I wrote this 27 years ago, and I finally get to show it to the world. This is my new movie, A Jazzman’s Blues. I can’t wait for you to see it on @netflix September 23rd. Here’s the trailer. More to come. #AJazzmansBlues
After a 27 year wait… A Jazzman’s Blues opens tonight at the Toronto Film Festival. What a dream come true! Thank you TIFF. Thank you Netflix. Thank you everybody! #AJazzmansBlues @tiff_net @netflix
I’ve had a front row seat in your life for the past few years. I’ve watched you endure things that would have broken a lot of people. I’m so incredibly proud to see how happy you, your husband, and your kids are now. It fills me with joy to say Happy Birthday Princess Meghan.
When I was in my early 30s I didn’t know Oprah very well, but she gave me an experience that changed my life and set me on a path that has allowed me to try and do the same for many others.
She invited me to her Legends Ball, and I have to tell you, I was sitting in that room just looking at all of those legends, from a future President named Barack Obama to Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Maya Angelou, Coretta Scott King, and Sidney Poitier. I mean, all my icons. Everywhere I turned there was someone else who blew my mind.
Being there in that moment, something happened that changed my life’s path. You see, at that age I struggled with feeling worthy of good things. I often felt small, like I didn’t belong. But what I now know, looking back from my 52 years of living in this body, is that that feeling comes from the abuse I endured, the things that were said and done to me as a child.
But hear me clearly, I had to do away with that feeling because that is a dangerous mindset. Feeling unworthy can cause you to miss your greatest blessing. And trust me, I know how hard it is to feel worthy, especially when you grow up in an abusive household. Thank God I got past it.
One of the things that helped me heal was being in that room. When I was sitting at a table with Yolanda Adams I said out loud, “What am I doing in this room?” She turned to me and said, “YOU BELONG IN THIS ROOM!” And I never forgot it.
The understanding that I BELONG IN THE ROOM quickly shifted my perspective. I tell you, you will be surprised what you see when your mind allows you to understand that you belong in the room.
In that very moment I decided to UP MY DREAMING!! And God met me at the level that I started to dream on.
On the last day of the ball, there at the gospel brunch, I was asked what I thought, and my response is in this short clip. I really did start to dream bigger and by doing that, God has blown my mind.
I said all that to say this, the people in your life who make you dream bigger are the points on your soul’s compass.
Follow that dream!! Follow that faith!! God bless you.
Tyler
WHAT A NIGHT! Celebrating my cast and crew. (2 of 2)
WHAT A NIGHT! Celebrating my cast and crew. (2 of 2)
WHAT A NIGHT! Celebrating my cast and crew. (2 of 2)
I started my day in gratitude and prayer. Thankful for my health, my strength and my family. Thankful to all of you for holding me up for all these years. It’s hard to believe that in 15 days you will get to see the movie that I’ve held onto for 27 years. I cannot wait…. A Jazzman’s Blues comes to Netflix September 23rd. #AJazzmansBlues
I started my day in gratitude and prayer. Thankful for my health, my strength and my family. Thankful to all of you for holding me up for all these years. It’s hard to believe that in 15 days you will get to see the movie that I’ve held onto for 27 years. I cannot wait…. A Jazzman’s Blues comes to Netflix September 23rd. #AJazzmansBlues
I started my day in gratitude and prayer. Thankful for my health, my strength and my family. Thankful to all of you for holding me up for all these years. It’s hard to believe that in 15 days you will get to see the movie that I’ve held onto for 27 years. I cannot wait…. A Jazzman’s Blues comes to Netflix September 23rd. #AJazzmansBlues
I started my day in gratitude and prayer. Thankful for my health, my strength and my family. Thankful to all of you for holding me up for all these years. It’s hard to believe that in 15 days you will get to see the movie that I’ve held onto for 27 years. I cannot wait…. A Jazzman’s Blues comes to Netflix September 23rd. #AJazzmansBlues
I started my day in gratitude and prayer. Thankful for my health, my strength and my family. Thankful to all of you for holding me up for all these years. It’s hard to believe that in 15 days you will get to see the movie that I’ve held onto for 27 years. I cannot wait…. A Jazzman’s Blues comes to Netflix September 23rd. #AJazzmansBlues
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (1/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (1/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (1/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (1/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (1/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (1/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
I love helping and discovering new talent and then introducing them to the world. Meet Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer. They are the leads in this incredible cast. #AJazzmansBlues
I love helping and discovering new talent and then introducing them to the world. Meet Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer. They are the leads in this incredible cast. #AJazzmansBlues
I love helping and discovering new talent and then introducing them to the world. Meet Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer. They are the leads in this incredible cast. #AJazzmansBlues
I love helping and discovering new talent and then introducing them to the world. Meet Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer. They are the leads in this incredible cast. #AJazzmansBlues
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (2/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
This movie would not be what it is without this cast. They all brought their best and left it there. Amirah Vann, Austin Scott, Ryan Eggold, Milauna Jackson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Lana Young, Kario Marcel, E Roger Mitchell, Brent Antonello, and Brad Benedict. #AJazzmansBlues (2/2)
@amirahvannofficial, @austinscott93, @ryaneggold, @milaunajemai, #DaphneMaxwellReid, @actorlanayoung, @kariospeedwagon, @eroger4real, @brent_antonello, @bradbenedict
