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Greg Burrus & Rutgers IJS Presents Wolf Dorsey Clark: A Letter To Bill Evans
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesLet The Music Speak for Itself Acclaimed bassist Leon Lee Dorsey pays homage to the iconic Bill Evans in his latest release, "A Letter to Bill Evans". Joined by the prodigious talents of drummer Mike Clark and pianist Michael Wolff, Dorsey delivers a captivating tribute that captures the essence of Evans' musical genius while infusing...
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Greg Burrus and Rutgers IJS Presents MPack Live at Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesReady to Swing to the Music and Dance - Come on out and lets have a funky good time. "MPack is a band, a brand, and a musical production enterprise, consisting of multiple elements in an ever evolving flow. Like a river, it never flows the same way twice. It is an ever-evolving, thought provoking,...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Whitney Marchelle Jackson Quartet featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesThe 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. 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 -...
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Rutgers IJS Closing Women’s History Month Celebration featuring Yayoi Ikawa
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesClements 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. Yayoi Ikawa . Born in Tokyo, Japan, but raised musically in New York, Yayoi is an experience in ingenuity and compassion. As a pianist,...
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Virgil’s Going-Away Celebration w/James Austin Jr & The Key of Wonder Band
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesCelebrate 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...
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Tap Dancer / Singer AC Lincoln @ Clements Place
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesSave 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...
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Rutgers IJS / Greg Burrus Presents DMZ “Take No Prisoners…”
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesBob 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...
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Jesus and Jazz with the Richard Clements Quartet featuring special guest Wayne Winborne
Mt Zion AME Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United StatesEmbark 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...
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Richard Baratta – Lifestyle Conversation on Music And Movies with CC Minton
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesJoin 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...
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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Alex Desrivieres Quartet
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesHey 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...
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Rutgers IJS Presents AAPI Jazz Collective
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesThe 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. Mỹ Tâm Huynh - vocals Peter Lin - trombone Jasper Shogo Dutz - woodwinds Mike Bond - piano...
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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Marel Hidalgo
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesVery 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). He began studying music at the age of four, under the instruction of guitar teacher Jerry Franklin at...
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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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Rutgers IJS Presents Little Johnny Rivero Day 1 Latin Night
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesLittle 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...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Little Johnny Rivero Salsa Night
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesLittle 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...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Sofia Carrasco Quartet – Tue May 20
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesThe 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. Sofia's art is a personal exploration of what genuinely...
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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Presents Luciane Dom from Rio de Janeiro
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesLuciane 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. Luciane Dom, multilingual singer, songwriter and producer, is part of the new generation...
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Jesus and Jazz feat Phil Bingham Damon Duewhite Kim Clark & Alex Desrivieres
Mt Zion AME Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United StatesPlease join us. Free open to all. Come experience the fusion of Jesus and Jazz and uplift your spirits and leave feeling inspired. Damon Duewhite Damon DueWhite is a powerhouse in the world of drumming with a career that spans multiple genres, from Broadway musicals and jazz festivals to collaborations with some of the...
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Rutgers IJS Presents Radam Schwartz
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesABOUT RADAM SCHWARTZ Join us Radam a Schwartz Hammond B3 Organist and Jazz pianist, has built his reputation over the last 35 years playing with such great musicians as Arthur and Red Prysock, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Al Hibler, David Fathead Newman, Russell Malone, Cecil Brooks III and Jimmy Ford. He continues to make music history...
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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus Present Carlos Frias and Circulo Social
Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United StatesCarlos Frias and Circulo Social @ Clements Place With roots in the Dominican Republic Carlos Frias is a singer songwriter, Visual Artist, Drummer and percussionist and the front man of the Latin jazz and world music band – Carlos Frias & Circulo Social. Based out of Bloomfield NJ, we play mostly original music that we...
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Lynette Sheard in Juneteenth Event Emotional Emancipation Union County Library
Union Public Library - Vauxhall Branch 123 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhauk, New Jersey, United StatesJuneteenth Concert- Emotional Emancipation Union County Library 1060 Stuyvesant Ave, Union NJ- No Charge EMOTIONAL EMANCIPATION A Juneteenth performance entitled Emotional Emancipation African American communities have used music and art; sometimes in place of written communication, to discuss life, death, spiritual philosophies, and emotions to cope with the traumas that came with being enslaved. This interactive and engaging performance...
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