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Inclement Weather -CANCELLED Soulful 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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Inclement Weather -CANCELLED 7/15 – Bradley Beach — Multiple Artists / Big Funk / Coo Moe Jhee / Charlie Apicella / Danny Raycaft The Bradley Beach showcase featuring Big Funk, Charlie Apicella, Danny Raycaft / Kenneth Blake and additional artists is part of the 24 Hours of Music Jamboree, bringing a full evening of high‑energy... |
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Roots‑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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Lynette Sheard lifts the Maplewood House Music Festival on August 1 in Memorial Park with her signature blend of jazzy house music, bringing warmth, soul, and community spirit to the celebration. Gregory Burrus Productions and NJPAC Community Engagement proudly join Community Music Enrichment Group in supporting this year’s festival, contributing artistic relationships, community connections, and...
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For ticketing, visit Little Johnny Rivero on the Morris Museum Back Deck. Little 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... |
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Dr. Wilma Ann - Singer, Author and Poet Wilma Ann is a singer, poet, author and worship artist whose ministry lives where sacred song meets the spoken word. A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, she first stood up to sing in church at eleven years old — and that sanctuary calling has shaped... |
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Young 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 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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High‑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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For full season details and official ticketing, visit the Morris Museum Back Deck Lance Bryant & SHOUT turn the Back Deck into a full‑throttle big‑band celebration — gospel‑charged horns, tight... |
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The 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... |
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Jeanne Ricks Jeanne Ricks brings a powerful blend of spirit‑centered artistry, national musical accomplishment, and community uplift to Blues & Blessings. A gifted guitarist, vocalist, and composer, Ricks wrote “Love Remembers,” the title track of George Benson’s Warner Bros. album, and her work has been recorded by major artists including Chaka Khan and Anita Pointer....
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CMJ Jazz Band The CMJ Jazz Band — the creative Freehold/Toms River ensemble led by bassist Coo Moe Jhee and powered by G‑Shaw Thegardenstategreat, Music Director Joe Lisa, Peter Rushing, and Justin Vedovelli — has built a reputation for blending Traditional Jazz, Smooth Jazz, and Hip Hop into a lively, community‑rooted sound. Their performances carry... |
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On 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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A Collective Built on Connection Nicole Inocent leads The Accent Wall Collective with a vision grounded in authenticity. Her approach is not simply about performing music; it’s about creating an environment where every voice matters. The ensemble’s name — Accent Wall — speaks to their philosophy: each member adds a distinct color, texture, and emotional...
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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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Groove‑heavy funk that hits hard and keeps the dance floor alive. Join us Thursday, August 13, as MPack brings another round of deep funk, tight rhythms, and electrifying musicianship. A guaranteed dance‑driven night. Tags: funk, groove, dance music, Cranford concerts
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Evan Sherman brings his powerhouse big band to the Back Deck for a night of roaring swing, deep groove, and pure summer‑evening electricity. Known for his dynamic leadership and old‑school‑meets‑next‑generation style, Sherman drives a 16‑piece ensemble that hits with Basie‑level precision, New York fire, and the youthful energy that has made his band a favorite... |
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LA-based jazz/hip hop collective Katalyst returns to Clem's with its frothy brew of hip hop laced jazz with a dash of R&B and Soul. ABOUT KATALYST Every decade or so a new band comes to the forefront and changes the course of music, this decade is no exception and sees the rise of one of... |
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Paterson, get ready — Gregory Burrus Productions is proud to present: Katalyst Collective bringing their explosive West Coast fusion straight into the heart of Jersey’s community jazz movement. This LA‑based ensemble is known for boundary‑breaking improvisation, deep‑groove rhythms, and a sound that pushes jazz into bold new territory. At ESNA 2.0 Jazz In The Park,...
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The weekend momentum keeps building. After igniting Newark at Clements Place and energizing Paterson at the ESNA 2.0 Jazz In The Park Festival, the tour moves to Millburn, NJ for Stop 3 of 7 — featuring Praise & Poetry, the LA collective blending spoken word, praise‑centered artistry, and avant‑fusion creativity. Rev. Eyesha will open the...
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The Springfield Avenue Gazebo Jazz Series continues its summer momentum with a special coast‑to‑coast collaboration that brings fresh energy to Maplewood’s Hilton Neighborhood. This Sunday, August 16 at 3 PM, audiences will experience a dynamic blend of West Coast creativity, East Coast soul, and classic R&B flavor as LA’s Katalyst Collective and the Community come... |
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NJ, Philly, and Everywhere In Between — Catch This All‑Star Jazz Stop While You Can - Katalyst, Zacchae' Paul and Beanie Segal, .If you’re anywhere in North Jersey, Central Jersey, South Jersey, Philly, or the surrounding PA burbs, this is the one you don’t miss. These eight heavy hitters are rolling through on their tour...
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High‑octane rock with driving energy and big summer sound. Tuesday, August 18 brings The Accelerators, a rock band known for high‑energy performances, big riffs, and crowd‑moving momentum. Tags: The Accelerators • Rock • High Energy |
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KATALYST Closes Their Ten Year Tour with a Triumphant Blue Note New York Debut After seven cities, countless miles, and ten years of building a sound that refuses to sit still, KATALYST brought their Ten Year Tour to a powerful close with a landmark debut at Blue Note New York on August 19. For a... |
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Atmospheric indie rock with big hooks, bold textures, and modern edge. On Thursday, August 20, Burnside Manor delivers atmospheric indie rock with soaring melodies, bold textures, and a modern edge. A fresh sound for a summer night. Tags: indie rock, alternative, atmospheric, Cranford events
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Carla Cook brings her signature blend of jazz elegance, soulful warmth, and conversational phrasing to the Back Deck — a voice that feels especially alive under a summer sky. A Grammy‑nominated vocalist with deep Detroit roots, Cook moves effortlessly between swing, gospel, blues, and modern soul, shaping every lyric with clarity and emotional truth. Outdoors,... |
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Mount Zion AME Church in Millburn announces its upcoming Jesus & Jazz worship‑arts service, featuring acclaimed young vocalist Alexis Morrast. The 4th‑Sunday gathering blends sacred tradition with the expressive power of jazz, offering a morning where music, ministry, and community rise together. Morrast, a two‑time winner of Showtime at the Apollo and recipient of the... |
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Broadway favorites and more from a dynamic, expressive trio. Close out the Tuesday season on August 25 with the Laurie Vega Trio, delivering Jazzy Tunes, some Broadway gems, soulful interpretations, and a few timeless classics. |
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Bria Skonberg brings her bold trumpet voice, smoky vocals, and modern hot‑jazz spirit to the Back Deck — a perfect match for a summer evening where swing, style, and storytelling float into the open air. A Juno Award–winning bandleader with global festival credentials, Bria blends classic jazz roots with contemporary spark, moving effortlessly from crisp... |
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Vibrant indie‑pop energy powered by soulful vocals and infectious rhythms. Join us Thursday, August 27, as Forget The Whale closes the season with vibrant indie‑pop energy, soulful vocals, and irresistible rhythms. A perfect finale to the summer series. Tags: indie pop, soul, danceable, Cranford concerts |
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Jersey Swamp Cats will bring their piano‑driven vintage rock sound to Maplewood Village on August 29th, delivering a lively Summer Streets performance built on rollicking keys, tight rhythms, and the warm throwback vibe of early rock‑and‑roll. With bluesy piano lines at the center of their groove and a band that knows how to keep the...
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Lynette Sheard returns to the Back Deck, this time featuring legendary bassist John Lee. Together, they will celebrate the music of Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington, both of whom have birthdays on August 29th! Don't wait: Lynette Sheard Tickets on the Morris Museum Back Deck. Accomplished muralist and Sheard’s daughter, Monet Sheard, will capture the... |
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SHOUT! - Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performanceSHOUT! 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...
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The Orpheus Chamber Players return to the Back Deck with Night Reveals — an intimate, twilight‑shaped program that uncovers the colors, textures, and quiet mysteries that only emerge after dusk. Performing in their signature conductor‑less style, the ensemble listens and breathes as one, creating a rare closeness between musicians and audience. As the light fades,... |
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Forget the Whale will bring their infectious indie‑originals energy to Maplewood Village on September 5th, delivering a vibrant mix of sharp musicianship, playful creativity, and feel‑good grooves that define their signature sound. Known for dynamic vocals, tight rhythms, and a genre‑bending style that keeps audiences smiling, the band’s upcoming Summer Streets performance promises a lively... |
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Join us at Mt. Zion AME Millburn for an awesome experience featuring Lynette Sheard. It’s all happening during our First Sunday Communion and Choirs service — expect soulful melodies, uplifting vibes, and a warm community feel. Don’t miss this special time of worship and music with friends old and new. A beloved vocalist across New... |