CJack's MusiQuarium

President Barack Obama!

2008-11-04T21:42:00.000-08:00

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

THE FIRST
AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT!

THIS IS HISTORY - BOTH POLITICALLY & CULTURALLY!

To God Be The Glory!

President Barack Obama's VICTORY speech

Segments from President Obama's First Post-Election Press Conference!

President Obama's first TV interview - on 60 Minutes - since being elected

** Also tune into CJack Run Presents' special tribute -

Jan. 14 & 21 - Wednesday nights @ 9:30 p.m. on

Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98

Read details below

Check out slideshow of The Obamas in the hotel just before the VICTORIOUS MOMENT!

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE MOMENT IN HISTORY!

Special Announcement: CJack Run Presents... will air a tribute to President Barack Obama and the celebration of the cultural and historical significance of this VICTORY - featuring Obama speech highlights, local reactions, poetry, singing, dancing & more! The first part - hosted by LeShana - 9:30 p.m. Jan. 7, Jan. 14 & Jan. 21 - all Wednesday nights - on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98! - featured guests for this installment include One Black Voice, SU students Morgen Whiteman & Jessica Ann Mitchell, The Kuumba Dancers and commentary from Power 106.9's Dr. Rick Wright.
Here's a link to piece about the tribute show from the Post-Standard on Syracuse.com
Here are two video links that I feel best express the way that I'm feeling and that many of you may feel as well.
The first is a piece choreographed by Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell called "Amazing Grace" - that speaks to our Journey as a people from the Middle Passage to the present - performed by the Kuumba Project Dancers

The second is a song God blessed me to write many years ago called "Victory" - that speaks to the spirit of determination and knowing that God will Orchestrate your lives and Fight your battles - performed by the SummerStart Gospel Choir '08

In the words of President Elect Barack Obama:

"Change happens because the American people Demand it! Because they rise up and insist on new ideas, and new leadership, a new politics for a new time."

Dr. King's I Have A Dream

It's been a long time coming - & as Sam Cooke said years ago: But I Know A Change Is Gonna Come - Oh, Yes It Well

This is that Moment of Change!

Let's thank God for Change and pray that as President Barack Obama prepares for office that he will continue to allow God to guide him in all of his decisions and actions!

Peace N Luv!
God Orchestrates Everything!

Thanks for visiting CJack's MusiQuarium!

Barack The Vote Nov. 4

2008-10-30T21:22:00.001-07:00

Ladies & Gentlemen: This is an historic election with Barack Obama being the first African-American to have won the nomination for a major party ticket and now having a clear shot at being the first African-American President of the United States!

BUT, your VOTE is NECESSARY to seal this Unprecedented and Historic Moment in Time!

Let your VOTE count on Nov. 4!

Visit Obama's site for information about voting polls, volunteering and more!

Also visit Onondaga County Board of Elections to make sure you're in the system!

(In most cases you can also see a sample voting ballot)

Also, if you missed his 30-minute info-mercial here it is in two parts
Highlight clip 1 - the first 27 minutes (pre-recorded portion)

Highlight clip 2 - the last minutes - Live portion

YES WE CAN! (Video)

You Can Vote However You Like (Video)

Thanks for taking time to visit CJack's MusiQuarium!

Tune into CJack Run TV anytime!

CJack Run note: If you’re in Syracuse, from Syracuse, a student or graduate of a college or university in the area – stay in touch with what’s been going on here through CJack Run Presents...DVD series – we capture a lot of special events and tributes and make them available on DVD for keepsake.

Check out our store inventory for something you may be interested in adding to your DVD collection.

Tune into Barack Obama's closing argument TONIGHT! - then check out CJack Run Presents...tribute 2 the Godfather of Soul with Fred Wesley!

2008-10-14T12:51:00.000-07:00

Tune in TONIGHT @ 8 p.m. to watch Sen. Barack Obama give his closing argument on

CBS, NBC, MSNBC and FOX!
Check out the Yes We Can video!

Also visit Obama's site here

Then if ya wanna get on the good foot!

Tune into the Award-winning CJack Run Presents...Tribute to

The Godfather of Soul featuring the legendary Fred Wesley!
@ 9:30 p.m. on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98 (Central New York)

You also check out highlights Worldwide on CJack Run TV

Check out our Encore Presentation of the Legendary Fred Wesley's performance - 9:30 p.m. TONIGHT on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98 - when he came to Syracuse, not once, but twice!

This show features The Legendary Fred Wesley performing "Funky Good Time" - the timeless funk classic he co-wrote and recorded with the Godfather of Soul. This performance took place at Jazz In The City on Syracuse's Southside with a special introduction by Power 106.9's Dr. Rick Wright and CJack.

Also, be sure to check out Wesley performance at Funk N Waffles that same night where he talks about how he and James Brown cooked up the Funk Classic - "Funky Good Time"

Also, check out Power 106.9's Dr. Rick Wright (Old School Sunday) as he shares his reflections of the Godfather of Soul - James Brown!

The show also features appearances by The Blacklites, Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell, Abdullah, Eboni and much more!

Be sure to tune in tonight @ 9:30 p.m. on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98.

Check out Fred Wesley's home page for more information on this FUNK LEGEND!

And in the words of the Godfather of Soul! - PLEAASE, PLEAASE, PLEAASE! - GET OUT THERE & VOTE! Your FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT! Make your vote count on Nov. 4!

PS: CJack Run Presents... has been nominated again for Best Independent TV show for the upcoming UpperState Independent Awards - We'd love for you to cast your vote for us at Right Here!

Talent Showcase @ Pan-African Village (State Fair) airs 9:30 - Wed. Oct. 8 - on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98!

2008-09-20T11:07:00.000-07:00

On Aug. 27, some talented Syracuse University students were featured in CJack Run Presents... showcase at the New York State Fair's Pan-African Village.

Featured performers included Tinuke, Sharisse and Divinia in addition to opening acts - Hannah and Anthony.

Check out video snapshots of each performer - CJack Run TV highlight links from their showcase performances are next to their photos. You can also click on their thumbnail if you happen to catch it on the CJack Run TV panel to the left.

The show will air on CJack Run Presents... TV show at 9:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Tinuke - singer-songwriter, pianist & actress from Philadelphia

Click on the link below to see a video highlight of Tinuke's performance
Tinuke @ New York State Fair's Pan African Village

Here's more Tinuke links on CJack Run TV!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxhR2ruW2o4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLZ2ZoL_bm4

Sharisse - Poet, singer, CEO of She-Salt Music - from White Plains, NY

Click on the link below to see a video highlight of Sharisse's performance
Sharisse @ New York State Fair's Pan African Village

Here's more Sharisse links on CJack Run TV!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsNgZOsO-bU
Another Sharisse Video Highlight
Sharisse with BCCE

Divinia - Singer, songwriter from New Jersey

Click on the link below to see a video highlight of Divinia's performance
Divinia @ New York State Fair's Pan African Village

Here's more Divinia links on CJack Run TV!
Divinia at Century of Soul
Divinia Sings National Anthem at Dome

Anthony - Singer, pianist from Amityville

Click on the link below to see a video highlight of Anthony's performance
of Anthony @ New York State Fair's Pan African Village

Here's another Anthony link on CJack Run TV - video highlight singing lead with BCCE on CJack Run TV!

Hannah - Singer, pianist from Boston

Click on the link below to see a video highlight of Hannah's performance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzGXgwmQf9s

Thanks 4 spending some time with CJack's MusiQuarium!
Tune into CJack Run TV anytime for highlights from the award-winning "CJack Run Presents..."!

Protecting Your Songs!

2008-09-16T18:36:00.000-07:00

As songwriters, we all take pride when we've had an idea for a melody, lyric or music and see it all come together into a great song!

But, even after you've recorded it, there's one more step you should take.
That step - and it's a very important one - is to make certain that it's protected. You can do this through copyright.

What is copyright?
Well, let's just say that it's - in a sense - the birth certificate for your song.

The process of copyright involves the legal protection of original works which gives you exclusive rights to reproduce, perform and distribute the work.

To get things started, go to the copyright section of http://www.copyright.gov/ .
Look for the form that fits your needs best, then download it.

I use the SR form - for sound recordings on tape or CD - to submit a collection of songs.
The cost per registration is $45 offline and $35 for online registration.

Protecting your song(s) through copyright allows you to have the upperhand should you need to protect your work in court if someone infringes upon your copyright.

So, be sure to explore the copyright website I provided for you above to learn more about this important process. You'll be glad you did!

Thanks 4 spending some time with CJack's MusiQuarium!
Tune into CJack Run TV anytime for highlights from the award-winning "CJack Run Presents..."!

Next up! CJack Run Presents... Talent Showcase featuring SU students Tinuke, Sharisse, Divinia, Anthony and Hannah to air this Wednesday - Sept. 24 - @ 9:30 p.m. on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98 - CJack's MusiQuarium will have highlight videos up soon!

An Introduction!

2008-09-15T09:15:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, I'm Charles "CJack" Jackson, president/owner of CJack Run Enterprises and Syracuse Unversity Newhouse alum.

Welcome to the newly launched CJack's MusiQuarium!

Before we get into the groooove of things here - let me first introduce myself to you all!

I'm the creator and executive producer of the award-winning TV show - "CJack Run Presents..." which first took to the airwaves in March of 2007 - airing 9:30 p.m . Wednesday nights on Time-Warner Cable Ch. 98 in Upstate New York (Syracuse, Auburn, etc.) with highlights available Worldwide online via CJack Run TV

and also linked to Clear Channel's Power 106.9.

Approximately 75 students from Syracuse University and LeMoyne college along with members of the community are on board helping with the show and CJack's MusiQuarium. Our ultimate goal for the show is to create a Worldwide platform for up-and-coming talent creatively and technically and to allow experimentation to lead the way.

I currently produce music for film and television - currently producing music for MTV shows such as "Parental Control" "Pimp My Ride," "Date My Mom," "Next," "My Own," etc. I have also scored 7 independent films, one of which - "Divided We Stand" - was placed in the Independent Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.

CJack Run has been featured in Right On! Magazine and has won several music and community awards. Some of the awards include a songwriting award from Billboard and 5 SAMMYS (Syracuse's version of the Grammys). CJack Run holds the record for the most wins in one competition.

On the literary side: I'm also a music columnist for the Rochester-based - nationally distributed - About Time Magazine and have been a long-time writer/editor for Syracuse's Post-Standard - where I wrote a music technology column - KeyNotes - for 7 years.

In the very near future you will find the inaugural entries for CJack's MusiQuarium - an interactive online magaine - with a variety of writers including yours truly - that will consists of a combination of columns/blogs and all kinds of stuff relating to music technology (online contests, etc), music reviews, music tips/advice (copyright, ASCAP), profiles, our TV show and much more!

We'd love for you to subscribe to CJack's MusiQuarium! And be sure to check back in the next few weeks/months! Or better yet look for it in your inbox if you choose to subscribe!

In the meantime check out CJack Run TV for some highlights from the award-winning "CJack Run Presents..."

CJack Run note: If you’re in Syracuse, from Syracuse, a student or graduate of a college or university in the area – stay in touch with what’s been going on here through CJack Run Presents...DVD series – we capture a lot of special events and tributes and make them available on DVD for keepsake.
Check out our store inventory for something you may be interested in adding to your DVD collection