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SUMMARY:Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: Swamp Cats – Swamp‑Soaked Blues‑Rock on a Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Raw\, swamp‑soaked blues‑rock that growls\, grooves\, and moves the crowd. \n\n\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, June 23\, the Swamp Cats return with their signature swamp‑soaked blues‑rock. Gritty\, raw\, and irresistibly groovy\, this band turns every lawn into a dance floor.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-tuesdays-at-the-clock-swamp-cats-swamp-soaked-blues-rock-on-a-tuesday/
LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford
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SUMMARY:Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Nikki Briar Group
DESCRIPTION:Jersey’s country queen brings upbeat\, radio‑ready country with attitude.  \n\n\n\n\n\n On Thursday\, June 25\, Nikki Briar lights up the Clock Plaza with upbeat\, modern country and Jersey‑strong attitude. Expect high‑energy performance\, catchy hooks\, and a night full of feel‑good summer vibes.  \n\n\n\nTags: country\, NJ artists\, summer concerts\, Cranford events
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cranford-thursdays-at-the-clock-nikki-briar-group/
LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,Commnity,Downtown Cranford
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SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! with special guest Stefon Harris - @Express Newark
DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their final 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-atexpree-newark/
LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Praise Unleashed: An Afternoon of Worship at the City of Orange Gospel Festival
DESCRIPTION:You are Invited: Come early\, bring the family and enjoy a great day with friends in the community\n\n\n\ndate  \n\n\n\n\n\nJust Show up or Let Us Know You’re Coming to Join Us! –  An Afternoon of Praise & Worship in Orange Gospel Festival Tickets\, Saturday\, June 27  •  12 PM – 6 PM | Eventbrite in Monte Irvin Orange Park directly across from St Mathews Church\, 336 Oakwood Ave\, City of Orange\, NJ 07050 \n\n\n\nAn Afternoon of Praise & Worship in the Orange Gospel Festival is a joyful celebration of faith\, music\, and community uplift. This special program brings together an inspiring lineup of gospel\, jazz\, worship\, and multicultural artists who each offer their own powerful expression of praise. Set within the spirit and energy of the Orange Gospel Festival\, this concert experience invites audiences of all ages to gather\, sing\, rejoice\, and be renewed. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThroughout the afternoon\, you’ll hear Spanish‑language gospel praise\, jazz‑infused worship\, soulful vocal artistry\, and dynamic ensemble ministry. Each performance reflects the diversity\, creativity\, and spiritual depth of our region’s sacred‑arts community. Whether you come for the music\, the ministry\, or the fellowship\, you’ll find an atmosphere filled with joy\, connection\, and heartfelt celebration. \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for families\, church groups\, music lovers\, and anyone seeking an uplifting experience rooted in faith and community. Bring your friends\, your spirit of praise\, and your festival energy as we honor the traditions\, voices\, and cultural expressions that make the Orange Gospel Festival a beloved gathering for our city. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon where music becomes ministry\, worship becomes celebration\, and the community comes alive in unity and song. \n\n\n\nPerforming \n\n\n\nCarrie Jackson   — Gospel Jazz Duo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n A legendary pairing of soulful vocals and rich organ mastery\, closing the afternoon with swing\, spirit\, tradition\, and deep gospel‑jazz roots. \n\n\n\nMeriKara SaikaPtah / Phil Bingham — Inspirational Vocals & Piano\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n A beautifully intimate worship moment featuring MeriKara’s expressive vocals and Phil Bingham’s masterful piano\, offering reverence\, artistry\, and heartfelt praise. \n\n\n\nBadia Farha \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStraight out of Alicia Keys’ Broadway hit Hell’s Kitchen\, Badia Farha brings her powerhouse voice to the Gospel Jazz Fest.  Badia Farha\, known for her dynamic Broadway presence and rich vocal roots\, delivers a stirring\, joy‑filled sound that moves audiences. Her voice carries both power and praise\, making her a standout in any sacred‑arts celebration. \n\n\n\nManuela Zapata — Spanish‑Language Gospel Praise\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA vibrant and spirit‑filled offering of gospel worship en Español\, bringing cultural richness\, heartfelt devotion\, and a joyful sound that opens the afternoon with energy and grace. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmina Figarova / Bart Platteau & Matsiko Singers — Jazz\, Global Worship & Inspirational Choir\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA powerful fusion of world‑class jazz\, global worship traditions\, and the uplifting voices of the Matsiko World Orphan Choir\, creating a moving\, multicultural worship experience. \n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha Marable & The Unity Project (TUP) — Praise & Worship Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA high‑energy\, spirit‑filled ensemble led by Rev. Eyesha Marable\, delivering joyful praise\, movement\, ministry\, and a powerful communal worship experience. \n\n\n\nand more  \n\n\n\nPhil Bingham -Pianist Eyesha Marable TUP Leader\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite the entire community to come out and share in this powerful afternoon of praise\, worship\, and joyful celebration. This event is made possible through the generous support of — the City of Orange Township\, the Orange Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs\, NJPAC Community Engagement Jazz Advisory Council\, Essex County\, and live music ambassador and curator Gregory Burrus. Their commitment to arts\, culture\, and community uplift ensures that we can gather in unity\, celebrate our faith\, and enjoy an unforgettable lineup of gifted artists. Join us for a beautiful\, blessed day filled with music\, fellowship\, and the spirit of praise that continues to move our culture forward.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/praise-unleashed-an-afternoon-of-worship-at-the-city-of-orange-gospel-festival/
LOCATION:Monte Irvin Orange Park\, South Center St & South Harrison Street\, City of Orange\, New Jersey\, 07050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues and Blessings,Jesus and Jazz
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