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Rutgers IJS Presents Steve Johns & The Mythology Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesRutgers IJS Presents Steve Johns & The Mythology Band Tickets, Fri, Jun 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite FEATURING MONTE CROFT - VIBES, JOHN HART - GUITAR, GREG MURPHY - PIANO, JORIS TEEPE - BASS, AND STEVE JOHNS - DRUMS. ABOUT STEVE JOHNS For over three decades, drummer Steve Johns has been a major...
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NJPAC Jazz Jam at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou 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...
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Experience Jesus and Jazz with Glenn Merritt Quartet at Mt Zion AME This Sunday
Mt Zion AME Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United StatesPlease join us. Free open to all. Glenn Merritt is a talented pianist and a member of the Meant To Be jazz band. Originally from New York City, he has been playing music for many years and is known for his expressive and skillful performances. The band itself has been together for over 25 years,...
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Carrie Jackson & Jazzin’ All Stars Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesFree You’re invited to an evening with premier jazz vocalist Carrie Jackson and her incredible band as they serenade you with jazz standards, originals, blues and pop classics that transport you through America’s rich musical history. Jackson is known for her soulful interpretations, which have landed her on stage at legendary venues like Birdland and...
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2025 Orange Jazz Health and Food Truck Festival July12
Monte Irvin Orange Park Community Center -Oakwood Ave & Central Ave Oakwood Ave & Central Ave, City of Orange, NJ 07050, City of Orange, NJ, United StatesRegister Now - July 12 2025 Orange Jazz Health and Food Truck Festival 11 - 9 PM MC Host 2025 Everything You Need To Know About the Annual Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival 2025 in Orange NJ Gregory Burrus Productions https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/2025/07/10/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-annual-jazz-health-and-food-truck-festival-2025-in-ora Read all about the Festival - http://jazzandFood.com
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Lynette Sheard featuring the Glenn Merrit Quartet in Sunday Gazebo Jazz at Springfield Ave Gazebo, Maplewood NJ
Springfield Avenue Gazebo 1662 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, New Jersey, United StatesAugust 3rd, the Springfield Avenue Gazebo will come alive with the powerhouse vocals and magnetic presence of Lynette Sheard, a Newark-born jazz vocalist, actress, and mental health advocate whose performances are as soul-stirring as they are unforgettable. Sheard is known for her five-octave range, perfect pitch, and emotionally resonant delivery that spans jazz, blues, gospel,...
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Rutgers IJS and Gregory Burrus Presents Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio featuring Roger Humphries and Leonieke Scheuble
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesRutgers IJS and Gregory Burrus Presents: Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio featuring Roger Humphries and Leonieke Scheuble — Live at Clements Place Jazz Join us on August 15, 2025 at Newark’s iconic Clements Place Jazz for a powerhouse night of groove, swing, and soulful expression. The Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio takes center stage, featuring legendary drummer...
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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Saxophonist Sweet Lee Odom Mala Waldron, Tim Ford and Tetsuya Sato
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesGet ready to groove to Sweet Lee Odom, Mala Waldron, Tim Ford and Tetsuya Sato at Rutgers IJS - it's going to be a night to remember! Rutgers IJS Presents Saxophonist Sweet Lee Odom Join us for an unforgettable night of music led by the talented Sweet Lee Odom and her band at Clement's Place. Get ready to be blown...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Ellie Lee Jazz Quartet
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesCome join us for an unforgettable evening of music as Pianist Ellie Lee Quartet performs at Clement's Place. Get ready to be mesmerized by her incredible talent and passion for music. This is a night you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars for October 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM (Eastern Time) and get ready to experience a...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Harmony Bartz Experience
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesBorn in Harlem, New York, Taifa “Harmony” Bartz has been singing and dancing since she was 2 years old. She began her acting and modeling career at the age of 9. Her father, jazz saxophonist and Grammy winner Gary Bartz, introduced her to a wide variety of music at a very young age. She formed...
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Rutgers IJS presents Pianist Mala Waldron at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesMala Waldron – Pianist, Vocalist, Composer, Legacy Keeper Mala Waldron is a deeply expressive artist whose music bridges generations, genres, and continents. Born into jazz royalty as the daughter of legendary pianist and composer Mal Waldron, Mala carries forward a legacy rooted in the golden age of jazz while forging her own path as a...
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou 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...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Harmony Bartz Experience
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesBorn in Harlem, New York, Taifa “Harmony” Bartz has been singing and dancing since she was 2 years old. She began her acting and modeling career at the age of...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Saxophonist Pat Gannon at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesRutgers IJS Presents Saxophonist Pat Gannon at Clements Place Note 1 Set 8:30 - 10 PM Based in New Jersey, Patrick Gannon has quickly earned recognition for his expressive playing...
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou 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...
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NJPAC Jazz Crawl Across Newark Presents Alex Desrivieres Trio at Just Fish
Just Fish Bar and Grill 27 Halsey St, Newark, New Jersey, United StatesNJPAC Jazz Crawl Across Newark Presents: Alex Desrivieres Trio at Just Fish 🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable session as the Alex Desrivieres Trio brings their soulful sound to Just...
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC & Gregory Burrus Present: James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam 2025
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesNJPAC’s Jazz Crawl finale: James Moody Scholars Jam celebrates Newark’s jazz legacy, rising talent & community unity. Celebrate Jazz Legacy & Rising Talent at the 4th Annual James Moody Scholars...
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Annual Wayne Winborne Birthday Jazz Party and Fundraiser Celebration
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesCome be part of the Ultimate Jazz Birthday Party— a dazzling celebration and a spectacular night of friends, fun, and phenomenal music — you’ll remember long after the last note....
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou 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...
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Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesYou 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...
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Feb 3 2nd Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 Presents Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio at the Elbow Room
Elbow Room 416 Main St, Bradley Beach, NJ, New Jersey, United StatesJazz Fans! We are back!!! Feel the legacy and celebrate the community. Welcome to the 2nd Annual 2026 Bradley Beach Jazz Festival produced by Bradley Beach Tourism. Secure your tickets now, Free Weekday Performances Feb 3 Tuesday Elbow Room Bradley Beach The 2nd Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 kicks off its February lineup with...