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SUMMARY:Reminder - Click here for Clements Place Events
DESCRIPTION:Reminder – Click here for Clements Place Events
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/reminder-click-here-for-clements-place-events/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Bradley Beach Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hey Jazz Fans\, the Bradley Beach Jazz Festival is a new winter event held in Bradley Beach\, New Jersey and is produced by Amy Hall\, Director of Tourism\, Borough of Bradley Beach Tourism Industry. Scheduled for February 7-8\, 2025\, the festival will take place at the Bradley Beach Elementary School Theatre from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and 6:000 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday evening. The event is designed to support arts and culture\, celebrate Black History Month\, and benefit local organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more Bradley Beach Jazz Festival \n\n\n\nThe festival will feature performances by talented jazz bands\, including local emerging artist the Marel Hidalgo Jazz Quartet and the CMJ Jazz Band. Regional favorites performing are the James Moody Scholars and Charisa the Violin Diva along with international performers\, the iconic history maker\, music arranger and pianist Nat Adderley Jr\, and world renowned jazz drummer and bandleader Winard Harper. The event will support local businesses and provide a vibrant cultural experience for the community. \n\n\n\nExciting news! Top names in the jazz industry will be hosting and emceeing the festival. Among them are National Endowment for the Arts NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk and Wayne Winborne\, Executive Director of the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies which is largest and most comprehensive library and archives of jazz and jazz-related materials in the world. They will be joined by Director of The Mental Health Association of NJ MHANJ and Jazz Singer and Actress Lynette Sheard.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Lineup for this years’ festival :\n\n\n\nFriday Feb 7 \n\n\n\nMarel Hidalgo Quartet\n\n\n\nNat Adderley Jr Quartet\n\n\n\nSaturday Feb 8 \n\n\n\nWinard Harper and the Jeli Posse\n\n\n\nCharisa The Violin Diva\n\n\n\nCMJ Jazz Band\n\n\n\nJames Moody Scholars\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour MCs and Hosts are: \n\n\n\nNEA Jazz Master – Dorthaan Kirk\n\n\n\nInstitute of Jazz Studies – Wayne Winborne\n\n\n\nSinger and MHANJ Director  – Lynette Sheard\n\n\n\nLive Music Producer – Gregory Burrus\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTickets are free… but you must reserve them!  \n\n\n\nUse the QR code or Click  RSVP Here to Join Us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT FESTIVAL AND MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE\n\n\n\nLocation Details
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/announcing-the-2025-bradley-beach-jazz-festival-2/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Bradley Beach Elementary School\, 515 Brinley Ave\, Bradley Beach\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Bradley Beach Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hey Jazz Fans\, the Bradley Beach Jazz Festival is a new winter event held in Bradley Beach\, New Jersey and is produced by Amy Hall\, Director of Tourism\, Borough of Bradley Beach Tourism Industry. Scheduled for February 7-8\, 2025\, the festival will take place at the Bradley Beach Elementary School Theatre from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday and 6:000 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday evening. The event is designed to support arts and culture\, celebrate Black History Month\, and benefit local organizations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe festival will feature performances by talented jazz bands\, including local emerging artist the Marel Hidalgo Jazz Quartet and the CMJ Jazz Band. Regional favorites performing are the James Moody Scholars and Charisa the Violin Diva along with international performers\, the iconic history maker\, music arranger and pianist Nat Adderley Jr\, and world renowned jazz drummer and bandleader Winard Harper and Jeli Posse. The event will support local businesses and provide a vibrant cultural experience for the community. \n\n\n\nExciting news! Top names in the jazz industry will be hosting and emceeing the festival. Among them are National Endowment for the Arts NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk and Wayne Winborne\, Executive Director of the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies which is largest and most comprehensive library and archives of jazz and jazz-related materials in the world. They will be joined by Director of The Mental Health Association of NJ MHANJ and Jazz Singer and Actress Lynette Sheard.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE LINEUP FOR HIS YEARS FESTIVAL :\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nARTISTS BIOS :\n\n\n\nFriday Feb 7 \n\n\n\nMarel Hidalgo Quartet\n\n\n\nNat Adderley Jr Quartet\n\n\n\nSaturday Feb 8 \n\n\n\nWinard Harper and Jeli Posse\n\n\n\nCharisa The Violin Diva\n\n\n\nCMJ Jazz Band\n\n\n\nJames Moody Scholars\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour MCs and Hosts are: \n\n\n\nNEA Jazz Master – Dorthaan Kirk\n\n\n\nInstitute of Jazz Studies – Wayne Winborne\n\n\n\nSinger and MHANJ Director – Lynette Sheard\n\n\n\nLive Music Producer – Gregory Burrus\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTICKETS ARE FREE BUT YOU MUST RESERVE A SPOT :\n\n\n\nUse the QR code or Click  RSVP Here to Join Us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nABOUT FESTIVAL AND MORE INFORMATION \n\n\n\nInformation / About / Travel / Venue –  CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more Bradley Beach Jazz Festival Instagram
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/2025-bradley-beach-jazz-festival-2/
LOCATION:Bradley Beach Elementary School\, 515 Brinley Ave\, Bradley Beach\, NJ\, 07720\, United States
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SUMMARY:Valentines Day Affair - Dinner Dance feat. MPack Live Music Love Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance at the Linden Moose Lodge on Friday\, February 14th from 8 pm to 11 pm. Bring your family\, friends\, and loved ones for an evening of great food\, live music\, and dancing provided by Clarence Conover and the MPack Band. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! Let’s dance the night away together. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions Contact
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/valentines-day-affair-dinner-dance-feat-mpack-live-music-love-celebration/
LOCATION:Linden Moose Lodge 913\, 43 Luttgen Place\, Linden\, New Jersey\, 07036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Blues,CC Minton,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Valentines Weekend Celebration featuring the Silver Stars and the MPack Band
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with us Sunday at a spectacular evening of live R&B Soul music! The Silver Stars will serenade you with their silky smooth sounds\, known for enchanting love songs in prestigious venues nationwide. Joining them is the acclaimed MPack Band\, bringing a mix of Funk\, Jazz\, R&B\, and more to get you grooving. Bring your love and dancing shoes for an unforgettable night! All for just a donation of $25.00 \n\n\n\nAnd don’t forget to checkout our weekend extravaganza price below. \n\n\n\n\n\nFeb 16\, 2025 Celebrate with us\, bring your soulful love and your dancing shoes. it will be an incredible evening of live R&B Soul music as you get to enjoy the silky sophisticated sounds of The Silver Stars. Having played on some of the most prestigious theatres and night clubs all over the the United States\, the Silver Stars will take you back and you are guaranteed to enjoy a night of beautiful\, smooth\, enchanting love songs and more. \n\n\n\nHelping you keep your valentines love Jones going will be the MPack Band. The always in-demand MPack band has been performing at numerous venues across the Tri-State region and is known for its energetic and soulful performances. Led by Clarence Conover\, a phenomenally talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist\, his band performs an eclectic mix of R&B\, Soul\, and Funk music that will have you dancing all night long! \n\n\n\n$25 Live Music Concert Silver Stars and MPack Sunday Feb 16th Call for tickets now at 973 573 – 1612 or 862 253 – 5460. Tell them Gregory Burrus sent you. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready for an unforgettable Valentine’s Weekend Experience!\n\n\n\nAnd on Monday Feb 17 Presidents Day Recover with us on a Bus Ride to Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Bus ride leaves 9 AM from the Silver Stars Media Complex at 9 AM. Returns to Complex at 6 PM.  \n\n\n\nSo grab your tickets now and join us for this romantic and exciting  celebration at Foxwoods Casino. Spend quality time with your loved one while enjoying great music\, delicious food\, and thrilling casino games. \n\n\n\nThe choice is yours\, join the bus ride for just $60 and enjoy a wonderful day at the beautiful gorgeous Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem Pennsylvania\, then for just $15\, join us on the Sunday before with family\, friends and the community at the wonderful Silver Stars Media Complex in East Orange NJ. This complex is built for live music and you will become enchanted by the Silvers Stars and the MPack band. A combination guaranteed to make you smile with happiness. Don’t forget your dancing shoes. \n\n\n\nIt’s the perfect way to make unforgettable memories on Valentine’s Weekend! Don’t miss out on this incredible experience – book your tickets today! Contact us ASAP. Don’t wait any longer\, get ready for an amazing experience filled with love and excitement! See you there! \n\n\n\nPhoto by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com\n\n\n\nCALL FOR TICKETS NOW 862 205 7660 OR 862 205 4600 OR 862 253 5460 Tell them Gregory Burrus sent you.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/valentines-weekend-celebration-featuring-the-silver-stars-and-the-mpack-band/
LOCATION:Silver Star Multimedia Complex\, 60 Franklin Street\, East Orange\, New Jersey\, 97017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Jazz,Live Music,Silver Stars Media Center
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SUMMARY:Valentines - Presidents Day  Celebration Road Trip to Wind Creek Casino and Resort
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on this incredible weekend adventure of love and fun! \n\n\n\n\n\nPRODIGAL SONS AND DAUGHTERS’ BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE & CHARLENE’S HOUSE OF OILS & BODY ESSENTIALS PRESENTS   \n\n\n\nFeb 17\, 2025 BUS RIDE 2 wind creek AND LIVE MUSIC CONCERTJust $60 Donation for a really great day with friends and family. Call for tickets now at 973 573 – 1612 or 862 253 – 5460.\n\n\n\n\n\nContact us ASAP. Don’t wait any longer.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/valentines-weekend-celebration-road-trip-to-foxwoods-casino-and-resort/
LOCATION:Silver Star Multimedia Complex\, 60 Franklin Street\, East Orange\, New Jersey\, 97017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Pop,RnB,Silver Stars Media Center,Smooth Jazz
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SUMMARY:MPACK Dining\, Dancing\, Drinking and More at Par 440 Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Experience a night of fabulous memories and infectious dancing as MPack returns to Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with entertainment and a guaranteed good time. Come celebrate your special event with us. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe MPack Band is a versatile musical group based in the Tri-State region. Known for their energetic and soulful performances\, they blend R&B\, Soul\, Jazz Music to get the crowd grooving. Led by the phenomenally talented Clarence Conover\, who is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist\, the band has been performing at numerous venues across the area. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nMPack is not just a band but also a brand\, constantly evolving and bringing a mix of musical styles to their audience. They are known for their lively shows and have a reputation for keeping the party going all night long. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou are invited to celebrate your special events with us. From birthday parties to special holiday celebrations\, dining\, dancing and drinking with us\, your family and friends is a good time guaranteed.\, Got an idea\, contact me and lets talk.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mpack-dining-dancing-drinking-and-more-at-par-440-lounge/
LOCATION:Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge\, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd\, Short Hills\, New Jersey\, 07078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,RnB,Smooth Jazz
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual CC Minton's 2025 Galentine's Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Galentine’s Day Celebration (Reschedule from Snow Date)\n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable evening of camaraderie\, empowerment\, and friendship at the highly anticipated 2nd Annual  Galentine Celebration hosted by CC Minton. Founder of House of Minton and President of Harlem World Magazine\, \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at our 2nd Annual Galentine’s Day Celebration\, Its a House of Minton lifestyle party with friends and family. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us: \n\n\n\n\nFeb 21 at Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge a unique restaurant & lounge featuring an array of offerings including Mediterranean Salmon · Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna · Chilean Sea Bass\, Sushi\, quality cocktails\, dancing\, free parking and more in Short Hills\, N.J\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIs your #Bestie a distance away\, around the block or around the world? Feel free to share an old photo of you with your closest friends and tag #HouseofMinton or #CCMintonLifestyle to rep your besties. \n\n\n\nJoin us as we honor the incredible women in your life with an enchanting night complete with delicious cuisine\, refreshing drinks\, and lively dancing to the awesome MPack band.. Bring your closest friends and prepare for a night that will leave a lasting impression. \n\n\n\nRegister and let us know you are coming …. just come out and we will see there. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHaving fun at 2024 Galentine’s Day Gathering by CC Minton feat MPACK Music – Gregory Burrus Productions at Par 440 Short Hills NJ
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/2nd-annual-cc-mintons-2025-galentines-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge\, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd\, Short Hills\, New Jersey\, 07078\, United States
CATEGORIES:CC Minton,Galentines Day,Harlem World Magazine,Live Music,RnB,Smooth Jazz
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SUMMARY:You are Invited to the First Annual Celebration of Jesus and Jazz at Mt Zion AME Milburn NJ
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spectacular\, inspirational 1-year anniversary celebration of Jesus and Jazz at Mt Zion AME Church in Millburn\, NJ! Join Reverend Eyesha Marable for a unique Jesus and Jazz event with these talented musicians. \n\n\n\n\n\nYou are Invited to the first annual Celebration of Jesus and Jazz at Mt Zion AME** in Milburn NJ. Get ready to be uplifted and inspired as we celebrate a year of Jesus\, Jazz\, faith\, and community. Join us on **Sun\, Feb 23\, 2025 at 11:30 AM** at the beautiful historic Mt Zion AME Church. Come together with friends \, family fabulous musicians to enjoy a service filled with soulful jazz music and messages of hope and love. Let’s celebrate Jesus and Jazz in a way that will lift your spirits and bring joy to your heart. Don’t miss out on this special event – mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable celebration! \n\n\n\nLive Jazz Music \n\n\n\nJoin the MZAME family led by Rev. Eyesha Marable for Jesus & Jazz on at 11:30 am for great music\, melodies\, meditative moments\, and messages. We are located at 56 Church Street\, Millburn\, NJ 07041\, and we are looking forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLeading the Jazz will be Phil Bingham with vocalist Lynette Sheard\, Bassist Thaddeus Exposé drummer Mecadon McCune and Saxophonist Alex Desrivieres.  \n\n\n\nThis will be a very special event please join us.  \n\n\n\nSpace is limited so please let us know if we should expect you by reserving your space via email at  mtzionamemillburn@gmail.com or RSVP TODAY. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nRefreshments will be available immediately following the service by Pangea Caterers. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Message \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastor Eyesha Marable is a multifaceted leader—a trained dancer\, ordained Itinerate Elder\, and currently the pastor at Mt. Zion AME Church in Millburn\, New Jersey. She serves as the Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District under the guidance of Bishop Gregory Ingram. \n\n\n\nPastor Marable brings an impressive academic background\, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish\, a Master of Science in Non-Profit Management\, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development\, and a Master of Divinity. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her pastoral duties\, she has made significant contributions to the field of liturgical dance. Pastor Marable is the founder of the National Liturgical Dance Network (NLDN)\, which unites and trains dancers in worship across many churches. \n\n\n\nMoreover\, her tenure at the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York spanned 14 years\, where she was an associate minister and assistant dance director for the Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry.  \n\n\n\nEyesha Marable also serves as the Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). With a passion for fostering connections and promoting the arts\, Marable is instrumental in creating programs that engage diverse communities and enhance the impact of NJPAC in Newark and beyond. \n\n\n\nVocals and Mental Health Message\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard is the Director of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s New Jersey Mental Health Players\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard is the Director of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s New Jersey Mental Health Players\, a highly successful\, interactive community education program\, winner of the 2021 national Richard Van Horn Innovation in Programming Award from Mental Health America. \n\n\n\nMs. Sheard has worked at the Mental Health Association for over 18 years as a staff development trainer\, senior employment specialist\, and a Community Education Coordinator. Combining art and advocacy\, she channels her enthusiasm to the programs mission of increasing education and awareness\, decreasing stigma and breaking the silence around mental illness and emotional wellness. \n\n\n\nMs. Sheard is certified by Mental Health America as a trainer of Mental Health First Aid. She is also a certified trainer of QPR (Question\, Persuade\, Refer) suicide prevention training\, crisis intervention\, and trauma informed care. She is a sought-after panelist\, host\, interviewer\, and keynote speaker. During the height of the COVID Pandemic she provided a weekly webinar entitled ”Why the Show Must Go On — How to Maintain Your Creative Sanity\,” highlighting the connection between creativity and mental health along with the virtual presentations by the NJ Mental Health Players. It was viewed by over 15\,000 people. \n\n\n\nIn addition to the Richard Van Horn Innovation in Programming Award\, Ms. Sheard has been recognized by several other organizations for her accomplishments. She received the APSE Employment Professional of the Year for her work with individuals with disabilities from the Association for Professionals in Supported Employment. \n\n\n\nMs. Sheard is a versatile vocalist\, actor\, activist\, producer\, director\, and vocal coach. The Star-Ledger proclaimed\, “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot.” She performs Jazz\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul\, and Pop music.  Being a native of Newark\, New Jersey\, her live jazz performances have landed her a spot in “The Encyclopedia of Newark Jazz.” Theater credits include principal roles in Dream Girls\, Smokey Joe’s Café\, Ragtime\, Ragtime the Musical\, Swing\, Aida\, For Colored Girls\, A Raisin in the Sun\, and Gary Coleman in Avenue Q in which Broadway World declared that “she is fabulous with a voice that shakes the rafters.” She is the CEO of Lynette Entertainment LLC. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaverne S. Williams\, CSW\, Director of PEWS and Member of the MHANJ’s Community Education Team\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaverne Williams is a quintessential leader in emotional health and spirituality\, possessing a heartfelt dedication to making the world a better place. Driven by her faith in God and her passion to create positive change\, she became an inspiring figure in articulating and addressing mental illness in the Black Community. \n\n\n\nAfter more than 38 years of service to the MHANJ\, Laverne is retiring from her full-time position as the Director of the PEWS (Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality) Program and an integral member of the Community Education Team. Laverne founded PEWS in 2005 and has remained at the helm until now. The PEWS Program’s goal was to help break the stigma associated with mental health conditions for members of the African American church. She became a strong proponent of equipping church leaders with skills to respond to congregants who had concerns about their own mental health or the mental health of their family members. \n\n\n\nAs an advocate on behalf of persons with mental illness\, and as a long-standing Deacon and member of the Union Baptist Church in Montclair where she still serves\, Laverne has diligently developed partnerships between faith-based communities and behavioral health institutions by bridging the gap between theology and mental health. Her insights were indispensable in encouraging culturally relevant behavioral health resources and family support services to an array of diverse consumers. She diligently worked to increase awareness and engagement with key stakeholders in communities of color. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her award-winning work\, Laverne is also a New Jersey Certified Social Worker\, WRAP (Wellness & Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator\, Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. She is a highly sought-after conference keynote speaker and workshop facilitator having presented to numerous statewide and local agencies\, consumer organizations and family member groups. \n\n\n\n“We congratulate Laverne Williams on her many accomplishments over her 38 years of service at the MHANJ. She has pioneered several initiatives covering important topics such as mental health in communities of color\, grief assistance and helping people with excessive attachments to name a few. She has been a true inspiration and her legacy will continue to make a difference in the years to come. We will always consider her a member of our MHANJ family\,” said Carolyn Beauchamp\, MHANJ’s President and CEO. \n\n\n\nThrough the years Laverne and her work have touched hundreds of clergy members\, families and individuals across the state. She has conducted a multitude of trainings\, discussions\, presentations and outreach activities that have changed the landscape and helped to break the stigma of mental illness. \n\n\n\nHer work has been published and she has been quoted by notable authors such as Sheryl Sandberg in her bestselling book\, Option B – Facing Adversity\, Building Resilience\, and Finding Joy. The PEWS program is referenced in a paper published by Laverne and her colleagues\, entitled\, Implementing a Mental Health Ministry Committee in Faith-Based Organizations: The Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality Program\,* accessible on the National Library of Medicine’s website.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMt Zion AME Church (4th Sunday of the Month ) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Music Curation  \n\n\n\nGregory Burrus is a local live music producer\, promoter\, event planner\, and community partner. He combines his extensive corporate business and technology expertise with his love of live music\, making it his mission to keep the music alive by booking bands for private and public events.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-2025/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Jesus and Jazz,Live Music,Pianist,Sunday Jazz
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SUMMARY:Greg Burrus & Rutgers IJS Presents Jacque Johnson Inside Swing Hump Day
DESCRIPTION:Come hang out with us at Clements Place for a swinging good time with Vocalist Jacque Johnson and her swinging band on Hump Day! \n\n\n\n\n\nIJS Presents Jacque Johnson Inside Swing Hump Day at Clements Placee \n\n\n\nCome join us for a swinging good time with Jacque Johnson and her swinging band at Clements Place! Get ready to groove to some fantastic tunes and dance the night away. This in-person event will take place at 15 Washington Street. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some live music and great company. See you there!  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nJacque Johnson Inside Swing Hump Day at Clements Place\n\n\n\nThe Swing Queen” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFabulous and fun Jacque Johnson is a bluesy Jazz singer and Newark\, NJ native. Swinging the great American song book through-out the United States and abroad. She has a fantastic rotation band of great musicians and her performances are delightful and engaging; the audience is always a part of the show! Check her out! \n\n\n\nJoining Jacque on Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith 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 at of Bloomfield NJ\, we Play Mostly original music that we blend with Rock\, Jazz And Latin rhythms. In our music you can hear the heart of the Caribbean\, the peasant chant\, the voice of those speaking against injustice accompanied by Afro Caribbean rhythms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHoward Hall\, Jr. began piano lessons at age 6\, becoming proficient in classical piano at an early age. He began playing R&B gigs as a teenager\, playing with local groups in the New York metropolitan area. As an adult\, his growing passion for jazz and Latin music led him to study those genres at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the groups Mambo Jazzi\, DC Fusion\, Bluchacha\, Raritan Blues Project\, and CubanoRican\, and musical artists including Chico Alvarez\, Gregory Buford\, Mauricio de Souza\, Vince Ector\, Thaddeus Expose\, Gene Ghee\, Bill Ohashi\, Alex Parchment\, Jacque Johnson\, Lynette Sheard\, Wilma Ann\, and Zakiyyah Zai-mah\, among many others. His diverse musical background allows him to enjoy many musical genres\, displaying a soulful and melodic touch to his interpretations. He currently performs with several jazz\, blues\, Latin music\, R&B combos\, and vocalists\, primarily at venues throughout the New York/New Jersey area. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Sen Raines is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in Newark\, New Jersey. She specializes in playing the bass\, arranging vocals\, and songwriting. She received her bachelor’s degree in jazz performance from Montclair State University and is now working as a professional musician\, and an educator of music. “
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/greg-burrus-rutgers-ijs-presents-jacque-johnson-inside-swing-hump-day/
LOCATION:New Jersey
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SUMMARY:Eclectic Jazz Fusion Band U.L.T.R.A.S Coming to Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:Greg Burrus and Rutgers IJS Presents ULTRAS – Jazz Fusion At Its Best\n\n\n\n\n\nThis eclectic Jazz Fusion band\, composed of seasoned professionals\, produces a vibrant concoction of sounds and tones to delight any music lover.  \n\n\n\nOn Stage will be: \n\n\n\nJohn Morrison – Guitar \n\n\n\nBilly Carrion – Bass/Synth Bass \n\n\n\nCampbell Charshee – Piano/Synths \n\n\n\nJarrett Walser – Drums \n\n\n\nEach U.L.T.R.A. S musician is well-versed in various musical styles\, including jazz\, fusion\, video game music\, rock\, etc\, and together\, they’re on track to release their debut album\, entitled “Universe Less Traveled Reveals Authentic Self” this coming Winter. \n\n\n\nBand  \n\n\n\n:https://www.ultrasmusic.com \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/eclectic-jazz-fusion-band-u-l-t-r-a-s-coming-to-clements-place/
LOCATION:Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Commnity,Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Greg Burrus & Rutgers IJS Presents Wolf Dorsey Clark: A Letter To Bill Evans
DESCRIPTION:Let The Music Speak for Itself  \n\n\n\nAcclaimed bassist Leon Lee Dorsey pays homage to the iconic Bill Evans in his latest release\, “A Letter to Bill Evans”. Joined by the prodigious talents of drummer Mike Clark and pianist Michael Wolff\, Dorsey delivers a captivating tribute that captures the essence of Evans’ musical genius while infusing it with the trio’s own distinctive flair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the enchanting bossa nova rhythms of “Gloria’s Step” to the deeply evocative renditions of “Turn Out the Stars” and “Waltz for Debby”\, each track is a testament to the ensemble’s impeccable artistry and inventive approach to modern jazz. More than a nostalgic look back\, this album is a vibrant celebration of Evans’ enduring influence\, reimagined through the lens of three of contemporary jazz’s most brilliant minds. \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the lush harmonies\, intricate interplay\, and soulful expressiveness that define “A Letter to Bill Evans”. This is a listening experience that will resonate with jazz aficionados and music lovers alike – a poignant tribute to a legend\, brought to life by the masterful performances of Dorsey\, Clark\, and Wolff. \n\n\n\nCredit: https://leonleedorsey.com/store/p/a-letter-to-bill-evans \n\n\n\nA Letter to Bill Evans” \n\n\n\nA behind-the-scenes look at the recording of “A Letter to Bill Evans” featuring Michael Wolff\, Mike Clark\, and Leon Lee Dorsey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Clark\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Clark gained worldwide recognition as one of America’s foremost jazz and funk drummers while playing with Herbie Hancock in the early seventies. His incisive playing on Hancock’s “Actual Proof” garnered him an international cult following and influenced generations of drummers. While Mike digs the funk\, he consider jazz his first love\, and playing that music is what he says feeds his soul. \n\n\n\nBesides Herbie Hancock\, Mike has performed and recorded with such well-known jazz greats as Christian McBride\, Chet Baker\, John Scofield\, Nicholas Payton\, Tony Bennett\, Wayne Shorter\, Joe Henderson\, Donald Harrison\, Eddie Henderson\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Vince Guaraldi\, Woody Shaw\, Albert King\, Larry Coryell\, Mike Wolff\, Wallace Roney\, Billy Childs\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Chris Potter\, Bobby McFerrin\, Nat Adderly\, Oscar Brown Jr.\, and Gil Evans and his Orchestra. \n\n\n\nBorn in Sacramento\, CA\, Mike traveled around the country with his father\, a union man for the railroad\, and a former drummer himself. His dad had a great appreciation for jazz and blues music\, and Mike credits this exposure as forming the foundation for his ability to synthesize many different regional styles. He absorbed the music of America while riding the rails. From age 4\, he was a prodigy\, sitting in—and getting “house” —- with bands in Texas and New Orleans. By the time he reached his early twenties\, he had become one of the founders of the distinctive East Bay Sound coming out of Oakland\, California. \n\n\n\nDuring the late sixties\, Mike led his own jazz organ trio\,. Then he met Hancock in 1973. With Herbie\, Mike set the rhythms for the acclaimed group\, The Headhunters. Afterwards\, he did a two-year stint with Brand X\, the British jazz/rock fusion band founded by Phil Collins. With them he recorded ”Do They Hurt?” and “Product.” \n\n\n\nBy 2000\, Mike had made a foray into the popular jam band scene. His group Prescription Renewal pulled together cross-generational talents\, such as Charlie Hunter\, Fred Wesley\, Skerik\, Robert Walter\, and DJ Logic\, and featured special guests such as Donald Harrison\, George Porter Jr. of The Meters\, Les Claypool\, Larry Goldings and fellow Headhunters alumni Bill Summers. He also toured with The Roots Funk All Stars. \n\n\n\nAlong with James Brown’s drummer Clyde Stubblefield\, Mike’s beats with The Headhunters (most notably “God Make Me Funky”) include some of the most sampled in hip hop. He has been featured in Downbeat\, Musician\, International Musician & Recording World\, Modern Drummer\, Jazz Times\, Guitar Player\, Jazz Is\, and numerous jazz history and method books. \n\n\n\nMike is a popular and busy clinician. His latest book\, “The Post Bop Drum Book” on Hudson Music is a big hit. A previous book\, “Funk Drumming: Innovative Grooves & Advanced Concepts” was published in 2012 by Hal Leonard. \n\n\n\nLeon Lee Dorsey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a legendary bassist\, composer\, and arranger\, Leon Lee Dorsey\, born in 1958 in Pittsburgh\, has performed with jazz luminaries that include: Dizzy Gillespie\, Wynton Marsalis\, Freddie Hubbard\, John Lewis\, Kenny Clarke\, Jon Hendricks\, Gloria Lynn\, Harry “Sweets” Edison\, Dorothy Donegan\, Stanley Turrentine\, George Benson\, Ellis Marsalis\, Neena Freelon and Terumasa Hino. \n\n\n\nHe has also performed in big bands with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra\, Benny Carter\, the Duke Ellington Orchestra and Charlie Persip’s Superband. Other career highlights include working with Frank Sinatra at Carnegie Hall\, guest appearances at the White House under Presidents Reagan and Clinton and performing with Joe Williams and the operatic diva Marilyn Horne. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe has graced jazz festivals throughout the world and recorded with Lionel Hampton\, Art Blakey\, Arthur Prysock\, Freddie Hubbard\, Dakota Staton and numerous other jazz artists. \n\n\n\nCompleting his Doctor of Music (DMA) in Double Bass Performance at Stony Brook University Graduate School (2014-2016)\, Dorsey holds Master’s Degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Manhattan School of Music\, and a Double Degree in Music from Oberlin College\, specializing in Classical Double Bass and Jazz Performance. \n\n\n\nHis prolific recording career includes albums such as “The Watcher” (1995)\, “Song of Songs” (1999)\, “Monk Time” (2019)\, “Play Sgt. Pepper” (2020)\, “Thank You Mr. Mabern” (2021)\, “Freedom Jazz Dance” (2021)\, “Blues on Top” (2022)\, and “Cantaloupe Island” (2022). His latest release is “A Letter to Bill Evans” (2024). \n\n\n\nOne of his notable contributions to the world of music is the album “Blues on Top\,” which features a trio formation with drummer Mike Clark and guest artist Mike LeDonne on piano. The album showcases Dorsey’s and Clark’s talents as they fluidly fill the musical gaps and maintain a high rhythmic energy throughout the performance.  \n\n\n\nMichael Wolff\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Wolff is a renowned jazz pianist\, composer and bandleader known for his virtuoso performances and innovative style. After leaving music school early to join the Latin-jazz great Cal Tjader’s band in the early ’70s\, he spent the next two decades gigging and recording extensively. Wolff can be heard on over 21 recordings with a veritable hall of fame ranging from Tjader to Cannonball Adderley\, Sonny Rollins\, Nancy Wilson\, Sheila E\, Christian McBride\, Tony Williams\, and more. During this time\, he even mingled with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra\, Duke Ellington Band and the Count Basie Orchestra. \n\n\n\nIn addition to appearances at esteemed global venues such as Carnegie Hall\, Royal Albert Hall\, Birdland\, Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society\, Snug Harbor and Mezzrow\, Wolff has performed with and conducted over 25 symphony orchestras worldwide including The Dallas Symphony\, The Fort Worth Symphony\, The Berlin Radio Orchestra\, and The Atlanta Symphony. He has also performed as a soloist with The Memphis National Symphony and The Pittsburgh Symphony. \n\n\n\nWolff became a part of pop culture in 1989\, when he began a five-year tenure as the musical director of the high energy house band on Arsenio Hall’s groundbreaking late-night talk show. This journey led to him accompanying saxophonist and Presidential candidate Bill Clinton in 1992\, as well as backing musical giants including Ray Charles\, B.B. King\, Patti LaBelle\, Whitney Houston\, Chick Corea\, Herbie Hancock\, Al Green\, James Brown\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, Jerry Lee Lewis and Warren Zevon. He also served as musical director for Nancy Wilson. \n\n\n\nIn the summer of 2015\, a grueling four-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer had the pianist-composer on the ropes and flat on his back. He fell into a coma in the lobby of a New York hospital\, where the prognosis quickly moved from doubtful to death’s door. At one point\, the doctor asked his wife\, award-winning actress\, director and writer Polly Draper\, if she’d signed a Do Not Resuscitate order. Through the haze of drugs and debilitating illness\, Wolff lifted his head up and growled: “Resuscitate me!” \n\n\n\nHis sons Nat and Alex\, in the midst of their ascent as two of the most talented actors of their generation\, returned home to be with their father to comfort him. They played guitars and sang at his bedside\, tapping into the sweet\, winsome gifts that had made the Wolffs a famous musical family nearly a decade earlier\, via the hit Nickelodeon TV series The Naked Brothers Band. “When I got sick\, it was tough on the whole family\,” Wolff says. “My wife really had to take care of me\, and it was hard on everybody. “I guess it just wasn’t my time\,” he laughs today\, “So now everybody’s flying free\, which is great.”  \n\n\n\nWolff is a recipient of the BMI Music Award\, the winner of the Gold Disc Award in Japan (“Jumpstart” recorded with Tony Williams and Christian McBride)\, and the recipient of the Hamptons International Film Festival’s award for best film score for The Tic Code. In addition to The Tic Code\, he has composed the scores to many other film and television projects\, such as Made Up\, Dark Angel\, Who’s the Man\, and The Naked Brothers Band. Most recently Michael wrote the score for the new Polly Draper film\, Stella’s Last Weekend.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/greg-burrus-rutgers-ijs-presents-wolf-dorsey-clark-a-letter-to-bill-evans/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Live Music
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