of two Grammy nominated songs on that album. He was also well known for his cover of "Dindi" by Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim. His smooth baritone drew comparisons with Nat King Cole and Lou Rawls. He was often heard on traditional #jazzstations in the United States such as #WJZZ in Detroit, Michigan (now #WDMK). I had the pleasure of hearing him sing #dindi at the Berkeley Jazz Festival back in 2007. His mesmerising vocals and phrasing were magical. He leaves behind a musical legacy of recordings after his passing that same year. If you've never heard of him, I encourage you to check out him out for yourself. I'm definitely a fan for life! #rip #jonlucien #malevocalist #jazz #jazzandsoul #fusionist #contemporary #jazzvocalist #latinjazz #africanrhythm #barritone #legendary #jazzmaster #jazzlegend #improviser #scatsinging #completemusician #composer #bandleader #romanticstyle #bossanova #samba #jazzstandards #legacyliveson (at San Francisco Bay Area)

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Betty Carter in my opinion one of the greatest Jazz singers of our time. What I admire about her the most besides her phenomenal talent is she created a successful career in music on her own terms during a time there were no social media, websites, and ect... She had the ability to reach a younger generation of jazz fans. I hope to continue her legacy as I progress in my career. #restinpeace #bettycarter #modernjazzsinger #bandleader #completemusician #composer #arranger #jazzpurest #jazz #producer #recordingartist #jazzmaster #jazz #jazzpioneer #vocaljazz #improvisation #scat #bebop #swing #bossanova #blues #original #pianist #standards #greatest #musicmogal #legendary #timeless #legacyliveson

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Sorry for the late notice! Check out #tomasjay #popupshow Thursday 09.21.2017 @7:30pm. I'll performing live w/ Gary Zellerbach on guitar @ #civiccenterscommon #thirdthursday #musicandfoodfestival by #noisepop #Tenderloinmuseum #jazzduo #livejazz #jazzfusionist #acousticjazz #unpluggedperformance #latinjazz #contemporaryjazz #freetothepublic #familyfriendly #beapartoftheexperience #tomasjayexperiencelive #savethedate (at Civic Center Commons)

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I had a great time last night singing with the #yanceytaylor #jazztet @ #geoffreyinnercircle in #oakland #cal #sfbayarea #livejazz #livemusic #clarefischer #morning #latinjazz #montuno #standard #vocals #jazz #scatsinging #improvisation #jamsession #bandwasawesome #tomasjaylive #emergingartists #risingstar #vocalist #videoteaser #clipoftheweek #beapartoftheexperience (at Geoffrey's Inner Circle)

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#tomasjay singing an #original tune, "Move On". #vocalist #composer #contemporary #vocal-jazz #jazzvocal #jazz #jazzfusion #funkjazz #fusion #neosoul #clipoftheweek #oneminutejam #videoteaser #bedroomsessions #tomasjayexperience #beapartoftheexperience (at San Francisco, California)

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#neverforget I won't... I was there the day before the tragedy! #momentofsilence in #remembrance of family, friends, co workers, etc... who lost there lives on 9/11. The hero's who either gave their lives or risked their lives to save the innocent lives during the aftermath. #NYC #Manhattan #groundzero #twintowers #restinparadise #america #prayfornewyork #prayforamerica

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I always loved the opening #verse to the song #Dindi by the #legendary #Brazilian #composer #musician #singersongwriter Antonio Carlos #jobim #latinjazz #jazzstandard #standard #classics #timeless #jazz #vocaljazz #fusion #jazzvocalists #oneminutejam #twistofjobim #clipoftheweek #tomasjayexperience #beapartoftheexperience

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#prayforhouston #texas #houston #huricaneharvey #aftermath #prayforamerica #fema #peaceandblessingsyall

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#savethedate #tomasjaylive #popupshow #Livestream #soundstage #fusion #jazz #jazzfusion #jazzvocalist #livemusic #acousticjazz #vocaljazz #contemporaryjazz #bandleader #facebook #instagram #youtube #visionary #beapartoftheexperience

[tomasjayexperience]

RIP #dickgregory #americancivilrightsactivist #socialcritic #writer #comedian #actor #famousquotes "I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that!" "Hell hath no fury like liberal scorned!" Thank you for your words of wisdom and encouragement.