• Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Lynette Sheard Live

    Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States

    A magnetic, genre‑blending vocalist returns with soulful jazz and R&B. On Thursday, July 23, Lynette Sheard returns with another night of soulful, genre‑blending brilliance. Her voice, presence, and artistry make...

  • Rutgers IJS Presents Conrad Herwig & His Latin Jazz All-Stars

    EXPRESS NEWARK 54 HALSEY STREET, Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Rutgers IJS Presents Conrad Herwig The Latin Side of Chick Correa Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Conrad Herwig exploring the vibrant Latin rhythms behind the legendary Chick Correa's...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Orpheus Chamber Players: Nocturnal Serenade

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    The Orpheus Chamber Players bring a luminous, twilight‑inspired program to the Back Deck with Nocturnal Serenade — music shaped for the magic of an outdoor summer night. Their signature conductor‑less approach creates a rare intimacy, every musician listening, responding, and shaping the moment in real time. As dusk settles over the museum grounds, the ensemble’s...

  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: The Genesse Stills Band

    Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States

    Roots‑driven rock with soulful vocals and a timeless Americana edge. Join us Thursday, July 30, for The Genesse Stills Band — a roots‑rock group delivering soulful vocals, rich storytelling, and...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Little Johnny Rivero & His Giants: Tribute to our Legends of Jazz & Latin Jazz

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    For ticketing, visit Little Johnny Rivero on the Morris Museum Back Deck. Little Johnny Rivero brings an explosive, heart‑deep celebration of our jazz and Latin jazz legends to the Back Deck — a night where history, rhythm, and pure joy meet under the summer sky. As the longtime conguero for Eddie Palmieri and a master...

  • Kate Curran in Bradley Beach Summer Jazz Series

    Kate Curran is a musically voracious vocalist and bandleader who regularly performs throughout the Tri state area as well as nationally with Louis Prima Jr and the Witnesses.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, Kate's home was constantly filled with music of all genres, but an early love of the Great American Songbook and Jazz would be her strongest influence....

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  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Swamp Cats

    Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States

    High‑energy blues‑rock with deep Southern flavor and Jersey grit. On Thursday, August 6, Swamp Cats return with another night of blues‑rock fire — gritty, soulful, and full of Southern‑inspired swagger....

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents  Lance Bryant & SHOUT

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    For full season details and official ticketing, visit the Morris Museum Back Deck Lance Bryant & SHOUT turn the Back Deck into a full‑throttle big‑band celebration — gospel‑charged horns, tight ensemble hits, and a wave of joyful swing that fills the summer air. Bryant’s writing brings the classic big‑band tradition into a modern, soul‑centered sound:...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents The Fumos

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    The Fumos light up the Back Deck with a horn‑driven, big‑band‑inspired blast of funk, jazz, and soul — the kind of full‑bodied ensemble sound that was made for an outdoor summer stage. Led by guitarist Jack Walsh, the band features a powerhouse frontline: the internationally acclaimed trumpeter Kevin Bachelor, the soulful tenor of Tony Orbach,...

  • Blues and Blessings Presents Guitarist & Singer Jeanne Ricks in Mt. Zion AME Millburn

    Mt Zion AME Millburn Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, NJ, United States

    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....

  • Sunday Gazebo Jazz: Coo Moe Jhee – CMJ Jazz Band with Vocalist Wilma Ann – MC Billy Prest

    Springfield Avenue Gazebo 1662 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, New Jersey, United States

    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...

  • South Ward Jazz Station Presents Nicole Inocent and the Accent Wall Collective

    Jazz Station - South Ward 950 Bergen Street, Newark, New Jersey, United States

    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...

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  • Outcrops in Bradley Beach Summer Jazz Series

    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...

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