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QNN Vocal Community Post 1 | 15 Sep 2009

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It doesn't matter if you sing in the church choir or work as a session singer, significant vocal can lead to vocal damage. But there are warning signs that you can see and feel to determine whether your voice is at stake for potential damage.

Here are a common signs of significant vocal abuse:

Throat is tender to touch after use.

Voice is hoarse at the end of singing.

Throat is very dry, with a noticeable "tickle" that is persistent. Check dehydration.

While singing, voice goes in and out.

Inability to produce your highest notes and pianissimo (softest) level.

Persistent hoaresness or an inability to sing with a clear voice after 24-48 hours of vocal rest.

Treat your voice sensibly when you feel run down. This necessitates the development of accurate perceptions by the singer of why the voice is feeling tired. Accurate self-evaluation will lead one to therapeutic practices which will return you to vocal health inthe shortest period of time.

Of course, if in doubt, seek professional help.

Stay tuned for more QNN Vocal Community posts...

Understanding Vocal Health | 14 Sep 2009

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Surprisingly, we have been receiving a ton of emails related to vocal health and maintaining vocal health. So we have done a little research and will be posting daily articles and facts about vocal health, vocal performance, vocal jazz history and other topics ALL related to the 21st century vocalist. We hope that this switch in gears for Quarter Note News will be welcomed by all.

From the overwhelming response from you, we felt that we should give back to the QNN community. Stay tuned for our first QNN Vocal Community Post!

REMINDER - Paschal's Restaurant 'Dinner and Jazz' performance

2009-09-15T08:23:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to watch Jae at Paschal's Restaurant.

You can see her tonight. The time for the performance is 6pm - 9pm with two jazz sets planned. Since she's the lead vocalist tonight, she's one step closer to a regular weekly performance.

Pictures: New pictures of Jae at 'Give to Live' fundraiser concert | 11 Sep 2009

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Jae recently performed at Club Ritz with Jaz and Sol Factor Band. Check out more pictures taken yesterday evening.

Performance

Paschal's 'Dinner and Jazz' music series | 11 Sep 2009

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The 'Dinner and Jazz' lead vocalist has been announced, and Jae is on top! The singing entertainer nabbed the lead vocalist spot.

Jae told friends, "I'm excited and honored to be requested for the lead vocalist spot for the 'Dinner and Jazz' event. I've been blessed this year to have performed and sung songs that inspire people and connect me to them. Music is amazing that way! I've spent so much time watching the greats like Marvin Gaye, Rachelle Ferrell, Sade, Prince, Sammy Davis Jr., Prince and Maxwell who are all my personal favorites. It's beautiful when you interpret a popular song your way and you're are able to touch people. I hope to achieve that again next Tuesday."

Jae plans to sing a duet with her sister Jaz as well.

Performance songs (more to come):
> My Funny Valentine - duet with Jaz
> Love is Stronger Than Pride - Sade
> All I Do - Stevie Wonder

Be sure to watch Jae during the performance. Meet and greet Jae after the performance at Paschal's Restaurant on Tuesday, September 15, 2009from 6pm - 9pm.

Meet and Greet starts at 9:15pm.

'Give to Live' fundraiser concert | 11 Sep 2009

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Jae, her sister Jaz, and Sol Factor Band attended and performed for the 'Give to Live' fundraiser concert at the new venue Club Ritz on September 11, 2009 in Riverdale, GA.

Arrival

Performance

After Performance

Jae performing in Atlanta | 10 Sep 2009

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Jae performed at Centennial Olympic Park on September 10, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out the High Quality pictures below!

All I Do

That's the Way of the World World

Got to Give it Up

Black Cat

It's Love

Shake Your Body

Jae performing at Wednesday WindDown | 9 Sept. 2009

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Don't forget to watch Jae TODAY at Centennial Park's Wednesday WindDown event from 5pm - 8pm. You won't want to miss this! The event is FREE to the public.

Jae revs up for WindDown Wednesday | 9 Sep 2009

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Jae and Infinity Show Band will headline this week's Wednesday WindDown linked to Centennial Park. The first Wednesday WindDown of 2009 was held in April and past performers include Ken Ford, Joey Summerville, Melvin Miller, Marcus Johnson, Bernard Lynette and Steven Charles. Centennial Park launched the event spanning every Wednesday from April to September, trying to help increase the entertainment scene in Atlanta and the event is always exciting.

Wednesday WindDown is Atlanta's longest running FREE concert series.

The Wednesday WindDown line-up is:
>Sept. 9 - Infinity Show Band
>Sept. 16 - DJ Ammij, Legally Blynd
>Sept. 23 - Roy Ayers
>Sept. 30 - All- Star Grand Finale

Come see Jae at the Miss/Ms. Black Georgia Pageant!

2009-09-08T16:16:00.000-04:00

The Miss/Ms. Black Georgia Pageant is going in a new direction this year teaming up with Jae Franklin as this year's entertainment, a pageant component that has been named one of the viewer favorites each year, with performances in the beginning of the evening and a performance before the winner of the 2010 Miss/Ms. Black Georgia is revealed on Sunday, November 14th. Among the slated songs to be performed are 'He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)', 'Love is Stronger Than Pride', 'My Funny Valentine', and other inspiration songs that have not been confirmed.

Visit >>> http://missblackga.org/about.html <<< for more information.

Jae headed to Paschal's | 3 Sep 2009

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Paschal's Soul Food Restaurant has just hired Infinity Show Band, of which Jae is a lead vocalist, to entertain, which happens Tuesday evenings.

The band has been hired to entertain as a 3-piece to 4-piece group for the 2009 performances.

Details on the deal have not been discussed, but it is said that Jae is a favorite among the vocalists and she is expected to be the vocalist of choice depending on the band management decision.

Jae WILL be performing at the Give to Live fundraiser event | 2 Sep 2009

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Sol Factor announced the Jae will be performing a number of hits at the September 10th event. Jae has been requested to perform at various venues throughout September, increasing her popularity throughout Atlanta.

Pics: "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" movie scene | 1 Sep 2009

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Visit >>> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1385912/mediaindex <<< to view all 18 photos from feature film 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself'. As you know, Jae Franklin will be in the film and also recorded background vocals for the film soundtrack.

l: Jae Franklin, c: Taraji P. Henson

"I Can Do Bad All By Myself" to top box office charts | 30 Aug 2009

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Family-friendly "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" is sure to be No. 1 at the box office on September 11th. Cast members are also hoping the same will happen that weekend as well. Among the cast is - you guessed it - Jae Franklin.
Taking the role as one of the Rock Steady Background Singers, Jae can be seen in the movie and in the tv trailer airing NOW on nationwide television!

Please support this film! Tyler Perry Studios ALWAYS releases movies with great storylines and life lessons among other things....

SUPPORT JAE ON SEPTEMBER 11TH!

Jae gets spotlight at Pascals Restuarant | 26 Aug 2009

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When it rains, it pours! Yesterday patrons poured into the historic landmark eatery Pascals Soul Food Restaurant in Atlanta. Singing sensation Jae Franklin made it out to perform for the restaurant 'Dinner and Jazz' event. This married vocalist impressed all in attendance and sitting closest to her to watch her perform were family, friends, and members of Infinity Show Band. She sang her rendition of My Funny Valentine among other popular songs and brought the house down. Other crowd pleasers were At Last, in which she managed to fit in an impromptu slow dance with her hubby. Joining Jae as entertainment were impressive musician Kerwin Felix, dynamic saxophonist Mike Jones, young & talented drummer Terrell Sass, and smooth vocalist KB.

Word is that patrons at the restaurant came from the upstairs area to see who was performing and wanted to personally meet Jae. They heard her voice and were immediately impressed. She was also seen snapping photos with family and friends and new fans after the performance..

More updates on future Pascal's performances to come soon!

New Jae Franklin image | 27 July 2009

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Check out this gorgeous new photo of Jae.

Jae to join and record with talented band Sol Factor | 24 July 2009

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Jae may be known for covering such songs as "My Funny Valentine" to fans throughout Atlanta and surrounding states, but according to Sol Factor Jae is what they need.

In the band's recent newsletter blast online, the band says Jae is the 'Face of Sol Factor' and will contribute lead vocals during live performances and on the upcoming album which has a slated release for early October 2009.

Jae will be the "Face of Sol Factor" and is sure to be the best vocalist Sol Factor has had in a very long time. Some of the previous Sol Factor vocalists were Tamar Davis, Dawn McClain, and Tahnee Springfield.

Pictures: Out and About in Atlanta | 22 July 2009

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Jae was seen on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. Here are some pictures of Jae on Peachtree Street yesterday.

Fans write to QNN | 15 July 2009

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So a lot of you may remember the email address we created especially for QNN. Thank you SO much for all of your wonderful emails. So we want to highlight one fan email per month. If you want to possible have your thoughts about QNN and/or Jae on the site, please send your entries to jaefranklinonline@gmail.com.

Your entry can either be a one page document or an A4 sized PSD (Photoshop) and can consist of anything you want - a letter, a poem, a picture collection - it's completely up to you. Just be sure to keep it to one page. With the amount of entries we receive, we just don't have room for multiple entries.

Check out what a reader in Jamaica sent to us today!

It's a day to day journey.
Each moment is unlike the last.
Discover what life is like through the eyes of Jae Franklin.

Music is her passion.
Singing is her gift.

Each moment of her life is like a quarternote, playing as she experiences the greatest moments of her life.

Thanks so much for your participation so far!

Prototype Musiq Group requests Jae for recording | 10 July 2009

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Prototype Musiq Group has confirmed that Jae will accept their request to record with them. The request was given to Jae because of her success as a vocalist and refreshing voice. The team is slated to begin working with Jae later this month.

Trent Cory talks about Jae | 5 July 2009

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Trent Cory had the following words after his TBN performance on June 30th:

I thank Jae so much for her vocal contribution on TBN. Great voice. I wouldn't mind working with her again.

How nice...his voice is brilliant...trentcory.com

Pictures: Jae performing in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park | July 5 2009

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Jae performed at Centennial Olympic Park on July 4th. Check out the Normal and High Quality pictures below!

Official: Jae to perform with Infinity Show Band | 28 June 2009

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Great news everybody! According to one of Jae's close friends, Janelle Jenkins, Jameaka WILL be performing at this year's 4th of July Celebration at Centennial Olympic Park. Few speculated and there were rumors that Jae would not be performing. So there...you have the official word...

In the meantime, Jae has begun a grueling rehearsal schedule for the 4th of July Celebration. Keep on reading for more updates!

Jae's sister to perform at Woodruff Arts Center this summer | 24 June 2009

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Vocalist Jaz will be singing at the popular Woodruff Arts Center this summer. Jaz will give a 1 hour performance on June 26th this summer for an event called 'Friday Lunch Break Escape' through the Woodruff Arts Center.

If you love live jazz and live rhythm and blues, you don't want to miss it. The event is free to the public. Refreshments can be purchased at the venue.

"Event attendees who hear Jaz will truly benefit from the talents of my sister," Jae said."Her goal is to inspire attendees with such a stellar performance that they will leave the event wanting more."

Jae performing on Trinity Broadcasting Network | 14 June 2009

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Jae Franklin will contribute backing vocals for Trent Cory during a taping of 'Praise the Lord' on Trinity Broadcasting Network in Atlanta on June 30th, Rachel Bethea-James of Brodges, Hooks and Stuff has confirmed.

The confirmation is that Jae will perform in Georgia as she gears up for her highly-anticipated 4th of July Celebration show in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park, and then resume her performance schedule with performances planned for Calhoun, GA, Dunwoody, GA, and Braselton, GA.

Twisted Hip talks about Jae | 20 May 2009

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Lysa Parker, owner of Twisted Hip, said these comments about Jae:

Jae is so sweet. I love the girl! She brings a great energy to the band. We have only made two personnel changes to our band since we have been together. This is a great change. She is so professional too. And the icing on the cake is that she gels well with everyone!

What lovely words to hear about Jae. There are so many vocalists out there who we hear have egos and attitudes...

Jae to Lead with Twisted Hip | 15 April 2009

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So here's the scoop! Year 2 of Atlanta-based band Twisted Hip's booked many new gigs throughout 2009, featuring a new vocalist - Jae, who'll be seen performing with the band throughout the year. Her appearances add a new element and energy.

The band's set list includes songs such as Billboard chart topper "Say" by John Mayer, "No Ordinary Love" by Sade, "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley, and "Never There" by Cake.

This year, the band will be performing throughout Atlanta and neighboring states.

Jae revisits music theory | 5 April 2009

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Vocalist Jae has been brushing up on her music theory, by receiving theory tutorials from a private coach in Atlanta.

The vocalist, who studied voice and music theory at Houston' High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, was recently visited an Atlanta bookstore, where she purchased workbook and CD-rom versions of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory among other book enthusiasts, according to a store employee.

Insiders claim Jae is merely trying to improve her theory skills.

Jae and her sister in Atlanta | 16 March 2009

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After spending time eating out and sightseeing, Jae was spotted with her sister at a park in Georgia. Check out the first pictures below!

Why her friends call her Sophia | 23 Feb 2009

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Vocalist Jae Franklin says she was nicknamed 'Sophia' in college.

'I was so sassy. I was extremely sarcastic and because I would wear house slippers, listen to classical music and hand stitch, my friends said I reminded them of Sophia from The Golden Girls.'

When it comes to being herself, the 27-year-old who is now a trendsetter has always been happy to just be herself.

'I would wear rollers or pincurl my hair at night; however, I used to get talked about a lot for wearing my blue satin cap to bed. They really got a kick out of that,' she said.

Jae talks about her mixtape | 21 Jan 2009

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Jae has said she is in the works to begin recording her anticipated mixtape and she said she doesn't have a title yet. The intelligent vocalist explained: 'I've spent the first portion of 2009 hammering out my sound as an artist. While listening to artists like Sade, Maxwell, and Coltrane, I've been teetering with a definition of my sound to flawlessly capture the free spirited, jovial nature of my sound. Serving up an eccentric blend of funk, latin and jazz influences, authenticity, and live instrumentation, the definition of my music - Romantic Soul - breaks through with an alchemy of the live and sultry music of true performers and artists.'

Jae also revealed that she has her own go-to artist repertoire to gain inspiration. 'I listen to them everyday on my Ipod. Influences like Rachelle Ferrell, Sarah Vaughn, Lauryn Hill, Donny Hathaway, Shirley Bassey, Maxwell, Sade, Esperanza Spalding, The Roots, Stevie Wonder, 4hero, Earth Wind and Fire, Roberta Flack, Amel Larrieux and Marvin Gaye have helped me learn more and beef up my stage performance and showmanship. I've been studying how they phrase, embellish, entertain, and express their souls through their gift of singing. I believe they are some of the most influential people...period, but everyone has their own opinion.'

Pictures: Jae Franklin at opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar | 15 Jan 2009

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Check out the picture below. Enjoy!

Jae in Playbill Magazine | 14 Jan 2009

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Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL Begins Atlanta Run Jan. 14
By Adam Hetrick
14 Jan 2009

The new Alliance Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL, starring Darius de Haas, begins performances in Atlanta Jan. 14.

De Haas, known for his roles in Children of Eden, Rent, Marie Christine and the Actor's Fund benefit of Dreamgirls, stars in the title role of Louis St. Louis's gospel take on the Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice musical. Alliance artistic director Susan V. Booth directs the sung-through work that will officially open Jan. 21 and continue through Feb. 22.

Joining de Haas are Nicole Long as Mary Magdalene, Darryl Jovan Williams as Judas, Eric Jordan Young (Dessa Rose, Little Fish) as Herod, Destan Owens (Rent, Smokey Joe's Café) as Pilate, Keith Adams as Simon and Philip Dorian McAdoo (The Lion King) as Peter.

The cast also features Stephanie Battle, Rodney Boyden, Phillip Boykin, Jaime Cepero, Chandra Currelley, Jesse Jones, Arian Keddell, Bernardine Mitchell, CJay Hardy Philip, Glenn Rainey, Eugene H. Russell IV, Brett Sturgis, Charles E. Wallace, J.D. Webster, Darryl Jovan Williams and Hollie E. Wright.

The newly conceived production incorporates a 27-member choir composed of Atlanta gospel singers: Adam McKnight, Charlene Anderson, Christy Clark, Jae Franklin, Latarsha Horne, Cynthia Jackson, Jennifer Jordan, Jamie Katz, Naomi Lavette, Paul Vincent, DeMond Mason, Cassandra McCullough, Arle Michel, Eric Moore, Jennifer Myles, Latrice Pace, Valerie Payton, Steven Roberts, Jeremy Sage, Tameka Scotton, Jonathan Smith, Tim Stylez, Alecia Terry, Cory Washington, Raena White, Burgandy Williams and Yolanda Williams.

The production team includes Tony-winning set designer Michael Yeargan, Tony-nominated costume designer Paul Tazewell, lighting designer Robert Wierzel, sound designer Jon Weston and gospel vocal arranger Darryl Jovan Williams with new orchestrations by Dave Pierce.

For tickets and more information phone (404) 733-5000 or visit www.alliancetheatre.org.

The Alliance Theatre is located within the Woodruff Arts Center, at the corner of Peachtree Street and 15th Street, in Atlanta, GA.

Now that's a positive article. See sometimes PLAYBILL articles are worth reading...

Jae Franklin overwhelmed by JCSG | 27 Dec 2008

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Jae was left in tears after she received the confirmation that she would be performing in Jesus Christ Superstar Gospel at the Alliance Theatre. The singer will entertain alongside an all-star Broadway cast and sing unforgettable numbers such as "Everything's Alright" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" among others. Although she remained tear-free during the callbacks, she quickly became emotional afterwards.

"I can't even describe to you how I felt," Jae says. "Working alongside such great performers and working with the great Louis St. Louis, Darius de Haas, Destan Owens, Keith Adams, director Susan Booth, and the Alliance Theatre is a dream come true. I don't take this opportunity for granted. I'm lucky to be a part of this history. The opening is going to be one of

the best days of my life, and I'm so grateful."

Jae Franklin joins cast of Jesus Christ Superstar | 25 Dec 2008

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Jae Franklin is honored that she has been chosen by the Alliance Theatre to join the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar. Pictures coming soon!