Gregory Burrus Productions

Art Meets Jazz featuring Vocalist Andromeda Turre
2025-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey, 07042, United States
Art Meets Jazz returns with the 7th installment in this annual performance series. This year’s event highlights the artistry of vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre, whose current work From the Earth is a four-part jazz suite highlighting environmental justice and centered around the narrative framework of Earth, Sky, Sea, and Ice. Turre was recently awarded Best Jazz Album and Best Jazz Artist at the 2025 World Entertainment Awards. Turre graduated from Montclair High School in 2000.

Your ticket includes a wine and food reception starting at 6 p.m. Catering is provided by Moso Signature.

Art Meets Jazz is being presented by MAM’s African American Cultural Committee (AACC).

Must be 21+ to attend.

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Private Event Mecadon Mccune Trio
2025-03-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Blanchard House, 100 Blanchard Road, South Orange, NJ, 07079, United States
FRIDAY MARCH 22 – MECADON MCCUNE TRIO

Mecadon McCune is a talented young jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader. He grew up surrounded by music, as his father, Brandon McCune, is a renowned jazz pianist, and his mother, Christine McCune, is an opera singer. Mecadon initially studied classical piano but later transitioned to drums, where he found his true passion.

He has been recognized for his exceptional skills, winning awards like the James Moody Jazz Scholarship and the Outstanding Soloist Award at the Mingus Competition. Mecadon is currently studying Jazz Performance at Montclair State University and is actively performing as a bandleader and sideman in the jazz community.

Ben Siegel

Ben Collins-Siegel is a talented young jazz pianist from Maplewood, New Jersey. Born in 2007, he began playing piano at the age of four, initially focusing on classical music before transitioning to jazz. He honed his skills through the Jazz House Kids program and has studied with renowned musicians like Julius Tolentino and Bob Himmelberger.

Ben has performed at prestigious venues such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Steinway Hall. He has also played alongside celebrated jazz artists like Christian McBride and John Pizzarelli. His accolades include being named a 2023 YoungArts finalist and receiving the Steinway & Sons Jazz Piano Award in 2023. He is also a member of The Baker Street Trio, a jazz group that has performed at various notable events.

Sam Konin

am Konin is a talented young bassist from New Jersey, skilled in both electric and upright bass. At just 15 years old, he has already performed with notable jazz musicians like Johnathan Blake, Dayna Stephens, and Gilad Hekselman. He is also a member of the jazz group Quintessential, which features other rising stars in the jazz world. Sam has been recognized for his artistry, including being named a 2024 YoungArts award winner in the jazz discipline.

Dinner Show and Dancing with Essex Funk Live at Par 440 Lounge and Restaurant
2025-03-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, New Jersey, 07078, United States
Get ready for a night of dancing and fun at Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge! Join Gregory Burrus Productions as we present a Dinner Show featuring the amazing RnB dance band Essex Funk.

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Essex Funk welcome to Spring Dinner Show and Dance Party Presented by Gregory Burrus Productions

Experience the vibes first hand that will have you grooving to soul, funk and more. Reserve your table now for a night of dining, drinking, and dancing with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the excitement – call (973) 467 8882 to secure your table!

Essex Funk Good Times by Gregory Burrus Productions

Come join us for a night of **Essex Funk** at **Par 440**! Get ready to groove to the funky beats with live music that will keep you dancing all night long.

This Dinner event by **Gregory Burrus Productions** promises to be a great time filled with good music and even better company. Don’t miss out on this incredible live experience!

Come dine, dance and drink with us. Kick off the spring season with friends, neighbors and family. Dine and dance all night long. free onsite parking, full bar and dinner menu are available.

Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge

Experience the unique dining and entertainment destination at Par 440 in Short Hills, NJ. Indulge in brick oven pizza, expertly-crafted sushi, and delicious cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. With 17+ large screen HDTVs, it’s the perfect spot for watching sports and socializing. Join us for happy hour, private parties, or weekend dinners with live entertainment. Guests rave about our food and top-rated service. Visit us at 440 Parsonage Hill Road for an unforgettable experience!

Join us for a night of live funk music at Par 440, presented by Gregory Burrus Productions – it’s going to be an absolute blast!

Rutgers IJS Presents Whitney Marchelle Jackson Quartet featuring Jeff "Tain" Watts
2025-03-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
The Institute of Jazz Studies’s presents the dynamic song stylings of international performing, recording & educational songwriting artist Whitney Marchelle with special guest Jeff Twain Watts.

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WHITNEY MARCHELLE JACKSON – Voice and Piano

New York based vocalist / pianist, award recipient, Berklee Alumni Whitney Marchelle, has opened for Kiss, Bill Withers, James Brown. Performance – Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Dee Bridgewater, Clark Terry, Helen Sung and others. JazzTimes Magazine -” She is a formidable singer with praiseworthy scat and vocalese skills, impressive range and an appealingly scorched soul-jazz sound”. Toured and performed on the Tonight Show with Wayne Newton. Sang National anthem at the World Cup polo event, and Chris Evert Tennis classics at Shea Stadium. She performs internationally Dubia, Japan, Paris. New York Blue Note Apollo, United Nations, Rutgers Clements Place, Minton’s Harlem and numerous festivals. Whitney Marchelle has 3 albums available with international air play. A WBGO and Grammy Voting Member. Vocalist on Spike Lee’s CState Farm Insurance commercial and Mr. Gadget television series.

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ARCO SANDOVAL – Pianist

Arcoiris Sandoval is a jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and Fulbright award recipient. Performs internationally. Master’s degree graduate of Manhattan School of Music. Two-time ASCAP young jazz composer award winner. Semifinalist at in the Montreux Solo Jazz Piano competition. Performs numerous prestigious venues internationally, including Mary Lou Williams Festival.

JEFF TAIN WATTS – Drums

Berklee College Alumni American Jazz Drummer, nick name “Tain” is an extraordinary multi-talented drummer, arranger, with numerous albums of his own. He has recorded or performed with Elis Marsalis, Brandford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Betty Carter, Ravi Coltrane, Michael Brecker and others and numerous major Festivals internationally. Tonight Show and Spike Lee’s Mo Better Blues.

LONNIE PLAXICO – Bass

Lonnie Plaxico is a Chicago born bassist who has won the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award among others. Performed or recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, Abbey Lincoln, Ravi Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and 12 albums with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers as well as his own projects. Lonnie recorded on Spike Lee’s movie entitled, School Daze. L Has performed on David Lettermen show. Performs numerous major festivals and venues.

FRANK KUMBA LACY

Frank Kumba Lacy is a Berklee Alumni, Grammy winner, Texas native extraordinaire trombonist, vocalist, arranger, and educator. Nicknamed “Roots” who plays 8 instruments and has worked with Art Blakely’s Jazz Messengers, Roy Hargrove, Mingus Big Band, D’ Angelo. He has numerous albums on his own. Performed numerous festivals including the North Sea Jazz Festival.

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Rutgers IJS Closing Women's History Month Celebration featuring Yayoi Ikawa
2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Clements welcomes Renowned Pianists and Bandleader Yayoi Ikawa

The Institute of Jazz Studies’s presents the dynamic Yayoi Ikawa and her band featuring Michael O’Brian on bass and Kenneth Salters on drums.

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Yayoi Ikawa . Born in Tokyo, Japan, but raised musically in New York, Yayoi is an experience in ingenuity and compassion. As a pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader, Yayoi has worked in many countries. Being exposed to diverse music scene in New York after moving from Japan, Yayoi quickly adopted herself in various styles of music such as Jazz, Gospel, R&B, Soul, Classical and World music. After completing her studies at New School where she received the Henry and Gill Block scholarship, Yayoi was a faculty member at the International Jazz and Dance Academy in Slovenia along with her mentor Reggie Workman in 2003 and 2004.

After recording a straight ahead jazz piano trio on Nippon Crown release “Angel Eyes” in 2004, she self produced “Color of Dreams” in 2005 displaying her original compositions. Yayoi has toured nationally as well as internationally with her groups, and appeared International Jazz festivals in Japan, Italy, Haiti, France, Slovenia, and Costa Rica. In 2008, Yayoi started “The Bridge Project” to create musical dialogue between New York and Tokyo musicians in an experimental environment. In 2009, the project toured in Costa Rica through a sponsorship of U.S. Embassy. In 2018, Yayoi was invited to participate in Piano Kon Sa Ka Ekri, a piano festival in Martinique. She started to collaborate with local musicians immediately, and the project performed at Première Rencontre Autour du Piano in Guadeloupe. In 2019, Yayoi’s bridge project featuring Hatian vocalist Emeline Michel was featured in Sakura Matsuri, a celebration of Japanese culture in Brooklyn Botanical Garden. While working towards her master degree at NYU, Yayoi’s orchestra work for film was premiered at Lincoln Center in 2007. As a composer and arranger, Yayoi received commissions from Modern Music Society of Tokyo, the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and Montreal based sculpture David Baumflek.

Yayoi has worked with such legendary artists as Reggie Workman, Michael Carvin, Howard Johnson, Michal Urbaniak, Butch Morris, Craig Harris, Lenny Pickett, Frank Lacy, Lonnie Plaxico, Fostina Dixon, Salim Washington, Emeline Michel, James Germain, Daniel Bernard Roumain, The Meditations, Kaissa etc. Yayoi is a music director at First Baptist Church in Piscataway NJ, and a jazz piano instructor at City College of New York, Brooklyn College. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan.

Michael Slatters – Drummer, composer and bandleader Kenneth Salters presents his debut album as a leader, Enter to Exit (Destiny Records). Salters has become a fixture on Manhattan’s West Village independent jazz scene and around the world as an in-demand sideman. His band is comprised of a coterie of musicians with whom Salters has surrounded himself for the better part of a decade, performing a set of originals and two emotionally significant covers that serve as a memoir to Salters’ time in New York City.Born in New Haven, CT, and raised in Columbia, SC, Salters began his musical career on trombone before pursuing his studies as a percussion major at the University of South Carolina. Since moving to New York in 2006, he has worked with luminaries in jazz and R&B including Don Byron, Chris Potter, and Aretha Franklin.

Salters’ birthplace is part of the double meaning behind the band’s name–Haven. Salters explains that one goal with the band is to serve as the audience’s safe haven for music. The band includes one of Salters’ mentors, Myron Walden, on saxophone, joined by Thelonious Monk Saxophone Competition finalist Tivon Pennicott and rising star trumpeter Matt Holman in the front line. Salters’ rhythm section compatriots include guitarist Aki Ishiguro, pianist (and Destiny Records labelmate) Brad Whiteley, and Spencer Murphy on bass. The group is complemented by special guest pianist Shai Maestro on “Deception” and harpist Bridget Kibbey on four pieces.

Michael O’Brien . Bassist. Composer. Educator Michael O’Brien studied bass under Anthony Cox, and West African and Haitian percussion under Marc Anderson. Michael has been performing and composing for over a decade with such notables as Gene Pitney, Dave King, Jeff Kashiwa, Todd Reynolds, Wessel Anderson, David Binney, The Jazz Mandolin Project, Joel Harrison, Marty Haugin, Peter Ostroushko, Christian Howes, John Van Ohlen, Hod O’Brien, Stephanie Nakasian, Dan Weiss, Marc Giuliana, Roseanna Vitro, Daniel Kelly, Marc Anderson, Mary Ellen Childs, Bruce Henry, Laura Caviani, Electropolis, Clay Moore, Daniel Alexander Jones, J. Otis Powell!, Connie Evingson, and Prudence Johnson. His compositions are performed by the acclaimed string quartet Ethel, the Clay Moore trio, the Kelly Rossum Quintet, Electropolis, the April Sellers Dance Collective, and Karen Lyu and Global Jazz. In June of 2004 Michaels’ composition “Pine” was premired by Ethel at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, CT.

Ethel debuted “Pine” at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C in January of 2005. Michael has been commissioned by the Jazz is Now Orchestra through the Jerome Foundation. He has had compositions recorded on Kelly Rossums’ “The Party’s Over/Begun” and “Renovation”, Electropolis’ “More Music for Trips”, and Karen Lyu and Global Jazz’s “live”. In 2004 Michael received the New Mexico Music Industry Award for Best Remake with the group New York Louie and Friends. The Kelly Rossum Quintets cd “Renovation” was voted one of the top ten cds released in 2004 by the City Pages. The Star and Tribune voted it one of the top ten local releases and one of the top twenty overalll releases of 2004. The Kelly Rossum Quintet were also nominated for the best acoustic jazz group, and best jazz recording for the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards. Electropolis was nominated for the category of Best New Artist in the 2003 Minnesota Music Awards.

O’Brien’s experience includes inter-arts collaborations with The Choreographers Evening in collaboration with Choreographer April Sellers; Three Legged Races’ Summer Blizzard in “La Chanteuse Nubiene” collaborating with playwright Daniel Alexander’ Jones, the Miami production of “Gershwin the Klezmer”; the Illusion Theater’s productions of “Spirit House” and” Another Song About Paris”; composer Mary Ellen Childs’ percussion and choreography piece, “Crash”, the Zorongo Flamenco dance company, and collaborations with the poet J. Otis Powell!Michael has performed at the IAJE (International Jazz Educators conference), PASIC (Percussive Arts Societies International Convention), American Composers Forums’ Sonic Circuits Festival, the Musica Mundi Choir festival and competition, the LaCrosse Jazz Festival, and the Twin Cities’ Hot Summer Jazz Festival.

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Diamond In Jupiter Dinner Show at Par 440 Restaurant.
2025-03-29 19:30 - 23:00 | Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge, 440 Parsonage Hill Rd, Short Hills, New Jersey, 07078, United States
Get ready for a night of dancing fun with Diamonds in Jupiter at Par 440 Restaurant & Lounge! Join Gregory Burrus Productions as we present a Diamonds in Jupiter dinner show that will have you eating delectable food while grooving to soul, funk and more.

Dinner Show – Free Entry No Cover – Call (973) 467 8882 Secure your table.

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Diamonds in Jupiter

Diamonds in Jupiter is an R&B band based in Newark, NJ. They are known for their dynamic performances that blend Old and New School R&B, Pop, Funk, Dance, and Smooth Jazz. The band consists of eight talented musicians, including three excellent vocalists who can handle a wide range of songs.

Their current lineup includes Chris Almeida on drums, Tonya Carmen on lead vocals and keys, Denise Santoro on keys, Emory Toler on lead vocals and keys, Chris Barnett on bass, James Turner on guitar, Ralph Knight on percussion and vocals and John Dubose on saxophone and flute.

Diamonds in Jupiter has been performing since 2011 and is known for their ability to create an engaging atmosphere at events, from weddings to parties. They also offer DJ services and can customize their performances to suit the event’s needs

Par 440 Restaurant and Lounge

Reserve your table now for a night of dining, drinking, and dancing with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the excitement – call (973) 467 8882 to secure your table!

Par 440 is a unique restaurant and lounge located at 440 Parsonage Hill Road, Short Hills, NJ. It offers a diverse menu that includes brick oven pizza, sushi prepared by a master sushi chef, and quality cocktails. The restaurant also features 17+ large screen HDTVs, making it a great spot to watch sports and socialize with friends and coworkers.

Par 440 is known for its relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal place for happy hour, private parties, and weekend dinners with live entertainment. The food is generally praised by guests, and the service is highly rated.

Diamonds In Jupiter, Par 440 are Teaming up with Gregory Burrus Productions to bring you an incredible Live Music Dinner Show.

Please make your table reservations and join us for a night of live funk music at Par 440 bought to you by Gregory Burrus Productions – it’s going to be an absolute blast!

Jesus and Jazz WHM2025 Celebration feat Dorthaan Kirk and Yayoi Ikawa
2025-03-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Mt Zion AME Church, 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United States
Jesus and Jazz WHM2025 Celebration feat Dorthaan Kirk and Yayoi Ikawa

Mt. Zion AME Church Jesus and Jazz unique jazz inspirational service at 11:30 AM every 4th Sunday of the month. People of all faith traditions (or no faith tradition) are welcome. Free to attend!

Get ready for a very special WHM2025 Jesus and Jazz. Our spiritual blessings will come from Rev Eyesha Marable. Our Jazz Blessings will come from the prolific NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk. The Jazz will be delivered by the Dynamic Pianist Yayoi Ikawa with Bassist Singer Caylen Bryant and Drummer Jinmi Kimm with songs by Vocalist Lynette Sheard.

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Read on to learn more about our special guests

Dorthaan Kirk

Originally from Texas, she was married to jazz legend Rashaan Roland Kirk. Dorthaan is one of the first people hired by Newark’s jazz station WBGO and became the face of and a fierce advocate for the station. She served as Director of Community Relations and Special Events, among other roles over the years. Dorthaan has promoted, curated and produced jazz events throughout the region. For 25 years she is also co-chair of Jazz Vespers at Bethany Baptist Church and consultant producer for Dothaan’s Place jazz series at NJPAC. She is known as “Newark’s First Lady of Jazz”..In 2003 she received a Discretionary Award from the JJA for her “humanitarian contributions” to Jazz. In 2013, she received the Humanitarian Award from the American Conference on Diversity, Essex County Chapter. In 2020, She was identified with the highest honor in the land for Jazz, the National Endowment for the Arts which honored her with a Jazz Masters Fellowship for Jazz Advocacy.. We are honored to welcome our own national NEA Jazz Master Dorthaan Kirk.

Pianist: Yayoi Ikawa

Yayoi Ikawa is a talented jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and bandleader originally from Tokyo, Japan. She has made a name for herself in the global music scene, particularly in New York City, where she has embraced diverse musical styles such as jazz, gospel, R&B, soul, classical, and world music. Yayoi is known for her innovative compositions and her ability to connect with audiences through her music. She has performed at international jazz festivals, collaborated with musicians from around the world, and led projects like “The Bridge Project,” which fosters musical dialogue between Tokyo and New York. Yayoi is also a music director at a church in New Jersey and teaches jazz piano at City College of New York and Brooklyn College. Her work reflects her mission to use music as a tool for compassion and connection.

Bass: Caylen Bryant

As a child, Caylen Bryant began her musical journey as a songbird and cellist. Many years later, she picked up the bass while at school at Oberlin College and Conservatory, where she earned her degrees in Africana Studies and Jazz Bass Performance. She studied with Peter Dominguez and Gerald Cannon, and now plays a wide variety of music on both the upright bass and electric bass. Bryant is passionate about teaching, and directs a community music program for youth in Brooklyn, NY. The program was founded by New York Times best selling author and musician, James McBride. She has worked extensively with Jazz House Kids and the New Jersey Youth Symphony Orchestra, and teaches private lessons as well. She is the current bassist for Blue Note Record Artist, Kandace Springs, and toured the West Coast with her in February of 2020. In her most recent studio recording, Bryant was the bassist for the 2020 Grammy award-winning album “All the Ladies” by Joanie Leeds

Drums: Jinmi Kim

Jinmi started learning classical piano at 7 years old in Korea and majored in drums in college in Korea. She also furthered her studies where she went to William Paterson University in the United States and majored in Jazz Composition & Arranging where she attained her Master of Music in Jazz Arranging. Drummer and composer Jinmi Kim has performed around the world, from New York to Korea. Now Jinmi is a New York, New Jersey based drummer who has played at numerous clubs in Korea such as Club Evans, Jass and All that jazz in Korea. In the New Jersey area she has performed in Glen Pointe, Hat City, etc and in New York at the Red Room, Smoke, Silvana and and is also participating in the BMI jazz workshop. Jinmi is a student of Jim McNeely, Pete McGuinness and has successfully performed with heavy hitter musicians such as Vincent Herring, Roni Ben-Hur and others on the local scene.

Lynette Sheard is a Community Education Coordinator at the Mental Health Association in New Jersey and the Director of the national award-winning NJ Mental Health Players, an improvisational community mental health education program. The program provides audiences with a dynamic way to receive basic education about mental illness, addiction, and other relevant challenges impacting emotional wellness. The mission of this art and advocacy program is to increase education and awareness, decrease stigma and break the silence often associated with mental health. She is uniquely qualified, as she combines her skills as a professional performer with her passion for advocacy. She is a versatile vocalist, actor, producer, director, and vocal coach. In 2017 she was inducted into the Encyclopedia of Newark Jazz. Her live performances have been reviewed in numerous publications including, The New York Times, Broadway World, and The Star-Ledger which proclaimed that “Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot”. 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 of which Broadway World declared that “she is fabulous with a voice that shakes the rafters.”Please join us

Reminder - Click here for Clements Place Events
2025-04-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
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Virgil's Going-Away Celebration w/James Austin Jr & The Key of Wonder Band
2025-04-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Celebrate Clement’s legendary patron and bartender, Virgil Harrison with James Austin, Jr & his Key Of Wonder band in a special concert.

Join us for a special afternoon of incredible music and good vibes at Clement’s Place. Virgil Harrison our patron (and celebrity bartender) is leaving us to live a cushy retirement life in the great American South. Before he leaves, we intend to both celebrate him and raise funds in his name! 🙂 To that end, an anonymous donor, along with Wayne Winborne will match whatever we raise that afternoon! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event – mark your calendars now!

Bethany Church Vespers featuring Organist Rhoda Scott and G. Earl Grice
2025-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Bethany Baptist Church, 275 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Bethany Church Vespers feat Rhoda Scott and G Earl Grice

The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark celebrates 25 years of monthly Jazz Vespers! Join us at Bethany Baptist for this free concert combining jazz music and worship.

April’s featured artist is organist Rhoda Scott, “undoubtedly one of the most dazzling legends of jazz” (Paris-Move). The daughter of an AME minister from Weymouth Township, NJ, she learned to play the organ at church. After moving to France early in her career, she launched to superstardom — becoming known as “l’Organiste aux Pieds Nus” (“The Barefoot Lady”) because of her unique habit of removing her shoes to play. We’re thrilled she’s back in Newark with her high-voltage mix of hard bop and soul jazz.

Bethany Baptist Church is located at 275 W. Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.

Sat 4.05 Rhoda ScottCo-presented by Bethany Baptist Church and NJPAC, April’s Bethany Vesper Concert Series combines jazz music and worship with organist Rhoda Scott, “undoubtedly one of the most dazzling legends of jazz” (Paris-Move). The daughter of an AME minister from Weymouth Township, New Jersey, she learned to play the organ at church. After moving to France early in her career, she launched to superstardom — becoming known as “l’Organiste aux Pieds Nus” (“The Barefoot Lady”) because of her unique habit of removing her shoes to play. Newark will be wowed by her high-voltage mix of hard bop and soul jazz

About NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States. It is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey — where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. As New Jersey’s anchor cultural institution, NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the State’s and the world’s best artists, while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 11 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit http://www.njpac.org for more information.

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Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Present Organist Rhoda Scott at Clements Place with Jerome Jennings and Mark Whitfield
2025-04-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Rhoda Scott, originally from NJ and living in France for most of her 40 plus -year career, is one of the world’s most celebrated jazz organists. Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies and Gregory Burrus Productions have come together to present these premier artists during her annual limited appearance in the City of Newark.

Rhoda Scott is an acclaimed American soul jazz organist and singer, often referred to as “The Barefoot Lady” because she prefers to play the organ without shoes. Born on July 3, 1938, in New Jersey, she grew up in a musical household and was drawn to the organ at a young age. Her father, a minister, introduced her to gospel and spiritual music, which greatly influenced her style.

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Scott’s career took off in the 1960s, and she became known for her soulful and rhythmic playing. She eventually moved to France, where she has spent most of her career and gained significant recognition. In addition to her jazz performances, she has also been a church organist for decades. Her contributions to music have made her a beloved figure in both the jazz and church music communities.

Joining Rhoda on the Stage will be:

Mark Whitfield

Mark Whitfield is a renowned American jazz guitarist, celebrated for his soulful and versatile playing style. Born on October 6, 1966, in Lindenhurst, New York, he graduated from Berklee College of Music and quickly made a name for himself in the jazz world. Whitfield has collaborated with legendary artists like Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, and Herbie Hancock, among others. His debut album, The Marksman, released in 1990, marked the beginning of a successful recording career.

Whitfield remains active as a performer, recording artist, and educator, sharing his expertise through master classes and private instruction. He has also worked on Grammy-winning projects, such as For Jimmy, Wes and Oliver with the Christian McBride Big Band.

Jerome Jennings

Jerome Jennings is a drummer, activist, bandleader, sideman, and EmmyAward winning composer. His debut recording ‘The Beast’ is a reflectionof the every day joys and traumas of black life in the U.S. It was namedone of the top three Jazz releases by NPR, received a four star rating inDownbeat Magazine, and was nominated for the prestigious French‘Grand Prix du Disque’ award for Album of the Year in 2016. Jerome’ssophomore recording, ‘Solidarity’, released November 2019 wasrecognized by NPR as best music that spoke truth to power of 2019.Jerome earned a MM from the prestigious Juilliard School in ManhattanNY. In 2014, he passed Jazz At Lincoln Centers Swing University 301history course: The most comprehensive study of jazz from a nonperformance perspective, available. Jazz At Lincoln Center has JeromeJennings on file as an accredited jazz scholar. He was the ResidentDirector of The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra from fall 2017 to 2021. Jerome isprofessor of jazz history at Montclair State University.

Jerome is a pertinent performer. He has composed music for and ismusical director for Maurice Chestnut’s dance production Beat’s Rhymesand Tap Shoes. To date Jerome has performed, toured and recorded withlegendary musicians like Sonny Rollins, Hank Jones, Gerald Wilson,Christian McBride, Large Professor, Ron Carter, George Cables, Dee DeeBridgewater, Wynton Marsalis (J@LC), The Count Basie Orchestra, PhilipBailey, Henry Butler, and countless others. He has also made recordingsand shared the stage with contemporary musicians Sean Jones, CamilleThurman, Jazzmeia Horn, Tadataka Unno, Christian Sands, ChareneeWade, and Bokani Dyer to name a few.

WBGO Presents All That Jazz with Alex Bugnon at Hamilton Stage
2025-04-19 16:00 - 22:00 | UCPAC Hamilton Stage, Union County Performing Arts Center, 360 Hamilton St, NJ, Rahway, NJ, 07065, United States
Come spend your evening with 2 wonderful artists.

4 pm AND 7 pm WBGO Piano Lounge: William Gorman

Free Open to all – Come early to the adjacent WBGO Piano Lounge, have a cocktail on the couch and be amazed by William Gorman performing on the Fazioli Grand Piano.

5 pm and 8 pm Hamilton Main Stage: Alex Bugnon

Jazz pianist Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for more than two decades. A renowned musician/composer/bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Montreux, Switzerland – site of the world-famous Jazz Festival

His first album, Love Season (1989), with the fledgling record label, catapulted the virtual unknown to prominence and set him on his musical course. The album rocketed to number 2 on the R&B charts and was nominated for best jazz album at the Soul Train Awards. In 1991, Alex released his second album for Orpheus, Head Over Heels, and like the first, it became a chart topper cementing his position as a radio and fan favorite on the R&B and smooth jazz circuit, earning him Black Radio Exclusive’s Best New Artist Award.

As the year ends, Alex has released his 12th album – HARLEM, the second on Xela. HARLEM is a mix of original compositions and his personal take on beloved and well-known songs including the classic A Night in Tunisia, Curtis Mayfield’s Pusherman, Stevie Wonder’s Summer Soft and Burt Bacharach’s A House is Not a Home. Alex makes his home in the historic village of Harlem, New York, and maintains his connection to his beloved Montreux.

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WBGO Piano Lounge – free open to public

Come early to the adjacent WBGO Piano Lounge, have a cocktail on the couch and be amazed by William Gorman performing on the Fazioli Grand Piano.

After the show on the adjacent Hamilton Stage meet and greet with Alex and the band in the WBGO Piano Lounge.

Tap Dancer / Singer AC Lincoln @ Clements Place
2025-04-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Save the date – Tap Dancer / Singer AC Lincoln @ Clements Place

Besides writing, producing, arranging and singing his own original music, AC Lincoln has been delighting audiences both a s a sideman for acts like the JC Hopkins Biggish Band, the Hot Sardines, Mercedes Ellington, and Jeli Posse, and a bandleader, singing and tap dancing throughout NYC and abroad.

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Rutgers IJS / Greg Burrus Presents DMZ “Take No Prisoners…”
2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Bob DeVos Guitar • Richie Morales Drums • Jerry Z Hammond B-3 Organ

DMZ is the powerful collaborative trio of DMZ virtuoso all–and all leaders in their own right.

DMZ is the powerful collaborative trio of Bob DeVos on guitar, Richie Morales on drums, and Jerry Z on Hammond B-3 organ–virtuosi all–and all leaders in their own right. Each brings years of innovative performing in diverse jazz settings to their shared DMZ vision. Dynamic, soulful—and always very hip–their collective sound bridges straight-ahead jazz, blues, R&B, funk and Latin influences. DMZ’s musical chemistry is intoxicating. Performances showcase extraordinary improvisational skills, tight ensemble playing and a magnetic energy. Whether interpreting jazz standards with fresh perspectives, rethinking pop tunes or performing original compositions, DMZ is satisfying to the purist and welcoming to new listeners.

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The Artists

Bob DeVos With long, blues-drenched melodic lines and a horn-like approach, legendary guitarist Bob DeVos is a modern player with strong traditional roots, equally at home in multiple genres and musical settings. His full, warm signature sound and improvisational mastery reflect his formative years touring with seminal giants of organ jazz, especially Trudy Pitts, Richard “Groove” Holmes & Sonny Stitt, Jimmy McGriff & Hank Crawford, and Charles Earland. Bob has also performed/recorded with a Who’s Who In Jazz including Joey DeFrancesco, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Mike LeDonne, Eric Alexander, Gerry Niewood’s Timepiece w/Dave Samuels, Stanley Turrentine, Teo Macero, Irene Reid, Houston Person, David “Fathead” Newman—and “Screaming” Jay Hawkins. Bob’s compositions have been recognized by the NJ State Council on the Arts. A sought-after teacher, he is past faculty at William Paterson and Lehigh Universities. His several CDs as a leader hit JazzWeek’s Top Five Chart.

Richie Morales NYC-born, DMZ’s highly acclaimed, highly versatile drummer Richie Morales has enjoyed a long career spanning diverse jazz styles. Morales’ impressive credits include the seminal jazz-fusion of The Brecker Brothers, the Latin jazz of Gato Barbieri, Ray Barretto, and Dave Valentin plus–most recently–touring with guitar great Al Di Meola. He has performed and recorded with contemporary jazz artists including Spyro Gyra, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Franks, Mike Stern, saxophonist Bill Evans, as well as Diane Reeves, Stevie Wonder, Carly Simon, George Russell’s Living Time Orchestra, and Herbie Mann. Morales’ outstanding playing on Gato Barbieri’s Shadow of the Cat contributed to the album winning Billboard’s Best Latin Jazz Album of The Year and receiving a Latin Grammy nomination. Richie was on the faculty at Purchase College Conservatory of Music SUNY for 25 years and taught in the Juilliard School’s Music Advancement Program.

Jerry Z commands the Hammond B-3 organ with soulful grooves, fiery solos and his innovative approach to jazz, blues and funk. Hitting the New York City music scene in the 1990s, Jerry Z fast became an in-demand collaborator, bringing his explosive Hammond sound to many influential and groundbreaking bands in and out of the city. His extensive recording and performance credits include collaborations with guitar wizard Oz Noy, legendary drummers Mike Clark and Lenny White, soul jazz pioneer Melvin Sparks, blues great Delbert McClinton, and The Headhunters. Jerry’s musical versatility, expansive range and innovative drive shine through his performances with Hiram Bullock, Mark Whitfield, Donald Harrison, Bernard Purdy, and many, many others.

PSDBHS Silver Stars, Prime and Lady in D Bridging The Gap Show and After Party
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Jesus and Jazz with the Richard Clements Quartet featuring special guest Wayne Winborne
2025-04-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Mt Zion AME Church, 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United States
Embark on a spiritual journey with the Richard Clements, Quartet as they blend Jesus and Jazz in a mesmerizing performance. Featuring jazz pianist Richard Clements, drummer Rudy Walker, saxophonist Joe Ford, and basis Belden Bullock, this unique fusion of Jesus and Jazz promises an unforgettable morning of soulful rhythms and spiritual harmonies. Led by Mt Zions AME Rev Eyesha Marable and joined by special guest Wayne Winborne, Executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies, this performance is sure to uplift your spirits and inspire you. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind musical experience!

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Please join us. Free open to all.

This fusion of Jesus and Jazz is sure to uplift your spirits and leave you feeling inspired.

Wayne Winborne Wayne Winborne is the Executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) at Rutgers University-Newark. The IJS is the largest and most comprehensive archive of jazz-related materials in the world. Winborne is also an assistant professor in the Arts, Culture, and Media department at Rutgers, where he frequently presents on topics like jazz, art, culture, democracy, and racial reckoning. Beyond his academic contributions, Winborne has produced recordings for labels like MaxJazz and HighNote, written and produced documentaries, and received awards for his work in promoting diversity and cultural understanding3. His leadership at the IJS continues to preserve and celebrate jazz as an essential American art form through his proprietorship of his extremely well known club, Clements Place..

Richard Clements is a talented pianist based in New York City. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he studied music at Sacramento State University before moving to NYC in 1981. Over the years, he’s collaborated with renowned artists like Clifford Jordan, Abbey Lincoln, and Ricky Ford. He recently performed a solo piano concert at Marcus Garvey Park, celebrating Black History Month. You can also catch him at venues like the 11th Street Bar.

Rudy Walker is a talented jazz drummer based in New Jersey. His career spans over 30 years, during which he has performed, recorded, and taught extensively. Known for his dynamic and powerful drumming style, he has collaborated with notable musicians like Sir Roland Hanna, Walter Davis Jr., and Sonny Fortune. Rudy’s passion for music began at a young age, and he has also explored West African rhythms, performing with groups like the Chuck Davis Dance Company. Beyond his performances, he is actively involved in music education and community outreach in the New Jersey and New York area.

Belden Bullock is a renowned jazz bassist known for his exceptional talent and versatility. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he initially played bass guitar before transitioning to the double bass in the 1970s. He studied at Berklee College of Music and has collaborated with legendary artists like George Adams, Roy Haynes, and Ahmad Jamal. Belden has been part of various ensembles, including Ralph Peterson Jr.’s Fo’Tet and the Spirit of Life Ensemble. His work spans traditional jazz and experimental styles, showcasing his ability to adapt and innovate.

Longtime McCoy Tyner saxophonist Joe Ford is an accomplished musician originally from Buffalo, New York, but his influence extends far beyond. He studied under notable musicians like Jackie McLean and Frank Foster, earning a degree in music education from Central State University. Ford has also collaborated with jazz legends such as Sam Jones, and Abdullah Ibrahim, showcasing his mastery of both soprano and alto saxophones. In addition to his work as a sideman, Joe Ford has led ensembles like the Black Art Sax Quartet and released his own album, Today’s Night, which blends straight-ahead jazz with touches of blues and contemporary styles. His music reflects a rich tapestry of influences, including funk, gospel, classical, and avant-garde jazz.

Arturo O'farrill in Bethany Jazz Vespers
2025-05-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Bethany Baptist Church, 275 West Market Street, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Join us at Bethany Baptist Church for this free concert combining jazz music and worship.

Our featured artist in May is pianist Arturo O’Farrill, a familiar face to NJPAC jazz audiences. Born in Mexico and raised in New York, the six-time GRAMMY® winner is a prolific musician, composer and passionate promoter of Latin music and its cultural heritage. He plays with bands and orchestras all over the world, including his own Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and the Arturo O’Farrill Sextet. DownBeatcalls him “one of our greatest living pianists.”Saturday May 3, 2025 at 6pm

Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market Street, Newark NJ 07103For info: Call the Church Office (973-623-8161) or online at bethany-newark.org** Come see the “Jazz Vespers at 25” Photography Exhibit in the Bethany Chapel with artwork by Tony Graves!Co-sponsored with The Bethany Baptist Church Jazz Vespers Committee

Richard Baratta - Lifestyle Conversation on Music And Movies with CC Minton
2025-05-07 19:30 - 22:30 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Join Rutgers IJS and Gregory Burrus for an unforgettable night of music and movies. Tonight we present Richard Baratta in conversation with lifestyle advocate CC Minton, the President of Harlem World Magazine.

We invite you to join us as these dynamic individuals get together for another Music and More Series produced by Gregory Burrus Productions for Rutgers IJS. The session will open with NYC Conversationalist CC Minton and film producer Richard Baratta discussing lifestyles of the movies and music.

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Richard Baratta Sextet

We will then proceed into some swinging movie music, jazz music and more led by Drummer Richard Baratta featuring stellar musicians Saxophonist – Craig Handy, Guitarist – Paul Bollenback, Pianist – Bill O’Connell, Bassist – Mike Goetz and Percussionist – Paul Rossman. And as per the theme, these cats have movie history also.

Wednesday May 7 – A Lifestyle Conversation on Music and Movies with Lifestyle Advocate CC Minton and Movie Producer – Richard Baratta

About

Richard Baratta

Richard Baratta was born into a musically oriented family in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1950. He began his musical journey at the age 12, playing saxophone, flute and drums, and eventually, exclusively drums. He played mostly jazz all through his teens.

After earning a BA in History from Wagner College in 1973, and after studying with Jack DeJohnette, Bob Moses and Steve Haas he moved to NYC in 1975 to pursue his musical career. From 1975 to 1984 Baratta played gigs and recorded in and out of NYC. Some of his bandmates and associations were with John Stubblefield, Joe Ford, Frank Strozier, Hal Galper, Mike Richmond, Saheb Sarbib, Dennis Irwin, Vernon Reid, Billy Bang, Jack Wilkens, Ryo Kawasaki, Jessica Hagedorn and the Gangster Choir, Guilherme Franco, Pe De Boi, Cyro Baptista, and a very memorable one day hit with Hank Mobley and then Johnny Hartman.

In 1984, Baratta decided to dramatically alter paths, and pursued a career in movie production. “Money was tight, the gigs were hard to come by, and I was getting married and wanted to raise a family. It was just time for a very difficult decision that had to be made. I looked back many times and terribly missed the joy in playing and the camaraderie with the musicians. It was a total about face, but I have no regrets, except missing the live performance.”

Since working on his first film, Desperately Seeking Susan in 1984, Baratta has worked on over 50 movies, first as a Location Manager, then Unit Production Manager, and for the past 15 years as a Co-Producer and Executive Producer. A small sampling of his filmography includes, Academy Award nominated Joker Joaquin Phoenix winning the Best Actor Award, Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award nominated The Irishman, Dr.Strange, The Wolf of Wall Street, five Spiderman movies,Too Big To Fail, Smurfs, Taking Pelham 123, Across the Universe, Donnie Brasco, Working Girl, and Big.

For a full listing of Baratta’s film credits, visit MDb:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0053102/

From December 2016 to the present he has played with Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring, Walter Blanding, Marcus Printup, Bruce Harris, Gerald Cannon, Bill O’Connell, Emmett Cohen, Jeb Patton, Steve Ash, Chris Pattishal, Mike LeDonne, Ray Gallon, Dave Kikoski Danny Nimmer, Jerry Weldon, Rogerio Bocatto, Paul Bollenback, Dave Stryker, Mike Goetz, Essiet Essiet, Yoshi Waki, and many others.

In the meantime take a listen to Richard Baratta.

HAMPTON JAZZ FEST

WGBO RICHARD BARATTA

CC Minton

From the Super Bowl, to the Obama White House, to becoming Best Kids Book author for Daddy’s Greek Potato Pie and most recently launching Daddy’s Greek Potato Ice Cream, CC Minton is a Lifestyle Strategist and New York City conversationalist who can tell you all about it and help others to reach their goals.

So who is CC Minton?

CC Minton is indeed a multifaceted trailblazer with a remarkable journey. She is an award-winning lifestyle advocate, author, New York City conversationalist and C-Suite Executive who has made significant contributions in various community engagement fields.

A few highlights about her:

CC Minton has been involved in several business and media ventures, including:

Harlem World Magazine: Minton was appointed as the inaugural President of Harlem World Magazine, where she oversees business operations and strategic growth.

House of Minton: She founded the House of Minton, a lifestyle brand that integrates work, home, and leisure into a cohesive philosophy.

Stevenson and Moses Boxing for Life Corp: As the past president, she played a key role in expanding the organization and promoting boxing as a tool for youth development.

NFL Super Bowl XLVIII Partnership:​A community leader that added an entrepreneurial focus to her work, CC tackled big business as a New York/New Jersey NFL Super Bowl XLVIII business connect partner contributing to event operations.

Real Estate and Lifestyle Advocacy: Minton has developed a portfolio of investment properties and promotes “right-sized living,” encouraging individuals to align their spaces with their needs.

CC Minton is also very much involved in community endeavors

Community Impact: CC Minton has been actively involved in community service, including health and nutrition initiatives, and has co-hosted many events such as Team USA Olympic Day for our local Newark Middle Schools, she lent her voice as a guest panelist at the Jack and Jill of America Childhood Obesity Forum in Washington, DC to guest author at Whole Food Market on the Upper East and West Sides of New York City.

Philanthropy: As the President of Harlem World Magazine, she regularly attends philanthropic events throughout New York and , New Jersey supporting the arts, community and environmental causes.

Celebrity Engagements: She has interviewed notable figures such as comedian Kevin Hart, Metta World Peace, celebrity chef Carla Hall, Judge Greg Mathis including local celebrities like Chef Jesse and many more notables showcasing her ability to connect with diverse personalities. Her charismatic personality has earned her spots on Daytime Emmy Award TV The Chew, Dr. Oz and CBS Anderson Live

Her journey from a corporate career to a life dedicated to advocacy and community service is truly inspiring on many levels and now she continues her journey for us as a NYC Conversationalist.

CC Minton is coming to Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies, Clements Place to interview Grammy Nominated Drummer Richard Baratta who is an American film maker, consultant and movie producer.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 7 – RICHARD BARATTA – A CONVERSATION MUSIC AND MOVIES

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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Alex Desrivieres Quartet
2025-05-08 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Hey there music lovers! Get ready for an amazing night at Clement’s Place as Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies and Greg Burrus bring you the talented Alex Desriveres Quartet. Join us on Thu May 08 2025 at 19:30 for a night filled with soulful jazz tunes and 2 truly swinging sets. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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Alex Desriveres – a talented woodwind musician hailing from the vibrant state of New Jersey. With a passion for writing, learning, and playing music, in addition to performing locally in numerous locations around South Orange, Maplewood, Essex County, New Jersey and New York, this seasoned performer has graced the stages of Norwegian Cruise Lines and Dutch Wonderland amusement park. Notably, Alex was honored as a “Rising Star” at the esteemed COTA Jazz Festival in both 2015 and 2016.

Beyond his impressive musical career, Alex finds fulfillment in teaching young students, igniting their creativity through the power of music. Through a teaching style that promotes guided exploration and student-centered learning, Alex strives to unlock the potential of every aspiring musician.

When not immersed in the world of music, Alex finds joy in playing video games, embarking on adventurous hikes, and delving into the depths of different languages. Get ready to be enthralled by the talent and enthusiasm of Alex Desriveres!

Joining Saxophonist and Band Leader

Orion Torre Drums, Masaaki Saito on bass & Frankie Midnight on keys

Rutgers IJS Presents AAPI Jazz Collective
2025-05-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
The AAPI Jazz Collective, led by trombonist Peter Lin, will play two special sets of curated music honoring AAPI Heritage Month (Asian American Pacific Islander). Come and hear some classic pan-Asian songs reimagined within the jazz context.

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Mỹ Tâm Huynh – vocals

Peter Lin – trombone

Jasper Shogo Dutz – woodwinds

Mike Bond – piano

Wen-Ting Wu – drums

Kevin Hsieh – bass

The AAPI Jazz Collective is an all-star ensemble featuring up-and-coming AAPI jazz artists throughout the tri-state area. Formed in 2019 by Taiwanese-American trombonist, Peter Lin, this ensemble strives to promote empathy through passionate musical expression. The AAPI Jazz Collective performs jazz-infused arrangements of classic and traditional Asian songs, as well as exciting originals they appropriately label as “The New Asian Songbook”. Their debut album coming out in July 2025, titled “Identity”, is not only a proper representation of their long relationship together, but also a guiding light for many other young AAPI artists looking for inspiration

Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Marel Hidalgo
2025-05-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Very excited to present this extraordinary Guitarist on our stage.

Marel Hidalgo is a sixteen-year-old guitarist and bandleader from New Jersey, .

The Band :Marel Hidalgo (guitar), Pablo Campos (piano), Joe Peterson (bass), Joe Brown, Jr. (drums).

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He began studying music at the age of four, under the instruction of guitar teacher Jerry Franklin at a local music school within a few months, he had his first presentation as a special guest of local reggae artist Tim P-Dub. Less than two years later, at the age of six, Marel formed his first band, working with professional musicians from the area, performing a wide variety of musical genres. After his band’s debut in a jam-packed local venue, Marel started building a name in the New Jersey scene. During this period, he performed in numerous festival and venues such as the Convention Hall, Stone Pony, Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, Camden Connect the Dots Music Fest, Colts Neck Rock Fest, South Mountain International Blues Festival, and later on, he began traveling outside the state with his band, to places such as The Denver Day Of Rock and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, while at the same time being featured on National TV on the Harry Connick Jr. Show, and multiple press articles in publications such as USA Today and Scholastic.​​

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Twelve years after he picked up his first guitar, Marel continues performing, mainly on the East Coast jazz scene. With a unique combination of straight-ahead jazz and Caribbean jazz influences, his guitar playing stems from guitar greats such as Ernest Ranglin, Joe Pass, Jimmy Ponder, Johnny Smith, Tal Farlow and Pat Martino. As put by the Exit Zero Jazz Festival “In his solo set, Hidalgo travels from burning jazz jam staples like “Cherokee” and “How High the Moon” to more intimate fare like the oft-covered ballads “Lullaby of the Leaves,” “Tenderly” and Thelonious Monk’s “‘Round Midnight.” With his quartet the music can range from uptempo swingers to lowdown blues and songs from the Jamaican Songbook inspired by Jamaican guitar great Ernest Ranglin”.​

Marel has performed at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the City Winery in Pittsburgh, the Count Basie Vogel Theater, and has shared the stage with the greats Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin, Tony Campbell, Gary Mazzaroppi, Radam Schwartz, G. Earl Grice, Jerry Weldon, Johnny Walker, Julius Tolentino, David O`Rourke, and Don Aliquo Sr. to name some, and has opened shows for Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bill Charlap, Nat Adderley Jr., Josh Groban and Tony Danza.

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NJPAC Jazz Jam at Clements Place
2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
You are invited to come listen and or join in the jam

Join 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.

Co-Producers: Wayne Winborne, Executive Director, IJS and Eyesha Marable, AVP, Comm Engagement, NJPAC.

Rutgers IJS Presents Little Johnny Rivero Day 1 Latin Night
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Little Johnny Rivero, legendary congero, percussionist, producer, song writer and band leader was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents. As a young boy, Little Johnny was drawn to the sounds and rhythms of the “rumberos” playing at Jefferson and Randall’s Island parks. Little Johnny began practicing percussion at age ten and played in his school’s band. Soon after, he took dance lessons which eventually led to performances on stage with the bands of the era at such famous venues as The Manhattan Center, The Colgate Gardens, The Copacabana and The Palladium.

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At age fourteen, Little Johnny joined Orquesta Colón, the youngest Latin band in New York City and recorded two albums with them. Johnny then moved to Puerto Rico with his parents and joined La Sonora Ponceña. After playing bongos with the band for a year and a half he switched to congas, which rekindled the love affair he had begun with this instrument as a small child. Over the sixteen years Little Johnny played with La Sonora Ponceña he recorded eighteen highly respected albums with them.Currently, Little Johnny is touring the world extensively with the winner of ten Grammy awards, Eddie Palmieri. In addition, Johnny continues to work at studio sessions and perform with many of the biggest and most respected acts in latin music including his own band.Johnny’s first solo effort, “Pasos Gigantes” has been very well received by critics and music fans alike. Johnny also wrote 12 songs and produced this CD, showcasing his compositions and playing abilities. Johnny’s second solo album, ‘Music In Me”in the latin Jazz field was also well received in 2016. The Fundacion Nacional Para La Cultura Popular de Puerto Rico recognized it as one of the best album of the year.At the moment, Little Johnny is working on his new CD entitled “Golpe Duro” under Uprising Music, Truth Revolution Records and distributed by the Ropeadope label. It will take you on an artistic journey of musically intriguing sounds and performances.Little Johnny’s credits include work with Eddie Palmieri, Charlie Palmieri, Rubén Blades, Cheo Feliciano, Andy Montañez, Ismael Miranda, Ismael Quintana, Adalberto Santiago, Justo Betancourt, Bobby Valentin, Celia Cruz, Giovanni Hidalgo, Ray Barretto, Patato Valdes, Changito, Tata Guines, John Santos, Frankie Ruiz, Sergio George, Descarga Boricua All Stars, RMM All Stars, Batacumbele, Alfredo De La Fe, Victor Manuelle and Domingo Quiñones.In the Latin Jazz field: Brian Lynch, Conrad Herwig, Dave Valentin, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Ray Appleton “Killer”, Harry Allen, Linda Ciofalo,Tim Ries (Rolling Stones) Donald Harrison, Phil Woods, David Sánchez, Miguel Zenon, Monty Alexander, Joe Locke, Kenny G, Bebo Valdes, Paquito D’ Rivera, David Murray, Kathy Watson, and many other artists. Little Johnny has collaborated musically with three Grammy Winners and endorses LP instruments.

Rutgers IJS Presents Little Johnny Rivero Salsa Night
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

MAYFEST 2025 Street Fair Live Music Productions 5182025
2025-05-18 11:00 - 17:00 | Springfield Ave Maplewood, Prospect St and Springfield Ave, Maplewood, New Jersey, 07040, United States
SAVE THE DATE: Gregory Burrus Productions is back again supporting and producing te live music for the 2025 Springfield Ave Partnership MAYFEST street fair. We will beck on the corner of Prospect and Springfield Ave.

The Springfield Avenue Partnership MAYFEST is an annual street fair held in Maplewood, NJ. This family-friendly event takes place on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 11 AM to 5 PM.

It covers over 7 blocks of Springfield Avenue, featuring over 150 vendors, activities for kids (like bounce houses and train rides), a variety of food options, and live music by local bands and DJs. Last year was fabulous and It’s a great way to enjoy a day out with family and friends, supporting local businesses and enjoying the community spirit.

Are you planning to attend this year? If so sign up and we will keep you informed.

20250518 Rutgers IJS Presents Grachan Moncur III Concert at Newark Express in Hahne Building
2025-05-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
One of the first trombonists to explore free jazz, Grachan Moncur III is still best-known for his pair of innovative Blue Note albums (1963-1964) that also featured Lee Morgan and Jackie McLean on the first session and Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock on the later date. The son of bassist Grachan Moncur II, who played with the Savoy Sultans during 1937-1945, Grachan III started on trombone when he was 11. He toured with Ray Charles (1959-1962), was with the Jazztet (1962), and in 1963, played advanced jazz with Jackie McLean. Moncur toured with Sonny Rollins (1964) and played and recorded with Marion Brown, Joe Henderson, and Archie Shepp, matching up with fellow trombonist Roswell Rudd in the latter group. He also was part of the cooperative band 360 Degree Music Experience with Beaver Harris. Grachan Moncur, who has also recorded as a leader for BYG (1969) and JCOA (1974), continues to play challenging music and has been an educator. Some of his associations have been with Frank Lowe (1984-1985), Cassandra Wilson (1985), and the Paris Reunion Band. ~ Scott Yanow

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Rutgers IJS Presents Sofia Carrasco Quartet - Tue May 20
2025-05-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
The Sofia Carrasco Quartet blends Afro-Peruvian beats with classic jazz to create a unique sound. Sofia Carrasco herself is a tenor saxophonist and visual artist from Arequipa, Peru, known for her honest and expressive interpretations. You can explore her music, including her latest album Alma Escondida.

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Sofia’s art is a personal exploration of what genuinely intrigues her about the human experience. Each piece reflects her fascination with people—their uniqueness, bodies, movements, fears, hate, love, and the varied ways they navigate life within society. While formally trained in classical saxophone, Sofia delved into the worlds of jazz and traditional Peruvian music. Having completed production and composition courses at Berklee College of Music and a master’s in Jazz Performance at New Jersey City University, Sofia brings a unique blend of jazz and Peruvian influences to her work.

Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Luciane Dom from Rio de Janeiro
2025-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building, 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States
Luciane Dom from Rio de Janeiro

Luciane Dom, a multilingual singer, songwriter, and music producer, is part of the new generation of contemporary artists from Rio de Janeiro. She was named Rising Star of the Year by the 2022 African Entertainment Awards.

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Luciane Dom, multilingual singer, songwriter and producer, is part of the new generation of contemporary artists from Rio de Janeiro who bring poetic themes such as Black diaspora, feminism, empowerment, and social reflections that impact the construction of her emotions. Luciane´s performances incorporate various musical influences: from Afrobeat, to Urban Jazz, Reggae, and Ijexá, and are calls to action, inviting audiences to dance, sing, and free their bodies. She has been featured at venues such as Brasil Summerfest at Lincoln Center, and was named Rising Star of the Year by the 2022 African Entertainment Awards.

Possessing a History degree from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, in addition to songwriting workshops, Luciane´s multilingual educational work primarily revolves around masterclasses with a focus on the Afro-Brazilian Candomblé and interactive classes covering traditional Brazilian rhythms including Samba, Bossa Nova, Forró, Axé, and Maracatu.

Facebook: facebook.com/lucianedom.oficial/

Site: https://luciane-dom.mailchimpsites.com/

Instagram: instagram.com/lucianedom

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXaNuzY7yqv-OOkae9TCN7A

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Mike Kaplan Big Band in Bradley Beach Memorial Day Festivities
2025-05-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Bradley Beach Gazebo, Ocean Ave, Bradley Beach, New Jersey, 07720, United States
We are proud to have one of iconic bands participating in the 2025 Borough of Bradley Beach Memorial Day festivities. if you are down the shore you stop through and join in the fun.

The Bradley Beach 3-Day Memorial Day Festival is a lively event that kicks off summer with a mix of parades, food vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities..

Parade: The festival begins with a Memorial Day Parade along Ocean Avenue, featuring marching bands, pipe bands, and community groups.

Entertainment: Expect live performances, including bands playing at the beachfront gazebo.

Food & Vendors: A variety of food stalls, craft vendors, and local businesses set up along the Beach Front Promenade.

Kids’ Activities: There are rides, bounce houses, and games to keep younger attendees entertained.

Memorial Ceremony: A special tribute to honor fallen service members takes place at Riley Park.

The festival runs from morning to evening, making it a great way to celebrate the holiday weekend at the shore. Want to know more details or plan your visit? You can check out the official event page here.

Mike Kaplan Big Band

The Nonet Big Band features 6 horns out front, an intuitive rhythm section and plays original arrangements in a variety of styles, grooves and genres all filtered through the 21st century Jazz sensibilities of the leader and band members. A set from the band can often feature styles ranging encompassing swing, funk, post-bop, Latin jazz, New Orleans 2nd line rhythm and blues, Samba / Bossa nova, free, ballads and much more. In addition to featuring Kaplan’s original compositions and compositions by other band members, the band also re-examines and re-works deserving compositions of others ranging from Jelly Roll Morton & Duke Ellington to Marvin Gaye.

Mike Kaplan (arranger/tenor saxophone) has been writing for and leading a Jazz Nonet for almost 50 years. He envisioned it as a unit combining the strength, cohesion and varied tonal colors of a big band with the spontaneity and flexibility of a small group. Mike studied saxophone with Charles McPherson, Warne Marsh, Joe Lovano, Bob Mover, Mack Goldsbury and Fred Amend and graduated William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance. Among the groups and people he’s recorded and played with are Slide Hampton, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chico Mendoza’s Latin Jazz Dream Band, Steve Turre, Russell Malone and Rob McConnell. In addition to freelancing in the NJ/NY area, Kaplan has had his arrangements performed by the Composers Big Band and recorded by Orquesta Royal and la Progressiva. In 2008, Mike was the recipient of a Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission Bits and Pieces grant to write an original composition for the ensemble for a performance at the Barron Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge, NJ) , the first such musical grant awarded in over 10 years.

Vinnie Borselli (lead trumpet) has worked in many different settings. He has performed in the Broadway pit orchestras of Crazy For You, Big, A Christmas Carol, Damn Yankees, and Kiss Of The Spiderwoman. He has also appeared with Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, The Temptations, The Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with The Pied Pipers, Sister Sledge, Gloria Gaynor, The Spinners, The OJays, The Harry James Orchestra, Michael Feinstein, Peter Nero and The Philly Pops, Bobby Rydell, Linda Rondstadt, Olivia Newton-John, Lou Christie, Shirley Alston, The Duprees, Jerry Vale, Wayne Newton, The Irish Tenors, Connie Francis, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, Recordings with Jazz Organist Joey Defrancesco, The Real Deal Big Band, The Dalton Gang, Richie Cole’s Alto Madness Orchestra, LaBamba’s Big Band, Philadelphia’s City Rhythm Big Band, and many others.

Liam Sutcliffe (trumpet/flugelhorn) performs regularly as a freelance musician and bandleader in the Philadelphia/New York metro area. As a New Jersey native, Liam Sutcliffe graduated from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts and attended Manhattan School of Music. Liam has performed multiple times at John F. Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Dizzy’s Club, Birdland in New York City, Chris’ Jazz Cafe and South Jazz Kitchen in Philadelphia, and many more. He is a member of the 2019 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program and the 2022 JAS Academy Big Band led by Christian McBride. Sutcliffe was the winner of the 2020 US Army Blues Solo Competition and the 2022 New Jersey Jazz Society Scholarship. Liam Sutcliffe’s music is strongly rooted in the jazz/bebop tradition and employs modern elements as well.

Ben Williams (trombone),lauded by the New York Times for his “sassy and barrel voiced trombone” has extensive performing experience in the jazz and commercial music fields. In Jazz, he has performed with artists such as George Coleman, Claudio Roditi, Oliver Lake among many others. A co- recipient of a Jazz Fellowship Grant from the National Endowment of the Arts, Ben has led and co-led numerous groups under his own name, performing in many venues in the NYC area and across the country. He has worked with scores of major acts such as The Spinners, The Temptations, Frankie Avalon, Lou Christie to name but a few. Ben has recorded for many independent labels, and has done much work for TV, including Nickelodeon, MSNBC and the Golf Channel. His role as featured soloist with The Composers Big Band is highlighted on the group’s recent CD. Hot House says of Ben, “Like Jimmy Knepper, Williams is a distinctive and resourceful trombonist. He’s also not afraid to let the horn sound like itself, slurs, bleats, blares and all.”

Greg Grispart (alto saxophone/clarinet/flute) is a multi-instrumentalist with accomplished skills as a performer in a wide range of genres. Early on, Greg earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and Classical Clarinet Performance from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. Greg has gone on to play as a side man with jazz musicians including Gary Mazzaroppi, Chris Pinnella, Greg Gisbert, Steve Turre and Larry McKenna, David Glasser among many others. Grispart is an in demand and versatile freelancer who has performed The Duprees, Lou Christie, The Skyliners, Sonny Geraci, The Four Lads, The Four Aces, Lenny Welch, Little Anthony, Chuck Berry, Gerry Lee Lewis, BJ Thomas, Shirley Alston Reeves, Bruce Springsteen, The Jazz Lobsters Big Band, The National Wind Ensemble under the direction of H. Robert Reynolds, The Brookdale Big Band, Danny V’s 52nd Street Billy Joel Tribute Band, The Garden State Symphonic Band, The New Jersey Pops and The Metropolitan Woodwind Ensemble Greg has performed in such venues as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Izod Center, Carnegie Hall, The Museum of Natural History, The Hammerstein Ball Room, Trumpets Jazz Club, Chris’s Jazz Club in Philadelphia, the Count Basie Theater, House of Blues at Show Boat of Atlantic City, Westbury Music Fair, Keswick Theater, Patchogue Theater, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, The Bickford Theater, The Grand Opera House of Wilmington and The Lyric Opera House of Baltimore just to name a few.

Craig Yaremko (baritone sax/bass clarinet/flute) is a dynamic and forward-thinking musician whose aim isto bring joyful exuberance to any musical situation. Hailed by the New York City Jazz Record as a saxophonist “who can realize each of the distinctly gorgeous tones within the soprano, alto and tenor… add to this a weighty sound on flute and alto flute ,Craig Yaremko may be the only player left standing.” His diverse musical tastes have led to performances with world-classjazz, classical, rock and pop artists, establishing himself as one of the mostexciting and versatile artists on the New York-area music scene. Yaremko has led his own groups since and released several critically acclaimed recordings. Yaremko is also an in-demand sideman known for his impeccable section playing and energetic solos. He has worked with some of the New York area’s finest big bands, including the Water Gap Jazz Orchestra, Tommy Igoe and the Birdland Big Band, One More Once Big Band, Diane Moser’s Composers Big Band, the BMI Composers Workshop (with Jim McNeely, Mike Holober and Michael Abene), as well as the bands of Bill Mobley and Bill Warfield. Craig has appeared on numerous recordings, including the recent projects “Echos” (with guitarist John Ehlis and percussion virtuoso Glen Velez) and several projects with trumpeter Glenn Makos. He has performed with jazz artists including Geri Allen, Jerry Bergonzi, Randy Brecker, Rufus Reid, John Riley, and Dave Stryker. Yaremko has also performed with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New York City Symphony, and numerous Broadway and Off-Broadway pit orchestras. He has backed-up such artists as Frankie Avalon, Michael Feinstein,Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, and Frankie Valli.

Ted Brancato (piano/keyboard) has spent most of his 40+ year career in the New York City area. For 15 years he was musical director and pianist for singer Jeanie Bryson, creating arrangements and touring the world with her. Ted also had a fruitful 30+ year collaboration with singer/songwriter Eugene McDaniels, penning songs together for Nancy Wilson, Les McCann and others. Ted’s first solo cd “The Next Step” featured Ted helming a trio with Ron Carter on bass and Terry Silverlight on drums. His 2nd cd, “Bicoastal” features a quintet with “Blue Lou” Marini, Ben Williams, Brad Jones and Lee Finkelstein. Ted also has a busy freelance career and has backed up many of the area’s leading jazz vocalists. He is also the Director of Music Ministry at Clinton Presbyterian Church.

Jay Sweet (bass) is a multi-instrumentalist, educator, writer and researcher known for his extensive contributions to the music industry. He has performed with many of jazz’s finest including Ted Curson, Norman Simmons and Bob Ackerman. Jay teaches bass, Jazz History, American Music History and Music History at Monmouth University and has also taught related courses at Middlesex College and Rutgers University. Jay is also the owner of Sweet Music Academy in Howell, NJ where he and his staff have successfully instructed over 4,000 students in 20+ years. As a contributing editor of Jersey Jazz Magazine, Jay has interviewed legends such as George Benson, Ron Carter, Joshua Redman and Stanley Clarke. Sweet also has 2 successful podcasts with listeners world wide: 30 Albums For 30 Years (1964-94) and the Jazz Real Book. Sweet is also a published author: A History of American Music 1730 – 1930 (Kendall Holt) and the upcoming Ray Brown: His Life and Music (Equinox Publishing)

Nick Scheuble has performed with Classical and Jazz Grammy winner, Wynton Marsalis, as well many of the world’s greatest jazz musicians. He has remained Grammy-nominee, Chico Mendoza’s percussionist for over 30 years. Recently completing a US Embassy tour of Uzbekistan (April & May 2022) and before that, Moldova (2019), Nick has also performed at Birdland, The Village Gate, Café de Muze (Belgium), Aaron Davis Hall, John Harms Center, Mechanics Hall, Merkin Concert Hall, Weill Recital Hall, Selena Auditorium, The Stanley Kaplan Penthouse at Lincoln Center, and other noted venues throughout North America, Eastern and Western Europe and Central Asia.
