BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gregory Burrus Productions - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003346Z CREATED:20260902T003346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003346Z UID:10002840-1793388600-1793397600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents James Gibbs Birthday Celebration & Trumpet Tribute DESCRIPTION:Celebrate trumpeter James Gibbs with a birthday concert featuring a special trumpet tribute and guest vocalist Alexis Morrast.\n\n\n Join us for a joyful celebration of trumpeter James Gibbs\, featuring a birthday performance and a special trumpet tribute. With guest vocalist Alexis Morrast adding her soulful brilliance\, this evening promises energy\, artistry\, and heartfelt musical connection. Expect powerful horn lines\, warm vocals\, and a night filled with community spirit. \nArtist Bio\nJames Gibbs is a dynamic trumpeter known for his fiery sound\, versatility\, and deep roots in the New Jersey jazz scene. His performances span straight‑ahead jazz\, R&B\, and contemporary styles\, showcasing both technical mastery and emotional depth. Alexis Morrast\, a rising star vocalist\, brings warmth\, clarity\, and expressive storytelling to every performance\, making her one of the most exciting young voices in jazz today. \nClosing Paragraph\nPlease join us at 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, home of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of music and community. \nCode \n****************************************************************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies \n****************************************************************************************************** URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-james-gibbs-birthday-celebration-trumpet-tribute/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/5b2a98b9d56b5431ee3e140367d5a297-gHmkSY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003347Z CREATED:20260902T003347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003347Z UID:10002841-1793646000-1793651400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Monday Night Big Band Series presents Lance Bryant & Shout! DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance\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.” \nRegular Members: \nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n******************************************************************************************** \nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \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. \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. \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. \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. \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. \n****************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-monday-night-big-band-series-presents-lance-bryant-shout-4/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/62d7325ab9959bf733415b2768fd5553-4QjFX0.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003347Z CREATED:20260902T003347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003347Z UID:10002842-1793820600-1793829600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Presents Ron Thompson DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Ron Thompson brings his signature blend of swing\, soul\, and modern jazz expression to Clement’s Place.\n\n\nRutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Presents Ron Thompson\nJoin us for an evening with guitarist Ron Thompson\, whose warm tone and expressive style create a powerful and engaging musical experience. Thompson’s performances blend soulful phrasing\, deep swing\, and modern jazz sensibility\, offering audiences a night of heartfelt artistry and dynamic improvisation. \nArtist Bio\nRon Thompson is a respected guitarist known for his soulful sound\, strong swing feel\, and decades of contributions to the regional jazz community. His music reflects both tradition and individuality\, shaped by years of performing with top ensembles and cultivating his own expressive voice. \nClosing Paragraph\nPlease join us at 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, home of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of music and community. \n****************************************************************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies \n************************************************************************************ URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-ron-thompson/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/b6d7827cb1818008939f7e9e5688f30c-HgD9sH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003348Z CREATED:20260902T003348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003348Z UID:10002843-1793907000-1793916000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Presents Guitarist Matt Cherkoff DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Matt Cherkoff performs modern jazz infused with groove\, melody\, and inventive improvisation.\n\n\nRutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Present:\nGuitarist Matt Cherkoff\nJoin us for a night of contemporary jazz with guitarist Matt Cherkoff\, whose inventive style blends groove\, melody\, and fresh improvisational ideas. Cherkoff’s ensemble delivers a warm\, engaging\, and modern sound that highlights both technical skill and expressive musical storytelling. \nArtist Bio\nMatt Cherkoff is a guitarist and composer known for his modern approach to jazz harmony and rhythm. His work reflects influences from straight‑ahead jazz\, fusion\, and contemporary improvisation\, creating a distinctive musical voice. Cherkoff’s performances showcase clarity\, creativity\, and a deep commitment to musical exploration. \nClosing Paragraph\nPlease join us at 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, home of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of music and community. \nCode \n****************************************************************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies \n************************************************************************************ URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-guitarist-matt-cherkoff/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/a65a2d652b79f6fa50ad77eee0bf9eda-pmGYNQ.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003349Z CREATED:20260902T003349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003349Z UID:10002844-1794511800-1794520800@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Presents James Moody Scholars Jam 2026 DESCRIPTION:A celebration of James Moody’s legacy featuring emerging scholars and rising jazz talent in a spirited jam session.\n\n\nGet Ready for the James Moody Scholars Jam 2026!\nJoin us for the James Moody Scholars Jam\, presented by Greg Burrus\, showcasing emerging jazz talent inspired by the legendary saxophonist James Moody. This lively session highlights creativity\, mentorship\, and the future of jazz\, bringing together young artists who carry Moody’s spirit of innovation and joy. \nArtist Bio\nThe James Moody Scholars represent a new generation of jazz musicians dedicated to excellence\, exploration\, and the legacy of James Moody. Their performances reflect deep study\, fresh artistic vision\, and a commitment to keeping Moody’s musical influence alive through collaboration and improvisation. \nClosing Paragraph\nPlease join us at 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, home of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of music and community. \nCode \n****************************************************************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies \n************************************************************************************* URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-james-moody-scholars-jam-2026/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/8939af1a3c279310caab3c2891e8416b-kLhE1M.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003349Z CREATED:20260902T003349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003349Z UID:10002845-1795030200-1795039200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Presents Guitarist Vocalist Jeanne Ricks DESCRIPTION:Vocalist Guitarist Jeanne Ricks brings soulful jazz vocals\, heartfelt storytelling\, and expressive artistry to the stage.\n\n\nJoin Us for an Exciting Live Performance!\nJoin us for an intimate evening with guitarist vocalist Jeanne Ricks\, whose soulful voice and expressive delivery create a warm and captivating musical experience. Her blend of jazz\, soul\, and contemporary influences brings emotional depth and authenticity to every performance\, inviting audiences into a space of connection and musical beauty. \nArtist Bio\nJeanne Ricks is a guitarist vocalist and songwriter known for her rich tone\, heartfelt phrasing\, and genre‑crossing artistry. Her work spans jazz\, soul\, and modern acoustic styles\, earning her recognition for both her vocal clarity and her ability to communicate deep emotion through song. Ricks’ performances highlight sincerity\, nuance\, and a powerful artistic presence. \nClosing Paragraph\nPlease join us at 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, home of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening of music and community. \n****************************************************************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies \n**********************************************************************************Code URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-guitarist-vocalist-jeanne-ricks/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/65f9826d36261c048cf08d5a1c8a33a1-rlgQ6u.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003350Z CREATED:20260902T003350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003350Z UID:10002846-1795114800-1795120200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-3/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/277d9ae907864a0bf66a0d5ebb5cab2a-8WH3al.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260812T150505Z CREATED:20260728T162027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T150505Z UID:10002794-1796556600-1796562000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Mt Zion AME Millburn 1st Sunday presents Singer Poet Wilma Ann DESCRIPTION:Dr. Wilma Ann – Singer\, Author and Poet \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilma Ann is a singer\, poet\, author and worship artist whose ministry lives where sacred song meets the spoken word. A native of St. Thomas\, U.S. Virgin Islands\, she first stood up to sing in church at eleven years old — and that sanctuary calling has shaped every stage she has stepped onto since. She studied vocal music at New York City’s “Fame” High School of the Arts and at Cornell University\, where she directed the gospel choir and founded the all-female gospel ensemble Baraka Kwa Wimbo\, learning early that a voice raised in praise can gather a whole community together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom those roots she has sung at Carnegie Hall with the New York Choral Society\, headlined the Global Leadership Summit\, appeared on The Voice in Spain\, and toured internationally as a soloist and jazz vocalist. But whether the room is a concert hall or a church fellowship space\, her purpose is the same: to worship\, to testify\, and to help others lift their own voices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Wilma Ann Anderson is also the author of the Amazon national and international bestseller Find Your Voice and Use It: A Guide to Moving from Fear to Freedom Anywhere Your Voice Needs to Be Heard. She carries that message — find your voice\, and use it for good — into every gathering she serves. \n\n\n\nAs a Poet\, Wilma Ann writes from the pulse of experience — The experience is one of worship\, word\, and the joy of a life still being beautifully woven together. Her collection “Tapestry” gathers verses that runs from bridges and bloodlines to the sacred and profane\, from war cries and rebellions to dreamscapes and departures\, all woven around a single tender dedication: to those of us who are joyfully being woven into a beautiful tapestry. \n\n\n\nMt Zion AME Millburn NJ\n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha K. Marable – Music Minister Phil Bingham – Programming Gregory Burrus \n\n\n\nPhilip Bigham\, Rev. Eyesha Marable\, Gregory Burrus Productions\n\n\n\nRev. Eyesha K. Marable is an ordained Itinerant Elder in the AME Church and Pastor of Mt. Zion AME Church in Millburn\, NJ. A pioneering leader in worship and liturgical dance\, she founded the National Liturgical Dance Network and serves as Dance Coordinator for the AME Church’s 1st Episcopal District. She previously spent 14 years in ministry at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York. Beyond the church\, Rev. Marable is the Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement at NJPAC\, where she leads arts\, equity\, and community partnership initiatives across Newark and the region. She holds degrees from NYU (B.A.)\, The New School (M.S. & Post‑Grad Certificate)\, and Drew University (M.Div.). \n\n\n\n Phil Bingham is a New Jersey‑based pianist\, conductor\, educator\, and music consultant whose career reflects a lifelong dedication to musical excellence\, teaching\, and spiritual leadership. Born in the Bronx\, he began playing piano in church at just eight years old\, developing an early fluency in gospel\, classical\, and later jazz. He studied at the High School of Music & Art and earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Nyack College\, laying the foundation for a career that seamlessly blends performance\, instruction\, and mentorship. Over the decades\, he has become widely respected not only as a gifted pianist but also as a thoughtful conductor\, skilled arranger\, and inspiring teacher whose work spans artistic\, educational\, and sacred music communities. His long tenure as Minister of Music Emeritus at Concord Baptist Church of Christ in Brooklyn underscores his deep commitment to intentional worship and spiritually grounded musical leadership. \n\n\n\nA devoted student and close associate of jazz legend Barry Harris\, Bingham serves as Vice President and founding board member of the Barry Harris Institute of Jazz\, helping preserve and advance Harris’s influential harmonic methodology. He has taught at Jazz House Kids in Montclair and worked extensively as a teaching artist in New York City schools\, nurturing young musicians and fostering meaningful musical experiences for diverse communities. His advanced piano workshops—especially at the Barry Harris Summer Intensive—are celebrated for their rigor\, clarity\, and compassion\, with students praising his rare combination of exceptional musicianship and extraordinary humanity. Whether guiding pianists through bebop harmony\, conducting choirs\, or mentoring emerging artists\, Phil Bingham continues to shape the region’s musical landscape with wisdom\, integrity\, and a lifelong commitment to artistic excellence. \n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus is a New Jersey–based live music ambassador\, cultural producer\, and community connector who produces and curates more than 300 music and arts events annually across the region. Known for his ability to unite audiences\, artists\, businesses\, and municipalities\, he has become one of the most active and trusted organizers in the state’s live‑music landscape. Gregory’s productions span jazz festivals\, house‑music celebrations\, street fairs\, cultural showcases\, and multi‑town collaborations that bring neighborhoods to life through rhythm\, heritage\, and shared experience. His work is defined by meticulous planning\, strong partnerships\, and a deep commitment to elevating both emerging and established artists while strengthening the cultural fabric of New Jersey communities. \n\n\n\nAs a live music ambassador\, Gregory collaborates with a wide network of respected cultural\, civic\, and institutional partners whose support strengthens the impact of every event he produces. His work includes ongoing relationships with Mt. Zion AME Church\, New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies\, Clements Place Jazz\, Bradley Beach Tourism\, Morris Museum\, and multiple municipal arts\, parks\, and downtown organizations across New Jersey. These partnerships reflect the trust placed in Gregory’s ability to deliver polished\, community‑centered programming that uplifts artists and engages audiences. By aligning sponsors\, venues\, cultural institutions\, and neighborhood stakeholders\, he builds credibility\, expands reach\, and ensures that each production stands on a foundation of strong collaboration and shared purpose. \n\n\n\nPlease Join Us URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mt-zion-ame-millburn-1st-sunday-presents-singer-poet-wilma-ann-2/ LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Commnity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dec-6-2026-Wima-Ann-Official214635-e1785275217934.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003350Z CREATED:20260902T003350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003350Z UID:10002847-1796670000-1796675400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Monday Night Big Band Series presents Lance Bryant & Shout! DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance\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.” \nRegular Members: \nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n******************************************************************************************** \nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \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. \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. \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. \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. \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. \n****************************************************** \nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-monday-night-big-band-series-presents-lance-bryant-shout-5/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1c21cabb4586a305779240bd853a18a3-1w14p5.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003351Z CREATED:20260902T003351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003351Z UID:10002848-1796929200-1796934600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-4/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/e00f259e9bec5a3ace61fbc092313871-kHWPOO.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003352Z CREATED:20260902T003352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003352Z UID:10002849-1797017400-1797026400@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Andrea Brachfeld’s Holiday Jam DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers IJS for Andrea Brachfeld’s Holiday Jam—live tunes\, festive vibes\, and good times in person!\n\n\nRutgers IJS Presents Andrea Brachfeld’s Holiday Jam\nGet ready to groove this season! Join us for an in-person night filled with jazzy vibes and festive fun at Andrea Brachfeld’s Holiday Jam. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with great music and good company. Don’t miss out on this awesome event brought to you by Rutgers IJS. Bring your friends and let’s make some memories! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-andrea-brachfelds-holiday-jam/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/c6d3b0b4f4ce6a721bb080a1920299d3-LyfvUC.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003352Z CREATED:20260902T003352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003352Z UID:10002850-1802977200-1802982600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-5/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/dcb66fd91a61084bb812ca01c1703878-x9MJzn.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270325T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003353Z CREATED:20260902T003353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003353Z UID:10002851-1806001200-1806006600@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-6/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0e44cca130e466d90ba8eb58cedbe542-LaMW0L.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003354Z CREATED:20260902T003354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003354Z UID:10002852-1807815600-1807821000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-7/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/0e44cca130e466d90ba8eb58cedbe542-LaMW0L.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003355Z CREATED:20260902T003355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003355Z UID:10002853-1810839600-1810845000@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-8/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/e05a9e7d5b7cf870bbc4c0d9c73666ac-ZRqwAp.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270617T203000 DTSTAMP:20260902T003355Z CREATED:20260902T003355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003355Z UID:10002854-1813258800-1813264200@gregoryburrusproductions.com SUMMARY:Register for NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ DESCRIPTION:TO ATTEND RSVP at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/\n\n\nJoin Us for the Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session!\nRegister at https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/ \nGet ready to groove in person with the amazing James Austin Jr leading the jam. Whether you’re a jazz pro or just love good vibes\, this session is the place to be. Bring your instrument or just your love for jazz and enjoy an evening packed with cool tunes and great company! URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/register-for-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-https-www-njpac-org-series-jazz-jams-9/ LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR