• Rutgers IJS Presents Greg Burrus Community Jam feat Clarence Conover / Lodge 913 at Clements Place

    Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Get ready for a night of spontaneous creativity, soulful grooves, and community-powered live music as the Greg Burrus Community Jam, features Clarence “Groovemaster” Conover, and his dynamic MPack Band. Bring your dancing shoes. Clarence Conover – MPack Band Leader, Multi-Instrumentalist, Groove Architect Clarence “Groovemaster” Conover is a powerhouse musician and the creative force behind the...

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  • Rutgers IJS Presents The Curtis Lundy Quartet

    Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Step into the groove and let the swing carry you! Each gathering is a celebration of jazz in motion—where soulful melodies, fiery improvisations, and the heartbeat of the community come alive. From seasoned cats to rising stars, the stage lights up with the spirit of spontaneity and connection. It’s more than a show—it’s a jam,...

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  • IJS presents A Tribute to Eddie Palmieri w/Little Johnny Rivero at Clements Place

    Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    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...

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  • Annual Wayne Winborne Birthday Jazz Party and Fundraiser Celebration

    Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Come be part of the Ultimate Jazz Birthday Party— a dazzling celebration and a spectacular night of friends, fun, and phenomenal music — you’ll remember long after the last note. Proudly produced by Gregory Burrus Productions, New Jersey Performing Arts Center - NJPAC Commnunity Engagement and Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies Studies. Donate: Requested Donation...

  • 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 States

    You 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 States

    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...

  • Rutgers IJS Presents Pianist Edsel Gomez

    Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    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...

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  • Rutgers IJS Presents Kate Curran at Clements Place

    Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Rutgers IJS Presents: Kate Curran at Clements Place Jazz Presented by the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University Join us for an intimate evening of jazz vocals and storytelling as acclaimed singer Kate Curran takes the stage at Clements Place Jazz in Newark, NJ. Kate Curran Known for her warm tone, expressive phrasing, and...

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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 States

    SHOUT! - 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...