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SUMMARY:NFT Nathan Eklund Freddie Hendrix Ted Chubb W Oscar Perez Tom DiCarlo Chris Latona at Express Newark
DESCRIPTION:FEATURING OSCAR PEREZ – PIANO\, TOM DiCARLO – BASS\, AND CHRIS LATONA – DRUMS. \n\n\n\nABOUT FREDDIE HENDRIX \n\n\n\nFreddie Hendrix is in the top echelon of first-call musicians on the NY scene\, whether as a jazz soloist\, lead trumpeter or section player within a big band. He has perfromed with the Count Basie Orchestra\, pop star and actress Alicia Keys\, Ray Chew and the Crew\, and has backed up celebrities consisting of the legendary Aretha Franklin\, Stevie Wonder\, Smokey Robinson\, Mary J. Blige\, Alicia Keys\, etc.. Recent performances consist of The Jimmy Fallon Tonight show with Steve Wonder and the Jimmy Fallon House Band for Jimmy’s Birthday in September of 2014. Again with Aretha Franklin at Radio City Hall 2014 and most recently for her Birthday in March 2015. Freddie’s also performed for two presidents as well! Once at the White House for President Obama and his “Red\, White\, and Blues” PBS special in February 2012\, and for former President Bill Clinton in May 2014 at Ginny’s Supperclub\, NYC. The list is endless. \n\n\n\nAbove all\, Freddie has emerged as one of the music’s exciting players – an amalgam of the great trumpeters such as Freddie Hubbard\, Woody Shaw\, Lee Morgan and Clifford Brown. A charismatic personality displaying a sure-footedness in his full toned phrasing and sense of swing. His versatility and superb holds its own in a variety of settings\, from R&B\, pop and jazz. His upcoming CD release as a leader is entitled ” Jersey Cat” \n\n\n\nABOUT NATHAN EKLUND \n\n\n\nNathan Eklund’s meticulous attention to detail allows him to adapt to any musical situation\, making him in high demand as a performer\, composer\, arranger\, and teacher. A masterful trumpeter\, Nathan has been part of seminal ensembles of today\, including the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra\, Mingus Big Band\, and Roy Hargrove Big Band\, among others. Also an accomplished educator\, he serves as an adjunct professor at New Jersey City University. \n\n\n\nABOUT TED CHUBB \n\n\n\nTed Chubb’s playing centers on a warm\, distinct trumpet sound grounded in storytelling and melody. As a performer\, he has appeared alongside artists including Winard Harper\, Christian McBride\, Wallace Roney\, and Rudresh Mahanthappa\, and has shared stages with Billy Hart\, Antonio Hart\, Houston Person\, Billy Harper\, and George Coleman. From 2006 to 2011\, he toured with the Tony Award–winning Broadway production Jersey Boys\, performing more than 1\,500 shows and appearing on national television. \n\n\n\nIn May 2026\, Chubb will release Live at The Statuary on Circle 9 Records\, documenting his longstanding quintet with Williams\, Perez\, DiCarlo\, and Jennings. Recorded over three nights in March 2025 inside the Jersey City space he co-owns and curates\, the album captures a band shaped by decades of shared history and a musical approach rooted in clarity\, lyricism\, and collective exchange. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n****************************************************** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			Like this:Like Loading…
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LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
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SUMMARY:RUTGERS IJS Presents Dick Griffin Big Band
DESCRIPTION:RUTGERS IJS Presents Dick Griffin Big Band\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\nGet ready for a powerhouse night of live jazz as the legendary trombonist Dick Griffin brings his full Big Band to Express Newark . Experience soaring brass\, deep swing\, spiritual grooves\, and the unmistakable sound of one of jazz’s most innovative voices. This is big‑band energy at its finest—bold\, soulful\, and electrifying. Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or just craving a vibrant night out\, this performance delivers the kind of musical magic you feel in your chest. Don’t miss the chance to witness a true master leading an ensemble built to blow the roof off. \n\n\n\nDick Griffin Big Band\n\n\n\nThe Dick Griffin Big Band is the powerful large‑ensemble project led by trombone master Dick Griffin\, one of the most innovative and soulful voices in modern jazz. A veteran of bands led by Rahsaan Roland Kirk\, Sun Ra\, Charles Mingus\, Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Tito Puente\, and more\, Griffin brings a lifetime of musical mastery to the big‑band tradition. \n\n\n\nKnown for his signature technique “circular phonics”—a fusion of circular breathing and multiphonics—Griffin creates a sound that is bold\, spiritual\, and unmistakably his own. His Big Band channels the full spectrum of Black American music: deep swing\, gospel fire\, blues roots\, and adventurous improvisation shaped by decades on the world stage. \n\n\n\nFeaturing top New York musicians and Griffin’s dynamic original arrangements\, the Dick Griffin Big Band delivers a high‑energy\, soul‑charged experience that honors the past while pushing the music forward. This is big‑band jazz at its most vibrant\, expressive\, and alive. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			Like this:Like Loading…
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LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
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SUMMARY:8 PM Apr 18 Join Us Free -Rutgers IJS Presents Jerome Jennings & Ill Philosophy @Express Newark
DESCRIPTION:Newark’s creative heartbeat is pulsing. Jerome Jennings & Ill Philosophy return with a sound that honors the ancestors and pushes the culture forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n8 PM Apr 18 Join Us Free -Rutgers IJS Presents Jerome Jennings & Ill Philosophy @Express Newark\n\n\n\nA fearless musical journey echoing Express Newark’s spirit of improvisation\, community\, and creative transformation. \n\n\n\nJerome Jennings & iLL Philosophy. This sextet—drums\, trumpet\, sax\, keys\, bass\, and turntables (courtesy of DJ Oooh Child)—performs Jerome’s original compositions\, which fuse jazz with blues\, bebop\, Afrobeat\, and hip hop. Keeping with decades of tradition and experimentation\, these performances are often a collaboration with musicians from all over the world. \n\n\n\nOn Stge: \n\n\n\nJerome Jennings – Drums and LoopDJOooChild – TurntablesNetaRanaan – Tenor/ Soprano SaxophonesStephane Clement – Trumpet/ EffectsMalik McLaurine – BassJordan Williams – Piano/Keyboard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			Like this:Like Loading…
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LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
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SUMMARY:AAPI Jazz Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual AAPI Jazz Fest featuring music\, food\, and art!  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\nProduced by Yardbird Productions and The Institute of Jazz Studies.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			Like this:Like Loading…
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LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art and Entertainment,Jazz,Live Music,Pianist
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SUMMARY:Pianist Yayoi Ikawa at Clements Place in Prelude to 3rd Annual AAPI Jazz  Fest
DESCRIPTION:Yayoi Ikawa\, the jazz pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and bandleader\, was born in Tokyo\, Japan\, but her musical journey blossomed in New York. Her artistic expression is a blend of ingenuity and compassion\, using music as a powerful communication tool to uplift humanity and encourage self-discovery. \n\n\n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nYayoi Ikawa\n\n\n\nBorn in Tokyo\, Japan\, but raised musically in New York\, Yayoi is an experience in ingenuity and compassion. As a pianist\, composer\, arranger\, and bandleader\, Yayoi has worked in many countries. Being exposed to diverse music scene in New York after moving from Japan\, Yayoi quickly adopted herself in various styles of music such as Jazz\, Gospel\, R&B\, Soul\, Classical and World music. After completing her studies at New School where she received the Henry and Gill Block scholarship\, Yayoi was a faculty member at the International Jazz and Dance Academy in Slovenia along with her mentor Reggie Workman in 2003 and 2004. \n\n\n\nAfter recording a straight ahead jazz piano trio on Nippon Crown release “Angel Eyes” in 2004\, she self produced “Color of Dreams” in 2005 displaying her original compositions. Yayoi has toured nationally as well as internationally with her groups\, and appeared International Jazz festivals in Japan\, Italy\, Haiti\, France\, Slovenia\, and Costa Rica. In 2008\, Yayoi started “The Bridge Project” to create musical dialogue between New York and Tokyo musicians in an experimental environment. In 2009\, the project toured in Costa Rica through a sponsorship of U.S. Embassy. In 2018\, Yayoi was invited to participate in Piano Kon Sa Ka Ekri\, a piano festival in Martinique. She started to collaborate with local musicians immediately\, and the project performed at Première Rencontre Autour du Piano in Guadeloupe. In 2019\, Yayoi’s bridge project featuring Hatian vocalist Emeline Michel was featured in Sakura Matsuri\, a celebration of Japanese culture in Brooklyn Botanical Garden. While working towards her master degree at NYU\, Yayoi’s orchestra work for film was premiered at Lincoln Center in 2007. As a composer and arranger\, Yayoi received commissions from Modern Music Society of Tokyo\, the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company and Montreal based sculpture David Baumflek. \n\n\n\nYayoi has worked with such legendary artists as Reggie Workman\, Michael Carvin\, Howard Johnson\, Michal Urbaniak\, Butch Morris\, Craig Harris\, Lenny Pickett\, Frank Lacy\, Lonnie Plaxico\, Fostina Dixon\, Salim Washington\, Emeline Michel\, James Germain\, Daniel Bernard Roumain\, The Meditations\, Kaissa etc. Yayoi is a music director at First Baptist Church in Piscataway NJ\, and a jazz piano instructor at City College of New York\, Brooklyn College. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from International Christian University in Tokyo\, Japan \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAAPI JAZZ FEST 2024\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The AAPI Jazz Fest 2024 will take place on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, from 12–10 PM at Express Newark in the historic Hahne & Co. Building in Newark\, New Jersey. The event will feature AAPI artists\, art\, vendors\, food\, and music. Admission is free\, but attendees are encouraged to make a donation to support the event. Larger donations are tax deductible and can be made at the Rutgers Foundation website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			Like this:Like Loading…
URL:https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/event/pianist-yayoi-ikawa-at-clements-place-in-prelude-to-3rd-annual-aapi-jazz-fest/
LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:AAPI Jazz Fesr,Art and Entertainment,Jazz,Live Music,Pianist
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SUMMARY:AAPI Jazz Fest EXPRESS NEWARK - 54 HALSEY STREET NEWARK\, NJ 07102
DESCRIPTION:Features a wide variety of AAPI jazz musicians and voices. Produced by Yardbird Entertainment and The Institute of Jazz Studies. \n\n\n\nAAPI Jazz Fest 2023\, produced by Yardbird Entertainment and The Institute of Jazz Studies\, is happening on Saturday\, May 20\, 2023 from 12pm-10pm at Express Newark (inside the Hahne & Co. Building @ 54 Halsey Street) in Newark\, NJ. Join us for a full day of AAPI focused artists\, panel discussions\, vendors\, and more! \n\n\n\nFree Admission for all attendees\, but we ask you to consider making a donation to support the AAPI Jazz Fest. Larger donations (tax deductible) can be made here\, just type “AAPI Jazz Fest” when asked to “Please specify other fund”: Tax Deduductible Donation to AAPI Jazz Fest \n\n\nRegister on Eventbrite\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			\n				Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n				Email\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			Like this:Like Loading…
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LOCATION:EXPRESS NEWARK\, 54 HALSEY STREET\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live Music
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