The weekend momentum keeps building. After igniting Newark at Clements Place and energizing Paterson at the ESNA 2.0 Jazz In The Park Festival, the tour moves to Millburn, NJ for Stop 3 of 7 — featuring Praise & Poetry, the LA collective blending spoken word, praise‑centered artistry, and avant‑fusion creativity.

Rev. Eyesha will open the Millburn gathering with warmth and purpose, celebrating how West Coast artistry meets East Coast faith. She will honor Praise & Poetry for bringing a message that resonates across generations — reminding everyone that each stop on this seven‑city tour is designed to build unity, joy, and spiritual uplift.

Katalyst Collective is a boundary‑pushing West Coast ensemble known for their explosive jazz‑fusion, avant‑groove improvisation, and genre‑bending creativity. Rooted in LA’s experimental scene, they blend electric textures, deep rhythmic interplay, and fearless musical exploration — creating a sound that feels both cutting‑edge and community‑centered. Their performances move from high‑energy fusion to spacious, spiritual moments, making them one of the most dynamic touring groups connecting West Coast innovation with East Coast jazz culture.

🎤 Why This Stop Matters

• West Coast creativity meets Jersey faith community
• Poetry, praise, and jazz‑fusion expression woven together
• A cultural bridge across Newark, Paterson, and Millburn
• A tour moment that strengthens the path toward Blue Note NYC

Sacred Arts Leadership

Blues & Blessings and Jesus & Jazz are guided by a powerful artistic and spiritual leadership team that continues to shape Mt. Zion’s sacred‑arts identity across New Jersey. Under the worship‑centered vision of Rev. Eyesha Marable, these programs blend praise, community uplift, and culturally rooted performance. Gregory Burrus, producer and curator, expands the musical reach of both series through his statewide festival work and artist development, bringing top‑tier talent into Mt. Zion’s worship‑arts environment. Pianist and arranger Phil Bingham adds a deep musical foundation, shaping the sound of Jesus & Jazz with his signature blend of gospel, jazz, and improvisational excellence. Together, Rev. Marable, Burrus, and Bingham anchor these programs as a unified ministry of music, culture, and spiritual connection — elevating every artist who steps onto the Blues & Blessings and Jesus & Jazz stages.