The JazzZone is continuing the legacy of Jimmie Owens, a legacy of musical genius. James Owens Growing up in East St. Louis. James Owens began his career in music during music classes at Lincoln High School with his brother Hilton Owens and the young Miles Davis. Both brothers James & Hilton drove to California driving route 66 in the early forties and became involved in the development of that West coast Jazz Sound. https://anyflip.com/tucg/cmwn/

As a drummer, Jimmie Owens played in the Big Bands at the famous Central Avenue Dunbar Hotel, Club Alabam  the Persian Room and several other locations in the Los Angeles area. Closing his career Playing on the famous PlayBoy sage at the Old Pasadena Jazz Festival in Pasadena CA.

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The JazzZone is continuing the legacy of Mr. Jimmie Owens, a legacy of musical genius.

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 We are grateful for all the work that Dahle Scott McDuff & the Jammin Foundation and the Living Legend Foundation have done for our beginnings. It is great when collaborations can happen, and great community work continues.  A Foundation that has a passion and a heart for Living Jazz & Blues Legends. We created this Foundation with the purpose of educating our youth about honoring and celebrating Jazz & Blues Legends, over the age of 60. Realizing that age is only a number, our goal and mission is to make sure that Jazz & Blues continues Live on Stage and in the heart and minds of our future generation of Young Lions & Lioness of Jazz & Blues. 

Stephen Foster has been invaluable leader and member of the JazzZone network as a Drummer as well as our outstanding Musical Director leading the way to our current successes. We have and continue to rely on his skills, strength and musicianship as a leader in the JazzZone. Stephen Foster's wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone connecting our current opportunities with our future.

... as a drummer, "I pride myself in being able to play all styles of music. This  has enabled me to be in a lot of situation. Therefore, I find myself working,  as a supportive sideman or leader,  playing Jazz, Latin, R&B, Blues, Fusion, Smooth or Be-Bop Jazz." 

Stephen foster with years as a professional musician has worked or recorded with such artists as; James Ingram, Gerald Albright, Roy Ayers, Ricky Minor (Tonight Show Band & American Idol), Jimmy McGriff, Phil Upchurch, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Dazz Band (Robert Harris), Wilton Felder, Arthur Adams,  to name a few....

  Mikal Majeed is an extraordinary pianist / keyboardist with an amazing use of his left-hand for bass. 

Mikal Majeed a valuable member of the JazzZone network as a pianist / keyboardist with that left-hand bass continues to lead the way to our current successes. We have and continue to rely on his extraordinary talent and strength in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone with our current opportunities. Mikal Majeed is a consummate professional focusing in Jazz and R&B and well versatile in all types of music. His excellent performances always stunning with singers in the Zone asking for more music projects with Mikel Majeed on Keyboards. Mikal Majeed he has several years in the music industry and has established creative ways to accompany legendary singers. Mikal Majeed has amazing knowledge and range in Jazz and R&B.

Don "The 1" Bel,l Extraordinary Saxophonist and has been invaluable member of the JazzZone network as a Saxophonist. Don Bell was one of our first outstanding Musical Directors 2003 leading the way to our current successes. We have and continue to rely on his skill and strength of musicianship as a leader in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone interconnecting with our current opportunities. Don “the 1” Bell is a consummate professional, well versed in all types of music and promotions and production the irresistibly soulful sounds. 

An eclectic collection of music from the heart and soul of accomplished musician Fritz DeJean Sr. Fritz is a multi-talented musician, born in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Fritz has toured worldwide with artists such as Jody Watley, Howard Hewett and Mandrill. 

He has recorded

with Gerald Albright, Mandrill, Chris Fingers, Denni Corbet and performed with Blood,

Sweat and Tears, Dee Dee McNeil, 

Plaz Johnson, Eddie Gip Noble 

and many others over his career as a musician

 Artist, Designer, and Poet, she received her degree in Visual Arts.  She has worked as an Arts Educator and Instructor for over 20 years. In 2008 Aldonia R. Bailey taught as a Fine Arts and Cultural Art teacher at Rhythms of the Village Charter High School. Aldonia served as Lead Artist on Natha Community Mural Project. Aldonia's desire to teach inspired her to create a "Young at Art Project" for her children and other children in the community. 

 Reggie "Vision" Alexander the  Amazing Saxophonist, vocalist and extraordinary entertainer. Reggie Alexander is a visionary and has been invaluable member of the JazzZone network as a Saxophonist as well as one of our outstanding Musical Directors leading the way to our current successes. We have and continue to rely on his skills, strength and musicianship as a leader in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone connecting with our current opportunities. Reggie has several years in the music industry and has established creative ways to entertain audiences.  

Jerrell Ballard an amazing drummer "keeper of the time in the pocket"     

Jerrell Ballard has been invaluable member of the JazzZone network . Jerrell Ballard has clearly assisted the JazzZone connecting our current opportunities.  Jerrell Ballard one of LA's finest drummers very versatile from Jazz to Funk to gospel to hip-hop to reggae performed with some of the best of the best The Temptations the DeFranco family, Linda Hopkins Johnny Nash, the Floaters, Enchantment, the Marvelettes, Shanice Wilson Cheyenne Roy Gaines tuxedo Orchestra Jimmy McConnell big band.

Extraordinary Bassist and vocalist.   

Hilliard has proven himself to be an invaluable member of the JazzZone network as a bass player as well as one of our outstanding Musical Directors. We rely on his skill and strength of musicianship as a leader in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise are clearly second to none. Hilliard Wilson is a consummate professional, well versed in all types of music including theatrical and promoting and production. Excellent performances always his A game with music projects. 

EdWing Spanky 

Was an extraordinary and a valuable member of the JazzZone network as leading the way to our current successes. We hade and continue to rely on his extraordinary talent and strength in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone with our current opportunities. EdWing  was a consummate professional, well versed in Creative spiritual Jazz  "I'm responsible for spiritual welfare" 

 Jazz and R&B music. His excellent performances always stunning with audiences asking for more with our music projects. 

EdWing Spanky has many years in the music industry and has established himself  outstanding  an amazing with a sensational  range in Jazz and R&B.

Daryl Darden is an extraordinary guitarist and vocalist. Daryl Darden a valuable member of the JazzZone network as a guitarist and vocalist leading the way to our current successes. We have and continued to rely on his extraordinary talent and strength of musicianship as a leader in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone with our current opportunities. Daryl Darden is a consummate professional, well versed in all types of music. Excellent performances always his with our music projects in the Zone. Musician Daryl Darden out of East Saint Louis Ill with over 47 years in the music industry, Daryl has established a household name alongside legendary greats such as George Benson, Bobby Blue Bland, BB King, Albert King, and Richard Groove Holmes.

   Pianist Stu Pearlman has been performing, recording, teaching, and playing Jazz, R&B, Blues, Motown, Pop, Fusion, Funk, World, Reggae, Latin, Rock, Smooth & Original music in a career that spans over 40 years, playing at many local and national venues. He studied piano at Brown University and Berklee School of Music.  I am a pianist who loves to play and have performed in many venues throughout the country. I have traveled around the world for various gigs and tours. Most of my work involves performing, arranging scores and lead sheets and recording. My other passions include writing & composing, My objectives to provide the clients with industry level quality product and a highly creative experience. 

Jeff Robinson has extraordinary vocal range and talent. Jeff Robinson a valuable member of the JazzZone network as a vocalist leading the way to our current successes at Roscoe’s jazz lounge in Long Beach CA. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone with our current opportunities. Excellent performances always his A game with our music projects. Though primarily a jazz singer, Brooklyn native Jeff Robinson blends touches of R&B, adult contemporary, and even hip-hop into his mostly self-penned material. Robinson contributed backing vocals to Coolio's 1997 My Soul LP before issuing his eponymous debut album in 1998. Jeff Robinson is an amazing Old School R&B vocalist with that incredible Jazzy groove. 

Darrell Crooks (RIP) was an extraordinary guitarist and at times provided the audience with his amazing vocal skills. Darrell Crooks new to the JazzZone is also a valuable member of the JazzZone Network as a guitarist and vocalist leading the way to our current successes. We continued to rely on his extraordinary talent and strength of musicianship as a leader in the JazzZone. His wealth of experience and expertise has clearly assisted the JazzZone with our current opportunities. Darrell Crooks is a guitarist from Houston, Texas who has played on live and recording projects with Archie Bell, Ronnie Laws, The Commodores, Vanessa Williams, Tupac Shakur, The Crusaders and as music director with The Gap Band.