BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gregory Burrus Productions - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gregory Burrus Productions X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gregory Burrus Productions REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251214T034430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T013010Z UID:10002598-1770404400-1770415200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Feb 6 - 2nd Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 DESCRIPTION:Secure your tickets now: bradleybeachjazzfestival.com  \n\n\n\nThis winter the shore is alive with the sound of jazz! Join us as the town of Bradley Beach transforms into a stage for legends\, rising stars\, and community spirit. From soulful saxophones to vibrant rhythms\, this year’s festival celebrates heritage\, artistry\, and unity—right here by the ocean. Dive into the groove. Feel the legacy. Celebrate the community. \n\n\n\nFriday Feb 6 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPerformances:\n\n\n\nArtists Bio \n\n\n\nArtist Bio Saturday – The Ultimate Community Jam – Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 \n\n\n\nArtist Bio Saturday Eve – Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSecure your tickets URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/feb-6-2nd-annual-bradley-beach-jazz-festival-2026/ LOCATION:Bradley Beach Elementary School\, 515 Brinley Ave\, Bradley Beach\, NJ\, 07720\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Bradley Beach Jazz Festival,Commnity,New Orleans Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251215T012549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T040845Z UID:10002607-1771529400-1771536600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come listen and or join in the jam \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions\, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader\, James Austin\, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the player’s and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night. \n\n\n\nCo-Producers: Wayne Winborne\, Executive Director\, IJS and Eyesha Marable\, AVP\, Comm Engagement\, NJPAC. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-session-featuring-james-austin-jr-at-clements-place-3/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NJPAC-Jazz-Jam-Template.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260112T054243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T054246Z UID:10002624-1771759800-1771767000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Jesus and Jazz feat Cyrus Chestnut John Lee Winard Harper & Lynette Sheard Mt Zion AME Church Milburn NJ DESCRIPTION:Join us for a radiant morning of Jesus and Jazz\, where spirit and song rise together as the incomparable pianist Cyrus Chestnut\, Grammy‑winning producer\, bassist John Lee\, and master drummer Winard Harper fill Mount Zion AME Church with music that stirs the soul and lifts the heart. It will be a gathering of faith\, fellowship\, and sound — where sound becomes sanctuary and every rhythm opens a new door to praise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nSpace is limited so please let us know if we should expect you by reserving your space via eventbrite RSVP or email at mtzionamemillburn@gmail.com \n\n\n\n. \n\n\n\nJoining us\n\n\n\nCyrus Chestnut\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCyrus Chestnut is one of the most gifted and innovative jazz pianists of his generation\, celebrated for a style that seamlessly blends gospel\, classical influences\, and straight‑ahead jazz. Born in Baltimore\, Maryland in 1963\, he grew up in a deeply musical church family\, first learning piano at age seven and playing in worship services at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. This early grounding in gospel shaped the soulful\, spiritual depth that defines his sound today. \n\n\n\nA graduate of the Berklee College of Music\, Chestnut has built a remarkable career as a pianist\, composer\, and producer\, performing internationally and recording for major labels including Atlantic\, Warner Bros.\, and TelarcWikipedia. His playing has been praised for its emotional power and fearless creativity; Time magazine once wrote that Chestnut’s brilliance comes from “a willingness to abandon notes and play space”. \n\n\n\nAcross decades of acclaimed performances\, Cyrus Chestnut has become a defining voice in contemporary jazz—an artist whose music carries the warmth of gospel\, the sophistication of jazz tradition\, and the expressive freedom of a true improviser. \n\n\n\nJohn Lee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Lee is an accomplished bassist\, Grammy-winning record producer\, and audio engineer. \n\n\n\nEarly Life and Education: \n\n\n\n\nJohn Gregory Lee was born on June 28\, 1952\, in Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States. His parents were Rev. John W. Lee\, an African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) minister\, and Harriet Holland Lee\, a career social worker.\n\n\n\nHe grew up in Greenwich\, Connecticut\, Amityville\, New York\, and Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania.\n\n\n\nJohn began learning the string bass in 1962 under the guidance of Carolyn Lush.\n\n\n\nHe attended Philadelphia’s Overbrook High School and later studied at the Philadelphia Musical Academy (now the University of the Arts) from 1970 to 1972.\n\n\n\nDuring this time\, he also performed with musicians like Carlos Garnett and Joe Henderson.\n\n\n\nIn August 1972\, John and drummer Gerry Brown relocated to Europe\, where they toured and recorded with various bands.\n\n\n\n\nCareer Highlights: \n\n\n\nAfter moving to New York City in 1974\, John Lee collaborated with artists such as Joe Henderson\, Lonnie Liston Smith\, and Norman Connors. \n\n\n\n\nHe joined Larry Coryell’s band\, The Eleventh House\, in December 1974.\n\n\n\nIn 1975\, Lee and Gerry Brown signed a recording contract with Blue Note Records and formed their own working band.\n\n\n\nLee began producing records in 1977.\n\n\n\nFrom 1982 to 1984\, he worked with jazz pianist McCoy Tyner.\n\n\n\nIn July 1984\, John Lee became Dizzy Gillespie’s bassist\, touring and recording with Dizzy’s Quintet\, Big Band\, and the Grammy-winning “United Nation Orchestra.”\n\n\n\nLee has performed in concert halls and jazz clubs across more than 100 countries worldwide.\n\n\n\nHe has also played with notable artists like Sonny Rollins\, James Moody\, Aretha Franklin\, Jimmy Heath\, Pharoah Sanders\, and many others.\n\n\n\nLee was a founding member of “The Fantasy Band” (1993-1996) alongside Chuck Loeb\, Marion Meadows\, and Dave Samuels.\n\n\n\nSince 1996\, he has been the director and bassist of the Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Stars\, the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band\, and the Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Cuban Experience.\n\n\n\n\nJohn Lee’s contributions to jazz music and his extensive work as a bassist\, producer\, and recording engineer have left a lasting impact on the music industry. \n\n\n\nWinard Harper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinard Harper is an acclaimed jazz drummer\, bandleader\, and educator whose dynamic style and deep musicality have made him one of the most respected percussion voices in modern jazz. Born in Baltimore\, Maryland in 1962\, Harper showed prodigious talent early—first discovered tapping rhythms on cans as a toddler and performing with his older brother Danny’s band by age five. winardharperjazz.com. His artistic path was set at age eleven when he heard Clifford Brown and Max Roach’s recording of “Jordu\,” a moment that awakened his lifelong devotion to jazz. \n\n\n\nHarper’s professional rise began in the early 1980s with major gigs alongside Dexter Gordon and Johnny Griffin. His career accelerated further during four formative years with Betty Carter\, whose demanding bandstand sharpened his virtuosity\, showmanship\, and musical sensitivity. From 1988 to 1993\, he co‑led the celebrated group The Harper Brothers with his brother\, trumpeter Philip Harper\, performing with a powerhouse lineup of rising jazz stars including Javon Jackson\, Justin Robinson\, Walter Blanding\, and Stephen Scott. \n\n\n\nAs a leader\, Harper has recorded multiple albums\, led acclaimed ensembles including his sextet and Jeli Posse\, and performed at major venues such as Lincoln Center. His playing is known for its explosive creativity\, mastery of global percussion traditions\, and deep commitment to the swing and bebop lineage. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLynette Sheard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard is a remarkably versatile vocalist with a stunning five‑octave range\, celebrated for her soulful command of Jazz\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul\, and Pop. She is also an accomplished actor\, producer\, and director whose performances have been praised in The New York Times\, The Record\, and The Chronicle. The Star‑Ledger and countless fans often say that her voice “reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot.” \n\n\n\nSheard serves as a Director with the Mental Health Association in New Jersey\, where she uses the arts as a powerful tool for healing\, empowerment\, and community connection. Her commitment to service extends to her work as a founding member of The Guiding Stars\, a medical‑missions ensemble of professional performers who uplift veterans\, children\, and communities in need. Her performances have helped raise thousands of dollars for Hurricane Katrina survivors\, Haitian relief efforts\, the Red Cross\, and numerous local charities. \n\n\n\nA dynamic presence on stage\, her theater credits include principal roles in Dreamgirls\, Smokey Joe’s Café\, Ragtime\, Swing\, Aida\, and an encore performance as Lena Younger (Mama) in A Raisin in the Sun. She also serves as the primary vocalist for the Jesus & Jazz series\, where her voice brings warmth\, spirit\, and emotional depth to this celebrated worship‑and‑music experience. \n\n\n\nAs a board member of Pleasant Valley Productions\, she has helped produce a range of successful events at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) in West Orange\, NJ\, further demonstrating her leadership in the arts and her commitment to community enrichment. \n\n\n\n——————— \n\n\n\nEvent Free Open to All Please register and Let us know you are coming to join us.. \n\n\n\n———————————————————————————————– \n\n\n\nJesus and Jazz Sessions are held monthly on the 4th Sunday of the Month and are curated by Gregory Burrus Productions. \n\n\n\nPlease join us. \n\n\n\n ​Jesus and Jazz: Where Spirit Meets Sound\n\n\n\nPhil Bingham – Rev. Eyesha Marable – Gregory Burrus\n\n\n\n\nEyesha Marable – A dynamic cultural curator and spiritual leader\, Eyesha brings passion\, purpose\, and prophetic vision to every gathering. Her work bridges gospel truth with artistic excellence\, creating spaces where healing and creativity flourish. \n\n\n\nPhil Bingham – Renowned pianist\, conductor\, and arranger\, Phil is the musical heartbeat of Jesus and Jazz. His spirit-led compositions and performances transform every sanctuary into a stage for praise\, improvisation\, and divine inspiration. \n\n\n\nGregory Burrus – The master connector and curator behind Gregory Burrus Productions\, Gregory orchestrates this event with joy\, precision\, and deep community love. His storytelling and artist advocacy ensure that every voice is honored and every moment resonates. \n\n\n\nTogether\, these leaders have crafted an evening where jazz becomes ministry\, and every note is a prayer. Join us for Jesus and Jazz—a celebration of legacy\, liberation\, and the living Word through music. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-feat-cyrus-chestnut-john-lee-winard-harper-lynette-sheard-mt-zion-ame-church-milburn-nj/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Jesus-and-Jazz-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251129T053730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T052544Z UID:10002589-1772478000-1772483400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nSHOUT! features some of the finest musicians in the NY/NJ area in a modern big band setting performing hip arrangements of new jazz classics and originals by master arranger and tenor saxophonist Lance Bryant. This full sixteen piece big band performs compositions and arrangements by Lance and occasionally arrangements of his colleagues. Lance has been arranging for other artists and bands for over twenty five years\, starting with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. “Lionel Hampton always encouraged me to keep writing\,” Lance says of the iconic Jazz legend. “I found that when commissioned to write for artists or band leaders there was often some level of restrictions or parameters to adhere to.” That was until Lance was commissioned to write a program of arrangements to be performed live by vocalist Carla Cook and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg\, Germany in 2002. Given ample freedom to create by Carla\, Lance wrote nine arrangements for the program. “I was so pleased with the results\, I never forgot that feeling.” In the Spring of 2022 Lance finally decided to start his own band. “For me there’s nothing like that range of power and expression we can achieve with sixteen great musicians. Not to mention the sense of community and family that we enjoy working as a big band.” \n\n\n\nRegular Members: \n\n\n\nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \n\n\n\nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \n\n\n\nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \n\n\n\nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \n\n\n\nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \n\n\n\nMulti-hyphenate composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, tenor and soprano saxophonist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. When Lance is not performing his own music he is touring with revered South African pianist\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, performing and recording as saxophonist with fellow New York area players\, teaching and writing commissioned arrangements for other artists and bands. Lance comes out of Markham\, Illinois\, a small town near Chicago. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, where he studied saxophone\, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s\, Lance continued his education\, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster\, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra’s Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman\, Jon Hendricks\, Pete “LaRocca” Sims\, Wallace Roney\, Abdulah Ibrahim\, Bootsy Collins\, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000\, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!\, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career\, Lance’s talents as an arranger\, composer\, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton)\, Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook\, Swingin’ Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra\, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release\, Visions\, the Music of Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nLance’s earliest musical experience was established while growing up in the Baptist Church. His connection with spirituality and music has endured. In 2000 to 2006 Lance served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, NJ. Between 2006 and 2013\, while living in Massachusetts\, Lance served as Minister of Music for Andover Baptist Church in Andover MA\, leading worship services with gospel and sometimes jazz music. In 2002 he released Psalm\, the first of four Cds featuring original songs\, and jazz arrangements of hymns and Spirituals. \n\n\n\nAs an educator Lance’s recent teaching work has included woodwind instructor for Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody\, MA\, director of the Phillips Academy Gospel Choir in Andover MA\, and Berklee’s Saxophone Weekend for the Berklee College of Music summer program where Lance taught master classes\, group lessons\, jazz theory\, improvisation and ensemble. Lance also served on the faculty or Jazz At Lincoln Center’s educational department working with it’s outreach program for youth throughout New York City. \n\n\n\nIn 2014-15 Lance performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Broadway musical hit After Midnight. Starting in Spring of 2016 he performed in the orchestra of the Broadway production of George C. Wolfe’s “Shuffle Along …” featuring Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald and the choreography of Savion Glover. When he’s not touring with Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya\, Lance continues to teach and perform in the New York and northern New Jersey areas as a solo artist and in bands that include Andy Farber and his Orchestra\, and the New Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis. \n\n\n\nRealizing the importance of spirituality and the blues as healing and empowering forces\, Lance always makes sure to incorporate these elements from his cultural background into his music. He believes that the larger community of the world is in need of that same healing and empowering influence. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-big-band-at-clements-place-8/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lance-Bryant-Shout-Big-Band-2022-11-28-211425.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260226T033218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T033218Z UID:10002635-1772825400-1772834400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Dave Schumacher and Cubeye CD Pre-release Agua Con Gas DESCRIPTION:Two cutting‑edge ensembles celebrate a bold new recording at the crossroads of jazz and global groove.\n\n\n\nGet ready for an awesome night with Imateya and Cubeye as they drop their new CD Agua Con Gas live! Come hang out in person and enjoy fresh vibes\, great tunes\, and a fun crowd. Don’t miss this epic release event brought to you by Rutgers IJS! \n\n\nRutgers IJS Presents Dave Schumacher and Cubeye CD Pre-release – Agua Con Gas\n \nA night of deep groove\, global rhythm\, and fearless improvisation arrives at Rutgers University–Newark as the Institute of Jazz Studies proudly presents Cubeye in celebration of their electrifying new release\, Agua Con Gas. \nVeteran baritone saxophonist Dave Schumacher brings his all star ensemble\, Cubeye\, to Clement’s for his new CD release -“Smokin’ in the Sky” \n \nABOUT DAVE SCHUMACHER \nAs a freelance Baritone Saxophonist\, Chicago native Dave Schumacher has been active on the New York scene for more than 40 years. He has performed for audiences in more than 465 cities in 41 countries on 5 continents. As a member of Lionel Hampton’s Orchestra from 1983 to 1987 he toured the Americas and Europe. He again toured with Hamp in 1988 and 1989. A highlight in Dave’s career was traveling with the Art Blakey Big Band to Japan in 1987 to perform at the Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival. \nDave was an original member of Harry Connick\, Jr.’s Orchestra from its beginnings in 1990 until 2009. He has thrilled audiences touring with Harry in North America\, Europe\, Asia (Japan\, China\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, the Philippines and South Korea) and Australia. His baritone sax can be heard on each of these Harry Connick\, Jr.\, Columbia recordings: Oh My NOLA\, Chanson du Vieux Carré\, Only You\, When My Heart Finds Christmas\, Come By Me\, Blue Light Red Light\, Songs I Heard\, Thou Shalt Not\, What A Night and others. \nAs a freelance artist Dave was a touring member of the T.S. Monk on Monk Ensemble from 1999 to 2000 touring the U.S. and Europe\, as well as touring Europe with the Tom Harrell Octet in 2000. Dave has also done freelance work with Dizzy Gillespie\, Howard Johnson’s Beartones\, Nicholas Payton’s Louis Armstrong Tribute Big Band\, Joe Lovano’s 52nd Street Themes Nonet\, the groups of Jack McDuff\, Eddie Gladden\, Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Chico O’Farrill’s Afro-Cuban Big Band\, Tom Harrell Big Band\, Lin Halliday and many others. \nAs a leader and composer/arranger\, Dave has recorded 3 CD’s – Every Corner and from Another Life on the Amosaya Music label and Endangered Species on Summit Records. Dave has recorded as a sideman with Lionel Hampton\, Harry Connick\, Jr.\, Tom Harrell\, Scott Whitfield\, Jason Lindner\, Mel Torme\, Ben Wolfe and vocalist Billy Carrion among others. \nSchumacher has received two performance grants from The National Endowment for the Arts. \nAs an educator Dave is currently the Director of Jazz Workshops for the New Jersey Youth Symphony. Dave was the inaugural Director of the New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz program in 2013. He also maintains an active studio of private students of saxophone\, clarinet\, flute and improvisation at the Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts in New Jersey. Dave has been teaching private students for close to forty years. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-dave-schumacher-and-cubeye-cd-pre-release-agua-con-gas/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Jazz,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/bbe4c6365962c4d9e800f060d4ddede2-el36hf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260306T231946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T231946Z UID:10002646-1772969400-1772976600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Blues and Blessings Presents the Soulful Alexis Morrast at Mt Zion AME Milburn DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Blues & Blessings Sunday\n\n\n\nGet ready for a soul‑stirring Blues & Blessings led by Rev. Eyesha Marable\, as we welcome Alexis Morrast — an anointed young vocalist whose soulful\, worship‑filled sound lifts every heart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nBlues & Blessings Sunday is where music\, ministry\, and community meet in the most beautiful way. Each first Sunday\, the sanctuary at Mt. Zion AME Milburn fills with soulful sound\, heartfelt worship\, and the kind of joy that brings people together. It’s a space where blues and jazz carries our stories\, blessings lift our spirits\, and gifted artists help us feel the spirits presence through every note. Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time\, Blues & Blessings offers a warm\, spirit‑centered experience that reminds us of the power of gathering\, singing\, and celebrating faith as one family. This month’s service promises to be especially moving\, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the flow. \n\n\n\nAlexis Morrast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlexis Morrast is a nationally acclaimed young vocalist whose rich tone\, effortless control\, and soulful phrasing have made her one of the most exciting rising voices in jazz and inspirational music today. A two‑time Apollo Theater winner and “Young Phenom” celebrated by audiences across the country\, she brings a rare blend of maturity\, warmth\, and spiritual depth to every performance. Whether interpreting jazz standards\, delivering blues‑infused storytelling\, or offering uplifting songs of faith\, Morrast captivates listeners with a voice that feels both timeless and fresh. Her growing body of work reflects a commitment to excellence\, authenticity\, and artistry\, positioning her as a powerful new force carrying the tradition forward while inspiring a new generation. \n\n\n\nPhil Bingham \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil Bingham is a gifted pianist\, arranger\, and musical director whose soulful touch and deep musical sensitivity have made him a trusted presence in both jazz and worship settings. Rooted in the gospel tradition and shaped by the harmonic language of masters like Barry Harris\, Phil brings warmth\, elegance\, and spiritual depth to every performance. His playing blends blues feeling\, jazz sophistication\, and a prayerful spirit that lifts singers and congregations alike. Whether on the bandstand or in the sanctuary\, Phil creates musical moments that open the heart and invite listeners into a deeper experience of sound\, faith\, and community. \n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha Marable\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha K. Marable is an ordained Itinerant Elder\, pastor\, producer\, and visionary arts‑in‑ministry leader whose work bridges worship\, culture\, and community uplift. As Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement at NJPAC and founding director of its Faith‑Based Initiative\, she has spent decades empowering artists\, nurturing youth\, and shaping sacred‑arts programs that honor both heritage and innovation. Through dance\, poetry\, worship curation\, and spiritual leadership at Mt. Zion AME Church\, Rev. Marable creates transformative spaces where faith\, creativity\, and community come alive. Her ministry continues to inspire\, uplift\, and build bridges across generations. \n\n\n\n\n\nBlues and Blessings Presents: Alexis Morrast — Spirit‑Led and Soulful Click for Tickets\, Sunday\, Mar 8 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm | Eventbrite \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus is a cultural producer\, live‑music ambassador\, and community storyteller dedicated to elevating artists\, preserving legacy\, and bringing people together through the power of music. As the driving force behind Gregory Burrus Productions\, he curates and promotes jazz\, blues\, and community‑centered events for organizations including Rutgers IJS\, Clements Place Jazz\, and partners across New Jersey and New York. Known for his collaborative spirit and deep commitment to artist heritage\, Gregory shapes narratives that honor tradition while building vibrant\, connected audiences. His work continues to strengthen the region’s cultural landscape—one event\, one story\, and one community at a time. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/blues-and-blessings-presents-the-soulful-alexis-morrast-at-mt-zion-ame-milburn/ LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Live Music,Pianist,Sunday Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alexis-Morrast-Blues-and-Blessings-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260313T094913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T095726Z UID:10002649-1773574200-1773579600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Praise and Poetry Presents the Inspiring Aurway featuring the Dynamic Betty Neals DESCRIPTION:Family\, something new\, special\, and spirit‑filled is rising at Mt. Zion — 3rd Sunday is our brand‑new worship arts series\, Praise & Poetry. Under the visionary leadership of Pastor Eyesha Marable\, we’re opening a space where creativity\, worship\, and community meet in a way that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in who we are. \n\n\n\nTo help us launch this new series\, we’re blessed to welcome AURWAY\, bringing their powerful\, community‑centered gospel sound\, along with the beloved Betty Neals\, whose voice carries testimony\, joy\, and that unmistakable anointing. Together\, they’re helping us set the tone for a season of praise\, artistry\, and spiritual renewal. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve been longing for a moment to reconnect\, be inspired\, or simply sit in the warmth of worship and creative expression — come through this Sunday.Let’s fill the house with love\, poetry\, praise\, and community as we step boldly into this new chapter. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nAll are welcome. Bring a friend. Bring your spirit. Something new is happening here — and you’ll want to be in the room. \n\n\n\nAURWAY\n\n\n\nAURWAY is a vibrant\, faith‑driven collective of singers and musicians dedicated to using the arts as a pathway to healing\, unity\, and community uplift. Known for their rich harmonies\, dynamic arrangements\, and spirit‑centered performances\, AURWAY brings a fresh\, contemporary gospel sound rooted in authenticity and purpose. Their ministry blends creativity with conviction\, offering music that inspires\, empowers\, and connects people across generations. Whether on stage or in service\, AURWAY carries a mission of building community through artistry\, excellence\, and heartfelt worship. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetty Neals \n\n\n\nBetty Neals is a beloved gospel vocalist whose voice radiates warmth\, testimony\, and timeless soul. With a gift for delivering songs that speak directly to the heart\, she brings anointing\, elegance\, and emotional depth to every performance. Betty’s artistry is shaped by years of ministry\, musicianship\, and a deep commitment to uplifting others through song. Her presence is both powerful and comforting — the kind of voice that fills a room with joy\, reverence\, and spiritual connection. Whether leading worship or sharing the stage with fellow artists\, Betty Neals embodies grace\, passion\, and the enduring beauty of gospel music. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/praise-and-poetry-presents-the-inspiring-aurway-featuring-the-dynamic-betty-neals/ LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Praise and Poetry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2_20260312_222903_0001.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260303T033140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T033143Z UID:10002641-1774468800-1774476000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Celli Pitt & Halsey Dearhearts Quartet DESCRIPTION:Celli brings Newark’s jazz legacy to life through original music and a soulful\, creative night you won’t want to miss. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nCome join us for a night of jazz\, juke‑joint spirit\, and cabaret‑style flair featuring the incomparable Celli Pitt. This live experience blends music\, memory\, and Newark’s cultural heartbeat into one unforgettable evening. \n\n\n\nCelli invites you to travel through Newark’s jazz legacy as Celli Pitt brings the stories\, sounds\, and soul of the city to life. Through original music\, digital media\, and powerful theatrical monologues\, she creates an immersive journey that feels part concert\, part cabaret\, and part community celebration. \n\n\n\nExpect rich vocals\, vibrant storytelling\, and a room full of energy. It is all about connection\, creativity\, and good vibes—a night you’ll want to be part of from the first note to the last. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-celli-pitt-halsey-dearhearts-quartet/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Clements Place Jazz,Jazz,Smooth Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Celli-Pitts-and-Dearhearts-Quartet-Black-and-White-Fashion-Magazine-Cover-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260325T010116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T010212Z UID:10002654-1774783800-1774789200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Youth Palm Sunday at Mt Zion AME Milburn NJ DESCRIPTION:Rooted in community\, celebrating the village that nurtures\, guides\, and walks with every child and teen. Led by Rev Eyesha Marable \n\n\n\n\n\nOur young people lead us in worship with joy\, purpose\, and Spirit. Come celebrate their gifts\, their voices\, and the village that lifts them up. A beautiful morning of faith\, family\, and community. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/youth-palm-sunday-at-mt-zion-ame-milburn-nj/ LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mt.zion-ame-church.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260303T183224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T183228Z UID:10002643-1774796400-1774807200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents T.K. Blue Quintet: A Tribute to Randy Weston and Legendary Trombonist Melba Liston DESCRIPTION:Rutgers IJS presents T.K. Blue Quintet Tribute To the Iconic Randy Weston and NEA Jazz Master and Legendary Trombonist Melba Liston. This performance heralds the end of WHM2026 Rutgers IJS Clements Place Womens History Month Celebration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nT.K. Blue Quintet: A Tribute to Randy Weston and Legendary Trombonist Melba Liston\n\n\n\nThe March 29 celebration brings one of the most meaningful musical lineages in modern jazz to center stage as the T.K. Blue Quintet honors the towering legacies of Randy Weston and Melba Doretha Liston—two artists whose partnership reshaped the sound of global jazz. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaxophonist\, flutist\, composer\, and scholar T.K. Blue\, Weston’s longtime musical director and one of the foremost interpreters of his work\, leads a powerhouse ensemble through the rhythms\, colors\, and spiritual depth that defined Weston and Liston’s collaborations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis performance arrives at a historic moment: Melba Liston’s 100th Centennial and her 2025 induction into the Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame at Jazz at Lincoln Center\, a long‑overdue recognition of her brilliance as a trombonist\, arranger\, and orchestrator. Her work with Weston—including Little Niles\, Uhuru Afrika\, Highlife\, and The Spirits of Our Ancestors—remains some of the most important writing in the jazz canon\, blending African diasporic traditions with orchestral imagination and deep emotional truth. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThe T.K.Blue Quintet featuring:\n\n\n\nT.K. Blue leader\, sax\, flute\, kalimba\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nT.K. Blue stands as one of the most eloquent and essential voices in modern jazz\, a saxophonist\, flutist\, composer\, and scholar whose career bridges continents\, generations\, and cultural traditions. Born in New York and shaped by the global currents of the African diaspora\, Blue has built a body of work defined by spiritual depth\, melodic clarity\, and a profound commitment to honoring the elders who shaped the music’s path. \n\n\n\nHis artistic identity is inseparable from his decades‑long collaboration with pianist‑composer Randy Weston\, one of jazz’s most visionary architects. As Weston’s musical director\, Blue became both steward and interpreter of a repertoire rooted in African rhythms\, diasporic memory\, and expansive orchestral imagination. His partnership with Weston also placed him in direct lineage with NEA Jazz Master Melba Doretha Liston\, the groundbreaking trombonist and arranger whose orchestrations gave Weston’s music its sweeping emotional and cultural power. \n\n\n\nBlue’s own recordings—spanning small‑group explorations\, large‑ensemble works\, and tributes to Weston and Liston—reflect a lifelong dedication to musical truth\, historical awareness\, and global connection. Whether performing on international stages or in intimate community spaces\, T.K. Blue brings a sound that is warm\, searching\, and deeply human\, carrying forward a legacy that continues to shape the future of jazz. \n\n\n\nKim Clarke bass\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKim Clarke is a commanding bassist whose deep groove\, resonant tone\, and rhythmic authority have made her a vital presence on the New York jazz scene for decades. A musician grounded in the Black American musical tradition\, she brings clarity\, drive\, and soulful intention to every ensemble she joins. Her playing balances power and subtlety\, anchoring the music with precision while giving soloists the freedom to explore. Clarke’s artistry reflects a lifetime of collaboration with master musicians across genres\, and her work continues the lineage of groundbreaking women in jazz with strength\, purpose\, and unmistakable voice. Her foundation in the T.K. Blue Quintet adds depth\, warmth\, and a steady pulse to this tribute honoring the legacies of Randy Weston and Melba Liston. \n\n\n\nYayoi Ikawa piano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYayoi Ikawa’s artistry at the piano is defined by clarity\, imagination\, and a deep sense of musical purpose. A versatile pianist and composer with roots in both the U.S. and Japan\, she brings a lyrical touch and rhythmic sophistication that elevate every ensemble she joins. Her playing blends emotional warmth with sharp harmonic insight\, allowing her to move fluidly between introspective passages and driving\, percussive energy. Ikawa’s work reflects a global sensibility shaped by her studies\, collaborations\, and commitment to cultural storytelling through sound. In the T.K. Blue Quintet\, she adds color\, depth\, and expressive nuance\, illuminating the spiritual and diasporic dimensions at the heart of the Weston–Liston legacy. Her presence at the piano helps shape the ensemble’s voice—grounded\, imaginative\, and deeply connected to the lineage of jazz innovation.. \n\n\n\nGreg Bufford drums \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Bufford’s drumming is marked by precision\, warmth\, and a deep sense of swing that reflects his long-standing presence on the New York jazz scene. A versatile and expressive percussionist\, he brings both power and subtlety to the bandstand\, shaping the music with a steady pulse and an intuitive feel for ensemble dynamics. His touch ranges from driving rhythmic intensity to delicate\, textural shading\, always serving the emotional arc of the performance. Bufford’s artistry is rooted in the Black American rhythmic tradition\, yet open to global influences\, making him an ideal voice within the T.K. Blue Quintet. In this tribute to Randy Weston and Melba Liston\, his drumming provides the heartbeat—grounded\, responsive\, and spiritually attuned to the legacy being honored. \n\n\n\nDeborah Smith trombone \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah Smith emerges as a rising trombone voice whose sound blends strength\, clarity\, and a deep respect for the jazz lineage she steps into. As part of the T.K. Blue Quintet\, she adds a vibrant\, modern trombone voice to the celebration of Weston and Liston’s legacy—embodying the spirit of a new generation carrying the tradition forward. \n\n\n\n For JazzLovers\n\n\n\nThe T.K. Blue Quintet channels that spirit with a program that is both tribute and continuation—honoring Weston’s global vision\, celebrating Liston’s trailblazing genius\, and carrying their shared legacy forward with fresh energy\, improvisational fire\, and cultural reverence. For jazz lovers\, historians\, and community supporters\, this is more than a concert; it is a living bridge to two of the music’s most essential architects. \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us at Clements Place for this exciting performance. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-t-k-blue-quintet-a-tribute-to-randy-weston-and-legendary-trombonist-melba-liston-2/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,New Orleans Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/13262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260323T190816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T200912Z UID:10002651-1774897200-1774906200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents the NJCU Jazz Ensemble with Abraham Burton DESCRIPTION:Rutgers IJS hosts the NJCU Jazz Ensemble featuring master saxophonist Abraham Burton for an electrifying jazz experience. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThe Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies presents the New Jersey City University Jazz Ensemble\, a distinguished collegiate large ensemble recognized for its rigorous musicianship and commitment to advancing the study and performance of jazz. Under the direction of Nathan Eklund—trumpeter\, composer\, and faculty member in NJCU’s renowned jazz program—the ensemble exemplifies the university’s pedagogical emphasis on ensemble precision\, stylistic fluency\, and creative inquiry. \n\n\n\nThis performance features the incomparable Abraham Burton\, an internationally respected saxophonist whose work reflects both the historical lineage of the music and the evolving language of contemporary improvisation. Burton’s artistry\, marked by intellectual depth\, expressive intensity\, and technical mastery\, offers students and audiences a rare opportunity to engage with one of the leading voices in modern jazz. \n\n\n\nTogether\, Eklund\, Burton\, and the NJCU Jazz Ensemble present a program that highlights the interplay between tradition and innovation\, foregrounding the educational\, cultural\, and artistic values central to Rutgers University–Newark and the Institute of Jazz Studies. The evening underscores the Institute’s mission to foster scholarship\, performance\, and community engagement through the preservation and advancement of jazz. \n\n\n\nPresented by the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-the-njcu-jazz-ensemble-with-abraham-burton/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Commnity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NJCU-JE-at-Clements-Place-3-30-26-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251129T053729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T052811Z UID:10002591-1775502000-1775507400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nSHOUT! features some of the finest musicians in the NY/NJ area in a modern big band setting performing hip arrangements of new jazz classics and originals by master arranger and tenor saxophonist Lance Bryant. This full sixteen piece big band performs compositions and arrangements by Lance and occasionally arrangements of his colleagues. Lance has been arranging for other artists and bands for over twenty five years\, starting with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. “Lionel Hampton always encouraged me to keep writing\,” Lance says of the iconic Jazz legend. “I found that when commissioned to write for artists or band leaders there was often some level of restrictions or parameters to adhere to.” That was until Lance was commissioned to write a program of arrangements to be performed live by vocalist Carla Cook and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg\, Germany in 2002. Given ample freedom to create by Carla\, Lance wrote nine arrangements for the program. “I was so pleased with the results\, I never forgot that feeling.” In the Spring of 2022 Lance finally decided to start his own band. “For me there’s nothing like that range of power and expression we can achieve with sixteen great musicians. Not to mention the sense of community and family that we enjoy working as a big band.” \n\n\n\nRegular Members: \n\n\n\nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \n\n\n\nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \n\n\n\nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \n\n\n\nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \n\n\n\nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \n\n\n\nMulti-hyphenate composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, tenor and soprano saxophonist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. When Lance is not performing his own music he is touring with revered South African pianist\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, performing and recording as saxophonist with fellow New York area players\, teaching and writing commissioned arrangements for other artists and bands. Lance comes out of Markham\, Illinois\, a small town near Chicago. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, where he studied saxophone\, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s\, Lance continued his education\, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster\, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra’s Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman\, Jon Hendricks\, Pete “LaRocca” Sims\, Wallace Roney\, Abdulah Ibrahim\, Bootsy Collins\, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000\, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!\, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career\, Lance’s talents as an arranger\, composer\, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton)\, Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook\, Swingin’ Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra\, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release\, Visions\, the Music of Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nLance’s earliest musical experience was established while growing up in the Baptist Church. His connection with spirituality and music has endured. In 2000 to 2006 Lance served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, NJ. Between 2006 and 2013\, while living in Massachusetts\, Lance served as Minister of Music for Andover Baptist Church in Andover MA\, leading worship services with gospel and sometimes jazz music. In 2002 he released Psalm\, the first of four Cds featuring original songs\, and jazz arrangements of hymns and Spirituals. \n\n\n\nAs an educator Lance’s recent teaching work has included woodwind instructor for Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody\, MA\, director of the Phillips Academy Gospel Choir in Andover MA\, and Berklee’s Saxophone Weekend for the Berklee College of Music summer program where Lance taught master classes\, group lessons\, jazz theory\, improvisation and ensemble. Lance also served on the faculty or Jazz At Lincoln Center’s educational department working with it’s outreach program for youth throughout New York City. \n\n\n\nIn 2014-15 Lance performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Broadway musical hit After Midnight. Starting in Spring of 2016 he performed in the orchestra of the Broadway production of George C. Wolfe’s “Shuffle Along …” featuring Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald and the choreography of Savion Glover. When he’s not touring with Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya\, Lance continues to teach and perform in the New York and northern New Jersey areas as a solo artist and in bands that include Andy Farber and his Orchestra\, and the New Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis. \n\n\n\nRealizing the importance of spirituality and the blues as healing and empowering forces\, Lance always makes sure to incorporate these elements from his cultural background into his music. He believes that the larger community of the world is in need of that same healing and empowering influence. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-big-band-at-clements-place-7/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lance-Bryant-Shout-Big-Band-2022-11-28-211425.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260408T024608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T025501Z UID:10002673-1775993400-1775998800@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Blues and Blessings Presents Dermel Warren at Mt Zion AME Milburn DESCRIPTION:Dermel Warren — Blues and Blessings’ Vocalist\n\n\n\nDermel Warren is a vibrant worship vocalist whose joyful spirit and heartfelt delivery light up every sanctuary she enters. Rooted in community\, faith\, and service\, Dermel sings with a warmth that brings people together — lifting hearts\, strengthening fellowship\, and creating space for true praise. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nA familiar and beloved presence across local churches and community gatherings\, she carries a sound shaped by testimony\, resilience\, and deep devotion. Whether leading a hymn\, offering a soulful worship moment\, or igniting the room with Sunday‑morning energy\, Dermel ministers with authenticity and joy. Her voice doesn’t just perform — it connects\, encourages\, and reminds the congregation of God’s presence in every note. \n\n\n\nDermel Warren stands as a shining example of what it means to use one’s gifts for the uplift of both church and community. \n\n\n\nDermel Warren — Performance‑Focused Singer\n\n\n\nDermel Warren is a commanding live vocalist whose repertoire moves effortlessly between gospel soul\, contemporary blues\, and jazz‑infused R&B. Her stage presence combines technical control\, emotional honesty\, and an instinct for reading a room—turning concerts\, club nights\, and church services into memorable communal experiences. Dermel has performed as both a featured solo artist and a sought‑after collaborator\, lending lead and background vocals to major gospel and soul acts. \n\n\n\nNotable collaborations and credits — Dermel has sung with and for acclaimed artists and leaders in gospel and jazz\, including Donald Lawrence\, Richard Smallwood\, Karen Clark‑Sheard\, Yolanda Adams\, Winard Harper\, and Valerie Simpson. She has toured with blues artists Sergio Davis and the late Mel Waiters\, and as a solo artist she opened on the Budweiser Summer Fest Tour for Jill Scott\, Anthony Hamilton\, and Mint Condition. \n\n\n\nKey venues and festival appearances — Dermel’s live résumé spans intimate jazz rooms\, community arts stages\, and regional festivals. Recent and recurring performance highlights include headline and co‑bill dates at Clement’s Place (Newark)\, where she and JD Warren have presented jazz‑infused evenings; community festival stages and arts centers across New Jersey; and curated concert series produced by local presenters such as Gregory Burrus Productions. \n\n\n\nBand work and projects — As co‑leader of JD Warren & The Rudiment with her husband Jeremy Warren\, Dermel blends jazz\, soul\, and inspirational music in a band setting that has been featured on regional jazz programs and concert nights. The duo’s collaborative work highlights her versatility—moving from small‑combo jazz arrangements to full‑band gospel‑soul sets. \n\n\n\nClubs\, community stages\, and regional festivals — Beyond theaters and churches\, Dermel is a regular on the club and community circuit: late‑night jazz lounges\, neighborhood concert series\, and arts festivals that celebrate Black music and local talent. Her live dates often include intimate listening rooms and outdoor festival stages that attract diverse audiences across the tri‑state area \n\n\n\nBring your family\, bring your spirit\, and come celebrate with us. The doors are open\, and the community is gathering. \n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha K. Marable — Pastor\, Artist & Worship Visionary\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha K. Marable is a dynamic pastor\, artist\, and cultural architect whose ministry bridges faith\, creativity\, and community transformation. As the Pastor of Mt. Zion AME Church in Millburn\, NJ\, she leads with a spirit of joy\, innovation\, and deep spiritual grounding—cultivating a worship culture where artistry and anointing meet. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA gifted dancer\, writer\, producer\, and worship curator\, Rev. Marable has spent more than two decades shaping faith‑based arts across the region. She is the Founder of the National Liturgical Dance Network\, creator of signature programs such as The Gathering\, the Dance Ministry Institute\, and long‑time leader within NJPAC’s Faith‑Based Initiatives\, where she has empowered thousands of artists\, youth\, and community members to express their faith through movement\, music\, and storytelling. \n\n\n\nHer ministry is rooted in service and community uplift. Whether preaching\, producing\, or mentoring emerging artists\, Rev. Marable brings a rare blend of spiritual depth\, cultural insight\, and creative excellence. Her work continues to inspire congregations\, strengthen neighborhoods\, and elevate the role of sacred arts in worship. \n\n\n\nAt Blues & Blessings\, Rev. Marable brings her signature presence—warm\, visionary\, and Spirit‑led—guiding the congregation into a space where music\, testimony\, and celebration come alive. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/blues-and-blessings-presents-dermel-warren-at-mt-zion-ame-milburn/ LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Blues and Blessings,Commnity,jazz Appreciation Month,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Blues-and-Blessings-Dermel-Warren.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T223000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251007T015134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T200252Z UID:10002548-1776972600-1776983400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Greg Burrus Community Jam feat Jerry Weldon / New Brunswick Jazz Project at Clements Place DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY 4/23 – GREG BURRUS COMMUNITY JAZZ JAM FEAT JERRY WELDON / New Brunswick Jazz Project AT CLEMENTS PLACE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJerry Weldon – Tenor Titan of the Jazz Scene \n\n\n\nInternationally acclaimed saxophonist Jerry Weldon has been a commanding force in jazz for over four decades. Born in New York City on September 27\, 1957\, Weldon’s journey began with a spark—ignited at age 14 when his father took him to see Stan Getz at the Village Vanguard. That moment set the course for a life steeped in swing\, soul\, and bebop brilliance. \n\n\n\nA graduate of the Rutgers University Jazz Studies Program\, Weldon launched his professional career in 1981 with the legendary Lionel Hampton Orchestra\, continuing his tenure with Hamp into the new millennium. He then joined Jack McDuff’s Heatin’ System\, cementing his reputation as a go-to tenor for organ-driven grooves. \n\n\n\nWeldon’s résumé reads like a jazz hall of fame: he’s collaborated with Jimmy McGriff\, Joey DeFrancesco\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, George Benson\, Mel Tormé\, Roy Haynes\, and Cedar Walton\, among countless others. In 1990\, he became a charter member and featured soloist in Harry Connick Jr.’s big band\, touring globally and appearing in Connick’s Broadway production Thou Shalt Not and daytime TV show HARRY. \n\n\n\nWith eight albums as a leader—including On the Move\, which charted on JazzWeek—Weldon continues to perform worldwide\, captivating audiences with his warm\, thunderous tone and magnetic stage presence. Whether roaring through uptempo burners or caressing ballads with velvet finesse\, Jerry Weldon is a tenor force who brings the music to life—and the audience along for the ride. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-greg-burrus-community-jam-feat-jerry-weldon-new-brunswick-jazz-project-at-clements-place/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Gregory-Burrus-Community-Jam-Poster-Jerry-Weldon-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260429T083300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T010157Z UID:10002688-1777820400-1777831200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents Ma Rainey’s Living Tradition Of The Blues DESCRIPTION:Presented by North Jersey Blues Society and the Puffin Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nJoin Charlie Apicella Guitar – Avery Sharpe – Bass Steve Johns – Drums\, Beareather Reddy – Vocals and Madame Pat Tandy – Vocals at Clement \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents\nMa Rainey’s Living Tradition Of The Blues\nGet ready for an unforgettable in-person event that dives deep into the roots of blues with Ma Rainey’s Living Tradition. Join us at Rutgers for a soulful journey celebrating the legendary blues queen\, brought to you by Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus. Don’t miss this chance to experience the true spirit of blues up close and personal! \n\n\n\n\nCharlie Apicella – Guitarist\, Composer\, Keeper of the Groove\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlie Apicella brings a warm\, soulful guitar voice shaped by the lineage of Wes Montgomery\, Grant Green\, and the organ‑groove tradition. Known for his work with Iron City and his deep respect for jazz history\, Apicella blends blues feeling\, bebop vocabulary\, and spiritual sensitivity—perfect for the Jesus & Jazz sanctuary experience. \n\n\n\nAvery Sharpe – Bass Legend\, Composer\, Cultural Voice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvery Sharpe is one of the most respected bassists of our time\, celebrated for his decades‑long work with McCoy Tyner\, his leadership as a composer\, and his commitment to telling the stories of African American history through music. His presence elevates any stage—and his sound inside Mt. Zion AME will be nothing short of profound \n\n\n\nMadame Pat Tandy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadame Pat Tandy stands as a natural heir to the classic blues tradition—earthy\, theatrical\, humorous\, and emotionally fearless. Her command of storytelling\, her deep gospel‑blues roots\, and her decades of stage experience make her an ideal voice to honor Gertrude “Ma” Rainey\, the Mother of the Blues. \n\n\n\nBeareather Reddy – Soul‑Stirring Vocalist with Gospel Fire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeareather Reddy– a soulful\, room‑lifting vocalist known for her tributes to the Classic Blues women\, her performances at iconic venues like The Cutting Room\,Terra Blues and Kumble Theatre in NYC\,  is the founder of the Brooklyn Blues Society and producer of the Big Eyed Blues Festival.. \n\n\n\nSteve Johns – Master Drummer\, Rhythmic Architect\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Johns is a drummer whose swing is deep\, joyful\, and unshakeable. Having performed with jazz greats across generations\, he brings clarity\, drive\, and musical wisdom to every ensemble. His rhythmic foundation will anchor this powerhouse group with grace and fire. \n\n\n\nPresented by North Jersey Blues Society and the Puffin Foundation. \n\n\n\nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel Clement’s Place- URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-ma-raineys-living-tradition-of-the-blues/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2ac3364a442521db8cf41428a140deb9-yCX69Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251129T053729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T053004Z UID:10002592-1777921200-1777926600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nSHOUT! features some of the finest musicians in the NY/NJ area in a modern big band setting performing hip arrangements of new jazz classics and originals by master arranger and tenor saxophonist Lance Bryant. This full sixteen piece big band performs compositions and arrangements by Lance and occasionally arrangements of his colleagues. Lance has been arranging for other artists and bands for over twenty five years\, starting with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. “Lionel Hampton always encouraged me to keep writing\,” Lance says of the iconic Jazz legend. “I found that when commissioned to write for artists or band leaders there was often some level of restrictions or parameters to adhere to.” That was until Lance was commissioned to write a program of arrangements to be performed live by vocalist Carla Cook and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg\, Germany in 2002. Given ample freedom to create by Carla\, Lance wrote nine arrangements for the program. “I was so pleased with the results\, I never forgot that feeling.” In the Spring of 2022 Lance finally decided to start his own band. “For me there’s nothing like that range of power and expression we can achieve with sixteen great musicians. Not to mention the sense of community and family that we enjoy working as a big band.” \n\n\n\nRegular Members: \n\n\n\nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \n\n\n\nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \n\n\n\nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \n\n\n\nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \n\n\n\nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \n\n\n\nMulti-hyphenate composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, tenor and soprano saxophonist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. When Lance is not performing his own music he is touring with revered South African pianist\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, performing and recording as saxophonist with fellow New York area players\, teaching and writing commissioned arrangements for other artists and bands. Lance comes out of Markham\, Illinois\, a small town near Chicago. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, where he studied saxophone\, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s\, Lance continued his education\, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster\, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra’s Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman\, Jon Hendricks\, Pete “LaRocca” Sims\, Wallace Roney\, Abdulah Ibrahim\, Bootsy Collins\, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000\, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!\, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career\, Lance’s talents as an arranger\, composer\, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton)\, Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook\, Swingin’ Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra\, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release\, Visions\, the Music of Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nLance’s earliest musical experience was established while growing up in the Baptist Church. His connection with spirituality and music has endured. In 2000 to 2006 Lance served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, NJ. Between 2006 and 2013\, while living in Massachusetts\, Lance served as Minister of Music for Andover Baptist Church in Andover MA\, leading worship services with gospel and sometimes jazz music. In 2002 he released Psalm\, the first of four Cds featuring original songs\, and jazz arrangements of hymns and Spirituals. \n\n\n\nAs an educator Lance’s recent teaching work has included woodwind instructor for Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody\, MA\, director of the Phillips Academy Gospel Choir in Andover MA\, and Berklee’s Saxophone Weekend for the Berklee College of Music summer program where Lance taught master classes\, group lessons\, jazz theory\, improvisation and ensemble. Lance also served on the faculty or Jazz At Lincoln Center’s educational department working with it’s outreach program for youth throughout New York City. \n\n\n\nIn 2014-15 Lance performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Broadway musical hit After Midnight. Starting in Spring of 2016 he performed in the orchestra of the Broadway production of George C. Wolfe’s “Shuffle Along …” featuring Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald and the choreography of Savion Glover. When he’s not touring with Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya\, Lance continues to teach and perform in the New York and northern New Jersey areas as a solo artist and in bands that include Andy Farber and his Orchestra\, and the New Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis. \n\n\n\nRealizing the importance of spirituality and the blues as healing and empowering forces\, Lance always makes sure to incorporate these elements from his cultural background into his music. He believes that the larger community of the world is in need of that same healing and empowering influence. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-big-band-at-clements-place-6/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lance-Bryant-Shout-Big-Band-2022-11-28-211425.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260429T083302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T144439Z UID:10002691-1778009400-1778018400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents The Katie Cosco Laura Dreyer Project DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite\n\nCatch the vibes of Rutgers IJS with Greg Burrus\, Katie Cosco\, and Laura Dreyer live on stage!\n\n\nRutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents The Katie Cosco Laura Dreyer Project\nGet ready for an awesome in-person experience with The Katie Cosco Laura Dreyer Project brought to you by Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus! Join us for a fantastic time filled with creativity\, energy\, and unique vibes. Don’t miss out on this special event where live performance meets great company. See you there! \n\n\n\n\n Laura Dreyer is a saxophonist\, flutist\, composer\, and educator originally from the San Francisco Bay Area who has become a vibrant and influential voice on the New York jazz scene. A dynamic bandleader and versatile woodwind artist\, she has performed with an extraordinary range of musicians\, including Dr. Billy Taylor\, Dom Salvador\, Amaro Freitas\, Helcio Milito\, Portinho\, Bossa PDX\, Walter Bishop Jr.\, Mel Lewis\, Robert Palmer\, Nnenna Freelon\, James McBride\, and The Diva Jazz Orchestra. As a leader and producer\, Dreyer has released five acclaimed albums—Mysterious Encounter\, Free Flying Bird\, Sax in the City\, Vida. Arte. Amor.\, and her latest\, Água e Sol. She is also featured on Dom Salvador’s award‑winning recording The Art of Samba Jazz\, honored with the Prêmio da Música Brasileira for Best Instrumental Recording. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and SUNY Empire State College\, Dreyer studied with Joe Henderson\, Joe Lovano\, Dennis Kaufman\, Lyle Mays\, and Jim McNeely\, mentors who helped shape her distinctive musical voice. Recently\, she toured with The Manhattan Transfer featuring The Diva Jazz Orchestra and appeared with Dom Salvador at the Cerrado Jazz Festival and SESC Pompéia in Brazil. Today\, Dreyer continues to tour nationally and internationally as a performer\, composer\, and clinician\, bringing artistic depth\, versatility\, and a global perspective to every stage she graces. \n\n\n\nKate Cosco is a New York City–based jazz pianist and composer whose professional work spans jazz\, pop\, and contemporary styles. She began classical piano studies at age five and went on to earn a degree in piano and audio engineering from Indiana University\, followed by a master’s degree in jazz piano performance from the University of Memphis. An active performer\, Cosco appears regularly in NYC jazz clubs and concert venues and has toured with renowned artists including The Four Tops\, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons\, The Temptations\, Little Anthony and The Imperials\, and Ben E. King. Her acclaimed trio recording Soul Eyes highlights her expressive touch and musical sensitivity. Cosco has been featured multiple times at the International Women in Jazz and Lady Got Chops festivals\, and she recently co‑hosted a jazz workshop at the Barry Harris Institute in Rome\, where she also performed with her trio at Caffè Lettrario. In New York\, she maintains a piano residency at Robert at MAD restaurant and frequently leads ensembles at Cellar Dog\, Smalls\, Mezzrow\, Ornithology\, and other notable jazz rooms. Alongside her performance career\, she serves as an adjunct professor in the jazz department at Montclair State University\, continuing to shape the next generation of musicians. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-the-katie-cosco-laura-dreyer-project/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7a4dad6f299d21539e83c72d739df516-VNKBdf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260429T083302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T083302Z UID:10002692-1778086800-1778094000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Institute of Jazz Studies: The London Sessions Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the exhibition opening with live music\, light refreshements\, and a curator’s talk highlighting rare jazz treasures on display.\n\n\nPlease join us for the opening of Institute of Jazz Studies: The London Sessions—a new exhibition that brings jazz history “across the pond” and back to Newark. \nEnjoy an evening of music\, conversation\, and discovery featuring the piano stylings of James Austin Jr. and special musical guests\, light bites\, and curator’s remarks at 6:00 p.m. The exhibition highlights British‑American jazz connections\, transatlantic migration stories\, historic performances\, and rare recordings and publications that document the global reach and diasporic spread of Black music. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP and reserve your spot. \nImportant note: visitors without a Rutgers ID should bring a government‑issued photo ID to enter the library. \nCome experience jazz history in motion—and see remarkable materials from the Institute’s rich collections. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/institute-of-jazz-studies-the-london-sessions-exhibition-opening/ LOCATION:John Cotton Dana Library – 4th Floor\, 185 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/4bb7506a20e7253dd01300c9d15f699c-W2tHW8.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260429T083302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T083302Z UID:10002693-1778095800-1778104800@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Trombonist Brian Simmontacchi DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for a cool night with trombone ace Brian Simmontacchi\, brought to you by Rutgers IJS!\n\n\nRutgers IJS Presents Trombonist Brian Simmontacchi\nGet ready for an awesome live session with Brian Simmontacchi in person! Whether you’re a jazz fan or just curious\, this is your chance to catch some cool trombone vibes up close. \nJoining n stage are: Brian Simontacchi – tromboneDanny Raycraft – tenor saxophoneMike Carabello – pianoJames Robbins – bassCorey Garcia – drums \nDon’t miss out on this fun and laid-back even aqnd very cool program brought to you by Rutgers IJS — come hang\, listen\, and enjoy the music! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-trombonist-brian-simmontacchi/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/6515dbbb2ee179e39feed567d0387be5-uuoc3g.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260429T083303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T163936Z UID:10002694-1778182200-1778191200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents Matt Cherkoff Quartet DESCRIPTION:Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus present the Matt Cherkoff Quartet—swing\, soul\, and serious jazz energy live in the room.\n\n\nJoin us for an exceptional night of jazz as Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus present the Matt Cherkoff Quartet at Clements Place. Guitarist Matt Cherkoff leads a powerhouse ensemble through a set of deep swing\, soulful improvisation\, and modern jazz storytelling. This intimate performance highlights the group’s dynamic interplay\, rich harmonies\, and the unmistakable Clements Place energy that brings audiences and artists together. Reserve your seat and experience a night of world‑class musicianship in one of Newark’s most beloved jazz rooms. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-matt-cherkoff-quartet/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Matt-Cherkoff-2026-05-07-123508.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260429T083303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T010549Z UID:10002695-1778268600-1778277600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Ed Cherry DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers IJS for a chill night with Ed Cherry\, live and in person—don’t miss the good vibes!\n\n\n\n\n\nEd Cherry is a masterful jazz guitarist whose warm tone\, lyrical phrasing\, and deep blues vocabulary have made him one of the most respected voices on the instrument. Best known for his long tenure with Dizzy Gillespie\, Cherry spent over a decade touring and recording with the trumpet legend\, bringing his soulful\, melodic approach to audiences around the world. His career includes collaborations with Paquito D’Rivera\, Henry Threadgill\, John Patton\, Hamiet Bluiett\, and many other major figures across the jazz tradition. As a leader\, Cherry’s acclaimed recordings showcase his elegant touch\, harmonic clarity\, and unmistakable swing. A dedicated educator and in‑demand sideman\, he continues to shape the sound of modern jazz with artistry\, maturity\, and heart. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-ed-cheery/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/8a1f630a817bbd16e71d3e0a17614afa-DCogpb.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260510T000819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T041022Z UID:10002696-1779015600-1779037200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:MayFest 2026 Street Fair Returns to Springfield Avenue Maplewood on Sunday May 17 DESCRIPTION:Very happy Gregory Burrus Productions has been selected produce and curate the live music for 2026 MayFest. Get ready for epic tunes and World Cup vibes at MAYFEST 2026 Springfield Ave — live music and fan fun all day! \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nGet Ready for MAYFEST 2026!\n\n\n\nCelebrate spring with live performances\, community activities\, and an exclusive stop from the NY/NJ 2026 World Cup Fan Bus. Music\, vendors\, and family fun all along Springfield Avenue. \n\n\n\nMusic Schedule\n\n\n\nArtist Info\n\n\n\nHistory Flashback \n\n\n\nRSVP \n\n\n\nVisit MayFest Website\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMAYFEST 2026 returns to Springfield Avenue with a full day of live music\, community energy\, local vendors\, global flavors\, and a special appearance by the NY/NJ 2026 World Cup Fan Bus. Maplewood’s signature spring street festival brings together thousands for rhythm\, culture\, and neighborhood pride — and this year’s music lineup is the strongest yet. \n\n\n\nLive Music All Day — Curated for Community Energy\n\n\n\nThis year’s MayFest stage features a powerful mix of jazz\, soul\, Latin\, blues\, R&B\, and festival‑ready grooves — all curated to keep Springfield Avenue moving from the first downbeat to the final applause. \n\n\n\n2026 Music Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Jersey DJ Services LLC — All‑day festival soundtrack\, smooth transitions\, and community‑driven energy\n\n\n\nAlex Desrivieres Band — Jazz‑infused soul with deep NJ/NY roots\n\n\n\nManuela Zapata — Latin‑jazz warmth and global rhythmic color\n\n\n\nYasmeena Sharif — Soulful vocals with modern R&B edge\n\n\n\nBadia Farha — Broadway‑level power\, funk\, and feel‑good fire\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard Live — Soul\, jazz\, and blues from one of NJ’s most beloved voices\n\n\n\nLaurie Vega — Latin soul\, bilingual brilliance\, and festival‑ready charisma\n\n\n\nDavid Easton Band — High‑energy rock‑soul fusion with crowd‑moving groove\n\n\n\nJacqueline Harmon Johnson — Bluesy warmth\, jazz elegance\, and signature stage presence\n\n\n\n\nNY/NJ 2026 World Cup Fan Bus\n\n\n\nThe official World Cup Fan Engagement Bus rolls onto Springfield Avenue with interactive experiences\, photo ops\, giveaways\, and global soccer excitement. A major regional attraction — and only here for one day. \n\n\n\nVendors\, Food & Family Fun\n\n\n\nExplore seven blocks of: \n\n\n\n\nLocal makers & artisans\n\n\n\nGlobal food trucks & neighborhood restaurants\n\n\n\nKids’ activities & inflatables\n\n\n\nCommunity organizations & small businesses\n\n\n\n\nA full community celebration — free\, open to all\, and built for families. \n\n\n\nLocation: URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mayfest-2026-street-fair-returns-to-springfield-avenue-maplewood-on-sunday-may-17/ LOCATION:Mayfest Street Fair\, Corner of Springfield Avenue and Prospect Street\, Maplewood\, New Jersey\, 07040\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,SOMA,SOMAPSO ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Mayfest-2026-2160-x-1080-px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20251129T053728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T053335Z UID:10002593-1780340400-1780345800@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nSHOUT! features some of the finest musicians in the NY/NJ area in a modern big band setting performing hip arrangements of new jazz classics and originals by master arranger and tenor saxophonist Lance Bryant. This full sixteen piece big band performs compositions and arrangements by Lance and occasionally arrangements of his colleagues. Lance has been arranging for other artists and bands for over twenty five years\, starting with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. “Lionel Hampton always encouraged me to keep writing\,” Lance says of the iconic Jazz legend. “I found that when commissioned to write for artists or band leaders there was often some level of restrictions or parameters to adhere to.” That was until Lance was commissioned to write a program of arrangements to be performed live by vocalist Carla Cook and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg\, Germany in 2002. Given ample freedom to create by Carla\, Lance wrote nine arrangements for the program. “I was so pleased with the results\, I never forgot that feeling.” In the Spring of 2022 Lance finally decided to start his own band. “For me there’s nothing like that range of power and expression we can achieve with sixteen great musicians. Not to mention the sense of community and family that we enjoy working as a big band.” \n\n\n\nRegular Members: \n\n\n\nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \n\n\n\nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \n\n\n\nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \n\n\n\nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \n\n\n\nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \n\n\n\nMulti-hyphenate composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, tenor and soprano saxophonist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. When Lance is not performing his own music he is touring with revered South African pianist\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, performing and recording as saxophonist with fellow New York area players\, teaching and writing commissioned arrangements for other artists and bands. Lance comes out of Markham\, Illinois\, a small town near Chicago. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, where he studied saxophone\, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s\, Lance continued his education\, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster\, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra’s Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman\, Jon Hendricks\, Pete “LaRocca” Sims\, Wallace Roney\, Abdulah Ibrahim\, Bootsy Collins\, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000\, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!\, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career\, Lance’s talents as an arranger\, composer\, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton)\, Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook\, Swingin’ Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra\, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release\, Visions\, the Music of Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nLance’s earliest musical experience was established while growing up in the Baptist Church. His connection with spirituality and music has endured. In 2000 to 2006 Lance served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, NJ. Between 2006 and 2013\, while living in Massachusetts\, Lance served as Minister of Music for Andover Baptist Church in Andover MA\, leading worship services with gospel and sometimes jazz music. In 2002 he released Psalm\, the first of four Cds featuring original songs\, and jazz arrangements of hymns and Spirituals. \n\n\n\nAs an educator Lance’s recent teaching work has included woodwind instructor for Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody\, MA\, director of the Phillips Academy Gospel Choir in Andover MA\, and Berklee’s Saxophone Weekend for the Berklee College of Music summer program where Lance taught master classes\, group lessons\, jazz theory\, improvisation and ensemble. Lance also served on the faculty or Jazz At Lincoln Center’s educational department working with it’s outreach program for youth throughout New York City. \n\n\n\nIn 2014-15 Lance performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Broadway musical hit After Midnight. Starting in Spring of 2016 he performed in the orchestra of the Broadway production of George C. Wolfe’s “Shuffle Along …” featuring Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald and the choreography of Savion Glover. When he’s not touring with Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya\, Lance continues to teach and perform in the New York and northern New Jersey areas as a solo artist and in bands that include Andy Farber and his Orchestra\, and the New Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis. \n\n\n\nRealizing the importance of spirituality and the blues as healing and empowering forces\, Lance always makes sure to incorporate these elements from his cultural background into his music. He believes that the larger community of the world is in need of that same healing and empowering influence. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-big-band-at-clements-place-5/ LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Lance-Bryant-Shout-Big-Band-2022-11-28-211425.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260514T141752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T141752Z UID:10002740-1780423200-1780430400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: KG Music School – Young Hometown Talent DESCRIPTION:Young hometown musicians light up the lawn with fresh energy and Cranford pride. \n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Tuesdays with the rising stars of the KG Music School. These young hometown musicians bring heart\, talent\, and community spirit to the Cranford Summer Sounds stage. A perfect evening for families\, neighbors\, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation shine. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-tuesdays-at-the-clock-kg-music-school-young-hometown-talent/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRANFORD-2026-TUES-AND-tHU-GREGIRY-VURRUS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260514T141752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T141752Z UID:10002727-1780596000-1780603200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Michael Craig Band & Jessica DESCRIPTION:Soulful harmonies and high‑octane country‑rock kick off the season at the Downtown Cranford Clock. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us Thursday\, June 4\, as the Michael Craig Band & Jessica bring soulful harmonies and high‑energy country‑rock to the Downtown Cranford Clock Plaza. Their blend of heartfelt vocals and driving rhythms sets the perfect tone for a summer night outdoors. Bring a chair\, bring a friend\, and enjoy live music in the heart of Cranford. \n\n\n\n Tags: country rock\, live music\, Cranford events\, summer concerts URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-thursdays-at-the-clock-michael-craig-band-jessica/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRANFORD-2026-TUES-AND-tHU-GREGIRY-VURRUS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260514T141753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T141753Z UID:10002717-1781028000-1781035200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford and NJPAC Jazz Tuesdays featuring Charlie Apicella Trio – Soul‑Driven Jazz DESCRIPTION:Young hometown musicians light up the lawn with fresh energy and Cranford pride. \n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Tuesdays with the rising stars of the KG Music School. These young hometown musicians bring heart\, talent\, and community spirit to the Cranford Summer Sounds stage. A perfect evening for families\, neighbors\, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation shine. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-and-njpac-jazz-tuesdays-featuring-charlie-apicella-trio-soul-driven-jazz/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRANFORD-2026-TUES-AND-tHU-GREGIRY-VURRUS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260514T141753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T141753Z UID:10002728-1781200800-1781208000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Lynette Sheard Live DESCRIPTION:A powerhouse vocalist delivers soul‑stirring jazz and R&B at the Downtown Cranford Clock. \n\n\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, June 11\, Lynette Sheard brings her signature blend of jazz\, soul\, and R&B to the Clock Plaza. A magnetic performer with undeniable fire\, Lynette transforms every stage she steps onto. Expect a night of powerful vocals and deep musical expression. Tags: jazz\, R&B\, vocalist\, Cranford concerts URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-thursdays-at-the-clock-lynette-sheard-live/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRANFORD-2026-TUES-AND-tHU-GREGIRY-VURRUS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T163000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260522T173509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T163656Z UID:10002753-1781449200-1781454600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Live Jazz Highlight: Jarrett Walser Trio Joins Millburn’s Juneteenth Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy live music of the Jarrett Walser Trio and celebrate Juneteenth Community Unity Day . \n\n\n\nThe Jarrett Walser Trio with Gabe Plotkin – Piano and Billy Carrión on Bass will provide live music for the Township of Millburn and the Black Americans of Millburn Short Hills (BAMS) Juneteenth Celebration. Their performance adds a powerful musical voice to a day dedicated to freedom\, heritage\, and unity as Millburn gathers to honor the meaning and legacy of Juneteenth. \n\n\n\nThis Millburn Juneteenth Event event brings together a coalition of community partners — the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges\, Mt Zion Church\, the Millburn High School Black Student Union\, and the NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch — all united in service\, education\, and celebration. \n\n\n\nBring a jar. Bring a friend. Bring your heart for community. Together\, we can hit that 1\,000‑jar goal and make a real difference. \n\n\n\nJoin the movement: 📅 Sunday\, June 14\, 2026 ⏰ 3 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 Bauer Center\, 100 Main St\, Millburn\, NJ \n\n\n\nRegister today or just show up and enjoy the day. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/live-jazz-highlight-jarrett-walser-trio-joins-millburns-juneteenth-celebration/ LOCATION:Bauer Center\, 100 Main Street\, Millburn\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Jazz,Live Music,Sunday Jazz ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Eventbrite-Jarrett-Walser-Millburn-Juneteenth-by-Mt-Zkion-and-Gregory-Burrus-Productions1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260514T141753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T141753Z UID:10002720-1781632800-1781640000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: The Outcrops – Blues‑Rooted Rock on a Tuesday Night DESCRIPTION:Blues‑rooted rock with Jersey swagger and soulful grit. \n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 16 brings The Outcrops\, a band known for blues‑rooted rock\, soulful vocals\, and unmistakable Jersey swagger. Expect guitar‑driven grooves\, heartfelt performances\, and a crowd‑pleasing summer soundtrack. URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-tuesdays-at-the-clock-the-outcrops-blues-rooted-rock-on-a-tuesday-night/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRANFORD-2026-TUES-AND-tHU-GREGIRY-VURRUS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260616T140848 CREATED:20260514T141753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T141753Z UID:10002729-1781805600-1781812800@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Mama D & The Vexations DESCRIPTION:Gritty vocals and driving grooves turn the Clock Plaza into a summer party. \n\n\n\n\n\n Join us Thursday\, June 18\, for Mama D & The Vexations — a band known for gritty vocals\, tight rhythms\, and party‑starting energy. Their rock‑soul fusion brings the heat and keeps the crowd moving all night long. Tags: rock\, soul\, party band\, Cranford live music URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-thursdays-at-the-clock-mama-d-the-vexations/ LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CRANFORD-2026-TUES-AND-tHU-GREGIRY-VURRUS.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR