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SUMMARY:“Where Jazz Meets Derby Style: An Unbridled Daddy Rabbit Speakeasy Weekend in East Rutherford”
DESCRIPTION:Come join in the fun! \n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus Productions is excited to support this stylish\, jazz‑filled night at Annabella’s! \n\n\n\nThe Unbridled Daddy Rabbit Speakeasy brings live jazz\, Kentucky‑style flair\, and that classic speakeasy energy — all wrapped into one unforgettable evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’re ready for great music\, great people\, and a great cause\, this is the place to be. Let’s run this race together. \n\n\n\nEast Rutherford\, NJ 🗓️ May 1\, 2026\n\n\n\nProud to support the Jersey Derby Day Experience — a celebration of culture\, fashion\, and community impact. \n\n\n\nThis event brings the excitement of Derby Day to the Meadowlands with style\, elegance\, and purpose. Come dressed to impress\, enjoy the festivities\, and support an organization doing real work for future equine careers. \n\n\n\nIf you love good energy and good causes\, this one’s for you. \n\n\n\nMeadowlands Racetrack 🗓️ May 2\, 2026 🎟️ Scan the flyer or visit the site for updates
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/where-jazz-meets-derby-style-an-unbridled-daddy-rabbit-speakeasy-weekend-in-east-rutherford/
LOCATION:Annabella’s House of Mozzarella\, 900 Patterson Plank Road\, East Rutherford NJ\, New Jersey\, 07073\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Mecadon McCune Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Drummer and bandleader Mecadon McCune returns to Clem’s with his quartet of nextgen jazz stars for an evening of the best current sounds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nABOUT MECADON MCCUNE \n\n\n\nMecadon McCune has been immersed in music since he was born. His father is veteran jazz pianist Brandon McCune; his mother\, Christine Clemmons-McCune\, is an opera singer. “My dad made sure that I was learning piano since I was about four years old\,” he said\, “but growing up I really did not like learning the piano. When I would go to gigs with my dad\, I would always be watching the drummer—Jaimeo Brown\, who recently moved to California; Alvester Garnett when my dad played with Regina Carter; Lenny White when my dad played with Buster Williams.”Brandon McCune was a frequent performer at the now defunct West Orange jazz club\, Cecil’s\, run by drummer Cecil Brooks III\, and Mecadon recalled\, “At Cecil’s\, there was a picture of me on my dad’s lap when I was seven months old\, while he’s playing piano. I was at Cecil’s all the time\, and Cecil Brooks was like an uncle to me. I love that guy.” The move from piano to drums became official four years ago when McCune was a freshman at Science Park High School in Newark. “I was in the jazz band playing piano my freshman year\,” he recalled\, “but Mario Banks\, the school’s Band Director\, advocated to my parents that I be allowed to play drums. He knew that’s where I wanted to be. He’s the actual reason that I play drums. If it weren’t for him\, I don’t know if I would even be doing music right now. He supported me musically and in so many more ways as well.”In June\, McCune was awarded the $10\,000 James Moody Scholarship to study Jazz Performance at Montclair State University. It is co-presented by Moody’s widow\, Linda Moody\, and Jazz House Kids and administered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey. The judges were: bassist and JHK Artistic Director Christian McBride\, pianist Renee Rosnes\, alto saxophonist Mark Gross\, and trumpeters Ted Chubb and Nathan Eklund.Chubb\, who is Jazz House Kids Vice President of Arts Education and Director of the Jazz House Summer Workshop\, said\, “We had some incredible applicants this year\, which made the final decision that much more difficult\, but Mecadon checks every single box of what this prize is meant to embody\, what a musician is supposed to be\, and what a citizen is supposed to be.”Eklund\, who directs the Jazz House Big Band\, of which McCune is a member\, described McCune to me as “an extremely talented and hard-working young musician that I am so excited to hear every time I get the opportunity. It has been a true pleasure working with him over the past year and watching him inspire and be inspired by his peers at Jazz House! It’s clear his childhood was filled with growing up around all kinds of music\, and his instinct for playing the drums shows a deep connection to jazz and its history. I’m always looking for musicians who want to present their own personality in the music while recognizing the tradition that has come before them; and Mecadon is truly developing as a musician that embodies that mindset.”In August 2022\, McCune was part of a quartet that performed as the Rising Stars opening act at the New Jersey Jazz Society’s Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert in Madison\, NJ. All four members of that quartet won awards at the 15th annual Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival held in February at the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York. McCune\, alto saxophonist Ginger Meyer\, and trumpeter Alvaro Caravaca won Outstanding Soloist awards; and bassist Sam Konin won the Charles Mingus Electric Bass Award for his performance of Mingus’ “The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines.” Konin\, from Lawrenceville\, NJ\, will be performing with McCune and Maplewood pianist Ben Collins-Siegel at the West Orange Jazz Festival on September 23. And\, McCune performed with some past James Moody Scholarship winners at the Montclair Jazz Festival on September 9.The 18-year-old drummer was also busy in August. On August 17\, he led a quartet in an outdoor concert in Scotch Plains. Konin was on bass; Benjamin Sherman\, a high school student from Brooklyn\, was on saxophone; and the pianist was James Bally\, a William Paterson jazz student from Elizabeth. On August 19\, McCune’s parents hosted a graduation recital for him at Newark’s Akwaaba Art Gallery. Once again\, his “go-to bassist” was Konin. The tenor saxophonist was Birsa Chatterjee\, “an amazing tenor player based in New York right now\,” and the trumpeter was Eklund. \n\n\n\n****************************************************************************************************** \n\n\n\nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies
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LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:Jesus and Jazz Presents Charlie Apicella feat Avery Sharpe\, Beareather Reddy and Steve Johns at Mt Zion AME
DESCRIPTION:Jesus and Jazz returns on Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 at 11:30 AM with a powerhouse lineup featuring guitarist Charlie Apicella\, legendary bassist Avery Sharpe\, soulful vocalist Beareather Reddy\, and master drummer Steve Johns. This is a rare convergence of artistry\, spirit\, and swing—right inside Mt. Zion AME Church\, where music and ministry meet in a way only this series delivers.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPastor Eyesha Marable – Honoring Legacy\, Elevating the Lineage \n\n\n\n\nPastor Eyesha K. Marable has long been a guardian of cultural memory\, and her leadership ensures that artists who carry the deep lineage of Black American music are honored with the reverence they deserve. Welcoming Avery Sharpe\, now 71 and widely regarded as one of the most important bass voices of his generation\, is perfectly aligned with her mission. Through her decades of work at Mt. Zion AME and NJPAC \n\n\n\n\nPastor Marable has built sacred platforms where master musicians can share their gifts with the community while their stories\, struggles\, and triumphs are preserved for future generations. By bringing in Charlie Apicella  Vice President of North Jersey Blues Society with the legendary Sharpe—whose career spans McCoy Tyner\, historic recordings\, and a lifetime of musical storytelling—to Jesus & Jazz\, she continues her commitment to celebrating elders\, uplifting artistry rooted in heritage\, and ensuring that the spiritual and cultural legacy of Black music remains alive\, accessible\, and deeply respected. \n\n\n\nThis is not just another concert—it’s a gathering of masters whose collective experience spans the deepest roots of jazz\, blues\, gospel\, and Black American musical tradition. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nBlessing Us With Their Gifts – Charlie Apicella Quartet\n\n\n\nThe Charlie Apicella Quartet brings a warm\, soulful blend of blues\, jazz\, and deep groove that lifts the spirit and fills the sanctuary with joy. Their sound honors the tradition while inviting us into a moment of pure musical fellowship. \n\n\n\n\nCharlie Apicella – Guitarist\, Composer\, Keeper of the GrooveCharlie Apicella brings a warm\, soulful guitar voice shaped by the lineage of Wes Montgomery\, Grant Green\, and the organ‑groove tradition. Known for his work with Iron City and his deep respect for jazz history\, Apicella blends blues feeling\, bebop vocabulary\, and spiritual sensitivity—perfect for the Jesus & Jazz sanctuary experience. Learn more: https://www.ironcity.nyc/bio \n\n\n\n\n\nAvery Sharpe – Bass Legend\, Composer\, Cultural VoiceAvery Sharpe is one of the most respected bassists of our time\, celebrated for his decades‑long work with McCoy Tyner\, his leadership as a composer\, and his commitment to telling the stories of African American history through music. His presence elevates any stage—and his sound inside Mt. Zion AME will be nothing short of profound. Learn more about the legendary Avery Sharpe:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avery_Sharpe \n\n\n\n\n\nBeareather Reddy – Soul‑Stirring Vocalist with Gospel Fire \n\n\n\nBeareather Reddy brings a voice that carries both the sanctuary and the jazz club. Her performances are rich with emotional truth\, gospel warmth\, and blues authenticity. Whether she’s delivering a spiritual\, a standard\, or a soul classic\, she connects directly with the heart of the congregation. \n\n\n\nDiscover the fabulous Bearther: http://beareatherreddy.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Johns – Master Drummer\, Rhythmic Architect \n\n\n\nSteve Johns is a drummer whose swing is deep\, joyful\, and unshakeable. Having performed with jazz greats across generations\, he brings clarity\, drive\, and musical wisdom to every ensemble. His rhythmic foundation will anchor this powerhouse group with grace and fire. \n\n\n\nLots more about Steve Johns right here:https://www.stevejohnsjazz.com/ \n\n\n\n\nWhy This Special Communion Sunday is Important?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJesus and Jazz has become a cherished monthly gathering at Mt. Zion AME—a place where community members\, music lovers\, and spiritual seekers come together for a unique blend of worship and world‑class jazz. This May 3rd edition stands out as a rare meeting of four artists whose collective experience spans the highest levels of the jazz and blues world. \n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership – Jesus and Jazz\n\n\n\ngregry-burrus-eyesha-marable-phil-bongham-jesus-and-jazz\n\n\n\nJesus & Jazz in Millburn is led by Rev. Dr. Eyesha Marable’s spiritual vision\, Phil Bingham’s soulful musical direction and Gregory Burrus’s artistic curation forming a powerful trio that unites faith\, community\, and jazz excellence.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-presents-charlie-apicella-feat-avery-sharpe-beareather-reddy-and-steve-johns-at-mt-zion-ame/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents Ma Rainey’s Living Tradition Of The Blues
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlie Apicella Guita\,r Avery Sharpe – Bassm Steve Johns – Drums\, Beareather Reddy – Vocals and \, Madame Pat Tandy – Vocals at ClementRutgers IJS Greg Burrus PresentsMa Rainey’s Living Tradition Of The BluesGet ready for an unforgettable in-person event that dives deep into the roots of blues with Ma Rainey’s Living Tradition. Join us at Rutgers for a soulful journey celebrating the legendary blues queen\, brought to you by Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus. Don’t miss this chance to experience the true spirit of blues up close and personal!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-ma-raineys-living-tradition-of-the-blues/
LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Apartment building\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:SHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performance \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Required  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nSHOUT! 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. This full sixteen piece big band performs compositions and arrangements by Lance and occasionally arrangements of his colleagues. Lance has been arranging for other artists and bands for over twenty five years\, starting with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. “Lionel Hampton always encouraged me to keep writing\,” Lance says of the iconic Jazz legend. “I found that when commissioned to write for artists or band leaders there was often some level of restrictions or parameters to adhere to.” That was until Lance was commissioned to write a program of arrangements to be performed live by vocalist Carla Cook and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg\, Germany in 2002. Given ample freedom to create by Carla\, Lance wrote nine arrangements for the program. “I was so pleased with the results\, I never forgot that feeling.” In the Spring of 2022 Lance finally decided to start his own band. “For me there’s nothing like that range of power and expression we can achieve with sixteen great musicians. Not to mention the sense of community and family that we enjoy working as a big band.” \n\n\n\nRegular Members: \n\n\n\nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \n\n\n\nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \n\n\n\nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \n\n\n\nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \n\n\n\nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \n\n\n\nMulti-hyphenate composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, tenor and soprano saxophonist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. When Lance is not performing his own music he is touring with revered South African pianist\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, performing and recording as saxophonist with fellow New York area players\, teaching and writing commissioned arrangements for other artists and bands. Lance comes out of Markham\, Illinois\, a small town near Chicago. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, where he studied saxophone\, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s\, Lance continued his education\, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster\, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra’s Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman\, Jon Hendricks\, Pete “LaRocca” Sims\, Wallace Roney\, Abdulah Ibrahim\, Bootsy Collins\, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000\, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!\, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career\, Lance’s talents as an arranger\, composer\, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton)\, Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook\, Swingin’ Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra\, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release\, Visions\, the Music of Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nLance’s earliest musical experience was established while growing up in the Baptist Church. His connection with spirituality and music has endured. In 2000 to 2006 Lance served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, NJ. Between 2006 and 2013\, while living in Massachusetts\, Lance served as Minister of Music for Andover Baptist Church in Andover MA\, leading worship services with gospel and sometimes jazz music. In 2002 he released Psalm\, the first of four Cds featuring original songs\, and jazz arrangements of hymns and Spirituals. \n\n\n\nAs an educator Lance’s recent teaching work has included woodwind instructor for Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody\, MA\, director of the Phillips Academy Gospel Choir in Andover MA\, and Berklee’s Saxophone Weekend for the Berklee College of Music summer program where Lance taught master classes\, group lessons\, jazz theory\, improvisation and ensemble. Lance also served on the faculty or Jazz At Lincoln Center’s educational department working with it’s outreach program for youth throughout New York City. \n\n\n\nIn 2014-15 Lance performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Broadway musical hit After Midnight. Starting in Spring of 2016 he performed in the orchestra of the Broadway production of George C. Wolfe’s “Shuffle Along …” featuring Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald and the choreography of Savion Glover. When he’s not touring with Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya\, Lance continues to teach and perform in the New York and northern New Jersey areas as a solo artist and in bands that include Andy Farber and his Orchestra\, and the New Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis. \n\n\n\nRealizing the importance of spirituality and the blues as healing and empowering forces\, Lance always makes sure to incorporate these elements from his cultural background into his music. He believes that the larger community of the world is in need of that same healing and empowering influence.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-big-band-at-clements-place-6/
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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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents The Katie Cosco Laura Dreyer Project
DESCRIPTION:Catch the vibes of Rutgers IJS with Greg Burrus\, Katie Cosco\, and Laura Dreyer live on stage!\n\n\nRutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents The Katie Cosco Laura Dreyer Project\nGet ready for an awesome in-person experience with The Katie Cosco Laura Dreyer Project brought to you by Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus! Join us for a fantastic time filled with creativity\, energy\, and unique vibes. Don’t miss out on this special event where live performance meets great company. See you there!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-the-katie-cosco-laura-dreyer-project/
LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Apartment building\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz,Jazz
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SUMMARY:Institute of Jazz Studies: The London Sessions Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the exhibition opening with live music\, light refreshements\, and a curator’s talk highlighting rare jazz treasures on display.\n\n\nPlease join us for the opening of Institute of Jazz Studies: The London Sessions—a new exhibition that brings jazz history “across the pond” and back to Newark. \nEnjoy an evening of music\, conversation\, and discovery featuring the piano stylings of James Austin Jr. and special musical guests\, light bites\, and curator’s remarks at 6:00 p.m. The exhibition highlights British‑American jazz connections\, transatlantic migration stories\, historic performances\, and rare recordings and publications that document the global reach and diasporic spread of Black music. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP and reserve your spot. \nImportant note: visitors without a Rutgers ID should bring a government‑issued photo ID to enter the library. \nCome experience jazz history in motion—and see remarkable materials from the Institute’s rich collections.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/institute-of-jazz-studies-the-london-sessions-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:John Cotton Dana Library – 4th Floor\, 185 University Avenue\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Trombonist  Brian Simmontacchi
DESCRIPTION:Join us in person for a cool night with trombone ace Brian Simmontacchi\, brought to you by Rutgers IJS!\n\n\nRutgers IJS Presents Trombonist Brian Simmontacchi\nGet ready for an awesome live session with Brian Simmontacchi in person! Whether you’re a jazz fan or just curious\, this is your chance to catch some cool trombone vibes up close.  \nJoining n stage are: Brian Simontacchi – tromboneDanny Raycraft – tenor saxophoneMike Carabello – pianoJames Robbins – bassCorey Garcia – drums \nDon’t miss out on this fun and laid-back even aqnd very cool program brought to you by Rutgers IJS — come hang\, listen\, and enjoy the music!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-trombonist-brian-simmontacchi/
LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Apartment building\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents Matt Cherkoff Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus present the Matt Cherkoff Quartet—swing\, soul\, and serious jazz energy live in the room.\n\n\nJoin us for an exceptional night of jazz as Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus present the Matt Cherkoff Quartet at Clements Place. Guitarist Matt Cherkoff leads a powerhouse ensemble through a set of deep swing\, soulful improvisation\, and modern jazz storytelling. This intimate performance highlights the group’s dynamic interplay\, rich harmonies\, and the unmistakable Clements Place energy that brings audiences and artists together. Reserve your seat and experience a night of world‑class musicianship in one of Newark’s most beloved jazz rooms.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-matt-cherkoff-quartet/
LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Apartment building\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T193000
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Ed Cheery
DESCRIPTION:Join Rutgers IJS for a chill night with Ed Cheery\, live and in person—don’t miss the good vibes!\n\n\nEd Cherry is a masterful jazz guitarist whose warm tone\, lyrical phrasing\, and deep blues vocabulary have made him one of the most respected voices on the instrument. Best known for his long tenure with Dizzy Gillespie\, Cherry spent over a decade touring and recording with the trumpet legend\, bringing his soulful\, melodic approach to audiences around the world. His career includes collaborations with Paquito D’Rivera\, Henry Threadgill\, John Patton\, Hamiet Bluiett\, and many other major figures across the jazz tradition. As a leader\, Cherry’s acclaimed recordings showcase his elegant touch\, harmonic clarity\, and unmistakable swing. A dedicated educator and in‑demand sideman\, he continues to shape the sound of modern jazz with artistry\, maturity\, and heart.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-presents-ed-cheery/
LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Apartment building\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come listen and or join in the jam \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 music that stimulate the player’s and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night. \n\n\n\nCo-Producers: Wayne Winborne\, Executive Director\, IJS and Eyesha Marable\, AVP\, Comm Engagement\, NJPAC.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-njpac-monthly-jazz-jam-session-featuring-james-austin-jr-at-clements-place-5/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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