Events
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June 5 – Lance Bryant and Shout Big Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSHOUT! 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 Lance Bryant. With Mark Gross, Bruce Williams, Craig Rivers, Mike Lee, Dave Schumacher, Peter Lin, Clarence Banks, Jerrick Matthews, Alfred Patterson, Nathan Eklund,...
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Big In China Band w Alan Paul Cranford June 8
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesBig in China performs a wide repertoire of originals, classic rock and blues songs by the likes of the Allman Brothers Band, the Grateful Dead, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Freddie King, Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. We perform much of the music which the Woodie Alan performed to great acclaim throughout China, This week's...
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Canelled due to Air Quality Issues – Essex Funk Live at South Valley BBQ Lounge
South Valley BBQ and Lounge 34 S Valley Rd,, West Orange, NJ 07052, NJOne more Great Time SAVE THE DATE!!! Essex Funk will be performing at South Valley BBQ (formerly Size Q’s) Dining, dancing, drinking come have some fun. June 09 7-10 pm #bringtheboogie : $10.00 at the Door
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IJS Presents Blues People Live at Clements Place Jazz
Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesBlues bassist/impresario Mike Griot debuts Blues People for the first time at the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies' Clements Place Jazz. This “Blues mega-band” features some of the most talented tour veterans you’ll ever see… all together on one stage to present stories and standards like you’ve never experienced! This all-star band includes: Learn More: https://bluespeoplenj.com/about-the-band...
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Saturday June 10 – Sylvia Cuenca Quartet
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSylvia Cuenca is an active drummer on the New York jazz scene who is contributing outstanding performances in a variety of situations. She has had the honor of sharing the bandstand with saxophone legend Joe Henderson for 4 years and trumpet legend Clark Terry for 17 years. The Joe Henderson quartet toured frequently in European...
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Canceled due to Air Quality Issues – New Voices, New Visions – AKENYA at SOPAC
SOPAC - South Orange Performing Arts Center One SOPAC Way, , South Orange, New Jersey, United StatesSATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2023 AT 8PM Learn more "Far ranging sonic nomad" AKENYA makes her SOPAC and NJ debut at our first ever LGBTQIA+ Pride weekend! In her decade-plus career, AKENYA has emerged as a songwriter and singer deftly moving among Jazz, Hip-Hop, and R&B influences. Following the concert, dance the night away with AKENYA at The...
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Yardbird Jam – The Lucky Thompson Celebration
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesLucky Thompson was the bridge between swing and bebop. Lucky, Dexter Gordon and Don Byas were among the ones who showed up in New York at the time when the transition had to be made. Lucky had the brains, which was why Bird and others included him on their sessions. He wasn’t the most technically...
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Cranford June 15 Big Train Horn-infused R&B and Soul band.
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesBig Train Big Train plays horn-infused R&B and soul for your drinking and dancing pleasure. https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainSoul Cranford Summer Sounds Whether you arrive by car, walking or the 3 minute away Cranford NJ Transit Station, this is a walkable town with lots of businesses to see and enjoy and is a very convenient place to enjoy...
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NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesNJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session at Clements Place Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This 10 month series, from September 2022-June 2023 is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers RU_N’s Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds...
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Canceled Juneteenth Live Music Celebration South Orange NJ 6 – 9 PM
Floods Hill 100 N Ridgewood Rd, South Orange, New Jersey, United StatesCanceled Due to Projected Inclement Weather 6-- 7:30 PM Lynette Sheard Experience Art, Expressive Dance, Gospel, Tap and Live Music Get ready to be blown away! Lynette Sheard and a group of incredibly talented friends are inviting you to an unforgettable evening packed with jazzy live music, dynamic dance movements, and even a live art...
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Juneteenth Live Music at West Orange Arts Center feat. Lynette Sheard Live 2:30-4 PM
West Orange Art Council 551 Valley Rd, West Orange, New Jersey, United StatesSave the Date for a wonderful Juneteenth Performance by Lynette Sheard at the West Orange Art Council. WOAC WOAC Art Council Event: 1;00 - 4:00 PM Live Music Performance: 2:45 - 4 PM " African American communities have used music and song; sometimes in place of written communication, to discuss life, death, spiritual philosophies, and...
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Dine, Dance & Sing at MPACK’s Singer Celebration at PAR 440 Restaurant
Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, New Jersey, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable night of entertainment at MPACK's Singer Celebration at PAR 440 Restaurant! On Sat Jun 17 2023, come dine, dance, and sing along with some of the best singers in town. The event will be held at 440 Parsonage Hill Road, Millburn, NJ 07078, so make sure to mark your calendars...
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Seton Village ArtBender / SoundBender in South Orange NJ
Seton Village South Orange Irvington Ave & Ward Pl, south Orange, New Jersey, United StatesSAVE THE DATE!!! Very happy to be involved for another year. ArtBender is back and we will provide some really awesome live music all around Seton Village and South Orange NJ. Learn more below https://www.setonvillage.org/upcomin-events ArtBender is a celebration of creativity and self-expression, happening in South Orange on June 18th, 2023.This year ArtBender takes place...
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IJS Presents Charisa The Violin Diva
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesContemporary jazz violinist and vocalist, Charisa brings her R&B and gospel influenced stylings into Clem's for a night of exciting music By The Institute of Jazz Studies IJS Presents Charisa The Violin Diva Tickets, Wed, Jun 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM |
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Cranford June 22 MPack Live
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesMPACK LIVE A cross-genre musician, Clarence “M-Pack” Conover is a phenomenally talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, bass, keys, drums and more). In his formative years, his musical influences included Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, Phyllis Hyman, Luther Vandross and Price, just to name a few. Clarence has performed and recorded with Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Grover...
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Jeanne Ricks – Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer Jeanne Ricks Live at Clements
Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesProducer, Composer, Arranger, Recording Engineer, Programmer & Performer An amazing sultry vocalist who blends soul, jazz and R&B, as well as a gifted multi-instrumentalist who plays electric & acoustic guitar, as well as bass and keyboards, Jeanne has penned a number of successful songs for music greats. Famed Guitarist George Benson selected Jeanne’s ‘Love Remembers‘...
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IJS Presents Carlos Frias and Circulo Social
Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS - Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesWith roots in the Dominican Republic Carlos Frias is a singer songwriter, Visual Artist, Drummer and percussionist and the front man of the world music band, Carlos Frías & Circulo Social. Based out of Bloomfield NJ, we play mostly original music that we blend with Rock, Jazz and Latin rhythms. In our music you can...
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Jazzy On the Lawn at Elmwood Church featuring Lynette Sheard and Bradford Hayes
Elmwood Church 135 Elmwood Ave, East Orange, New Jersey, United StatesJazzy On The Lawn - In celebration of Summer, the Elmwood Church lawn will come alive with the explosive sounds of jazzy live music as Elmwood Culture Club welcomes stellar musicians' Saxophonist Bradford Hayes and Singer Lynette Sheard. Sat June 24th 3-6 PM3 pm - 4:15 PM Bradford Hayes Quartet4:40 - 6: 00 PM Lynette...
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Cranford June 29 Blues People -Soulful Blues Mega-Band
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesBlues People Blues bassist/impresario Mike Griot debuts Blues People for the first time at the Downtown Cranford Clock at Eastman Clock Plaza. This “Blues mega-band” features some of the most talented tour veterans you’ll ever see… all together on one stage to present stories and standards like you’ve never experienced! This all-star band includes Gene Lake on drums...
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Lance Bryant & Shout Big Band at Clements Place Jazz
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesMore great live music coming at you this week. 6/29 Lance Bryant & Shout Big Band at Clements Place Jazz limited seating - Secure your tickets now 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...
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FRIDAY JUNE 30 – Vibraphonist Steve Nelson Quartet
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSteve Nelson This outstanding vibraphonist and composer was born in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania , in 1954. He started playing piano and vibes as a teenager, and he progressed quickly enough as to play with guitar-legend Grant Green. He graduated from Rutgers University with both Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in music and his teaching activities have...