• Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Alexis Morrast

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

    Alexis Morrast brings a radiant, soul‑deep vocal presence to the Back Deck — the kind of voice that feels made for an open summer sky. A two‑time Apollo winner and...

  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: MPack

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

    A powerhouse funk unit delivering tight grooves and electrifying musicianship. On Thursday, July 9, MPack brings deep funk, tight rhythms, and electrifying musicianship to the Clock Plaza. A guaranteed groove‑heavy...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey

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

    The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey brings a sweeping, open‑air elegance to the Back Deck — a rare chance to hear masterful classical playing under a summer sky. Their performances blend historic depth with modern vitality, creating a sound that feels both timeless and alive in the outdoor setting. Strings, winds, and harpsichord textures drift...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents ArcoStrum

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

    ArcoStrum brings a fresh, genre‑crossing energy to the Back Deck — a duo that blends classical finesse with rhythmic, contemporary drive in a way that feels tailor‑made for an open‑air summer stage. Their interplay of bow and strings creates a sound that moves from intimate to explosive, weaving chamber textures with modern pulse. Outdoors, their...

  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Jared Paparozzi Group

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

    Cutting‑edge jazz fusion with soaring keys and dynamic improvisation. Join us Thursday, July 16, for the Jared Paparozzi Group — a modern jazz fusion ensemble delivering soaring keys, bold textures,...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presentsb Amani: The Music of Burt Bacharach

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

    Amani brings the timeless songs of Burt Bacharach to the Back Deck with a warm, soulful touch that feels perfect for a summer evening outdoors. Their arrangements honor the sophistication of Bacharach’s melodies while opening them up with jazz phrasing, subtle improvisation, and the group’s signature blend of elegance and ease. Under the open sky,...

  • 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 more

    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 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...

    Free
  • 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...

  • 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

    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 of Afro‑Caribbean tradition, Rivero leads an all‑star ensemble that honors the giants...

  • 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,...

    Free
  • 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

    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: saxes preaching, brass sections lifting the roof, and rhythm driving everything forward with...

  • 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,...