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SUMMARY:2025 Cranford Summer Sounds Yvonnick Prene Harmonica
DESCRIPTION:Cranford Summer Sounds Yvonnick Prene Harmonica\n\n\n\n\n\nJoining Yvonnick on Stage are: \n\n\n\nEliott Bernard – piano Anthony Perez – bass Eric Dupont – drums Yvonnick Prene- harmonica \n\n\n\nABOUT\n\n\n\nYvonnick Prené is a professional jazz musician\, bandleader\, composer\, and educator based in the greater New York City area. He is one of the most unique and innovative harmonicist on the scene today. \n\n\n\nPrené has recorded 5 acclaimed albums as a leader\, including  Listen! (2023) on Sunnyside Records featuring Kevin Hays\, Bill Stewart\, Dayna Stephens\, Jeremy Pelt and Clovis Nicholas.  His latest recording\, “Jobim’s World” with pianist Geoffrey Keezer\, earned rave reviews (2024).  \n\n\n\nPrené has performed and/or recorded with New York luminaries such as Peter Bernstein\, Rick Margitza\, Joe Farnsworth\, Steve Cardenas\, Pasquale Grasso\, Jon Cowherd\, Rich Perry\, Brian Charette\, Jared Gold\, Rick Germanson\, Jeb Patton\, Jerome Sabbagh\, among others.  \n\n\n\nHe has performed around the world\, notably at Jersey City Jazz Fest\, Exit  Zero Cape May Jazz Fest\,  Winter Jazz Fest (NYC)\, Bern Jazz Festival (Switzerland)\, Festival Emoi du Jazz (Ivory Coast)\, Lamentin Jazz Festival (Martinique)\, SPAH Harmonica Fest (Tulsa)\, Hyde Park Jazz Festival (Chicago)\,  and Jazz Sur Seine Festival (Paris).  \n\n\n\nPrené performs more than 100 concerts per year\, having performed at major jazz clubs in New York City as sideman or leader — including the Blue Note\, the Django\, Zinc Bar\, The Iridium\, Dizzy’s Club\, Birdland\, The Jazz Gallery and Smalls.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe harmonicist is a revered educator and the founder of the New Harmonica School and My Harmonica Studio. and to date\, Yvonnick has taught more than 500 students. Additionally\, Prené has written 10 methods about jazz improvisation\, jazz etudes and blues harmonica. He also taught at Jazz House Kids\, New York Jazz Workshop and Brooklyn Music School. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, Prené is an ambassador for Hohner; the legendary harmonica brand has chosen Prené to be the face of their brand-new\, flagship 12-hole chromatic harmonica called Xpression. \n\n\n\nYvonnick grew up in Massy\, a commune in the southern suburbs of Paris. He has earned a Bachelor of Music (2007) and a Masters of Music degree from Sorbonne University (2011) and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music (2012). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHe has had the opportunity to study with Lee Konitz\, Charli Persip\, Charles Tolliver\, and Reggie Workman\, among other leading lights of the music \n\n\n\nQUOTES \n\n\n\n“When Prene plays the harmonica\, it becomes a fully articulate vehicle for authentic emotional expression.” \n\n\n\nJazzTimes Magazine \n\n\n\n“With the strong program Prené has put together\, Listen! truly lights up a room.” \n\n\n\nNew York City Jazz Record \n\n\n\n“His sound is highly reminiscent of Thielemans\, although Yvonnick’s approach is more modern\, bebop and post-bop than Toots’ swing-based style.” \n\n\n\nHot House  \n\n\n\n“Yvonnick Prene is skilled and talented without a doubt but there is a depth to him that calls to the depths within the listener. It is no wonder that he is in such demand.” JazzTimes \n\n\n\n“Virtuoso Harmonica Player” Down Beat \n\n\n\n“This guy is phenomenal! He has much to say as he soars above the circle of the earth in unoccupied air space. What a ‘voice.’ The future is definitely his possession.”  \n\n\n\nBenny Golson
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/2025-cranford-summer-sounds-yvonnick-prene-harmonica/
LOCATION:Downtown Cranford Clock\, N Union Ave\, Cranford\, NJ 07016\, Cranford\, New Jersey\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Presents Steve Johns & The Mythology Band
DESCRIPTION:Rutgers IJS Presents Steve Johns & The Mythology Band Tickets\, Fri\, Jun 13\, 2025 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite \n\n\n\n\n\nFEATURING MONTE CROFT – VIBES\, JOHN HART – GUITAR\, GREG MURPHY – PIANO\, JORIS TEEPE – BASS\, AND STEVE JOHNS – DRUMS. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nABOUT STEVE JOHNS \n\n\n\nFor over three decades\, drummer Steve Johns has been a major presence on the jazz scene\, collaborating with many of the music’s most renowned practitioners. Artists from all points on the musical spectrum have consistently sought him out because they know his musicianship\, versatility\, deep commitment to his craft\, and enthuaism will enrich any performance. Leaders such as Nat Adderley\, Stanley Turrentine\, Larry Coryell\, Randy Brecker\, Ronnie Cuber\, Jimmy Owens\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Benny Carter\, Thomas Chapin and Sonny Fortune appreciated the fact that\, no matter what the gig\, from the world’s greatest concert stages to the smallest clubs\, Steve brings the same total commitment\, utmost professionalism\, and pure joy at making music. He is also a total musician\, who continues to expand his musical horizons by studying piano and trumpet. \n\n\n\nSteve Johns was born into a musical family in Boston in 1960\, and began playing drums at the age of nine. His mother\, Goldie Tyler Johns\, was a songwriter\, and three of her brothers were saxophonists\, including the legendary Jimmy Tyler\, who was Steve’s primary influence and inspiration. It was Jimmy who encouraged the youngster to study formally with Alan Dawson\, and his three years with the master percussionist and educator enabled him to make rapid progress. While attending Natick High School\, Steve played in both the concert and jazz bands and earned chairs in both the district and state jazz ensembles. After graduating in 1979\, Steve continued his studies at the New England Conservatory of Music where he received a thorough grounding in classical percussion from Vic Firth and Fred Buda\, while playing with such local jazz greats as James Williams\, Miroslav Vituous\, Jeff Berlin\, and Mike Stern. \n\n\n\nAt NEC he met his wife-to-be\, Debbie Keefe Johns\, a fine saxophonist in her own right. In 1982\, Steve made the move to New York\, quickly establishing himself as an inspirational player at home in any musical style. Over the ensuing three decades\, Steve has worked in every conceivable setting\, from big bands such as the Gil Evans and the Count Basie orchestras\, to accompanying singers like Jessye Norman\, Helen Merrill\, Diane Schuur\, and Dakota Staton. Steve played with the late great saxophonist Thomas Chapin and his Trio along with bassist Mario Pavone. He has toured worldwide as the regular drummer for Sonny Fortune\, Benny Carter\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, and many other luminaries. His five-year tenure as a member of Taylor’s trio brought him wide exposure\, including 75 performances for the pianist’s NPR program Jazz at the Kennedy Center with such guests as Wynton Marsalis\, Nancy Wilson\, Milt Jackson\, and Randy Brecker. \n\n\n\nSteve has appeared on over seventy albums by Leon Thomas\, George Russell\, Thomas Chapin\, Dr. Billy Taylor\, Houston Person\, John McNeil\, Sonny Fortune\, Peter Leitch\, Gary Smulyan\, and Bob DeVos\, among many others. In addition to his work as a sideman\, Steve is also a member of the collective group Native Soul\, and has been co-leader on recording projects by that group (One Mind\, 2012\, American Showplace\, Soul Step\, Talking Drum Records)\, as well as on an album with saxophonist Peter Brainin (No Saints\, No Sinners\, Playscape). \n\n\n\nIn addition to his extensive credits as a player\, Steve has long been active as an educator. While with the Billy Taylor Trio\, he took part in over a hundred lecture/demonstrations throughout the U.S.\, and has regularly served on the faculty for educational programs at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst\, Long Island University\, Montclair State University\, the Litchfield Jazz Camp\, the Vermont Jazz Center\, and Jazz House Kids. Steve and Debbie co-direct the JCC Thurnauer TeenTown Jazz Program in Tenafly\, NJ\, which has featured such guests as Larry Coryell\, Bernie Williams\, and Jimmy Owens. \n\n\n\nSteve and Debbie’s musical talents have been passed directly to a new generation. Their son\, bassist Daryl Johns\, while still a teenager\, has already made his mark as one of the most highly touted musicians to burst onto the scene in recent years. A highlight of Steve’s career was the 2015 release of his CD aptly titled Family\, on which Steve\, Debbie\, and Daryl were joined by guitarists Dave Stryker and Bob DeVos. \n\n\n\nThe consummate team player\, Steve Johns has always managed to retain his own singular sound and distinctive musical persona while serving the common purpose of any group he is with. “One thing I love about jazz is having the freedom to express your own style\,” he told once told Star Ledger jazz writer Zan Stewart. “I knew from a young age you have to have your own voice.” \n\n\n\nClements Place Jazz\n\n\n\nExperience the best of live jazz music at Clements Place\, located in the iconic Rutgers University Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building in Newark\, New Jersey. Step into our intimate cabaret-style venue and immerse yourself in a warm and cozy atmosphere. With excellent natural acoustics and a top-notch sound system\, every note comes alive in this enchanting listening room. \n\n\n\nWorld Class Musicians\n\n\n\nWe have handpicked talented singers and musicians from New York\, New Jersey\, and beyond\, including both established artists and up-and-coming musicians who dream of playing alongside and with their musical idols. \n\n\n\nExperience the magic of the Clements Place Jazz sessions\, where top-notch musicians in the House Man conduct a swinging jazz session\, collaborate with local up-and-coming singers. Come immerse yourself in a phenomenal listening environment like no other. \n\n\n\nUltimate Jazz Listening Experience\n\n\n\nAdorned with jazz memorials honoring its namesake\, this beautifully appointed space is a haven for jazz enthusiasts. Our dedicated and friendly staff is always ready to assist\, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. \n\n\n\nCome experience a relaxing and enjoyable evening at the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies’ in Clements Place Jazz. Join us at Clements Place Jazz and indulge in the ultimate jazz experience.
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LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lynette Sheard Reggie Pittman in The Mankave Summit
DESCRIPTION:Live Music Provided by Jazz4PCA featuring The Reggie Pittman Quartet with Vocalist Lynette Sheard.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ManKave Summit is a transformative experience tailored to Black men\, focusing on health equity\, empowerment\, and leadership. \n\n\n\nWhile centered on men’s wellness\, the summit is an inclusive event welcoming women and families. 🎉 \n\n\n\nKey Event Features: \n\n\n\n\nThe ManKave Marketplace with vendors from community-based organizations\, local businesses\, Hackensack Meridian\, Englewood Health\, & NJ Department of Health\n\n\n\nWellness Pavilion\n\n✅Cancer screenings (Prostate\, Colon\, Melanoma)…✅ Free Uber Health ride…✅ Blood pressure & glucose checks…✅ Cholesterol screening…✅ STD screenings (Rapid HIV/Hep C)…✅ Dental screening / oral health check…✅ BMI & body composition check…✅ Mental wellness check-in…✅ One-on-one health consultation…✅ COVID-19 test kits…✅ Voter registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMobile Health Screenings (Prostate & Colon Cancer\, Basic Health Assessments\, STD screening)\n\n\n\nTwo Engaging Panel Discussions\n\n\n\nAccess to Multiple Breakout Sessions\n\n\n\nArts & Advocacy Showcase featuring a special mental health performance showcase from NJ Mental Health Players\n\n\n\nLive Music Provided by Jazz4PCA featuring The Reggie Pittman Quartet\n\n\n\nNETWORKING\, FREE FOOD\, RAFFLES\, COMMUNITY…and more
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LOCATION:Fairleigh Dickerson University\, 140 University Plaza Dr\, HackensacK\, New Jersey\, 07601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Morris Museum - Back Deck Presents Balourdet Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Click here for details of Morris Museum Back Deck Concerts \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Balourdet Quartet is a dynamic string quartet known for their vibrant energy and innovative approach to classical music. The ensemble consists of Angela Bae (violin)\, Justin DeFilippis (violin)\, Benjamin Zannoni (viola)\, and Russell Houston (cello). They are celebrated for their technical precision\, emotional depth\, and willingness to take creative risks. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe quartet has received prestigious accolades\, including the 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Chamber Music America’s 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. They perform over 70 concerts annually\, with highlights including debuts at Carnegie Hall and Wigmore Hall. The Balourdet Quartet is also committed to contemporary music\, premiering works by composers like Karim Al-Zand and Paul Novak. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCurrently\, they serve as the Graduate Quartet in Residence at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and are alumni of the New England Conservatory’s Professional String Quartet Program. Their name is inspired by Chef Antoine Balourdet\, whose meals brought them together during a festival at the Taos School of Music. \n\n\n\nThe Back Deck Returns!\n\n\n\nEntering its sixth year\, the popular Back Deck concert series returns with a robust season of performances featuring big international names and regional superstars in jazz\, classical\, and genres in-between. Under the direction of Producer Gregory Burrus\, the 2025 season promises a dynamic variety of memorable concerts under the stars. Patrons are invited to bring chairs\, set up picnics\, and enjoy the sunset for this special program. \n\n\n\nSince launching in July 2020\, The Back Deck has presented over 72 performances of critically acclaimed artists\, welcomed more than 11\,000 patrons\, and received critical praise from local and national media. The series has presented established artists and rising stars with several ensembles going on to receive national acclaim. Now an established part of the regional cultural landscape\, the Museum’s elevated parking deck has become known for elegant tailgates and world-class music each summer. \n\n\n\nClick here for details Morris Museum Back Deck Concerts  \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale April 14 (for museum members) and April 21 (general public).
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/morris-museum-back-deck-presents-balourdet-quartet/
LOCATION:Morris Museum\, 6 Normandy Heights Rd\, Morristown\, New Jersey\, 07960\, United States
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