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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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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:New Jersey
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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:20231106T202616Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T230000
DTSTAMP:20231101T205303Z
CREATED:20231101T205301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T205303Z
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SUMMARY:Dine and Dance with MPACK
DESCRIPTION:11/4/2023 – Saturday -Dine and Dance with MPACK for an unforgettable night of fine dining and some soulful R&B and Jazz music! Experience the outstanding talent of MPack\, one of the top R&B bands in the Northeast featuring Mr. Straight\, Cool and Smooth Jazz himself Glen Merritt tickling the ivories with the amazing multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Clarence Conover\, the sultry melodic voice of Patricia Walton\, the rock solid rhythm of Kenny Robinson and holding it all down with the swinging drums of Kim Smith. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n If 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 music that makes you want to move and grove. Come dine and dance with MPACK.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this incredible good time event!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/dine-and-dance-with-mpack/
LOCATION:Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge\, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd\, Short Hills\, New Jersey\, 07078\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T220000
DTSTAMP:20231102T195220Z
CREATED:20231030T163524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T195220Z
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SUMMARY:IJS presents The Bruce Barth Trio
DESCRIPTION:Jazz piano master Bruce Barth brings his subtle touch\, deep sense of swing\, and melodic gifts back to Clem’s for an evening of great music \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-the-bruce-barth-trio/
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:20231103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T230000
DTSTAMP:20231011T002239Z
CREATED:20230905T201903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T002239Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night featuring  Nat Adderley Jr at Monsignor Linder Plaza aka the Priory
DESCRIPTION:Music arranger and pianist Nat Adderley\, Jr. was born on May 23\, 1955 to Nat Adderley\, Sr. and Ann James in Quincy\, Florida. Adderley attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in Manhattan\, New York. In high school\, he performed and wrote music for his father’s group\, the Cannonball Adderley Quintet. Adderley also worked as a keyboardist for R&B singer Valerie Simpson. Adderley earned his B.A. degree in African American studies from Yale University in 1977. \n\n\n\n\n\nIn 1981\, Adderley became the music director for Luther Vandross. Adderley arranged the music for Vandross’ 1981 album\, Never Too Much on the songs “Never Too Much” and “Sugar and Spice (I Found Me a Girl).” He then co-wrote the song “Better Love” for Vandross’ 1982 album\, Forever\, for Always\, for Love. In 1984\, Adderley arranged “Superstar\,” as well as “If Only for One Night” and “Creepin’” for Vandross’ album\, The Night I Fell In Love. He co-wrote Vandross’ first top twenty hit\, “Stop to Love” and arranged the songs “So Amazing” and “Give Me The Reason” from the album\, Give Me The Reason. In 1988\, Adderley arranged the songs “I Wonder” and “Love Won’t Let Me Wait” for Vandross’ album\, Any Love. The album was nominated for a 1989 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. Adderley also played keyboard for Vandross’ 1991 Grammy award winning album\, Power of Love. He produced Vandross’ albums Your Secret Love\, Luther Vandross\, and the Grammy award winning album\, Dance with My Father. Adderley arranged Vandross’ 2003 Grammy award-winning duet with Beyonce Knowles\, “The Closer I Get to You\,” which won for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. He then produced the live album\, Luther’s Live 2003 at Radio City Music Hall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to his work with Vandross\, Adderley has worked with several other musicians. He arranged the songs for Aretha Franklin’s 1983 album\, Jump To It\, the string section for Doc Powell’s Grammy nominated song “What’s Going On” and Natalie Cole’s song “When I Fall in Love.” Recordings of Adderley playing piano were used by playwright August Wilson for his play The Piano Lesson in 1990. Adderley later formed the Nat Adderley\, Jr. Trio. \n\n\n\nNat Adderley\, Jr. was interviewed by The Historymakers on January 19\, 2017. \n\n\n\nNew Community Jazz Night is back in full swing. Enjoy a performance by Nat Adderley Jr. on Friday\, Nov. 3 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Monsignor William J. Linder Plaza\, 233 West Market St.\, Newark. Tickets are $20 each and proceeds will benefit New Community Career & Technical Institute (NCCTI). NCCTI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome back to the Monsignor William J. Linder Plaza – aka the Plaza – its back and better than ever so join us.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jazz-night-featuring-nat-adderley-jr-at-monsignor-linder-plaza-aka-the-priory/
LOCATION:Priory Venue\, 233 West Market Street\, Bewark\, New Jersey\, 07103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,RnB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T220000
DTSTAMP:20231030T152619Z
CREATED:20231030T152446Z
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SUMMARY:Clements Place Singer Showcase feat Mala Waldon - Dermel Warren - Wilma Ann
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to experience the extraordinary talent of the 5th Clements Place Singer Showcase. This wildly successful series has been a big hit with our audiences as you will be immersed in captivating melodies and soulful arrangements performed exclusively for jazz enthusiasts like you. Indulge in a memorable evening at Clements Place\, surrounded by world class singers\, musicians\, friends\, family and loved ones. Experience the power of their passion and unwavering commitment to live music. Join us for an unforgettable evening guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. \n\n\n\nThe 5th Clements Place Singer Showcase has been curated by Gregory Burrus Productions exclusively for Rutgers IJS Clements Place featuring professional singers Dermel Warren\, Wilma Ann and Mala Waldon. They will be supported by a stellar\, top-notch house band consisting of Victor Jones on drums\, Motoki Mihari on bass and Mala Waldon on Piano. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/clements-place-singer-showcase-feat-mala-waldon-dermel-warren-wilma-ann/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gregory Burrus Productions":MAILTO:answers@techoss.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231101T220000
DTSTAMP:20231030T162743Z
CREATED:20231030T162508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T162743Z
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SUMMARY:IJS Presents Willie Williams Quintet CD Release/Birthday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Veteran saxophonist Willie Williams returns with his all star quintet to celebrate his newest recording as well as his born day! \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ijs-presents-willie-williams-quintet-cd-release-birthday-celebration/
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:20231026T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T213000
DTSTAMP:20231025T221802Z
CREATED:20231025T221758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T221802Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Exquisite Jazz with Meant To Be Quartet & Vocalist Lynette Sheard at Shanghai Jazz
DESCRIPTION:MEANT TO BE QUARTET! With Glen Merritt on piano\, Alan Hayes on bass\, Pete Omelio on drums\, John Higgins on trumpet and will feature vocalist Lynette Sheard.  These four fantastic musicians have been playing together for over 15 years and each feeds off of the others’ enthusiasm and improvisations.  \n\n\n\n\n\nFor her inaugural Shanghai Jazz performance Lynette Sheard\, a gifted versatile vocalist with a five octave range is also an actor\, producer and director. Her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including the New York Times\, The Record and the Chronicle. The Star Ledger and many of her fans 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.   \n\n\n\nPlease come join us for this very special and exquisite evening of swinging jazz\, great food and good times at the home of jazz\, Shanghai Jazz. 2 sets 7 and 9:30 PM – please come through. Free parking in the rear\, bar and table service available.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/an-evening-of-exquisite-jazz-with-meant-to-be-quartet-vocalist-lynette-sheard-at-shanghai-jazz/
LOCATION:Shanghai Jazz\, 24 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music,RnB,Rock
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T220000
DTSTAMP:20231025T215826Z
CREATED:20231025T215824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T215826Z
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SUMMARY:Lynette Sheard Experience featuring Ben Schwartz Trio
DESCRIPTION:Private  event
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lynette-sheard-experience-featuring-ben-schwartz-trio/
LOCATION:New Jersey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T220000
DTSTAMP:20231019T023543Z
CREATED:20231019T023542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T023543Z
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SUMMARY:Blues\, Roots & BBQ in the Loft\, David Keyes & Blues People With Celebrity Chef Jesse Jones
DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends and family together in The Loft at SOPAC for an intimate evening of world-class Blues and Roots music. With the doors opening an hour before showtime for a BBQ dinner in The Loft\, each performance in this series will take audiences on a journey through the evolution of Blues music. The first evening in this brand new series features the “King of the Keys” and three-time Blues Music Award nominee David Keyes\, and North Jersey’s 2023 International Blues Challenge winner Blues People.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/blues-roots-bbq-in-the-loft-david-keyes-blues-people-with-celebrity-chef-jesse-jones/
LOCATION:SOPAC – South Orange Performing Arts Center\, One SOPAC Way\, \, South Orange\, New Jersey\, 07079\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Live Music,MAPSO,SOMA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T230000
DTSTAMP:20231012T014037Z
CREATED:20230707T024229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T014037Z
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SUMMARY:Dining and Dancing with MPACK in Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge in Short Hills NJ
DESCRIPTION:MPACK\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\nA little taste of what happens
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/dining-and-dancing-with-mpack-in-par-440-restaurant-lounge-in-short-hills-nj-4/
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:20231021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T190000
DTSTAMP:20231025T215950Z
CREATED:20231025T215948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T215950Z
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SUMMARY:Lynette Sheard Experience featuring Dre Barnes Trio
DESCRIPTION:Private Deltas Event at athe Touch of 3
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/lynette-sheard-experience-featuring-dre-barnes-trio/
LOCATION:New Jersey
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T220000
DTSTAMP:20231019T025002Z
CREATED:20231019T024739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T025002Z
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SUMMARY:Smooth Jazz NJ Presents Two Ladies of Soul: Oleta Adams & Maysa
DESCRIPTION:Smooth Jazz NJ presents Two Ladies of Soul: Oleta Adams & Maysa. \n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT MAYSA LEAKFrom Stevie Wonder’s female backup group to lead vocalist for Incognito. Maysa’s voice – sultry\, jazzy and soulful – powered Incognito to international super stardom on a series of albums in the 1990s: “Tribes Vibes a Scribes\,” “Positivity\,” “100° and Rising\,” “Beneath the Surface” and “No Time Like the Future.” Maysa seamlessly made the transition to a solo career that has yielded 14 highly acclaimed albums and sold-out live performances\, cementing her reputation as one of the best artists working in the game today. Maysa’s highly anticipated 14th 2023 studio album “Music For Your Soul” is out now\, and the single “Runnin’ From Myself” was #1 most added on Smooth Jazz Charts. \n\n\n\nABOUT OLETA ADAMSSince the runaway success of her 1990 Platinum selling debut album “Circle of One” and the impassioned hit single “Get Here” (which became an unofficial anthem of the 1991 Gulf War)\, Oleta Adams has inspired a growing legion of fans around the world with journeys of the heart via songs that draw deeply from her roots in gospel\, while crossing effortlessly into the realms of soul\, R&B\, urban\, and popular music. Her success was first nurtured by worldwide tours with Tears for Fears\, Phil Collins\, Michael Bolton and Luther Vandross and was solidified by 4 Grammy nominations and more than two and a half million records sold. Her accomplished performance on the Grand Piano is as
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/smooth-jazz-nj-presents-two-ladies-of-soul-oleta-adams-maysa/
LOCATION:UNION County Performing Arts Center\, 1601 Irving St\, Rahway\, NJ\, New Jersey\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music,RnB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T213000
DTSTAMP:20230929T171949Z
CREATED:20230929T111744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T171949Z
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SUMMARY:NJPAC Jazz  JAM Session at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY OCTOBER 19 – 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/
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:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T200000
DTSTAMP:20231012T011316Z
CREATED:20231008T201851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T011316Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions for the 1st Annual Mapso Family Follies Promises Old-Timey Talent And Quirky Fun
DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release. \n\n\n\nAuditions  Wednesday and Thursday\, October 18 &19 – 6-8pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 1st Annual MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show on \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 16th from 7:30-9pm.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES: Night 2 Auditions \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLara Tomlin\, Tori Chickering\, Sally Unsworth \n\n\n\n“Waiting for Guffman” meets “Gong Show” meets “Stupid Human Tricks” is co-producer\, Tori Chickering’s hope for the first MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show\, November 16 th at 7:30pm\, at The Woodland. “It’s not a contest\,” Chickering decided together with event creator and co-producer\, Lara Tomlin. “It’s a low-stakes opportunity for talented folks to try something wacky they wouldn’t ordinarily get a chance to do.” Clogging to your neighbor playing “I Will Survive” on the bassoon? Awesome. Step dancing to original spoken word? Go for it. “Nearly anything goes\,” added Sally Unsworth\, Division of Arts & Culture\, “but there are a few rules for auditioners.” You must be at least 9 years old. No solos. Acoustic acts only. Hard three-minute limit. No spiders and/or snakes.A panel of local luminaries has been assembled to judge auditions–open to surrounding communities–October 18th & 19th from 6-8pm\, The Woodland. They’ll choose the 15 most entertaining acts—those with multiple generations will have an advantage. “So\, grab your neighbors and grandparents. The more on stage\, the merrier\,” says Chickering\, who’s been producing/directing and emceeing follies-type shows “forever.” \n\n\n\n “Dust off those bird calls\, tap shoes\, and marching band batons. Let’s see how unpredictable we can get.”  \n\n\n\n Register here to bring your act to the MAPSO Family Follies Night 2 Auditions | Facebook \n\n\n\n  \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 In time\, FAQs will be addressed on the webpage: maplewoodartsandculture.org/follies
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/auditions-for-the-1st-annual-mapso-family-follies-promises-old-timey-talent-and-quirky-fun/
LOCATION:The Woodland\, 60 Woodland Rd\, Maplewood\, New Jersey\, 07040\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAPSO,SOMA,SOMAPSO,Talent Show
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SUMMARY:Auditions for the 1st Annual Mapso Family Follies Promises Old-Timey Talent And Quirky Fun
DESCRIPTION:For Immediate Release. \n\n\n\nAuditions  Wednesday and Thursday\, October 18 &19 – 6-8pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 1st Annual MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show on \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 16th from 7:30-9pm.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nRegister MAPSO FAMILY FOLLIES: Night 1 Auditions \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLara Tomlin\, Tori Chickering\, Sally Unsworth \n\n\n\n“Waiting for Guffman” meets “Gong Show” meets “Stupid Human Tricks” is co-producer\, ToriChickering’s hope for the first MAPSO Family Follies Talent Show\, November 16 th at 7:30pm\, at The Woodland. “It’s not a contest\,” Chickering decided together with event creator and co-producer\, Lara Tomlin. “It’s a low-stakes opportunity for talented folks to try something wacky they wouldn’t ordinarily get a chance to do.” Clogging to your neighbor playing “I Will Survive” on the bassoon? Awesome. Step dancing to original spoken word? Go for it. “Nearly anything goes\,” added Sally Unsworth\, Division of Arts & Culture\, “but there are a few rules for auditioners.” You must be at least 9 years old. No solos. Acoustic acts only. Hard three-minute limit. No spiders and/or snakes.A panel of local luminaries has been assembled to judge auditions–open to surroundingcommunities–October 18th & 19th from 6-8pm\, The Woodland. They’ll choose the 15 most entertaining acts—those with multiple generations will have an advantage. “So\, grab your neighbors and grandparents. The more on stage\, the merrier\,” says Chickering\, who’s been producing/directing and emceeing follies-type shows “forever.” \n\n\n\n “Dust off those bird calls\, tap shoes\, and marching band batons. Let’s see how unpredictable we can get.”  \n\n\n\n Register here to bring your act to the MAPSO Family Follies Night 1 Auditions | Facebook \n\n\n\n  \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 In 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/
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:20231016T190000
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SUMMARY:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION: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 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-big-band-at-clements-place/
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:20231013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T220000
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SUMMARY:Cecilia Tenconi's Latin Jazz Quintet at Clements Place Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Jazz series sponsored by Rutgers Newark\, Institute of Jazz Studies\, honoring the legacy of Dr. Clement Price Newark’s city historian and devoted jazz fan. Catch talented musicians perform at this new venue. \n\n\n\nHaving attended several events at the recently opened club and performance space located at Rutgers University-Newark’s 15 Washington Street building\, Clements Place is a true tribute to the man.  Wayne Winborne stated\, “the space […] is decorated with art from Price’s personal collection and some awards that he received throughout his life\, that will evoke fond memories of the well-loved historian.”  At one of my first jazz events\, Wayne fondly recounted a few Clement Price memories\, including the chair at the end of the bar where Clement Price use to sit. Read more: https://www.jerseyindie.com/blog/clements-place-jazz-events \n\n\n\nPlease Join us as Clements is a Jazz Listening Space not a restaurant. No food is served.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDoors open 7:20 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nClick Link to Read About and Register for  –  Cecilia Tenconi’s Latin Jazz Quintet
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/cecilia-tenconis-latin-jazz-quintet-at-clements-place-jazz/
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:MPack Live at Montclair Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Montclair Brewery  5th Year Anniversary Weekend \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!.  
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mpack-live-at-montclair-brewery/
LOCATION:Montclair Brewery\, 101 Walnut St.\, Montclair\,\, New Jersey\, 07042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,RnB
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T230000
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SUMMARY:MPACK Groovin at Papillon 25 in South Orange NJ
DESCRIPTION:Papillon 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. \n\n\n\n  \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!.  
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/mpack-groovin-at-papillon-25-in-south-orange-nj-2/
LOCATION:Papillon 25\, 25 Valley St\,\, South Orange\, New Jersey\, 07040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,RnB,Smooth Jazz
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