Events
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4/26 International Jazz Day 2026 at NJPAC — A Free Celebration of the Next Generation of Jazz
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesOn 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...
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Celebrate International Jazz Day with John Lee & Friends featuring the dynamic Roberta Gambarini
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesCelebrate 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 evening of world‑class music as John Lee & Friends take the stage with a powerhouse ensemble. Renowned bassist, bandleader, and longtime musical director of the Dizzy Gillespie...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Mecadon McCune Quartet
Drummer and bandleader Mecadon McCune returns to Clem's with his quartet of nextgen jazz stars for an evening of the best current sounds. ABOUT MECADON MCCUNE Mecadon McCune has been immersed in music since he was born. His father is veteran jazz pianist Brandon McCune; his mother, Christine Clemmons-McCune, is an opera singer. "My dad...
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Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSHOUT! - Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance RSVP Required SHOUT! 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...
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou are invited to come listen and or join in the jam Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz...
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Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSHOUT! - Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance RSVP Required SHOUT! 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...
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou are invited to come listen and or join in the jam Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz...
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Celebrating Community & Consciousness: The Gregory Burrus Productions Event Series
Gregory Burrus Productions proudly launches a powerful trio of socially conscious events for Maplewood Arts and Culture 2026 designed to uplift, educate, and unite our communities through the transformative power of music and culture. This season’s programming brings together artists whose work speaks directly to freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice — from...
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Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Express Newark
EXPRESS NEWARK 54 HALSEY STREET, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesSHOUT! - Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance RSVP Required https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-institute-of-jazz-studies-rutgers-newark-12784577956 SHOUT! 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...
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5th Annual 2026 Jazz, Health & Food Truck Festival – Free Outdoor Concerts in Monte Irvin Park Orange NJ
Monte Irvin Orange Park South Center St & South Harrison Street, City of Orange, New Jersey, United States +1 moreShow 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 jazz, New Orleans traditions, and the vibrant sounds of New Jersey’s own artists. Expect nonstop music from powerhouse performers, rising stars, and community favorites lighting...
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