The Pulse of Entertainment: JOOLS TV Network of Animation for Kids Boast 500,000 Subscribers; Publishes ‘JJ Affirmations' Book
by Dr. Eunice Moseley
(April 26, 2024) - "We had a vision...as young parents," said
Justin Brim co-owner of the JOOLS TV YouTube network along with his wife Patrice
Brim, which airs "The Brim Family" animation made specifically for children. "We
didn't know anybody in animation. We went back and forth until we found the right person."
The Chicago based network has over 500,000 subscribers, which includes the children
of Cardi B, Missy Elliott, Russell and Ciara Wilson, and Michael B. Jordan. Launched in early 2020 the JOOLS acronym stands
for "Js Of Our Lives." Their eldest son is named JJ for Justin, Jr. and their second birth was a son and they named
him Jaxon. They went on to have two more sons Jett and Jhy.
I expressed
my amazement at the number of subscribers in only four years and Justin said, "It showed us there was a vowed to be filled."
On the JOOLS TV network you will find their "The Brim Family" animation which
takes the viewers through all the stages their kids go through, plus other animated shows such as Hip-Hop Songs Remix; Trapery
Rhymes; Calm Fireplace background sounds for reading ambience; Nursey Rhymes likes Baa Baa Black Sheep and Ten in the Bed;
The Family Wiggle; Dino Dance; Sing Along Playlist; If You're Happy and You Know It, and so many more shows.
"The boys are ours; the girls are my cousins' kids," said Patrice when I
asked about the animated characters. "...and we have a newborn!"
The content for "The Brim Family" and the other animated show comes from their real-life experiences presented
in a way to teach children valuable lessons in an entertaining way. The JOOLS
TV published the JJs Affirmations book, after an animated segment on the network,
which is about self-acceptance, diversity, and individuality.
"We
are hands-on parents We were watching youth programs and there was no diversity. We saw that as a problem," Justin pointed
out as we talked about how the JOOLS TV concept came to be. "It's a place where kids can feel safe."
"It's about teaching children the foundations....then letting them make their
own decisions." Patrice chimed-in. www.JoolsTV.com
The Pulse of Entertainment: ‘The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary of The
Army Air Force Band' Album Release
(April 23, 2024) - "We (The Glenn Miller Orchestra) have this album...been
working on it for a while," said Erik Stabnau, music director of The Glenn Miller Orchestra, about their
latest recorded project "The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary of The Army Air Force Band"
(Hindsight Records) featuring Grammy winning Crystal Gayle (Grand Ole Opry member).
"The Glenn Miller Orchestra..." project offers 15 classic tracks which includes "Sentimental
Journey" featuring Crystal Gayle ("Brown Eyes"). The Glenn Miller Orchestra reached a milestone when awarded
a Gold Record in 1942 for "Chattanooga Choo Choo." Miller's orchestra is the only Big Band era orchestra still on
tour. The orchestra performs over 100 dates a year.
"The producer
got in touch," Erick said when I asked how they come to have the Hollywood Walk of Famer Crystal Gayle on the album.
"He has some kind of connection or relationship. They are both based in Nashville."
Miller was an American patriot who brought the country together during the darkest hours of World
War II. He was a well-known big band conductor, arranger, composer, trombonist and recording artist at the time (Glenn Miller
and His Orchestra from 1939 - 1942) when he decided to serve in World War II as an officer of the US Army Air Forces. While
serving Glenn Miller formed the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra. Just two years later in 1944 he disappears when
his transport plane to Paris never arrives. A year later in 1945 he was declared dead.
"It took a little over a year or more in the studio," Erik said about the making of the 80th
anniversary album. "We recorded Crystal's vocals on top. She sang beautifully!"
After learning that The Glenn Miller Orchestra had been constantly on tour since he formed it, I asked
about that and Erik said with a slight laugh, "Yes, we tour all the time! The band is active. We have another one coming
up."
Glenn Millers' music has been performed by Swing bands, Jazz bands and Big
Bands since his passing. The orchestra was reorganized in 1956. They have been performing annually in Japan since 1964. Fast
forward 80 years later the Miller Estate is keeping the Glenn Miller legacy alive with The Glenn Miller Orchestra, lead by
music director Erik Stabnau. The orchestra is owned and operated by Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. under license from the
Glenn Miller Estate. Their road-book of selections consist of 300! Its' library includes 1,700 compositions that include originals
from his civilian and Army Air Force bands.
"I joined the band
in 2017 as a saxophonist," Erik told me when asked about how he became the director of the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra.
"I've been director for 2 ½ years, since 2020. During the pandemic people were in and out of the band. I stepped
up. I sing in the band too. I emulate the 1940's singing. It was a great era....Frank Sinatra... It's (The Glenn Miller Orchestra)
the embodiment of that era."
Originally The Glenn Miller Orchestra
was built around the tenor sax playing the melody, so Erik's instrumental role in the orchestra was major when in joined in
2017. Stabnau is a native New Yorker (Western) who earned a bachelor's from Eastman School of Music in music in Jazz and contemporary
media and a master's from Syracuse University in audio arts. His work as a bandleader throughout the Northeast ended with
him joining The Glenn Miller Orchestra in 2017 as a tenor saxophonist. He went on to perform throughout the country and abroad
in Canada and Japan. Just three years later he is now music director of the most famous orchestra in the world. www.GlennMiller.com www.CrystalGayle.com www.HindsightRecords.com
SYNDICATED COLUMN: Dr. Eunice Moseley has
an estimated weekly readership of over one million with The Pulse of Entertainment. She is also
a Public Relations and Business Management Strategist and Consultant at Freelance Associates, and is Promotions Director (at-large)
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