On Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers-Newark proudly presents a spectacular evening honoring the legendary pianist, composer, and bandleader Eddie Palmieri. Known worldwide as “The Sun of Latin Music”, Palmieri has shaped the sound of salsa and Latin jazz for over six decades, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with...

SHOUT! - Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performanceSHOUT! 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...

With Charisa the Violin Diva Mt. Zion AME Church in Millburn opens the new year with a powerful and joy‑filled 1st Sunday Blues & Blessings celebration, featuring the incomparable Charisa the Violin Diva — a radiant artist whose sound blends gospel fire, jazz soul, and classical elegance into a testimony all its own. Guided by...

Get ready to groove with Lin Rountree, Lynette Sheard & Phil Bingham at Soulful Sunday - it's going to be a musical experience like no other. Soulful Sunday invites the congregation into a sacred space where music becomes ministry and every note lifts the spirit. Lin Rountree’s expressive horn, Lynette Sheard’s radiant voice, and Phil...

Experience an evening of world‑class Latin jazz as ​w​e present internationally acclaimed Afro‑Caribbean pianist Edsel Gomez. Rutgers IJS Presents: Pianist Edsel Gomez   Experience an extraordinary evening of jazz mastery as the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies presents internationally acclaimed pianist Edsel Gomez—one of today’s premier voices in Latin jazz. Born in Puerto Rico and...

Michael Cochrane is a masterful jazz pianist whose five‑decade career has made him one of the most respected creative voices in the area.   Michael Cochrane   Pianist • Composer...

Get ready to groove with Jesus and Jazz featuring an incredible lineup of musicians - it's going to be a soulful experience you won't forget Join us for a radiant...

Juanga Lakunza sound bridges the rhythmic fire of Latin jazz with the harmonic sophistication of the contemporary jazz tradition Trombonist • Composer • Jazz & Latin Jazz Innovator Juanga Lakunza...

Experience a Black History Month performance shaped by four extraordinary artists: Gil Scott Chapman’s expressive piano storytelling, Steve Johns’ masterful swing, Charlie Himel’s deep, grounding bass lines, and Nikita White’s...