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SUMMARY:Carrie Jackson Jazz in the Street
DESCRIPTION:Carrie Jackson will be performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on September 19\, 2024\, as part of the “Jazz in the Street” series The event will run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and promises an evening of delightful jazz under the stars. Carrie Jackson\, a talented vocalist from Newark’s South Ward\, is known for her genre-bending style that includes jazz classics\, blues\, pop\, and unique renditions. \n\n\n\nSeptember 19\, 2024\, ARTSXCHANGE *FREE Carrie Jackson\, Vocals\, \n\n\n\nRadam Schwartz\, piano; Takashi Otsuka\, bass\, Gordon Lane\, drums SOUND STAGE 6:00-8:00  pm \n\n\n\n450 Clinton Avene\, Newark\, NJ \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsored by: NJ PAC Community Engagement FREE
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/carrie-jackson-jazz-in-the-street/
LOCATION:Newark Sound Stage\, 450 Clinton Avene\,\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:The Dizzy Gillespie Afro Latin Experience led by John Lee
DESCRIPTION:Secure Your Tickets \n\n\n\nHistory has produced its share of great artists and great people—John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie was both!\n\n\n\nCelebrate the legendary trumpeter’s legacy at SOPAC! \n\n\n\nThe Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Latin Experience showcases Gillespie’s love of world music\, which he artfully and innovatively fused with Jazz throughout his career.  His vast repertoire included compositions that were inspired by his love of African\, Argentinian\, Brazilian\, Caribbean\, Cuban\, and Spanish musical cultures. \n\n\n\nThe Dizzy Gillespie All Stars coming to SOPAC include Gillespie’s long-time bassist\, musical director\, and SOPAC Jazz in the Loft curator John Lee\, as well as Gillespie’s former drummer Tommy Campbell.  Others include Freddie Hendrix on trumpet and flugelhorn\, Sharel Cassity on alto saxophone and flute\, Brazilian pianist and vocalist Abelita Mateus\, and Roger Squitero on congas\, bongos\, and percussion. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the All Stars as they bring Gillespie’s beloved melodies of Manteca\, Tin Tin Deo\, and more to SOPAC’s stage! \n\n\n\nProduced John Lee
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/the-dizzy-gillespie-afro-latin-experience-led-by-john-lee/
LOCATION:SOPAC – South Orange Performing Arts Center\, One SOPAC Way\, \, South Orange\, New Jersey\, 07079\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual West Orange Jazz Festival at OSPAC
DESCRIPTION:West Orange Jazz Fest  2024 Sept 21\n\n\n\nPleasant Valley Productions presents the Annual West Orange Jazz Festival at OSPAC. Saturday\, September 21st\, 2-9 pm at the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center located at 4 Boland Drive in West Orange NJ. \n\n\n\nWe welcome you to enjoy world-class entertainers\, a beer and wine garden\, food vendors\, and more. Free parking and indoor restrooms are available. Remember to bring your own chair. General admission is $10. $20 premium seating is available\, including a pre-set chair in the front of the stage. Special group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. The rain date is September 28th. \n\n\n\nTo purchase tickets\, visit https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pvpospac/west-orange-jazz-fest-878995972 \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n2:30-3:00Summer Breeze Chinese Jazz Fusion Ensemble \n\n\n\n3-3:45ULTRA’s – Jazz Fusion Group \n\n\n\n4-4:45John Lee and Friends \n\n\n\n5-5:45Nat Adderley Jr Quartet \n\n\n\n6- 6:45Rich Barrata – Latin / Jazz \n\n\n\n7-7:45Ty Stephens & Soul Jaazz \n\n\n\n8- 8:45Charisa The Violin Diva \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPleasant Valley Productions presents the Annual West Orange Jazz Festival at OSPAC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPleasant Valley Productions presents the Annual West Orange Jazz Festival at OSPAC – the Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center located at 4 Boland Drive in West Orange NJ \n\n\n\nGet Your tickets now. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/pvpospac/west-orange-jazz-fest-878995972\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReview Last Year\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClick to Secure Your Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRain Date Sept 28
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/annual-west-orange-jazz-festival-at-ospac-2/
LOCATION:Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center\, 4 Boland Drive \, NJ USA\, West Orange\, New Jersey\, 07052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blues,Jazz,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Essex Funk in Maplewood Village Summer Streets
DESCRIPTION:Essex Funk\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday evenings 2024 in September are for Maplewood Village extended Summer Streets! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2024 Maplewood Village Summer Streets Live Music celebration every Saturday evening in September! Enjoy singing\, dancing\, and live entertainment right in the streets as we extend the summer vibes. \n\n\n\nBring your lawn chairs\, your friends\, singing voice\, and dancing shoes while grabbing some delicious takeout. The Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA) and Maplewood Arts and Culture have teamed up with Gregory Burrus Productions to host a series of FREE events featuring local talent from our local northern New Jersey communities. \n\n\n\nMark your calendar for these exciting performances: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9/7: MPACK – RnB\, Soul\, Funk and Dance\n\n\n\n9/14: Andy Lackow and Mess Around – Blues and Rock n Roll\n\n\n\n9/21: Essex Funk\n\n\n\n9/28: Swing Town Big Band and Swing Dancing\n\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in a pedestrian-friendly experience filled with great live music that will have you grooving all night long. Visit our plaza on Maplewood Ave. between Baker Street and Inwood Place for entertainment\, dining\, and joyous merriment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummer Streets hours run from 4 pm to 9 pm every Saturday evening throughout September with great live music performances from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable community celebration! \n\n\n\nThese events are weather permitting and are sometimes canceled at the last minute due to unpredictable weather. Please follow Maplewood Arts and Culture on Instagram and Facebook for the latest information.
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LOCATION:Maplewood Village\, Highland Place and Maplewood Ave\, Maplewood\, NJ\, 07040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Jesus and Jazz on Sept 22 featuring Brianne Ford Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspirational morning of Jesus and Jaz featuring Brianne Ford Trio  \n\n\n\nwith Vocalist Lynette Sheard at Mount Zion AME Church! Mental Health message will be delivered by Laverne Williams led by Rev Eyesha Matable. \n\n\n\nGet ready to be uplifted by the inspirational messages and powerful jazz music in a live Mt Zion AME Church Jazz and Jesus service. This is a unique opportunity to experience the fusion of faith and jazz in a spiritually enriching environment. Don’t miss out on this enjoyable Jesus and Jazz Performance. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nJesus and Jazz\n\n\n\nJoin us on the 4th Sunday of every month for an inspiring Jesus and Jazz Session led by Pastor Eyesha Marable. Jesus and Jazz is great music\, melodies\, meditative moments\, and messages. We are located at 56 Church Street\, Millburn\, NJ 07041\, and we are looking forward to seeing you there. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited so please let us know if we should expect you by reserving your space via email at mtzionamemillburn@gmail.com or Eventbrite link\, \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be available immediaely following the service by Pangea Caterers. \n\n\n\nFree – Open to All  \n\n\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to experience the fusion of faith and jazz in a spiritually enriching environment. Don’t miss out on this enjoyable Jesus and Jazz Performance. \n\n\n\nThis Sunday Led by Pastor Eyesha Marable of Mt Zion AME Church. Eyesha K. Marable is trained dancer\, ordained Itinerate Elder\, Pastor\, Mt. Zion AME Church\, Millburn\, NJ and Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEyesha K. Marable is trained dancer\, ordained Itinerate Elder\, Pastor\, Mt. Zion AME Church\, Millburn\, NJ and Coordinator of Dance for the 1st Episcopal District\, under the leadership of Bishop Gregory Ingram. Rev. Eye earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism and Spanish\, a Master of Science Degree in Non-Profit Management\, a Post-Graduate Certification in Organizational Development and a Master of Divinity. Through her 14 years of service at the Greater Allen Cathedral of New York under the leadership of Rev. Drs. Floyd H. and Elaine M. Flake as associate minister\, asst. dance director for Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry and co-chair for the bi-annual worship conference\, Rev. Eyesha founded the National Liturgical Dance Network (NLDN). This dance preacher gathers\, trains\, supports and unites with churches and worshippers\, worldwide. She is the Director of Community Engagement for NJPAC and is blessed to worship in dance with her husband\, Edward B. Marable\, Jr\, son\, Judah and Hono \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLynette Sheard – Vocalist\n\n\n\nLynette Sheard – Vocalist. “We are kicking off this series with a gifted performer on the local live music scene who always comes out and jams all around town\,” said Burrus. “Lynette is well respected on the scene and has performed with numerous performers around our towns. Lynette Sheard is a gifted versatile vocalist with a five octave range. She is an actor\, producer and director. Her performances have been acknowledged in numerous publications including the New York Times\, The Record and the Chronicle. The Star Ledger and many of her fans proclaims that ‘Her voice reaches deep into one’s soul and finds a soft spot.’ She performs Jazz\, R&B\, Gospel\, Soul and Pop music throughout the tri-state area and beyond.” \n\n\n\nTheater credits include principal roles in: Dream Girls\, Smokey Joes Café\, Ragtime\, Swing\, Aida\, and an encore performance as Lena Younger Mama in Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. She has received countless awards and recognition for her musical service work with children\, the elderly and veterans. She is a founding member of the Guiding Stars\, a Medical Missions group of professional performers who volunteer to entertain veterans and children. Her performances have raised thousands for Hurricane Katrina Survivors\, Haitian Relief efforts\, The Red Cross and numerous other local charities. Recently\, as a board member for Pleasant Valley Productions. she has helped produced a number of successful events at Oskar Schindler Performing Arts Center (OSPAC) in West Orange\, NJ. \n\n\n\nLaverne S. Williams\, CSW\, Director of PEWS and Member of the MHANJ’s Community Education Team\n\n\n\nSummary of her key accomplishments includes: \n\n\n\n\nLeading pioneering work for faith-based communities and the public at large\, to help break the stigma of mental illness so that people will seek the help they need for mental health challenges.\n\n\n\nSpearheading and serving as pioneering founder of the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s Promoting Emotional Wellness and Spirituality (PEWS) Program in 2005 and serving as Program Director since its inception.\n\n\n\nBecoming a Certified Social Worker (CSW) and using her training and spiritual beliefs to combine behavioral health with theology.\n\n\n\nReaching thousands of clergy members and helping to change the perception of mental illness in a broad array of spiritual communities.\n\n\n\nEducating thousands of individuals on mental health awareness topics\, with a special emphasis on seniors\, people who tend to hoard\, and those experiencing grief.\n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic\, creating a new internet-based weekly show\, Thankful Tuesdays\, which provided resources for many\, and an invaluable outlet to interact and discuss challenges at a critical time of racial and spiritual strife.\n\n\n\n\n——————— \n\n\n\nEvent Free Open to All Please register and Let us know you are coming to join us.. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n————————————————————————————————— \n\n\n\nJesus and Jazz Sessions are held monthly on the 4th Sunday of the Month and are curated by Gregory Burrus Productions. \n\n\n\nPlease join us. \n\n\n\n\n\nGregory Burrus is a local live music producer\, promoter\, event planner\, and community partner. He combines his extensive corporate business and technology expertise with his love of live music\, making it his mission to keep the music alive by booking bands for private and public events1. Gregory spends his time as a photojournalist\, live music producer\, videographer\, arts and entertainment writer\, blogger\, business reviewer\, and community events reporter. He develops\, manages\, promotes\, and documents live music programs in the Greater New Jersey and New York Area2. His work includes organizing outdoor live music events\, such as Clements Place Jazz for the Rutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies​\, ​NJPAC Community Engagement\, NJPAC Jazz Advisory Team\, Mt Zion AME Jazz and Jesus\, Jazzy Nights Live Music performances​\, Live Music entertainment for Orange’s Farmers Market​\, Downtown Cranford Summer and Autumn Live Music Series​\, ​Downtown South Orange​\,​ 24 Hours of Music ​Jamboree Festival​\, South Orange Farmers Market Jazz Jam\, etc. Gregory Burrus also books bands for various local and private venues\, contributing to the vibrant music scene in the Northern NJ area​. \n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-on-sept-22-featuring-brianne-ford-trio/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art and Entertainment,Commnity,Jazz,Jesus and Jazz,Live Music,SOMA
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