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SUMMARY:Reminder - Click here for Clements Place Events
DESCRIPTION:Reminder – Click here for Clements Place Events
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/reminder-click-here-for-clements-place-events/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Clements Place Jazz
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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.
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LOCATION:Bethany Baptist Church\, 275 West Market Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus Present Organist Rhoda Scott at Clements Place with Jerome Jennings and Mark Whitfield
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\nRhoda 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. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott’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. \n\n\n\nJoining Rhoda on the Stage will be: \n\n\n\nMark Whitfield\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMark 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. \n\n\n\nWhitfield 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. \n\n\n\nJerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerome 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. \n\n\n\nJerome 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.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/organists-rhoda-scott-at-clements-place-with-jerome-jennings-and-mark-whitfield/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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