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SUMMARY:Virgil's Going-Away Celebration w/James Austin Jr & The Key of Wonder Band
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Clement’s legendary patron and bartender\, Virgil Harrison with James Austin\, Jr & his Key Of Wonder band in a special concert. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/virgils-going-away-celebration-w-james-austin-jr-the-key-of-wonder-band/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bethany Church Vespers featuring Organist Rhoda Scott and G. Earl Grice
DESCRIPTION:Bethany Church Vespers feat Rhoda Scott and G Earl Grice \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nApril’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. \n\n\n\nBethany Baptist Church is located at 275 W. Market Street\, Newark\, New Jersey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSat 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 \n\n\n\nAbout NJPAC\n\n\n\nNew 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout TD Bank\, America’s Most Convenient Bank®   \n\n\n\nTD Bank\, America’s Most Convenient Bank\, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets\, providing over 10 million customers with a full range of retail\, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1\,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast\, Mid-Atlantic\, Metro D.C.\, the Carolinas and Florida. In addition\, TD Auto Finance\, a division of TD Bank\, N.A.\, offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill\, N.J. To learn more\, visit http://www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TDBank_US/. TD Bank is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank\, a top 10 North American bank. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more\, visit http://www.td.com/us.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/bethany-church-vespers-feat-rhoda-scott/
LOCATION:Bethany Baptist Church\, 275 West Market Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, United States
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SUMMARY:WBGO Presents All That Jazz with Alex Bugnon at Hamilton Stage
DESCRIPTION:Come spend your evening with 2 wonderful artists.\n\n\n\n4 pm AND 7 pm WBGO Piano Lounge: William Gorman\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree 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. \n\n\n\n5 pm and 8 pm Hamilton Main Stage: Alex Bugnon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz 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 \n\n\n\nHis 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. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nSecure your tickets now \n\n\n\nWBGO Piano Lounge – free open to public \n\n\n\nCome 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. \n\n\n\nAfter the show on the adjacent Hamilton Stage meet and greet with Alex and the band in the WBGO Piano Lounge.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/wbgo-presents-all-that-jazz-with-alex-bugnon-at-hamilton-stage/
LOCATION:UCPAC Hamilton Stage\, Union County Performing Arts Center\, 360 Hamilton St\, NJ\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tap Dancer / Singer AC Lincoln @ Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – Tap Dancer / Singer AC Lincoln @ Clements Place\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBesides 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. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/ac-lincoln-clements-place/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS / Greg Burrus Presents DMZ “Take No Prisoners…” 
DESCRIPTION:Bob DeVos Guitar • Richie Morales Drums • Jerry Z Hammond B-3 Organ   \n\n\n\nDMZ is the powerful collaborative trio of DMZ virtuoso all–and all leaders in their own right. \n\n\n\n\n\nDMZ 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.  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nThe Artists  \n\n\n\nBob 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.  \n\n\n\nRichie 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.  \n\n\n\nJerry 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.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-dmz-take-no-prisoners/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Jazz,jazz Appreciation Month,Live Music
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SUMMARY:PSDBHS Silver Stars\, Prime and Lady in D Bridging The Gap Show and After Party
DESCRIPTION:Prodigal Sons And Daughters Behavioral Healthcare Services In Association With V.O. Promotion Presents ‘anti Violence\, Stop The Killing\, World Healing – Bridging The Gap Show And After Party With 2 Legendary Groups\, ‘PRIME’ From Jersey City And Newark’s Own\, SILVER STARS’\, Throw Down For Unity In The Community And World Peace! \n\n\n\nCome Join The Movement For Public Safety\, Health\, Wellness And World Peace! \n\n\n\nProceeds Go To Benefit Unity And Peace In The Community And Ultimately The World. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLady D and Newark’s own SILVER STARS\n\n\n\nJersey City’s Own PRIME\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSILVER STARS MEDIA COMPLEX 60 FRANKLIN ST\, EAST ORANGE\, NJ FREE PARKING – AFTER PARTY \n\n\n\nSAT APRIL 26\, 2025 DOORS OPEN: 7:30 PM SHOW STARTS: 9:00 PM \n\n\n\nBYOBB – RESERVED TABLES (8 PEOPLE) \n\n\n\nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKET PURCHASE\n\n\n\nCALL: PSDBHS 862.205.4600 \n\n\n\nSILVER STARS PRODUCTION 862.253.5460 \n\n\n\nPAYMENT: CASH APP: $HAKIMMUHAMMADALI \n\n\n\nZELLE: 973.703.3262 \n\n\n\nCALL: 201.294.0601 \n\n\n\nCONTACT VANDER @ V.O. PROMOTIONS \n\n\n\nPAYMENT: CASH APP: $VANDERSMOVE
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/psdbhs-silver-stars-prime-and-lady-in-d-bridging-the-gap-show-and-after-party/
LOCATION:Silver Stars Media Complex\, 60 Franklin Street\, East Orange\, New Jersey\, 07017\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jesus and Jazz with the Richard Clements Quartet featuring special guest Wayne Winborne
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmbark 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!\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nPlease join us. Free open to all. \n  \nThis fusion of Jesus and Jazz is sure to uplift your spirits and leave you feeling inspired. \n \nWayne 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..   \n \nRichard 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.  \n  \n \nRudy 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. \n \nBelden 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. \n  \n \nLongtime 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.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-with-the-richard-clements-quartet-featuring-special-guest-wayne-winborne/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
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