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Reminder – Click here for Clements Place Events
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesReminder - Click here for Clements Place Events
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Lynette Sheard in Juneteenth Event Emotional Emancipation Union County Library
Union Public Library - Vauxhall Branch 123 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhauk, New Jersey, United StatesJuneteenth Concert- Emotional Emancipation Union County Library 1060 Stuyvesant Ave, Union NJ- No Charge EMOTIONAL EMANCIPATION A Juneteenth performance entitled Emotional Emancipation African American communities have used music and art; sometimes in place of written communication, to discuss life, death, spiritual philosophies, and emotions to cope with the traumas that came with being enslaved. This interactive and engaging performance...
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2025 Cranford Summer Sounds feat Lynette Sheard Pride Celebration
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States2025 Cranford Summer Sounds feat Lynette Sheard Lynette Sheard is a versatile and accomplished individual with a passion for mental health advocacy and the arts. She serves as the Director of the New Jersey Mental Health Players, a community education program under the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. Through this role, she combines performance...
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Cassandra Wilson Celebrating Bethany Jazz Vespers 25th Anniversary Season
Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesJune’s featured artist is jazz vocalist Cassandra Wilson. The New Yorker hails her as “one of the most inventive and captivating singers of her generation,” with a “smokehouse contralto” equally adept with jazz, blues, country, folk and pop. The GRAMMY® winner and NEA Jazz Master is no stranger to Bethany Baptist and NJPAC. You might remember her performance in the 2020...
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Grammy Award Winner Jeff Lorber & 15-time Detroit Music Award winner Alexander Zonjic
UCPAC Hamilton Stage, Union County Performing Arts Center 360 Hamilton St, NJ, Rahway, NJ, United StatesTurn up the heat with some cool jazz THIS SATURDAY at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage with Grammy Award winning keyboardist Jeff Lorber & 15-time Detroit Music Award winner Alexander Zonjic - two shows, 5 & 8 PM! Quench your thirst for cocktails and culture with a stop at the WBGO Piano Lounge featuring Tomoko Ohno on the...
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2025 Cranford Summer Sounds Yvonnick Prene Harmonica
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesCranford Summer Sounds Yvonnick Prene Harmonica Joining Yvonnick on Stage are: Eliott Bernard - piano Anthony Perez - bass Eric Dupont - drums Yvonnick Prene- harmonica ABOUT Yvonnick Prené is a professional jazz musician, bandleader, composer, and educator based in the greater New York City area. He is one of the most unique and innovative...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Steve Johns & The Mythology Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesRutgers IJS Presents Steve Johns & The Mythology Band Tickets, Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite FEATURING MONTE CROFT - VIBES, JOHN HART - GUITAR, GREG MURPHY - PIANO, JORIS TEEPE - BASS, AND STEVE JOHNS - DRUMS. ABOUT STEVE JOHNS For over three decades, drummer Steve Johns has been a major...
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Lynette Sheard Reggie Pittman in The Mankave Summit
Fairleigh Dickerson University 140 University Plaza Dr, HackensacK, New Jersey, United StatesLive Music Provided by Jazz4PCA featuring The Reggie Pittman Quartet with Vocalist Lynette Sheard. The ManKave Summit is a transformative experience tailored to Black men, focusing on health equity, empowerment, and leadership. While centered on men’s wellness, the summit is an inclusive event welcoming women and families. 🎉 Key Event Features:
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Morris Museum – Back Deck Presents Balourdet Quartet
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesClick here for details of Morris Museum Back Deck Concerts The Balourdet Quartet is a dynamic string quartet known for their vibrant energy and innovative approach to classical music. The ensemble consists of Angela Bae (violin), Justin DeFilippis (violin), Benjamin Zannoni (viola), and Russell Houston (cello). They are celebrated for their technical precision, emotional depth, and...
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Juneteenth Emotional Emancipation featuring Lynette Sheard at Vail Mansion Lawn Morristown
Vail Mansion Morristown 110 South St, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesThe Emotional Emancipation Concert on June 18 in Morristown, NJ, celebrates Juneteenth through music and art, reflecting the experiences of African Americans. Featuring Lynette Sheard, the performance highlights themes of joy, sorrow, and hope while fostering discussions on healing from the traumas of slavery. The event runs from 6-7:30 PM.
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2025 Cranford Summer Sounds Juneteenth featuring MPack
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesCanceled due to Inclement Weather - Cranford Summer Sounds Juneteenth featuring MPack Clarence Conover, also known as the "Groove Master," is a talented musician and bandleader. He is the creative force behind MPack Music Productions, which he founded over four decades ago with the motto "Life Changing Sounds." Clarence is a versatile artist, skilled as...
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NJPAC Jazz Jam 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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Vocalist Patricia Walton and Phil Bingham Perform at Morristown Juneteenth Arts Celebration 2025
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesDay 3 of Morristown Juneteenth Arts Celebration Today at Morris Museum Celebration 6:00 PM: 6:00 PM: Theater Program featuring Unity Steppers, vocalist Patricia Walton and a screening of PBS American Masters: Danielle Scott: Ancestral Call including a Q&A with Danielle Scott and Co-Director Sonia Kennebeck 7:15 PM: Juneteenth Celebration (Music & Light Refreshments provided by...
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Experience Jesus and Jazz with Glenn Merritt Quartet at Mt Zion AME This Sunday
Mt Zion AME Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United StatesPlease join us. Free open to all. Glenn Merritt is a talented pianist and a member of the Meant To Be jazz band. Originally from New York City, he has been playing music for many years and is known for his expressive and skillful performances. The band itself has been together for over 25 years,...
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2025 Cranford Summer Sounds featuring David Easton Band
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesCranford Summer Sounds featuring David Easton Band The David Easton Band is a versatile music group based in New Jersey, led by David Easton, a talented singer, songwriter, and keyboard player. Their style blends funk, jazz, and rock, showcasing both original compositions and covers. David Easton himself has a rich musical background, influenced by legends...
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Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Presents Gia Ware & Friends
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesThe show will consist of Music and Drama of different female perspectives through the years. Mark your calendar now to ensure you don't miss any of this extraordinary evening, filled with incredible musicians and an exceptional live music performance led by the amazing Gia Ware. Gia Ware- vocals Gia Ware, a vocalist and actress who...
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Morris Museum – Back Deck Presents Back Deck Presents Armani
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesBack Deck Presents Armani . The Back Deck Returns! Entering its sixth year, the popular Back Deck concert series returns with a robust season of performances featuring big international names and regional superstars in jazz, classical, and genres in-between. Under the direction of Producer Gregory Burrus, the 2025 season promises a dynamic variety of memorable...
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Carrie Jackson & Jazzin’ All Stars Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesFree You’re invited to an evening with premier jazz vocalist Carrie Jackson and her incredible band as they serenade you with jazz standards, originals, blues and pop classics that transport you through America’s rich musical history. Jackson is known for her soulful interpretations, which have landed her on stage at legendary venues like Birdland and...
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Jazz and Joy feat. Lynette Sheard, Nat Adderley Jr and Friends in 2025 North 2 Shore Festival
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States20250628 North 2 Shore Festival 7 - 8:30 PM Jazz and Joy -Mind Over Music Living Life Featuring Singer Lynette Sheard with iconic pianist Nat Adderley and Friends. Join us for a live music session with the dynamic singer Lynette Sheard and the iconic pianist Nat Adderley Jr whose notable history includes being the composer,...
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Jazz and Jamming — Improvising Life Featuring Charisa The Violin Diva Produced by Gregory Burrus Productions
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesPrepare for a transcendent evening, curated and produced by Gregory Burrus Productions, where musical virtuosity meets life wisdom in perfect harmony when the incomparable Charisa The Violin Diva takes the stage. As leader of Strings Nation, Charisa has the ability to transform the violin into a living, breathing extension of her soul. Her bow dances...
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2025 Cranford Summer Sounds featuring Coo Moe Jhee
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesCranford Summer Sounds featuring Coo Moe Jhee The Dynamic Duo Band, featuring Chuck Lambert and Coo Moe Jhee, is a jazz and blues ensemble that has been captivating audiences since 2012. Known for their soulful and engaging performances, they have played at venues across New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Their music blends traditional...
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