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SUMMARY:Celebrate International Jazz Day with John Lee & Friends featuring the dynamic Roberta Gambarini
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Jazz Day with John Lee & Friends featuring the dynamic Roberta Gambarini in a night of world‑class swing & soul\, \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nCelebrate International Jazz Day — April 30 with an unforgettable evening of world‑class music as John Lee & Friends take the stage with a powerhouse ensemble. Renowned bassist\, bandleader\, and longtime musical director of the Dizzy Gillespie legacy\, John Lee brings together top‑tier musicians for a night overflowing with swing\, soul\, and inspired improvisation. \n\n\n\nThis special International Jazz Day edition features the dynamic Roberta Gambarini\, one of the most acclaimed vocalists of our time. A three‑time Grammy nominee celebrated for her breathtaking range\, impeccable phrasing\, and emotional depth\, Gambarini turns every song into a moment of pure artistry. \n\n\n\nJoining John Lee for this all‑star celebration: \n\n\n\n\nKarl Latham – drums\n\n\n\nAlex Collins – keyboards\n\n\n\nFreddie Hendrix – trumpet & keys\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, this ensemble creates a musical chemistry that is both timeless and electrifying—an elevated tribute to jazz as a global language of unity\, creativity\, and joy. \n\n\n\nJoin us on April 30 for a night of extraordinary artistry as we honor International Jazz Day with some of the finest musicians on today’s scene.
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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:Rutgers IJS Presents Mecadon McCune Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Drummer and bandleader Mecadon McCune returns to Clem’s with his quartet of nextgen jazz stars for an evening of the best current sounds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nABOUT MECADON MCCUNE \n\n\n\nMecadon McCune has been immersed in music since he was born. His father is veteran jazz pianist Brandon McCune; his mother\, Christine Clemmons-McCune\, is an opera singer. “My dad made sure that I was learning piano since I was about four years old\,” he said\, “but growing up I really did not like learning the piano. When I would go to gigs with my dad\, I would always be watching the drummer—Jaimeo Brown\, who recently moved to California; Alvester Garnett when my dad played with Regina Carter; Lenny White when my dad played with Buster Williams.”Brandon McCune was a frequent performer at the now defunct West Orange jazz club\, Cecil’s\, run by drummer Cecil Brooks III\, and Mecadon recalled\, “At Cecil’s\, there was a picture of me on my dad’s lap when I was seven months old\, while he’s playing piano. I was at Cecil’s all the time\, and Cecil Brooks was like an uncle to me. I love that guy.” The move from piano to drums became official four years ago when McCune was a freshman at Science Park High School in Newark. “I was in the jazz band playing piano my freshman year\,” he recalled\, “but Mario Banks\, the school’s Band Director\, advocated to my parents that I be allowed to play drums. He knew that’s where I wanted to be. He’s the actual reason that I play drums. If it weren’t for him\, I don’t know if I would even be doing music right now. He supported me musically and in so many more ways as well.”In June\, McCune was awarded the $10\,000 James Moody Scholarship to study Jazz Performance at Montclair State University. It is co-presented by Moody’s widow\, Linda Moody\, and Jazz House Kids and administered by the Community Foundation of New Jersey. The judges were: bassist and JHK Artistic Director Christian McBride\, pianist Renee Rosnes\, alto saxophonist Mark Gross\, and trumpeters Ted Chubb and Nathan Eklund.Chubb\, who is Jazz House Kids Vice President of Arts Education and Director of the Jazz House Summer Workshop\, said\, “We had some incredible applicants this year\, which made the final decision that much more difficult\, but Mecadon checks every single box of what this prize is meant to embody\, what a musician is supposed to be\, and what a citizen is supposed to be.”Eklund\, who directs the Jazz House Big Band\, of which McCune is a member\, described McCune to me as “an extremely talented and hard-working young musician that I am so excited to hear every time I get the opportunity. It has been a true pleasure working with him over the past year and watching him inspire and be inspired by his peers at Jazz House! It’s clear his childhood was filled with growing up around all kinds of music\, and his instinct for playing the drums shows a deep connection to jazz and its history. I’m always looking for musicians who want to present their own personality in the music while recognizing the tradition that has come before them; and Mecadon is truly developing as a musician that embodies that mindset.”In August 2022\, McCune was part of a quartet that performed as the Rising Stars opening act at the New Jersey Jazz Society’s Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert in Madison\, NJ. All four members of that quartet won awards at the 15th annual Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival held in February at the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York. McCune\, alto saxophonist Ginger Meyer\, and trumpeter Alvaro Caravaca won Outstanding Soloist awards; and bassist Sam Konin won the Charles Mingus Electric Bass Award for his performance of Mingus’ “The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines.” Konin\, from Lawrenceville\, NJ\, will be performing with McCune and Maplewood pianist Ben Collins-Siegel at the West Orange Jazz Festival on September 23. And\, McCune performed with some past James Moody Scholarship winners at the Montclair Jazz Festival on September 9.The 18-year-old drummer was also busy in August. On August 17\, he led a quartet in an outdoor concert in Scotch Plains. Konin was on bass; Benjamin Sherman\, a high school student from Brooklyn\, was on saxophone; and the pianist was James Bally\, a William Paterson jazz student from Elizabeth. On August 19\, McCune’s parents hosted a graduation recital for him at Newark’s Akwaaba Art Gallery. Once again\, his “go-to bassist” was Konin. The tenor saxophonist was Birsa Chatterjee\, “an amazing tenor player based in New York right now\,” and the trumpeter was Eklund. \n\n\n\n****************************************************************************************************** \n\n\n\nCheck out the livestream on the Clement’s Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel – \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed \n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ \n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies
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SUMMARY:Jesus and Jazz Presents Charlie Apicella feat Avery Sharpe\, Beareather Reddy and Steve Johns at Mt Zion AME
DESCRIPTION:Jesus and Jazz returns on Sunday\, May 3\, 2026 at 11:30 AM with a powerhouse lineup featuring guitarist Charlie Apicella\, legendary bassist Avery Sharpe\, soulful vocalist Beareather Reddy\, and master drummer Steve Johns. This is a rare convergence of artistry\, spirit\, and swing—right inside Mt. Zion AME Church\, where music and ministry meet in a way only this series delivers.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPastor Eyesha Marable – Honoring Legacy\, Elevating the Lineage \n\n\n\n\nPastor Eyesha K. Marable has long been a guardian of cultural memory\, and her leadership ensures that artists who carry the deep lineage of Black American music are honored with the reverence they deserve. Welcoming Avery Sharpe\, now 71 and widely regarded as one of the most important bass voices of his generation\, is perfectly aligned with her mission. Through her decades of work at Mt. Zion AME and NJPAC \n\n\n\n\nPastor Marable has built sacred platforms where master musicians can share their gifts with the community while their stories\, struggles\, and triumphs are preserved for future generations. By bringing in Charlie Apicella  Vice President of North Jersey Blues Society with the legendary Sharpe—whose career spans McCoy Tyner\, historic recordings\, and a lifetime of musical storytelling—to Jesus & Jazz\, she continues her commitment to celebrating elders\, uplifting artistry rooted in heritage\, and ensuring that the spiritual and cultural legacy of Black music remains alive\, accessible\, and deeply respected. \n\n\n\nThis is not just another concert—it’s a gathering of masters whose collective experience spans the deepest roots of jazz\, blues\, gospel\, and Black American musical tradition. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nBlessing Us With Their Gifts – Charlie Apicella Quartet\n\n\n\nThe Charlie Apicella Quartet brings a warm\, soulful blend of blues\, jazz\, and deep groove that lifts the spirit and fills the sanctuary with joy. Their sound honors the tradition while inviting us into a moment of pure musical fellowship. \n\n\n\n\nCharlie Apicella – Guitarist\, Composer\, Keeper of the GrooveCharlie Apicella brings a warm\, soulful guitar voice shaped by the lineage of Wes Montgomery\, Grant Green\, and the organ‑groove tradition. Known for his work with Iron City and his deep respect for jazz history\, Apicella blends blues feeling\, bebop vocabulary\, and spiritual sensitivity—perfect for the Jesus & Jazz sanctuary experience. Learn more: https://www.ironcity.nyc/bio \n\n\n\n\n\nAvery Sharpe – Bass Legend\, Composer\, Cultural VoiceAvery Sharpe is one of the most respected bassists of our time\, celebrated for his decades‑long work with McCoy Tyner\, his leadership as a composer\, and his commitment to telling the stories of African American history through music. His presence elevates any stage—and his sound inside Mt. Zion AME will be nothing short of profound. Learn more about the legendary Avery Sharpe:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avery_Sharpe \n\n\n\n\n\nBeareather Reddy – Soul‑Stirring Vocalist with Gospel Fire \n\n\n\nBeareather Reddy brings a voice that carries both the sanctuary and the jazz club. Her performances are rich with emotional truth\, gospel warmth\, and blues authenticity. Whether she’s delivering a spiritual\, a standard\, or a soul classic\, she connects directly with the heart of the congregation. \n\n\n\nDiscover the fabulous Bearther: http://beareatherreddy.com/ \n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Johns – Master Drummer\, Rhythmic Architect \n\n\n\nSteve Johns is a drummer whose swing is deep\, joyful\, and unshakeable. Having performed with jazz greats across generations\, he brings clarity\, drive\, and musical wisdom to every ensemble. His rhythmic foundation will anchor this powerhouse group with grace and fire. \n\n\n\nLots more about Steve Johns right here:https://www.stevejohnsjazz.com/ \n\n\n\n\nWhy This Special Communion Sunday is Important?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJesus and Jazz has become a cherished monthly gathering at Mt. Zion AME—a place where community members\, music lovers\, and spiritual seekers come together for a unique blend of worship and world‑class jazz. This May 3rd edition stands out as a rare meeting of four artists whose collective experience spans the highest levels of the jazz and blues world. \n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership – Jesus and Jazz\n\n\n\ngregry-burrus-eyesha-marable-phil-bongham-jesus-and-jazz\n\n\n\nJesus & Jazz in Millburn is led by Rev. Dr. Eyesha Marable’s spiritual vision\, Phil Bingham’s soulful musical direction and Gregory Burrus’s artistic curation forming a powerful trio that unites faith\, community\, and jazz excellence.
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/jesus-and-jazz-presents-charlie-apicella-feat-avery-sharpe-beareather-reddy-and-steve-johns-at-mt-zion-ame/
LOCATION:Mt Zion AME Church\, 54 Church Street\, Milburn\, New Jersey\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rutgers IJS Greg Burrus Presents Ma Rainey’s Living Tradition Of The Blues
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlie Apicella Guita\,r Avery Sharpe – Bassm Steve Johns – Drums\, Beareather Reddy – Vocals and \, Madame Pat Tandy – Vocals at ClementRutgers IJS Greg Burrus PresentsMa Rainey’s Living Tradition Of The BluesGet ready for an unforgettable in-person event that dives deep into the roots of blues with Ma Rainey’s Living Tradition. Join us at Rutgers for a soulful journey celebrating the legendary blues queen\, brought to you by Rutgers IJS & Greg Burrus. Don’t miss this chance to experience the true spirit of blues up close and personal!
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/rutgers-ijs-greg-burrus-presents-ma-raineys-living-tradition-of-the-blues/
LOCATION:Clement’s Place\, 15 Washington Street\, Apartment building\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
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