Drummer Damon Duewhite leads a powerful night of groove, swing, and funky jazz at Clements Place. FEATURING BRYAN CARROT - VIBES, EDDIE ALLEN - TRUMPET, CARLOS HENDERSON - BASS, AND SILVANO MONISTARIOS - PIANO. ************************************************************** ABOUT DAMON DUEWHITE Damon DueWhite (drums, percussion) a native of Twin Oaks, Pennsylvania, a Philadelphia suburb, learned to play the...

Newark’s creative heartbeat is pulsing. Jerome Jennings & Ill Philosophy return with a sound that honors the ancestors and pushes the culture forward. 8 PM Apr 18 Join Us Free -Rutgers IJS Presents Jerome Jennings & Ill Philosophy @Express Newark A fearless musical journey echoing Express Newark’s spirit of improvisation, community, and creative transformation. Jerome...

Jazz House Kids Big Band teams with acclaimed saxophonist Bruce Williams for a dynamic, hard‑swinging performance. The next generation of jazz lights up the stage as Jazz House Kids Big Band joins saxophonist Bruce Williams for an electrifying night. IJS proudly presents the powerhouse Jazz House Kids Big Band featuring acclaimed saxophonist Bruce Williams, bringing...

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 • Educator • Modern Jazz Craftsman Michael Cochrane is a masterful jazz pianist whose five‑decade career has made him one of the most respected creative voices in...

Andrea Brachfeld brings her vibrant flute voice back to the Newark and NYC scene on April 24 with a special performance at Clements Place Jazz, joined by her longtime musical partners Bill O’Connell (piano), Harvie S (bass), and Jason Tiemann (drums). From 7:30 to 10:00 PM, audiences can expect an evening of deep swing, lyrical...

RUTGERS IJS Presents Dick Griffin Big Band Get ready for a powerhouse night of live jazz as the legendary trombonist Dick Griffin brings his full Big Band to Express Newark . Experience soaring brass, deep swing, spiritual grooves, and the unmistakable sound of one of jazz’s most innovative voices. This is big‑band energy at its finest—bold, soulful,...

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the global spirit of International Jazz Day comes alive at NJPAC’s Chase Room with a powerful, joy‑filled celebration presented by NJPAC and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. This free community event shines a spotlight on the future of jazz — the young artists, emerging ensembles, and rising stars who are carrying the...

Celebrate International Jazz Day with John Lee & Friends featuring the dynamic Roberta Gambarini in a night of world‑class swing & soul, Celebrate International Jazz Day — April 30 with an unforgettable...

Show up early, settle in, and prepare to be truly blown away by what’s coming. Experience a powerful mix of jazz styles all day long — swing, soul‑jazz, blues, soul...