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SUMMARY:IJS presents A Tribute to Eddie Palmieri w/Little Johnny Rivero at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, December 15\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM\, the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers-Newark proudly presents a spectacular evening honoring the legendary pianist\, composer\, and bandleader Eddie Palmieri. Known worldwide as “The Sun of Latin Music”\, Palmieri has shaped the sound of salsa and Latin jazz for over six decades\, blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms with jazz improvisation to create a style that is both electrifying and timeless. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis tribute will be led by master percussionist Little Johnny Rivero\, a longtime collaborator and one of the most respected congeros in the world. Rivero’s artistry and deep connection to Palmieri’s music ensure that this performance will be both authentic and innovative. He will be joined by an all-star ensemble featuring: @conradherwig @louisfouche @luquesc and @sebasddrumsofficial guest artist @caicurtis will be at 8pm at Clements Place. Together\, this lineup will bring Palmieri’s groundbreaking compositions to life\, celebrating his legacy while infusing the music with fresh energy and improvisational fire. \n\n\n\nAbout Eddie Palmieri\n\n\n\nEddie Palmieri is recognized as one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years. A nine-time Grammy Award winner\, Palmieri’s career spans salsa\, Latin jazz\, and beyond. His bold harmonic concepts\, percussive piano style\, and visionary bandleading have earned him a place among the giants of jazz and Latin music. \n\n\n\nAbout Little Johnny Rivero\n\n\n\nBorn in New York City to Puerto Rican parents\, Little Johnny Rivero grew up immersed in the rhythms of rumba and salsa. He began performing at a young age and went on to play with legendary ensembles\, including Eddie Palmieri’s band. His mastery of congas and percussion has made him a sought-after performer across the globe\, and his leadership ensures this tribute will be both heartfelt and dynamic. \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n Step into the groove and let the music  carry you! Each gathering is a celebration of jazz in motion—where soulful melodies\, fiery improvisations\, and the heartbeat of the community come alive. From seasoned cats to rising stars\, the stage lights up with the spirit of spontaneity and connection. It’s more than a show—it’s a jam\, a journey\, a chance to be part of the living tradition. Mark your spot\, spread the word\, and join us as the music takes flight!
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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:Annual Wayne Winborne Birthday Jazz Party and Fundraiser Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come be part of the Ultimate Jazz Birthday Party— a dazzling celebration and a spectacular night of friends\, fun\, and phenomenal music — you’ll remember long after the last note. \n\n\n\n\n\nProudly produced by Gregory Burrus Productions\, New Jersey Performing Arts Center – NJPAC Commnunity Engagement and Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies Studies. \n\n\n\nDonate: Requested Donation $100 \n\n\n\nhttps://give.rutgersfoundation.org/jazz-institute-support/1238.html \n\n\n\nSign Up Here /Pay at the Door \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nJoining Us On Stage:  \n\n\n\nMusicians – Nat Adderley Jr\, John Lee\, Stefon Harris\, Winard Harper\, Mala Waldron\, Lance Bryant\, Christopher Dean Sullivan\, Camille Gainer Jones\, Yayoi Ikawa\, Richard Baratta\, Mecadon Mccune\, Phil Bingham\, Jarret Walser\, \, Alex Desrivieres\, Patrick Gannon and Special Guest.  \n\n\n\nSingers: Annette Montague\,  Alexis Morrast\, Lynette Sheard \n\n\n\nHost / MC’s – Dorthaan Kirk\, Eyesha Marable\, Wayne Winborne\, Stefon Harris  \n\n\n\nDancers:  \n\n\n\nWant to Join Us? Let Gregory Burrus Know  \n\n\n\nWayne Winborne \n\n\n\nWayne Winborne is a visionary leader\, educator\, and cultural advocate whose life’s work has been dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of jazz. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) at Rutgers University–Newark\, the largest and most comprehensive jazz archive in the world. Under his stewardship\, the IJS continues to expand its reach\, ensuring that the voices\, stories\, and artistry of jazz musicians are preserved for generations to come. \n\n\n\nBeyond his role at Rutgers\, Wayne is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts\, Culture\, and Media\, where he inspires students through courses on jazz history\, art\, democracy\, civic engagement\, and race relations. His teaching and public presentations reflect his lifelong commitment to using culture as a bridge for dialogue\, understanding\, and social progress. \n\n\n\nWayne’s career spans academia\, nonprofit leadership\, and corporate strategy. He has held executive positions at Prudential Financial\, served on the Board of the Brooklyn Philharmonic\, and consulted widely with corporations\, small businesses\, and nonprofits on strategic planning\, diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI)\, multicultural marketing\, and fund development. His expertise in dialogue facilitation and intergroup relations has made him a trusted voice in navigating issues of race\, identity\, and community. \n\n\n\nAs an author and editor\, Wayne has contributed numerous publications and is the editor of a three-volume series on race and intergroup relations. His work reflects both scholarly rigor and a heartfelt dedication to fostering equity and justice. \n\n\n\nWayne’s impact extends far beyond the classroom and archives. He has co-produced jazz recordings\, collaborated with artists and musicians\, and championed initiatives that connect local heritage to national recognition. His leadership embodies the spirit of jazz itself—innovative\, inclusive\, and deeply rooted in community. \n\n\n\nOn December 17th\, we celebrate not only Wayne’s birthday but also his extraordinary contributions to jazz\, education\, and cultural preservation. This fundraiser honors his legacy and supports the ongoing work he leads\, ensuring that jazz remains a living\, breathing force for unity and inspiration.  \n\n\n\nDonate: Requested Donation $100 \n\n\n\nhttps://give.rutgersfoundation.org/jazz-institute-support/1238.html \n\n\n\nSign Up Here: \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/annual-wayne-winborne-birthday-jazz-party-and-fundraiser-celebration/
LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS NJPAC Monthly Jazz Jam Session featuring James Austin Jr at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to come listen and or join in the jam \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 music that stimulate the player’s and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night. \n\n\n\nCo-Producers: Wayne Winborne\, Executive Director\, IJS and Eyesha Marable\, AVP\, Comm Engagement\, NJPAC\, Jazz Advisory Council
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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:Lance Bryant & Shout! Big Band at Clements Place
DESCRIPTION:Register on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\nSHOUT! – Clem’s resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performanceSHOUT! features some of the finest musicians in the NY/NJ area in a modern big band setting performing hip arrangements of new jazz classics and originals by master arranger and tenor saxophonist Lance Bryant. This full sixteen piece big band performs compositions and arrangements by Lance and occasionally arrangements of his colleagues. Lance has been arranging for other artists and bands for over twenty five years\, starting with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra. “Lionel Hampton always encouraged me to keep writing\,” Lance says of the iconic Jazz legend. “I found that when commissioned to write for artists or band leaders there was often some level of restrictions or parameters to adhere to.” That was until Lance was commissioned to write a program of arrangements to be performed live by vocalist Carla Cook and the NDR Big Band in Hamburg\, Germany in 2002. Given ample freedom to create by Carla\, Lance wrote nine arrangements for the program. “I was so pleased with the results\, I never forgot that feeling.” In the Spring of 2022 Lance finally decided to start his own band. “For me there’s nothing like that range of power and expression we can achieve with sixteen great musicians. Not to mention the sense of community and family that we enjoy working as a big band.” \n\n\n\nRegular Members: \n\n\n\nLance Bryant – conductor\, arranger\, composer and saxophone \n\n\n\nSaxophones: Matt Hong\, Zoe Obadia\, Craig Rivers\, Mike Lee\, David Schumacher \n\n\n\nTrombones: Juanga Lakunza\, Peter Lin\, Clarence Banks\, James Borowski \n\n\n\nTrumpets: Nathan Eklund\, Eddie Allen\, Ted Chub\, Bill Mobley \n\n\n\nRhythm: Oscar Perez\, Caylen Bryant\, Jerome Jennings \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT LANCE BRYANT \n\n\n\nMulti-hyphenate composer\, arranger\, bandleader\, tenor and soprano saxophonist Lance Bryant performs in the New York/New Jersey area. When Lance is not performing his own music he is touring with revered South African pianist\, Abdullah Ibrahim\, performing and recording as saxophonist with fellow New York area players\, teaching and writing commissioned arrangements for other artists and bands. Lance comes out of Markham\, Illinois\, a small town near Chicago. He received his formal music education at Berklee College of Music in Boston\, MA\, where he studied saxophone\, composition and arranging. After moving to New York City in the mid. 1980s\, Lance continued his education\, studying saxophone and arranging privately with Frank Foster\, the former director of the Count Basie Orchestra. He also studied composition with Bruce Adolphe of Lincoln Center’s Chamber Music Society. In 1990 Lance began his decade-long relationship with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and in 1993 became the Orchestra’s Musical Director and Principal Arranger. Lance also made his film debut in Spike Lee’s Malcolm X and traveled extensively with Phyllis Hyman\, Jon Hendricks\, Pete “LaRocca” Sims\, Wallace Roney\, Abdulah Ibrahim\, Bootsy Collins\, James Williams and others. In the early summer of 2000\, Lance was selected as an on-stage musician for the Broadway production of the musical review Swing!\, which received six Toni nominations. Throughout his music career\, Lance’s talents as an arranger\, composer\, saxophonist and vocalist have been featured on many projects like: For the Love of Jazz on Mojazz Records (Lionel Hampton)\, Dem Bones and Simply Natural on MaxJazz Records for Grammy nominated vocalist Carla Cook\, Swingin’ Away for the George Gee Swing Orchestra\, and more recently on drummer Yoron Israel’s latest release\, Visions\, the Music of Stevie Wonder. \n\n\n\nLance’s earliest musical experience was established while growing up in the Baptist Church. His connection with spirituality and music has endured. In 2000 to 2006 Lance served as Director of Instrumental Music at Fountain Baptist Church in Summit\, NJ. Between 2006 and 2013\, while living in Massachusetts\, Lance served as Minister of Music for Andover Baptist Church in Andover MA\, leading worship services with gospel and sometimes jazz music. In 2002 he released Psalm\, the first of four Cds featuring original songs\, and jazz arrangements of hymns and Spirituals. \n\n\n\nAs an educator Lance’s recent teaching work has included woodwind instructor for Covenant Christian Academy in Peabody\, MA\, director of the Phillips Academy Gospel Choir in Andover MA\, and Berklee’s Saxophone Weekend for the Berklee College of Music summer program where Lance taught master classes\, group lessons\, jazz theory\, improvisation and ensemble. Lance also served on the faculty or Jazz At Lincoln Center’s educational department working with it’s outreach program for youth throughout New York City. \n\n\n\nIn 2014-15 Lance performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on the Broadway musical hit After Midnight. Starting in Spring of 2016 he performed in the orchestra of the Broadway production of George C. Wolfe’s “Shuffle Along …” featuring Tony Award winner Audra MacDonald and the choreography of Savion Glover. When he’s not touring with Abdullah Ibrahim and Ekaya\, Lance continues to teach and perform in the New York and northern New Jersey areas as a solo artist and in bands that include Andy Farber and his Orchestra\, and the New Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis. \n\n\n\nRealizing the importance of spirituality and the blues as healing and empowering forces\, Lance always makes sure to incorporate these elements from his cultural background into his music. He believes that the larger community of the world is in need of that same healing and empowering influence.
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LOCATION:Clements Place Jazz IJS – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Building\, 15 Washington Street\, Newark\, NJ\, United States
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