Jeanne Ricks Jeanne Ricks brings a powerful blend of spirit‑centered artistry, national musical accomplishment, and community uplift to Blues & Blessings. A gifted guitarist, vocalist, and composer, Ricks wrote “Love Remembers,” the title track of George Benson’s Warner Bros. album, and her work has been recorded by major artists including Chaka Khan and Anita Pointer....

CMJ Jazz Band The CMJ Jazz Band — the creative Freehold/Toms River ensemble led by bassist Coo Moe Jhee and powered by G‑Shaw Thegardenstategreat, Music Director Joe Lisa, Peter Rushing, and Justin Vedovelli — has built a reputation for blending Traditional Jazz, Smooth Jazz, and Hip Hop into a lively, community‑rooted sound. Their performances carry...

A Collective Built on Connection Nicole Inocent leads The Accent Wall Collective with a vision grounded in authenticity. Her approach is not simply about performing music; it’s about creating an environment where every voice matters. The ensemble’s name — Accent Wall — speaks to their philosophy: each member adds a distinct color, texture, and emotional...

The Outcrops were named "NJ Band of the Year" ('The Aquarian, 2020) for "three reasons: a work ethic that makes them one of the Dirty Jerz’s hardest-working bands, guitar-playing that fuses the sounds of Duane Allman and Jerry Garcia, and a refreshing fusion of roots, soul, blues, funk, and psychedelic rock that sounds wholly new...

Paterson, get ready — Gregory Burrus Productions is proud to present: Katalyst Collective bringing their explosive West Coast fusion straight into the heart of Jersey’s community jazz movement. This LA‑based ensemble is known for boundary‑breaking improvisation, deep‑groove rhythms, and a sound that pushes jazz into bold new territory. At ESNA 2.0 Jazz In The Park,...

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

NJ, Philly, and Everywhere In Between — Catch This All‑Star Jazz Stop While You Can - Katalyst, Zacchae' Paul and Beanie Segal, .If you’re anywhere in North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey, Philly, or the surrounding PA burbs, this is the one you don’t miss. These eight heavy hitters are rolling through on their tour...

KATALYST Closes Their Ten Year Tour with a Triumphant Blue Note New York Debut After seven cities, countless miles, and ten years of building a sound that refuses to sit still, KATALYST brought their Ten Year Tour to a powerful close with a landmark debut at Blue Note New York on August 19. For a...