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Jill Scott Music – – Photographed by Georgio Sabino III 

Jill
The latest powerhouse joining the ranks of the one-name “songstress sisterhood” a-la Sade, Whitney, Mariah, Erykah & Mary, is the tremendously talented Jill. Sans Scott, you still tremble at the name.

Jill. Her “Beautifully Human” tour graciously made its rounds to C-town in Spring, leaving neo-soul heads and hip-hoppers lucky enough to see & hear her perform, mesmerized. Her Cleveland connection was brief but breathtaking! An unusually warm March evening outside-gave way to a buxom stage backdrop inside called Scott. The songstress silhouetted behind the velvet Playhouse curtain, was patiently waiting to bless the stage with her beauty not to mention, bomb-ass vocals! The indoor venue enhanced the natural acoustics emitting from windpipes that would not soon be forgotten.

Opening for Ms. Jill, was a label-mate. A faceless, nameless warm-up act designed to settle the roaring crowd, and create a diversion for the early birds. A sultry saxophonist followed– blowing instrumental ballads of Scott’s past playlists. The familiar tunes turned the awaiting larvae in our souls into butterflies in our bellies! SHE’S coming.

With the energy of the sax man’s odes-du-Jill still lingering. SHE stole the stage. SHE commanded her followers to their feet, and we humbly obliged. SHE could’ve commanded the sun to re-shine after retiring for the evening-and it would have done so with haste! Just her smile, her larger-than-life presence could’ve made mountains feel minuscule. “You’re here. I’m pleased. I really dig your company-y … ” and we yours, Jill. We couldn’t wait to take the Long Walk tonight.

3 songs in, Ms. Scott encouraged the entranced crowd to come closer to the stage. Despite being a mere 7 rows back, I still fought my way to the 6th, then 5th trying to come ever closer to the enigma that is SHE. We forfeited comfy seats in 7, to stand in stilettos in row 2 the rest of the show. The painful trade was well worth it.

The most palatable part of her show sprung from the song “Do You Remember?” She talked to the crowd as if she was having a “sistah-girl,” down-home talk about love and pride and just “keepin’ it real”! Her monologue reminding black men to “remember” her & other black women– to say “hello” when they see a black woman vs. turning up their noses at us. The primarily black female crowd erupted in enthusiastic applause, cheers, and “You go, girls!” Jill was speaking for us, and did it with style, poise and conviction.

Rounding out the show was “Gettin’ in the Way”, “It’s Love” and “The Way”. When Jill finally left the stage, the audience made it clear that they felt slighted-screaming out “He loves me!” … “He loves me!” Pause. “He loves me!” Silence. It seemed like forever, but Mama didn’t disappoint– returning to quench the thirsty crowd’s cries with a low, melodic hum echoing from behind the curtain. The roaring crowd grew instantly mute. Then … the ultimate serenade. “He loves meeee especialll-lly different… ever-y … time … ” SHE emerged. Again. This time, more beautiful and glowing than the first. Shrieks and screams drowned out the very tune we’d been waiting all concert to hear! “He Loves Me” lasted long .. but could’ve spanned a lifetime for all we cared-a fitting song to end not only a romantic evening, but a soulful showing from a singer who just oozes “black love.”

She sincerely & graciously thanked all of her us for “feeling” her & showing so much love. It was well earned. What’s most impressive about the melody was her “down to earth” demeanor-despite being obviously BEAT from throat to feet! As she stood stage-front, sweaty, bottled water bobbing from a bent finger, grinning like a Cheshire cat on Quaaludes tears welled up in her eyes. The pure emotion flooding those beautiful brown windows, showed her soul. And it was real. It was real. We cried right along with her.

Jill Scott is a force to be reckoned with now, and for many decades to come. She’s bringing back the lost art of love, being IN love, GIVING love & just ENJOYING life in its simplest forms. Her music spoke to us. No it roared, hummed, and howled like a beautiful banshee! Keep doing what you do, girl. We’re listening.

 

Miss. January .J. Keaton

AM PA – 19 Action News

The Artist Georgio Sabino III

If it is a rare thing for art and industry to marry seamlessly than Georgio Sabino III is a true unicorn. He is prompt, cordial and has a very demure and subtle approach to being hospitable. This aforementioned trait allows him to a perfect fit for every occasion corporate function, wedding, concert or a mitzvah. In my eyes GS3 is the gold standard by which all other photographers are measured. Georgio is a kindred to the late Bill Cunningham of the New York Times because of his affinity and dedication to the work and the art of story telling. His desire can only be described as enthralled. His diligence is only rivaled by his passion. His passion is the flame that brews up a flavorful, hearty and smooth jambalaya of innovation, creativity. His work is magical, as it is wonderfully textured and brilliant in how vibrant the many hues of color draw you into another world; the world of the photo.  Above all things his since of urgency for promptly delivering photos is unbelievable. When he arrives upon delivery you will swear you hear the rumbling of the swaying wagons and robust horses of the pony express. Georgio is simply a pro and when he puts his signature on your memories they become classics.

Andre Cato

Cleveland Cavaliers Championship 24 x 36 Poster spends one night at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Cavaliers Championship 24 x 36 Poster spends one night at the Cleveland Museum of Art. 

The Quantum Leadership Masterminds have a private event in the atrium at the Cleveland museum of art. Jeff Hoffman invited Georgio Sabino. 

Mr. Sabino shows his work of art to the Quantum Leadership Masterminds group. In this group they had a drum circle in addition to a wonderful guitarist. There were young millennial’s entrepreneurs from all over the country and one from Vancouver British Columbia. 

Jeff Hoffman spoke about entrepreneurship and his travels and is learning experiences from other entrepreneurial’s all over the globe. 

The Cleveland museum of art has a policy if artwork is brought into the building they have to process it for it to leave out. 

Sharon was the contact at the. Museum of Art shared that there were many admirers of the work. 

Mr. Sabino had to go through security and the employee entrance while being escorted with his work of art in order to leave the building.