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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: KG Music School – Young Hometown Talent
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesYoung hometown musicians light up the lawn with fresh energy and Cranford pride. Celebrate Tuesdays with the rising stars of the KG Music School. These young hometown musicians bring heart, talent, and community spirit to the Cranford Summer Sounds stage. A perfect evening for families, neighbors, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation shine.
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: MPack
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesA 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 night that keeps the crowd moving. Tags: funk, groove, dance music, Cranford events
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesThe 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...
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents ArcoStrum
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesArcoStrum 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...
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Cranford and NJPAC Jazz Tuesdays featuring Lynette Sheard Live in 24 Hours of Music
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesYoung hometown musicians light up the lawn with fresh energy and Cranford pride. Celebrate Tuesdays with the rising stars of the KG Music School. These young hometown musicians bring heart, talent, and community spirit to the Cranford Summer Sounds stage. A perfect evening for families, neighbors, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation shine.
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Jared Paparozzi Group
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesCutting‑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, and dynamic improvisation. A must‑hear night for jazz lovers. Tags: jazz fusion, instrumental, improvisation, Cranford concerts
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presentsb Amani: The Music of Burt Bacharach
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesAmani 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,...
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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 moreShow 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...
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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: Carlos Frias & Circulo Social – Latin‑Infused RnB m
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesSmooth RnB blended with Latin rhythm, groove, and summer heat. Tuesday, July 21 brings Carlos Frias & Circulo Social, delivering smooth RnB wrapped in Latin energy. Expect rhythm, soul, and a dance‑ready summer vibe.
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Lynette Sheard Live
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesA 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 this a highlight of the summer series. Tags: jazz, R&B, vocalist, Cranford live music
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Orpheus Chamber Players: Nocturnal Serenade
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesThe 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...
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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: Coe Moo Jhee Trio – Soulful Fusion
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesSoulful fusion with modern edge and expressive musicianship. On Tuesday, July 28, the Coe Moo Jhee Trio brings a modern fusion sound blending soul, jazz, and contemporary textures. A stylish, expressive evening of musicianship.
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: The Genesse Stills Band
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesRoots‑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 a timeless Americana feel. Tags: Americana, roots rock, storytelling, Cranford concerts
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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 StatesLittle 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...
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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: KG Music School – Young Hometown Talent
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesYoung hometown musicians light up the lawn with fresh energy and Cranford pride. Celebrate Tuesdays with the rising stars of the KG Music School. These young hometown musicians bring heart, talent, and community spirit to the Cranford Summer Sounds stage. A perfect evening for families, neighbors, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation shine.
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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 StatesHigh‑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. Tags: blues rock, Southern rock, high energy, Cranford events
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Lance Bryant & SHOUT
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesLance 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...
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents The Fumos
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesThe 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,...
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Cranford and NJPAC Jazz Tuesdays featuring Richard Baratta Trio – Cinematic Jazz on a Tuesday
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesOn Tuesday, August 11, drummer and film industry veteran Richard Baratta brings his cinematic jazz trio to Cranford. A dynamic blend of storytelling, rhythm, and improvisation.
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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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