Jazz Tate

• Typical Gig: 30 - 60 minutes
• Fee: Negotiable, Call for Quote
• Languages: English
You will laugh and be uplifted. Jazz 30-60 minute presentation is customized to your event theme and includes comedy, storytelling, demonstration, and inventive visuals and props that create a fun, upbeat and memorable program.
Expect to be encouraged and inspired to not throw in the towel when fighting the fear that comes with tough times or a hardship. You'll learn practical tips to knock out fear that can discourage and overwhelm you, as Jazz demonstrates techniques to program your heart/your spirit for victory, not defeat. You'll gain the hope and courage you need to jump into the ring and overcome difficult circumstances.
You will learn how to find the courage for the next step and live fearlessly.

Jazz Tate is his name, and telling jokes is his profession. Since discovering his gift attending local open mic nights, Tate has developed his comedy skills on the professional comedy circuit. Jazz has opened up for National Headliners. Jazz Tate was also nominated for the Church Stars 2016 & 2017 Best Christian Comedian Award. & he is also the recipient of the 2016 Church Star Award for Best Comedy Ensemble. & he was also nominated for the 2019 Texas State Wide Gospel Best Announcer Award for his Master of Ceremony work. & at 36 years old Jazz became the youngest account executive at Mortenson Broadcast which is the parent company of Heaven 97 am the only 24 hour gospel music radio station in the Dallas Market . Jazz has also been featured in the Missionary Messenger magazine which is the official publication of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church better known as the CME Church.

Jazz Tate is a Licensed Minister, Community Volunteer, Activist, on which upon he organized and led a youth rally at the 2018 Texas Democratic Convention. Jazz has also worked as a political consultant on the Chris Nettles for Fort Worth Mayor campaign which they were able to capture 30% of the vote. “Comedy has opened doors for me to perform, but it also opened doors for me to minister and reach people from different nationalities and backgrounds and people that you normally wouldn’t have met on Sundays. Ministry goes beyond the four walls of the [church] building. Tate has performed at Prisons, the House of Blues, The Improv, Hyena's Comedy Club, and The Back Door Comedy Club as well as numerous conferences across the country. His faith in God keeps him grounded wherever he goes.

You may ask what inspires this man of God to keep pursuing his dream; it’s his relationship with God and trying to do something bigger than himself. With his DVD's Jazz Tate: Laugh with Me, & Building Up The Kingdom Through Laughter,
an active YouTube channel and a new book on the horizon, Jazz Tate is on the road to success with no signs of slowing down.

Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Tate currently resides in the Grand Prairie Texas. Tate is an awesome father. He credits the likes of Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, Michael Jr, Jason Earls, & Tim Hawkins with inspiring him to be funny on the stage and be himself. For Tate, that means a clean show.

“My life mission is to Build Up The Kingdom Through Laughter while at the same time directing people to Christ.”

- In order to facilitate and enhance the group experience of the presentation, Jazz does not speak during food service or while audience members are eating.
- Please, NO audio or video recording devices allowed during Jazz copyrighted presentation.
- If we agree to video tape my presentation, Jazz Tate will own the MASTER, which is to be given to him at the end of the event. Your church/organization is to receive one copy for in-house use only, which may not be duplicated or sold.
- Jazz requests he be permitted to display and sell his book and DVDs at a specifically designated Author/Speaker table at the venue; and that you provide one or two people to work the table if an assistant does not accompany Jazz to the engagement.
- Travel: Meeting planner provides air fares, 1-2 nights hotel depending upon location/time of event, plus meals & expenses. Gasoline costs each way if he drives to the venue, one night hotel each way if needed.
- If it is necessary for Jazz to ship some of his materials (books/DVDs etc.) to your venue, he will do so by FedEX no later than within one week of the event at his expense.
- Digital photographs and sample language for press releases, bulletin/newsletter announcements, etc. are available upon request. “Building up the Kingdom through laughter!”(R), is Jazz Tate’s Trademarked phrase, so please include the Trademark symbol (R) in print. Please let him know how he can help to best promote your event.
- Jazz greatly appreciates your cooperation in assisting him to provide the best possible presentation to your group. If you have any questions regarding any of these items please contact.
Thank you!