Hello everyone!...Clinton Hill - Brooklyn, NY here!

A little bit about me:
Originally from Rome, NY, I've lived in NYC for about 18 years. My background is in interior design and fine arts. Over the years, I came to know many musicians which led to producing monthly live Jazz performances in my home that are open to the general public. Hence, my evolution continues as I've added: PR, producing and marketing to my background due to these Jazz performances. Over the years, I realized that while I continue to hold a love for "design done well" and all things creative in general, my attitude towards placing such importance on material "things" (an absolute requisite in the high-end residential interior design/decorating field), wanned in comparison to the passion I found myself developing for the natural beauty found in nature, the serenity it brings, helping people on a more spiritual level and the importance of harmonizing ourselves with nature and each other. I realized that my "passion" had changed. Those massages that I'd become so addicted to during vacations (and whenever else I could afford one) made me want to give THAT to others. A little research led me to quitting my job, going back to school and becoming a NY State licensed Massage Therapist. That, in turn, has opened many other doors! I've always been a lover of design, music and the Arts in general, I therefore find myself creating a new life surrounded by all of those elements I DO have a passion for. Never one to feel that the past endeavors were "wasted", my design background comes back into play with everything I do...from creating a backyard garden oasis and producing live Jazz concerts once a month in my home. Weather permitting, our concert guests have an opportunity to mix & mingle, meet the musicians and enjoy the back yard in between music sets.

I'll be finished with school in December, take the licensing exam in Jan '09 and continue this wonderful journey. We've since incorporated our home Jazz concerts into a not-for-profit org. and will continue to growing that as well.
I Turn 50 this year!...and that is another milestone in my life of which I'm very proud! Around every corner is an adventure! I'm quite satisfied.
..and THAT, as they say, is a VERY long story, short!

 

I love your introduction! A warm welcome to you from summery, beautiful mid-Norway. I'm very impressed at your changing paths at a fairly grown-up age. Proves it's never too late.

 

Wow Jim, what an intro. Sounds like we will see the fruits of your labor as your evoulution progresses. Wish we could 'hear' the jazz!!

 

Hi Jim
Wow! What an introduction!
Welcome to Gardenstew from southern Ontario!
Did anyone mention that we love pictures?

 

Welcome to the stew Jim from So. ME. You sound like a very interesting person. I can't wait to have you sharing stuff with us. We like pics. Lots of pics. Enjoy!

 

Thank you all!

Thanks everyone for such a wonderfully warm welcome. I totally feel at home here. Isn't it obvious? I'm only leaving 3-page responses!
I look forward to getting advise from you all as well. I'm still a "rookie" at this gardening thing. I will definitely keep you all up to date on the progress. I can't wait to see if this "moss" thing turn out.
I'll send more pics as I find them of the garden past.
I wish there was a way to add music to my page...hmmm.
Best,
Jim

 

If there's a way to add music, Frank would know. Send him a PM and he'll let you know. I'd love to hear it.

 

We are all looking forward to a Jazz festival!

 

"Welcome from the foothills of NC . . . I love jazz too!!!

 

Link to one of my Jazz sites - 7 tunes

I hope that you all will be able to open this. It is my site on "The Global Jazz Network". My page is set up to begin playing a set playlist of 7 tunes, in order. The first song "New York Afternoon" is a gem from the early 80's,by the vocal group, "Rare Silk" (similar to the Manhattan Transfer's style) Unfortunately, they disbanded a about three years after making this great tune. The tunes: "Crash" Manhattan Vibes; "Never Let Me Go" by Denise King & her Quartet; and "Ivar" by Lines of Reason. They are all friends of mine that have played at my home during our "ParlorJazz" sessions at one time or another.
I hope that you find something that you like. From time to time, I will provide more links if you wish.
The two tunes I that are also on this list that I failed to mention are: "Karioka" by Freddie Hubbard and "Somethin' Else" by Miles Davis.

My music listing on that site will be found in the left-hand column. Just scroll down a bit and you'll see it right under the "MY Friends" category. By the time you find the list, the music will probably already have started playing.

Let me know if this works for you.
http://www.theglobaljazznetwork.ning.co ... zzBrooklyn

Enjoy!
Jim

 

Welcome ....I am from Wisconsin.Great to meet you.