Jazz
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NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesNJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This 10 month series, from September 2022-June 2023 is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers RU_N’s Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds...
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Lynette Sheard and Friends – Another Jazzy Night of Good Times at South Valley BBQ and Lounge Save The Date Apr 28
FeaturedSouth Valley BBQ and Lounge 34 S Valley Rd,, West Orange, NJ 07052, NJThats right get ready to be blown away! Lynette Sheard and a group of incredibly talented friends are inviting you to an unforgettable evening packed with jazzy live music, dynamic dance movements, and even a live art experience! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event, taking place in the stylish...
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Dining and Dancing with MPACK in Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge Short Hills NJ
Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, New Jersey, United States"Attention MPACK music lovers! Come join us for a night of great food, drinks and live music at Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge, located at the beautiful East Orange Golf Course in Short Hills, NJ. Please join us for MPACK's inaugural appearance at this gorgeous location . Address: 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078...
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NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesNJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This 10 month series, from September 2022-June 2023 is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers RU_N’s Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds...
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AAPI Jazz Fest EXPRESS NEWARK – 54 HALSEY STREET NEWARK, NJ 07102
EXPRESS NEWARK 54 HALSEY STREET, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesFeatures a wide variety of AAPI jazz musicians and voices. Produced by Yardbird Entertainment and The Institute of Jazz Studies. AAPI Jazz Fest 2023, produced by Yardbird Entertainment and The Institute of Jazz Studies, is happening on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12pm-10pm at Express Newark (inside the Hahne & Co. Building @ 54 Halsey Street) in...
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Music for Community Unity, Celebrating Our Musical Heritage feat Greg Bufford and James Austin
The Shaq Theater CityPlex 12 Newark 360-394 Springfield Ave, Newark, NewatkA Special Event "Music for Community Unity, Celebrating Our Musical Heritage." The Music for Community Unity event will feature the music of Stevie Wonder performed by international jazz artist Drummer Greg Bufford, Pianist James Austin and Singer Tommy Garrett. The event's goal is to bring community together for an enjoyable and memorable musical evening, including...
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Essex County Board of County Commissioners Present a Free Jazz and Art Festival in Riker Hill Park
Riker Hill Art Park 288 Beaufort Avenue Livingston, NJ, Livingston, New Jersey, United StatesEssex County Board of County Commissioners is proud to present a free Jazz and Art Festival in Riker Hill Park Get ready for a day full of amazing music at the Jazz, Jazz and More Jazz at Essex County Riker Hill Art Park Open House! Join us on Sat Jun 03 2023 at 11:00:00 GMT-0400...
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The Fanny Pack Band – Cranford Pride Day June 3
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesThe Fanny Pack Band Introducing The Fanny Pack! A jazz fusion band that has been stirring up the NJ music scene with their unique and captivating sounds. With musicians who are well-versed in various musical styles, including jazz, fusion, video game music, rock, etc., this eclectic group produces a vibrant concoction of styles and tones...
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Cranford Pride Eve Lynette Sheard and Friends June 3
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesLynette Sheard is a gifted versatile vocalist with a five octave range. She is an actor, producer and director. She is the unseated “West Orange Idol”. Her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including the New York Times, The Record and the Chronicle. The Star Ledger proclaims that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul...
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June 5 – Lance Bryant and Shout Big Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSHOUT! 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. With Mark Gross, Bruce Williams, Craig Rivers, Mike Lee, Dave Schumacher, Peter Lin, Clarence Banks, Jerrick Matthews, Alfred Patterson, Nathan Eklund,...
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IJS Presents Blues People Live at Clements Place Jazz
Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesBlues bassist/impresario Mike Griot debuts Blues People for the first time at the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies' Clements Place Jazz. This “Blues mega-band” features some of the most talented tour veterans you’ll ever see… all together on one stage to present stories and standards like you’ve never experienced! This all-star band includes: Learn More: https://bluespeoplenj.com/about-the-band...
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Saturday June 10 – Sylvia Cuenca Quartet
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. The Joe Henderson quartet toured frequently in European...
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Canceled due to Air Quality Issues – New Voices, New Visions – AKENYA at SOPAC
SOPAC - South Orange Performing Arts Center One SOPAC Way, , South Orange, New Jersey, United StatesSATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 AT 8PM Learn more "Far ranging sonic nomad" AKENYA makes her SOPAC and NJ debut at our first ever LGBTQIA+ Pride weekend! In her decade-plus career, AKENYA has emerged as a songwriter and singer deftly moving among Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B influences. Following the concert, dance the night away with AKENYA at The...
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Yardbird Jam – The Lucky Thompson Celebration
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesLucky Thompson was the bridge between swing and bebop. Lucky, Dexter Gordon and Don Byas were among the ones who showed up in New York at the time when the transition had to be made. Lucky had the brains, which was why Bird and others included him on their sessions. He wasn’t the most technically...
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NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesNJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This 10 month series, from September 2022-June 2023 is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers RU_N’s Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds...
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Canceled Juneteenth Live Music Celebration South Orange NJ 6 – 9 PM
Floods Hill 100 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, New Jersey, United StatesCanceled Due to Projected Inclement Weather 6-- 7:30 PM Lynette Sheard Experience Art, Expressive Dance, Gospel, Tap and Live Music Get ready to be blown away! Lynette Sheard and a group of incredibly talented friends are inviting you to an unforgettable evening packed with jazzy live music, dynamic dance movements, and even a live art...
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Juneteenth Live Music at West Orange Arts Center feat. Lynette Sheard Live 2:30-4 PM
West Orange Art Council 551 Valley Rd, West Orange, New Jersey, United StatesSave the Date for a wonderful Juneteenth Performance by Lynette Sheard at the West Orange Art Council. WOAC WOAC Art Council Event: 1;00 - 4:00 PM Live Music Performance: 2:45 - 4 PM " African American communities have used music and song; sometimes in place of written communication, to discuss life, death, spiritual philosophies, and...
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Dine, Dance & Sing at MPACK’s Singer Celebration at PAR 440 Restaurant
Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, New Jersey, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable night of entertainment at MPACK's Singer Celebration at PAR 440 Restaurant! On Sat Jun 17 2023, come dine, dance, and sing along with some of the best singers in town. The event will be held at 440 Parsonage Hill Road, Millburn, NJ 07078, so make sure to mark your calendars...
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Seton Village ArtBender / SoundBender in South Orange NJ
Seton Village South Orange Irvington Ave & Ward Pl, south Orange, New Jersey, United StatesSAVE THE DATE!!! Very happy to be involved for another year. ArtBender is back and we will provide some really awesome live music all around Seton Village and South Orange NJ. Learn more below https://www.setonvillage.org/upcomin-events ArtBender is a celebration of creativity and self-expression, happening in South Orange on June 18th, 2023.This year ArtBender takes place...
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IJS Presents Charisa The Violin Diva
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesContemporary jazz violinist and vocalist, Charisa brings her R&B and gospel influenced stylings into Clem's for a night of exciting music By The Institute of Jazz Studies IJS Presents Charisa The Violin Diva Tickets, Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM |
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Jeanne Ricks – Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer Jeanne Ricks Live at Clements
Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesProducer, Composer, Arranger, Recording Engineer, Programmer & Performer An amazing sultry vocalist who blends soul, jazz and R&B, as well as a gifted multi-instrumentalist who plays electric & acoustic guitar, as well as bass and keyboards, Jeanne has penned a number of successful songs for music greats. Famed Guitarist George Benson selected Jeanne’s ‘Love Remembers‘...