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SUMMARY:IJS Presents James Austin\, Jr & Luminescence
DESCRIPTION:Local star James Austin\, Jr. leads a band of in an exploration of the music of jazz master Barry Harris \n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus will be hosting so hope to see you there.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-james-austin-jr-luminescence/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:NJPAC Jazz  JAM Session at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:NJPAC JAM SESSION Free Open to the Public  \n\n\n\nHi  \n\n\n\nIf you like to jam then show up and be ready\, these sessions move fast so bring what you got.  \n\n\n\nif you love to listen to great jazz in a wonderful environment – register and come hear some truly world class jazz.  \n\n\n\nGregory Burrus – NJPAC Jazz Advisory Board Member \n\n\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\, IFJS and Eyesha Marable\, AVP\, Comm Engagement\, NJPAC. \n\n\n\nRegistration required to attend  https://www.njpac.org/event/jazz-jams/
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/njpac-jazz-jam-session-at-clements-place-4/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Latin Jazz,Live Music,NEO Soul,Smooth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T193000
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day and Capricorn Birthday Celebration featuring MPACK at Par 440
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, January 13\, 2024\, for an extraordinary evening of exquisite dining and captivating live music by MPACK. Celebrate the spirit of Martin Luther King Day and indulge in a sensational Capricorn Birthday Celebration. Prepare to create unforgettable memories as you dine and dance the night away. \n\n\n\n\n\n Martin Luther King Day\n\n\n\nMartin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. Born in 1929\, King’s actual birthday is January 15. Martin Luther King Jr was a Capricorn. \n\n\n\nCalling All Capricorn’s Let’s Celebrate!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttention all Capricorns! Join us for an unforgettable Capricorn Birthday Celebration where you can bring your loved ones to enjoy a day dedicated just for you. Indulge in a delicious meal\, dance until you can’t anymore\, and join in singing happy birthday with your family and the rest of us. Don’t miss out on this ultimate celebration in your honor. \n\n\n\nLet’s Dance with the MPACK Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to witness the extraordinary talent of renowned R&B band MPack! This exceptional Northeast group boasts the incredible skills of multi-instrumentalist Clarence Conover\, who takes command of vocals and bass. Adding to the magic is the effortlessly smooth pianist Glen Merritt and the captivating lead vocals of Patricia Walton. Keeping the rhythm alive is the talented drummer Kim Smith. Brace yourself for an unforgettable musical experience that will set your soul ablaze. It’s time to surrender to the irresistible beat of MPack music. \n\n\n\nPar 440 Restaurant and Lounge\, Short Hills\, NJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you been here you know Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge in Short Hills\, NJ\, sets the perfect atmosphere for an evening filled with great food\, delightful company and of course MPACK music makes you want to move and grove.  \n\n\n\nHere you will experienced the lovely golf club ambiance\, the convenient parking access along with a full bar\, that makes great drinks and a wide-ranging menu with a variety of options that are designed to please your palate. The service by the Par 440 staff is always on point and the nice part is this well appointed golf course and club house lounge is right here close to us all in Essex. County. Easily accessible by car and just 8 minutes by Uber from New Jersey Transit\, Millburn Station 35 Essex Street\, Millburn\, NJ 07041. Highly recommend you come on out for drinks or dinner and our special dine\, dance and our celebration occasions. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this incredible good time event! \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nParking is free in front
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/martin-luther-king-day-and-capricorn-birthday-celebration-featuring-mpack-at-par-440/
LOCATION:Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge\, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd\, Short Hills\, New Jersey\, 07078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Live Music,RnB
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SUMMARY:The Katalyst Collective from Inglewood California
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY  \n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-institute-of-jazz-studies-rutgers-newark-12784577956 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n KATALYST CONNECTION (JAZZ HIP HOP COLLECTIVE)
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/the-katalyst-collective-from-inglewood-california/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dream Upscale Lounge  New Years Eve Celebration featuring MPACK Live
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with style and celebration! Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party at Dream Upscale Lounge . Live music\, dazzling decorations\, OPEN BAR 9-10 pm\, and a toast at midnight await you. Secure your spot for a night of joy\, laughter\, and the start of a fabulous year ahead. hOPE TO SEE YOU HERE: #NYEParty #Celebrate2024 \n\n\n\n\n\nBringing In The New Year In A Big Way  At the brand new Dream Upscale Lounge we have the MPack Band performing live Dec 31 2 Sets 9:`30 – 12:30 PM.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVery happy to announce our Special Guests:\n\n\n\n\nDermel Warren \n\n\n\nLead Singer of the killer band JD Warren & The Rudiment. Whether closing the Patterson Jazz festival\, Killin it at the Clements Place Singer showcase or onstage with Valerie Simpson\, Dermel will knock you out with her beautiful voice.\n\n\n\n\n\nSinger Wilma Ann\n\n\n\nPrepare to be amazed by Wilma Ann! Fresh off a mind-blowing Whitney Houston Tribute in Barcelona\, Spain. Wilma Ann also blew us away at our recent Jammin In The Loft event at SOPAC – the South Orange Performing Arts Center. Get ready to be wowed all over again!\n\n\n\n\nAND THERE IS A LOT MORE INCLUDED IN THIS DREAM UPSCALE LOUNGE NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION. \n\n\n\nLocated at 1410 E Elizabeth Ave\, Linden\, NJ 07036. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe joint will be smoking hot. Call (908) 977-1750 to RSVP. \n\n\n\n“Make reservations for dinner\, drinks for the NYE night right on our website www.dreamupscalelounge.co or call  at (908) 977-1750\, or email Info@DreamUpscaleLounge.co. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n#dance#vibe #friday #latina #foodie #bar #happyhour #linden #drink #food  #latinmusic #ladiesnight #dinner #nightout #newyear #thisweek #now #live #livemusic #gregoryburrusproductions
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/dream-upscale-lounge-new-years-eve-celebration-featuring-mpack-live/
LOCATION:Dream Upscale Lounge\, 1410 East Elizabeth Ave\, Linden\, New Jersey\, 07036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,RnB,Smooth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231231T190000
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SUMMARY:New Years Eve 2024 - Flip Da Skrip Band performing in the Touch of Three
DESCRIPTION:Closing Out The New Year In A Big Way Stop 1 – We have Flip Da Skrip Band performing live Dec 31 2 Sets betw. 7 – 10 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Touch Of Three Restaurant 525 Northfield Ave. West Orange\, NJ (Former Essex House) will also include DJs and other entertainment activities listed below.  \n\n\n\nThe joint will be jumping. Call 1 (973) 330-0545 to RSVP. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing Flip Da Skrip: the ultimate groove masters since 2009! This dynamic 6 Piece band is made up of a talented trio on instruments and three sensational vocalists. They’re all about R&B\, Soul\, Hip Hop\, Jazz\, and Pop. But here’s the twist: they flip songs to create their own mind-blowing performance style! Prepare to be amazed and get ready to groove and dance the night away with Flip Da Skrip! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, DECEMBER 31\, 2023 FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY “FLIP DA SKRIP” BAND 7-10 PM – Headlined by RUFF-ENDZ “No More Shopping Spree\, Someone to Love you”  \n\n\n\n$100 INCLUDES: 7 ROOMS OF ACTION – MIDNIGHT TOAST – COMPLIMENTARY Hors d’Oeuvres and Buffet all at The Touch of Three Banquet Hall\, Lounge and Restaurant 525 Northfield Ave. West Orange\, NJ + For Reservation Call 973 330 0544 / 908.476.1761 Today.  \n\n\n\n\n\n1 (973) 330-0545 \n\n\n\nthetouchofthree@gmail.com \n\n\n\nPresented by DANBURY 100 & GREGORY BURRUS PRODUCTIONS\n\n\n\n#newyearseve #newyear #happynewyear #newyears #nye #party #holidays #dec #jan  #goals #newyearsresolution #newyearsday  #celebration #love #celebrate #flipdaskrip #nyc  #newyearsparty #holidaydecor #newyearscelebration #happy #newyearseveparty #music #fun #gregoryburrusproductions #dancing
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/new-years-eve-2024-flip-da-skrip-band-performing-in-the-touch-of-three-restaurant/
LOCATION:The Touch Of Three\, 525 Northfield Ave\, West Orange\, New Jersey\, 07052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pop,RnB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085923
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SUMMARY:NJPAC Jazz  JAM Session at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:NJPAC JAM SESSION Free Open to the Public  \n\n\n\nHi  \n\n\n\nIf you like to jam then show up and be ready\, these sessions move fast so bring what you got.  \n\n\n\nif you love to listen to great jazz in a wonderful environment – register and come hear some truly world class jazz.  \n\n\n\nGregory Burrus – NJPAC Jazz Advisory Board Member \n\n\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\, IFJS and Eyesha Marable\, AVP\, Comm Engagement\, NJPAC. \n\n\n\nRegistration required to attend  https://www.njpac.org/event/jazz-jams/
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/njpac-jazz-jam-session-at-clements-place-3/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Latin Jazz,Live Music,NEO Soul,Smooth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T210000
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SUMMARY:Jammin in the Loft the Lynette Sheard Experience at SOPAC
DESCRIPTION:Jammin in the Loft at SOPAC\n\n\n\nExperience your favorite bands up close and personal in SOPAC’s new Jammin’ in the Loft series.  Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions\, this series brings talented local bands that are taking the local music scene by force to the next level with an intimate and energetic experience in The Loft at SOPAC! Come experience the thrill of seeing these talented local musicians perform up close and personal\, surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd of friends\, fans\, and fellow musicians. \n\n\n\nTake a peak from the past as we bring jamming amongst local musicians together with the awesome Nat Adderley Jr and vocalist Lynette Sheard\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVocalist Lynette Sheard\, Pianist Nat Adderley\, Jr\, Saxophonist Mike Lee\, Violinist Jacquie Lee plus special Guest. \n\n\n\nRead all about ithttps://gregoryburrusproductions.com/2023/12/08/new-sopac-series-jammin-in-the-loft/ \n\n\n\nSecure your ticket’s now. https://www.sopacnow.org/events/jammin-in-the-loft-dec-2023/ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSouth Orange Performing Art Center – SOPAC Loft \n\n\n\nHey All! I am very excited to bring the this brand new series to the beautiful SOPAC Loft under the direction of the new Executive Director Stephen Beaudoin and the SOPAC Community Brain Trust Leader\, Mike Griot\, I will be heading up this new series that will   bring local and very talent bands to the SOPAC loft from the streets of the local communities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGregory Burrus Productions\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus\, a powerhouse in the local music scene\, has spent the last decade orchestrating memorable and exciting live music events in local venues in South Orange\, Maplewood and all around our towns. With a deep understanding and passion for the live music  industry\, he is uniquely positioned to execute this mission of engaging local performers from our local communities to start Jamming In The Loft.  \n\n\n\nPhoto Credit: Allison V. Brown \n\n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit – South Orange Performing Art Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n SOPAC is located in the center of the charming South Orange Village with wonderful restaurants. Often referred to as SOMA or MAPSO\, the towns South Orange & Maplewood are home to a vibrant and diverse mix of businesses and experiences. From shopping to dining\, classes and events\, there is so much to enjoy in our neighborhood. Just 30 minutes from New York City\, both downtowns are easily accessible by New Jersey Transit via the Morris & Essex lines. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJammin’ in The Loft – The Lynette Sheard Experience
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jammin-in-the-loft-at-sopac-w-lynette-sheard-experience-the-holiday-cabaret/
LOCATION:SOPAC – South Orange Performing Arts Center\, One SOPAC Way\, \, South Orange\, New Jersey\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T190000
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SUMMARY:Food! Music! Fun! Linden Moose Lodge Holiday Celebration feat. MPack Live
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Celebration \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a festive and unforgettable holiday celebration at the Linden Moose Lodge. Indulge in delicious food\, groove to the electrifying beats of the MPack Band\, and bask in the joy of shared moments with family and friends.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this incredible event packed with great food\, fantastic music\, and loads of fun! \n\n\n\n Free onsite parking
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/food-music-fun-linden-moose-lodge-holiday-celebration-feat-mpack-live/
LOCATION:Linden Moose Lodge 913\, 43 Luttgen Place\, Linden\, New Jersey\, 07036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000
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CREATED:20231109T161627Z
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SUMMARY:Lynette Sheard Holiday Cabaret and Talent Request
DESCRIPTION:LYNETTE ENTERTAINMENT Presents HOLIDAY Cabaret  Entertaining Our Veterans-4100 \n\n\n\n\n\nSINGING DANCING | LIVE MUSIC | POETRY | COMEDY \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nVolunteers Needed\n\n\n\nI’m seeking talent to volunteer for a veterans holiday cabaret on Dec 16th from 2-3 pm at the Veterans Memorial Home in Edison NJ. 132 Evergreen Rd\, Edison\, NJ 08837 \n\n\n\nSingers\, Dancers\, Musicians\, Comedians\, Poets\, Jugglers or any other appropriate talent. \n\n\n\nYoung people under the age of 18 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nThere will be a piano and a piano player. There will also be a sound system \,Two microphones and a music stand \n\n\n\nIf you are interested or would like more information\, please email me before Dec 1st. \n\n\n\nPlease include your talent offering in detail -ie singing winter wonderland with a track to lynettesheard@gmail.com \n\n\n\nIf you are selected you will be notified via email with further instructions.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lynette-sheard-holiday-cabaret-and-talent-request/
LOCATION:Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home\, 132 Evergreen Rd\, Edison\, New Jersey\, 08837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,Pop,RnB,Rock,Talent Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085923
CREATED:20231102T195033Z
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SUMMARY:IJS Annual Fundraiser with Stefon Harris & Blackout + surprise guests
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY DECEMBER 15 – IJS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/clements-ijs-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T200000
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SUMMARY:MPACK Groovin at Papillon 25 in South Orange NJ
DESCRIPTION:We are back at Papillon 25 Restaurant and Martini Bar this Thursday (12/14/23) starting at 8pm! Join us for some live music\, good food and libations. Hope to see y’all there. \n\n\n\nMPACK\n\n\n\nClarence Conover’s MPack Band\n\n\n\nMPack is a band\, a brand\, and a musical production enterprise\, consisting of multiple elements in an ever-evolving flow. Like a river\, it’s unpredictable and never flows the same way twice. It is an ever evolving\, thought provoking\, limitless musical experience that will elevate your mind\, body & soul and make you shake your behind all at the same time. MPack is the musical brainchild of bassist\, guitarist\, keyboardist\, drummer and vocalist Clarence ‘Groove Master’ Conover. He’s the founder\, leader\, and vocalist of the Clarence Conover Project\, the MPack Band and the founder and CEO of M-Pack Music productions whose motto is “Life Changing Sounds”. He released his first CD “My Time” in 2014. In his formative years\, his musical influences included Herbie Hancock\, Grover Washington\, Phyllis Hyman\, Luther Vandross and Prince\, just to name a few. Clarence has performed and recorded with Patti Labelle\, Teddy Pendergrass\, Grover Washington Jr.\, the Delfonics\, Bo Diddley and others. He is a product of the Philly sound. Clarence is a specialist in Funk\, Jazz\, Blues\, Fusion\, Neo-soul and R&B grooves. This cross-genre musician\, Clarence “M-Pack” Conover is creatively talented and has gathered other like minded musicians and vocalists (Joe Scarpitto\, Chris “Baby Funk” Meagher\, Brett Calder\, Kev “Nazt” Moore and Patricia Walton) to create this musical phenomenon known as MPack Band. MPack brings an explosive energy to the stage\, guaranteed to rock the house all night long!.   \n\n\n\n\nPapillon 25\n\n\n\nPapillon 25 is a sophisticated restaurant & martini bar serving New American fare in a modern space with live jazz. Come indulge in a remarkable evening of delectable cuisine\, delightful company\, and captivating live music. Join us in vibrant\, eclectic town of South Orange\, NJ for cocktails\, dinner\, an unforgettable night of entertainment and guaranteed enjoyment.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mpack-groovin-at-papillon-25-in-south-orange-nj-3/
LOCATION:Papillon 25\, 25 Valley St\,\, South Orange\, New Jersey\, 07040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,RnB,Smooth Jazz
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SUMMARY: IJS Presents JORGE SYLVESTER & ACE COLLECTIVE
DESCRIPTION:Jazz master Jorge Sylvester brings ACE Collective into Clem’s for an evening of improvised music that spans jazz and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Jorge Sylvester ACE Collective Tickets\, Thu\, Dec 14\, 2023 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-jorge-sylvester-ace-collective/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Latin Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:IJS Presents Mecadon McCune Quartet presents Ins1ght feat. Tyler Bullock
DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-mecadon-mccune-quartet-presents-ins1ght-feat-tyler-bullock/
LOCATION:NJ
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SUMMARY:LANCE BRYANT & SHOUT!
DESCRIPTION:LANCE BRYANT & SHOUT! \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThis 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 forr 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.”
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-3/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Singer Showcase featuring Manuela Zapata\, Laurie Vega and Virginia Hammer
DESCRIPTION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington St\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102 \n\n\n\nExperience the sheer talent and infectious energy of our incredible singers at Clements Place! These dynamic performers have graced stages across the globe\, from New Jersey to South America and more. Tonight\, they are eager to share their extraordinary gifts with you. Get ready to groove as our killer house band keeps you swinging all night. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and celebration that will leave you wanting more. \n\n\n\nRead on to learn more about this upcoming event\, our stellar house band and join us at our next Clements Place Singers Showcase. Signup here.  \n\n\n\nSingers – Singers Showcase\n\n\n\nManuela Zapata\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManuela Zapata Arbeláez – the Singer\, with an impressive repertoire encompassing Jazz\, Latin\, and Portuguese music\, is ready to take the NJ and NY live music scene by storm. Originally from Cartago\, Columbia\, Manuela has exhibited her musical prowess at various venues and festivals across her home country. Manuela has performed three years in a row at the national and international festival “familias que cantan”\, also at the Festival “Pedro Morales Pino” Parque arte in Cartago Universidad tecnológica de Pereira Rayo Museum and the La fiesta de la música at Pereira Festival de la neblina at Versalles along with other local venues in and around Columbia\, South America such as Mercado El Virrey. \n\n\n\nManuela’s music career has taken flight and she has journeyed to America\, where she has captivated audiences at top venues across the greater New York\, New Jersey area such as Paramus NJ Eddie’s V Prime Seafood\, Brightside Tavern and Jersey City’s Moore’s Lounge jazz jam run by renowned drummer Winard Harper. More recently her talent has propelled her to perform at even more renowned locations like the widely popular Clements Place Jazz\, run by the prestigious Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies’. Her multi talented skills and her internal motivation to strive for the best will make Manuela’s star shine brighter than ever as a serious vocalist on the Greater New York and New Jersey live music scene. \n\n\n\nLaurie Vega\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am a classically trained vocalist who hails from the sizzling streets of Spanish Harlem in New York City. Born in 1964\, I was raised in a culturally and musically rich Puerto Rican household. At any given moment\, the sounds of Ella Fitzgerald\, Tito Puente\, Louis Armstrong\, Celia Cruz or Frank Sinatra could be heard swooning from my family’s 2nd floor tenement apartment. Music was in my blood from day one. \n\n\n\nI graduated from the famed High School of Music & Art and majored in voice\, and then continued my formal music training at SUNY/New Paltz. \n\n\n\nAfter graduating from SUNY/New Paltz\, I lived in the east village in New York City and performed throughout the village with an original blues/rock/R&B band where I was the lead vocalist as well as the percussionist\, often filling in for the drummer who doubled as a sax player. The band performed at such venues as CBGB\, the Village Gate\, Speakeasy’s\, The Bitter End\, the Continental Divide\, and many other local joints that featured live music. As the years passed and members moved on\, I ventured out on my own and frequented a big band joint called the Red Blazer located on New York’s famous Restaurant Row. There\, I would sit in on open mic nights and sing the limited jazz standards tunes that were in my repertoire at the time. But when I realized that my big voice and sassy stage presence would garner great applause and requests for more… I knew this was the right path. JAZZ. My repertoire grew quickly\, and I would soon become a “name” in an unlikely town: Orlando\, Florida. \n\n\n\nI moved back to NYC in 2004 and continued my jazz/R&B performances throughout NYC and NJ. I am actually celebrating 18 years at my favorite venue\, “Don’t Tell Mama’s Cabaret” located on west 46th St in NYC\, where I have performed with such notable players as Etienne Lytle\, Chuck Mymit\, Barry Levitt\, Adan Perez\, Jotan Afanador\, Anthony G. Evans\, Tracy Stark. And across the river I perform at Shanghai Jazz in Madison NJ\, The Madison Community House\, The Boonton Coffee House\, Van Gogh’s Ear Café\, Clement’s in Newark\, Moore’s in Jersey City\, singing with giants James Austin\, Glenn Merritt\, Leonieke Scheuble\, Alex Saunders and Steve Ash. \n\n\n\nVirginia Hammer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirginia Hammer trained at Central School\, London and NYU. She produced and directed seven plays and a film (shown at the Newark Museum) as Artistic Director of Mid Atlantic Theatre Co. from 2010 to 2020 here in Newark.  British credits include “Aspects of Love” (West End) and regional theater in Scotland\, and York\, England..  In the USA\, she has appeared with the Alaska Rep.\, Tri-State Rep\, many O-O-B’way venues and the Philadelphia Fringe and done v/o’s for many Philly industries.  She was also the singer and keyboardist for a Philly-based Irish band\, Skibdereen\, from 2000 to 2010. \n\n\n\nHouse Band – Singer Showcase\n\n\n\nJames Austin Jr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe soulful stylings of James Austin Jr.\, reveal his jazz pedigree and gospel roots. James\, originally from Chicago\, is an accomplished pianist and bandleader. He honed his craft under the tutelage of a number of legendary musicians\, including extensive study with renowned jazz educator\, Barry Harris. In recognition of his highly skilled musicianship\, James has received numerous accolades and awards\, including the honor of being selected as a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano competition.  \n\n\n\nJames has performed alongside an illustrious list of singers and musicians in diverse settings throughout the world\, including numerous celebrity functions and televised shows. He recently served as pianist and arranger for two star-studded concerts at Carnegie Hall under the baton of esteemed musical director\, Ray Chew. James is regularly featured in the New York City area as a pianist and bandleader for various live concerts\, theatrical performances\, and civic and charitable events. He has curated and led the NJPAC Jazz Jam series since its inception.  \n\n\n\nFor the past couple of years\, he has also served as musical director for jazz phenom Miss Alexis Morrast. Songs in the Key of Wonder\, James’ debut album\, showcases his tasteful instrumental arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder. James regards Stevie Wonder as one of the greatest composers of our time. Others have covered Stevie’s songs\, however\, James’ arrangements have a particularly appealing flavor and infectious groove. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJeremy Warren\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy Warren\, born and raised in North Little Rock\, AR was heavily exposed to music growing up.  His mother is an organist/pianist where she played at his grandfather’s and now currently his father’s church in Little Rock & North Little Rock\, AR.  Upon graduating from high school in 2003\, he received a full jazz scholarship to The University of Memphis in Memphis\, TN.  He received dual Bachelor Degrees in Jazz Studies and Music Education with license in May 2012.  Memphis is where he credits his musical growth as a musician performing with many local/national artists as well as leading his own band whom performed every Saturday night on the famous Beale St. for two years.  Jeremy received his Master’s Degree in Music from New York University in May 2015.  While juggling a busy performance schedule\, Warren teaches music at KIPP-NJ at Rise Academy.  He holds the drum chair for world renown saxophonist Don Braden and the Don Braden Quartet.  Jeremy can be heard on Braden’s highly acclaimed album “Earth\, Wind\, & Wonder.” In 2016\, Jeremy released his debut album with his band JD Warren & The Rudiment which he co-leads with his wife Dermel Warren\, titled “I Can Do All Things.”  The album was named #85 on the Top 100 Jazz Albums for 2016 on the Roots Music Charts for radio play.  Warren has also performed and/or recorded with artists such as GZA-Wu-Tang\, Deanna Martin (Daughter of Dean Martin)\, Andy Milne\, Lenny Pickett\, John Scofield\, Tom Scott\, NYU Combo Nuvo\, and many more.  Jeremy plays Soul Tone Cymbals. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIan Kenselaar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBassist Ian Kenselaar is a proud New Jerseyan. He began studying music at age 11 in 2004. Mentor James Buchanan introduced Ian to a jazz program at NJPAC in Newark\, directed by tenor saxophonist Don Braden. Jazz House Kids — a community arts organization lead by bassist Christian McBride and Melissa Walker — was another important institution in Ian’s early education. There\, Ian formed his first deep connections and began a lifelong journey into this music. \n\n\n\nIan went on to study at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University\, with bassist Kenny Davis\, drummer Victor Lewis\, and altoist Mark Gross. In 2014 Ian moved to Jersey City to be closer with master drummer and bandleader Winard Harper\, who would become another source of great inspiration. Harper hosts a twice weekly jam session and interview series at Moore’s Lounge in JC where young musicians could cut their teeth and learn real lessons on the bandstand from more seasoned players. Some of the guest artists Ian got to play with here include drummer Billy Hart\, and tenorman Stacy Dillard\, and pianist Norman Simmons. In 2017 Harper selected Ian to be one of twelve national recipients of the Ravinia Steans Music Institute Fellowship in Illinois where he spent time studying composition with bassist Rufus Reid\, pianist Billy Childs\, and tenor saxophonist Nathan Davis.Over the past two years\, Ian has also worked with the Princeton University jazz program\, under the direction of Rudresh Mahanthappa with ensembles lead by guest artist Danilo Perez and vocalist Jay Clayton. Currently\, Ian is working with tenor saxophonist JD Allen and is proud to be presented on his forthcoming album. Ian looks forward to a busy itinerary and will be working hard and taking no prisoners! \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nClements Place Jazz Singer Showcase\n\n\n\n20190619 Jazz973 and Clements Place Logo\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this upcoming session featuring these talented singers and a stellar house band\, all hosted by Rutgers IJS and Gregory Burrus Productions. This one-of-a-kind event is a must-see\, where you can experience extraordinary local talent firsthand. With each session offering something unique\, be sure to cheer on your favorite singer or show support for the entire lineup.  \n\n\n\nMark your calendar now to ensure you don’t miss any of these extraordinary singers showcase evenings\, filled with incredible vocalists and exceptional jazz performances. \n\n\n\nCome experience a relaxing and enjoyable Singers Showcase evening at the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies’. . Join us at Clements Place Jazz and indulge in the ultimate jazz experience. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n0
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/clements-place-singer-showcase-december-2023-2/
LOCATION:Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Clements Place Singer Showcase featuring Ty Stephens\, Angela Arthur and Rosetta Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:Yeah! We have a date and performers locked in … !!! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nClements Place Jazz Singer Showcase\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this upcoming session featuring these talented singers and a stellar house band\, all hosted by Rutgers IJS and Gregory Burrus Productions. This one-of-a-kind event is a must-see\, where you can experience extraordinary local talent firsthand. With each session offering something unique\, be sure to cheer on your favorite singer or show support for the entire lineup.  \n\n\n\nMark your calendar now to ensure you don’t miss any of these extraordinary singer showcase evenings\, filled with incredible vocalists and exceptional jazz performances. \n\n\n\nClements Place Jazz\n\n\n\nExperience the best of live jazz music at Clements Place\, located in the iconic Rutgers University Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building in Newark\, New Jersey. Step into our intimate cabaret-style venue and immerse yourself in a warm and cozy atmosphere. With excellent natural acoustics and a top-notch sound system\, every note comes alive in this enchanting listening room.  \n\n\n\nWorld Class Musicians\n\n\n\nWe have handpicked talented singers and musicians from New York\, New Jersey\, and beyond\, including both established artists and up-and-coming musicians who dream of playing alongside and with their musical idols. \n\n\n\nExperience the magic of the Clements Place Jazz sessions\, where top-notch musicians in the House Man conduct a swinging jazz session\, collaborate with local up-and-coming singers. Come immerse yourself in a phenomenal listening environment like no other. \n\n\n\nUltimate Jazz Listening Experience\n\n\n\nAdorned with jazz memorials honoring its namesake Clement Price\, this beautifully appointed space is a haven for jazz enthusiasts. Our dedicated and friendly staff is always ready to assist\, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome experience a relaxing and enjoyable Singers Showcase evening at the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies’ in Clements Place Jazz. Join us at Clements Place Jazz and indulge in the ultimate jazz experience.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/clements-place-singer-showcase-december-2023/
LOCATION:Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Canceled - MPACK Live at Dream Upscale Lounge in Linden NJ
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LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:RnB
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SUMMARY:IJS Presents Eri Yamamoto Colors of the Night Trio CD release
DESCRIPTION:IJS Presents Eri Yamamoto Colors of the Night Trio CD release \n\n\n\n\n\nEri Yamamoto celebrates her latest recording with her Colors of the Night trio featuring bassist William Parker and drummer Ikuo Takeuchi. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-eri-yamamoto-colors-of-the-night-trio-cd-release/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night featuring Lynette Sheard Experience at Monsignor Linder Plaza aka the Priory
DESCRIPTION:The Lynette Sheard Experience\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Lynette Sheard Experience is coming to the Monsignor William J. Linder Plaza aka “The Priory” located at 233 West Market Street\, Newark\, NJ Friday\, Dec 1 from 7-11 pm.  There is free parking\, light refreshments\, and cash bar available. \n\n\n\nTickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at https://nccjazzoct6.givesmart.com/ \n\n\n\nThis promises to be an exceptional show complete with music\, art\, dance\, and a lot of FUN! This experience will feature Lynette Sheard who is a sought-after singer\, actor\, and producer whose performances have been lauded in numerous publications including The Star-Ledger\, which proclaimed that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot”. She performs Jazz\, Blues\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul\, and Pop music. Theater credits include principal roles in Dream Girls\, Smokey Joe’s Café\, Ragtime\, Swing\, Aida\, For Colored Girls\, A Raisin in the Sun\, and Avenue Q. In 2017 she was inducted into the “Encyclopedia of Newark Jazz. \n\n\n\nLynette Sheard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at https://nccjazzoct6.givesmart.com/ \n\n\n\nA tap and musical performance by Jeffry Foote is an actor\, singer\, and tap dancer\, and has been performing for over 20 years. Jeffry has trained in the art of tap with Deborah Mitchell\, Karen Calloway Williams\, Omar Edwards\, and many others. Some of his past credits include “Riffin & Tappin”\, “Dance Bojangles Dance”\, “42nd Street”\, “Shades Of Harlem”\, and recently New York City Center Encores “Don’t Bother Me\, I Can’t Cope” directed and choreographed by Savion Glover. He also occasionally performs as Sammy Davis Jr in The Rat Pack Together Again which performs all over the east coast. Jeffry also teaches tap in the tri-state area and is a member and a principal dancer of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble under the direction of Deborah Mitchell. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMonet Sheard\n\n\n\ne Painting presentation by -Monet Sheard is a painter\, and creative whose artistry is displayed through murals\, commissioned pieces\, and paintings. Her most recent work can be seen in the new terminal A at Newark Airport. Red Bull Stadium\, and numerous store fronts though out NJ.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAURWAY Repertory Theatre Ensemble \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA musical performance by the AURWAY Repertory Theatre Ensemble featuring Lawrence Dandridge is a network of emerging and professional artists dedicated to the pursuit\, creation\, and presentation of art\, that highlights the experiences of black and brown people. Lawrence Dandridge (Co-Founder/Creative Artistic Director) is a Newark-based multi-faceted artist. A performer first\, Lawrence has a long list of professional credits headlined by his role as Smokey Robinson/Damon Harris in the first National Broadway Tour of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations. A proud member of Actor’s Equity Association\, he is currently starring in the new off-Broadway Musical\, ROCK\, AND ROLL MAN at New World Stages in NYC. He has produced and directed concerts\, workshops\, readings\, and full productions of his original musicals and arrangements throughout New Jersey\, New York\, and California. His debut single “Hard to Tell” is streaming on all listening platforms with an E.P. not too far behind. \n\n\n\nTickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at https://nccjazzoct6.givesmart.com/ \n\n\n\nLive Music Trio\n\n\n\nThe experience will also feature a trio of stellar musicians led by Glenn Merritt. Follow Lynette Sheard on Facebook\, Instagram and lynettelive.com. \n\n\n\nLynette Sheard\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard is a gifted versatile vocalist with a five octave range. She is an actor\, producer and director. She is the unseated “West Orange Idol”. Her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including the New York Times\, The Record and the Chronicle. The Star Ledger proclaims that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot” She performs Jazz\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul and Pop music throughout the tri-state area. Theater credits include principal roles in: Dream Girls\, Smokey Joes Café\, Ragtime\, Swing\, Aida\, and an encore performance as Lena Younger Mama in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. She has received countless awards and recognition for her musical service work with children\, the elderly and veterans. She is a founding member of the Guiding Stars\, a Medical Missions group of professional performers who volunteer to entertain veterans and children. Her performances have raised thousands for Hurricane Katrina Survivors\, Haitian Relief efforts\, The Red Cross and numerous other local charities. \n\n\n\nGlenn Merritt on Piano\n\n\n\nOriginally from New York City\, Glenn Merritt has been playing music since he was a youngster. He studied classical piano and music theory at Manhattan College of Music. At 15 he was a percussionist for Willie Sossa’s Salsa band. He played electric bass in numerous R&B bands. His jazz chops have consistently improved since he first tickled the ivories nearly 40 years ago and he has acquired a very tasteful style with lush chord voicing and a wonderful improvisational ability as a consequence of studying under his mentor the late Morris Nanton of the famed Morris Nanton Trio. He is currently the pianist for the jazz quartet\, Meant to be. He co-teaches part time at Morris County College. \n\n\n\nAlan Hayes on Bass \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets available \n\n\n\n\n\nMonsignor J. Linden Plaza
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jazz-night-featuring-lynette-sheard-experience-at-monsignor-linder-plaza-aka-the-priory/
LOCATION:Priory Venue\, 233 West Market Street\, Bewark\, New Jersey\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Folk,Jazz,Live Music,Pop,Smooth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T213000
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SUMMARY:IJS Presents Stefon Harris & Blackout @The New School for Social Research
DESCRIPTION:In Common: Romare Bearden and New Approaches to Art\, Race & Economy \n\n\n\nAt the The New School IN  NYC NOT AT CLEMENTS \n\n\n\n\n\nTwo generations after the passing of American icon Romare Bearden in 1988\, The New School’s Institute on Race\, Power\, and Political Economy and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics\, the Romare Bearden Foundation\, and The Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University Newark combine forces to examine Bearden’s legacy under three distinct lenses: the impact of his activist work\, especially his prints; the role of music in both his practice at large and the activist projects; and the resonance of his oeuvre in contemporary art making. \n\n\n\nIn Common Symposium Day One: The Power of Purposeful CreativityWollman Hall\, 5th FloorJoin us for day one of the In Common: Romare Bearden and New Approaches to Art\, Race & Economy Symposium where we will kick off three days of programming with conversation\, agenda setting\, and performance. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n6:35 pm – 7:55 pm \n\n\n\nPanel: The Power of Purposeful Creativity: A Conversation and Performance \n\n\n\nThe evening will close with a conversation on Romare Bearden’s purposeful creativity and its relevance to current times\, followed by a complementary live jazz performance evocative of Bearden’s legacy and the main themes to be covered during the balance of the symposium featuring Stefon Harris\, a Four-Time Grammy Nominated Jazz Musician\, Maurine Knighton\, Chief Program Officer\, Doris Duke Foundation and Terri Lyne Carrington\, NEA Jazz Master and three-time GRAMMY Award-winning drummer\, producer\, and educator. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHTTPS://EVENT.NEWSCHOOL.EDU/INCOMMONPURPOSEFULCREATIVITY
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-stefon-harris-blackout-the-new-school-for-social-research/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20231108T044119Z
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SUMMARY:Yardbird Jam featuring James Zollar at Clements Place Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Nov 29 7:00 PM Yardbird Jam featuring James Zollar at Clements Place Jazz IJS
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/yardbird-jam-featuring-james-zollar-at-clements-place-jazz/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231125T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20230930T032127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T043134Z
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SUMMARY:Giants of Jazz - Honoring Kenny Barron
DESCRIPTION:Giants of Jazz – Honoring Kenny Barron\n\n\n\nJoin us for what has become a legendary event in South Orange\, featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music. Curated by Jazz legend and South Orange resident John Lee\, this year SOPAC celebrates a titan of Jazz piano who The Los Angeles Times lauds as “one of the top Jazz pianists in the world\,” Kenny Barron!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/giants-of-jazz-honoring-kenny-barron/
LOCATION:SOPAC – South Orange Performing Arts Center\, One SOPAC Way\, \, South Orange\, New Jersey\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20230707T024229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T190156Z
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SUMMARY:Party with MPack at an amazing Dine\, Dance\, and Sagittarius Celebration at Par 440!
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday season in style with the MPack Band! Join us for an unforgettable night of delicious dining\, fantastic dancing\, and a special birthday celebration for all those Sagittarius out there. Don’t miss out – make your Thanksgiving weekend one to remember! \n\n\n\nA little taste of what happens \n\n\n\n\nMPACK Band \n\n\n\nClarence Conover’s MPack Band \n\n\n\nMPack is a band\, a brand\, and a musical production enterprise\, consisting of multiple elements in an ever-evolving flow. Like a river\, it’s unpredictable and never flows the same way twice. It is an ever evolving\, thought provoking\, limitless musical experience that will elevate your mind\, body & soul and make you shake your behind all at the same time. MPack is the musical brainchild of bassist\, guitarist\, keyboardist\, drummer and vocalist Clarence ‘Groove Master’ Conover. He’s the founder\, leader\, and vocalist of the Clarence Conover Project\, the MPack Band and the founder and CEO of M-Pack Music productions whose motto is “Life Changing Sounds”. He released his first CD “My Time” in 2014. In his formative years\, his musical influences included Herbie Hancock\, Grover Washington\, Phyllis Hyman\, Luther Vandross and Prince\, just to name a few. Clarence has performed and recorded with Patti Labelle\, Teddy Pendergrass\, Grover Washington Jr.\, the Delfonics\, Bo Diddley and others. He is a product of the Philly sound. Clarence is a specialist in Funk\, Jazz\, Blues\, Fusion\, Neo-soul and R&B grooves. This cross-genre musician\, Clarence “M-Pack” Conover is creatively talented and has gathered other like minded musicians and vocalists (Joe Scarpitto\, Chris “Baby Funk” Meagher\, Brett Calder\, Kev “Nazt” Moore and Patricia Walton) to create this musical phenomenon known as MPack Band. MPack brings an explosive energy to the stage\, guaranteed to rock the house all night long!.  
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/party-with-mpack-at-an-amazing-dine-dance-and-sagittarius-celebration-at-par-440/
LOCATION:Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge\, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd\, Short Hills\, New Jersey\, 07078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,RnB,Smooth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20231014T230903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T005937Z
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SUMMARY:Bethany Baptist Welcomes Jazz Pianist Cyrus Chestnut
DESCRIPTION:For 150 years\, The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark has been one of the leading African American houses of worship. The Church features monthly jazz in its Saturday evening Vesper services. \n\n\n\nIn November\, Bethany Baptist welcomes jazz pianist Cyrus Chestnut. Raised in the church\, he balances lithe technical skill with a robust\, soulful style that speaks to his deep gospel roots and love of swinging hard bop. As a sideman\, he backed legendary vocalists Jon Hendricks and Betty Carter\, as well as instrumentalists including Donald Harrison and Wynton Marsalis. He leads the Cyrus Chestnut Trio on 2016’s Natural Essence\, 2018’s Kaleidoscope and 2022’s My Father’s Hands\, paying tribute to his late father\, who first taught him how to play. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this free event at Bethany Baptist Church.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/bethany-baptist-welcomes-jazz-pianist-cyrus-chestnut/
LOCATION:Bethany Baptist Church\, 275 West Market Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20230929T111744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T192630Z
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SUMMARY:NJPAC Jazz  JAM Session at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:NJPAC JAM SESSION Free Open to the Public  \n\n\n\nHi  \n\n\n\nIf you like to jam then show up and be ready\, these sessions move fast so bring what you got.  \n\n\n\nif you love to listen to great jazz in a wonderful environment – register and come hear some truly world class jazz.  \n\n\n\nGregory Burrus – NJPAC Jazz Advisory Board Member \n\n\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\, IFJS and Eyesha Marable\, AVP\, Comm Engagement\, NJPAC. \n\n\n\nRegistration required to attend  NJPAC Jaz Jam November
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/njpac-jazz-jam-session-at-clements-place-2/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Latin Jazz,Live Music,NEO Soul,Smooth Jazz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20231008T201851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T031809Z
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SUMMARY:1st Annual MAPSO Family Follies Promises Old-Timey Talent And Quirky Fun 
DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release. \n\n\n\n 1st Annual MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show on Thursday\, November 16th from 7:30-9pm.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAUDITIONS for MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES: Old-Timey Talent & Quirky Fun \n\n\n\n“I’ve always thought this town should have a talent show\,” said Lara Tomlin\, professional artist\, to Sally Unsworth\, Manager of the Division of Arts & Culture for Maplewood. And before she knew it\, the Woodland was booked for the 1st Annual MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show on Thursday\, November 16th from 7:30-9pm.  \n\n\n\nLara is best known in the community for drawing the Able Baker portraits as well as Director of Programming for the Maplewood Memorial Park Conservancy–responsible for Weeding Wednesdays\, the Trash Pandas clean-up crew\, and the “Painters in the Park” plein air events. To this she’ll be adding follies co-producer to her credits.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLara Tomlin\, Tori Chickering\, Sally Unsworth\,  \n\n\n\nTomlin called Tori Chickering\, whom she vaguely knew had a producing background in live theater\, film\, and television. Turns out Chickering’s been producing family follies shows just like this for decades. “This town is brimming with talent\,” Lara said. “And I had a feeling Tori would get how fun and quirky a community-wide talent show could be.” “You bet\,” was Tori’s response. “Should be a hoot. Let’s get crackin’.”  \n\n\n\nThey decided the MAPSO Family Follies should reflect the character of the community and be low-key and relaxed—definitely not a contest. (Though there will only be room for 15 acts so that the show is of reasonable length.) Auditions will have a panel of local judges voting on the show’s line-up\, with priority going to multi-generation acts (ages 9-99). “Our aim is an old-timey talent show\,” says Chickering. “No more than 3 minutes per act. I plan to run a tight ship.” A veteran emcee\, Chickering says one of her goals—besides encouraging fun—will be to keep the show moving along.  \n\n\n\nAuditions \n\n\n\nAuditions will be held on a first come\, first serve\, sign-in-and-wait basis at The Woodland (60 Woodland Rd.\, Maplewood) Wednesday and Thursday\, October 18 &19 from 6-8pm. Auditioners are invited to bring a 1-2 minute sample of a song\, juggling\, drag\, stand-up\, bird call\, step routine\, poetry\, yodeling\, acoustic/instrument playing\, clogging\, magic\, opera\, ribbon dance\, tap dance\, comedy improv\, jazz trio\, bird act\, dramatic skit\, balancing bit\, or any other “talent” deemed entertaining. Maplewood\, South Orange\, and surrounding residents are welcome. No solos. No drum kits or amps–acoustic instruments only. No spiders and/or snakes. \n\n\n\n Register here to bring your act to the MAPSO Family Follies Night 1 Auditions | Facebook \n\n\n\nUnsworth is thrilled. “I had immediate interest in The Follies as it touches on exactly what I love about our community: boundless talent and a deep appreciation for whimsical nostalgia. I’m grateful to Tori for her vision and ability to bring this idea to fruition\, and to Lara and local artists\, Adam Gustavson and Emily Kehe\, for their amazing poster art.” Kehe\, a renowned creative director\, says\, “I love being part of such a creative town\, so when Lara\, an illustrator I’ve admired for many years\, asked me to be to be a part of this project\, I jumped at the chance.” Renaissance man\, Gustavson\, didn’t hesitate\, either. They are all “giddy” about the show. \n\n\n\nVolunteers Join Us!\n\n\n\nIn addition to on-stage talent\, the Follies team will need backstage peeps and event volunteers. If you’d like to be a part of the crew\, please contact Sally: sunsworth@maplewoodnj.gov  \n\n\n\nIn time\, FAQs will be addressed on the webpage: maplewoodartsandculture.org/follies
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/1st-annual-mapso-family-follies-promises-old-timey-talent-and-quirky-fun-2/
LOCATION:The Woodland\, 60 Woodland Rd\, Maplewood\, New Jersey\, 07040\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAPSO,SOMA,SOMAPSO,Talent Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T220000
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SUMMARY:LANCE BRYANT & SHOUT!
DESCRIPTION:LANCE BRYANT & SHOUT! \n\n\n\nThis 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 forr 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\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lance-bryant-shout-2/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
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SUMMARY:IJS & Gregory Burrus present The Winard Harper and the Jeli Posse Septet
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Drummer\, Band Leader\, Composer\,  Educator\, dedicated to bringing Jazz to where it is needed\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Winard Harper was born in Baltimore\, a child prodigy. Although his parents were not musicians\, they were full of encouragement as they noticed him beating on cans when he was three or four years old. At five years old\, Winard would sometimes sit in and play his drums in older brother Danny’s rock ‘n roll band after the family moved to Washington\, D.C. When Winard’s younger brother Philip took to playing the trumpet\, the two of them would busk in the streets of George Town\, jam with a few bands\, and help out with Danny’s various bands. \n\n\n\nJoining on tage will be: BRANDON MCCUNE\, PIANO; ANTHONY PEREZ\, BASS; CHARLIE SIGLER\, GUITAR; ANTHONY WARE\, SAXOPHONE; AND CHARLIE PORTER\, TRUMPET. AC LINCOLN\, TAP \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/winard-harper-at-clements-place-jazz/
LOCATION:Jazz973 Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Latin Jazz,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T085924
CREATED:20231102T195545Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Monty Alexander In Conversation with T.K. Blue
DESCRIPTION:AN EVENING WITH MONTY ALEXANDER \n\n\n\nJazz great Monty Alexander comes to Clement’s Place for an evening of conversation and listening with his friend jazz saxophonist T.K. Blue \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNearly sixty years after he moved to the United States from Kingston\, Jamaica\, his hometown\, Grammy©​ nominated pianist Monty Alexander is an American classic\, touring the world relentlessly with various projects\, delighting a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and soulful message. A perennial favorite at Jazz festivals and venues worldwide and at the Montreux Jazz Festival where he has appeared 23 times since 1976\, his spirited conception is one informed by the timeless verities: endless melody-making\, effervescent grooves\, sophisticated voicings\, a romantic spirit\, and a consistent predisposition\, as Alexander accurately states\, “to build up the heat and kick up a storm.” In the course of any given performance\, Alexander applies those aesthetics to a repertoire spanning a broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions—the American songbook and the blues\, gospel and bebop\, calypso and reggae. Documented on more than 75 recordings and cited as the fifth greatest jazz pianist ever in The Fifty Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time (Hal Leonard Publishing)\, the Jamaican government designated Alexander Commander in the Order of Distinction in 2000 and conferred on him the national honor of the Order of Jamaica in 2022 for “Sterling Contributions to the Promotions of Jamaican Music and the Jazz Genre Interpretations Globally”. In 2018 the University of The West Indies bestowed him with an honorary doctorate (DLitt) in recognition of his accomplishments. \n\n\n\nMonty’s latest album (released August 19\, 2022) is titled Love Notes and is his first recording featuring his vocals. The release of “Love Notes” will be accompanied by tour dates worldwide. \n\n\n\nAlso in the works is “The Monty Alexander Movie\,” a documentary on Monty’s life and music. Directed by Academy Award© winning cinematographer Jefferson Miller\, and veteran filmmaker Arthur Gorson\, the project is currently in production in Jamaica\, the U.S. and Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/an-evening-with-monty-alexander/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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