NJPAC's James Moody Jazz Orchestra and More Set for International Jazz Day Concert

In a special partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Rutgers University and WBGO Jazz 88.3FM, NJPAC Arts Education's James Moody Jazz Orchestra (formerly the Brick City Jazz Orchestra) along with the award-winning Jazz House Big Band and Lima Interscolar Big Band entertains both jazz aficionados and casual music fans alike in a celebration of big band music, from the swing era to contemporary jazz-rock fusion.

Don't miss this FREE event hosted by WBGO's Sheila Anderson on Saturday, April 29 at 5 p.m. This pre-celebration of International Jazz Day (April 29th ) features some of New Jersey's most exceptional aspiring musicians who perform regularly in the James Moody Jazz Orchestra, the award-winning Jazz House Big Band and Lima Interscolar Big Band from Peru, directed by Ruben Romero.

International Jazz Day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about jazz and its roots, future and impact; raise awareness of the need for intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding; and reinforce internationAl Cooperation and communication. This international art form is recognized for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human rights and human dignity; eradicating discrimination; promoting freedom of expression; fostering gender equality; and reinforcing the role of youth in enacting social change.

IF YOU GO:

NJPAC's Arts Education's James Moody Jazz Orchestra, Jazz House Kids Big Band, and Lima Interscolar Big Band

Free Performances

Saturday, April 29, 2017:
5pm - 6pm Jazz gallery tour. Guided tour begins at 5:15pm
6pm - 8pm Performance featuring student big bands
8pm - 9pm Student jam session @ Clem's Place
9pm - 10:30pm Open jam

At Express Newark, Rutgers-Newark's new art incubator in the Hahne's Building / 2nd floor / 50 Halsey Street / Newark, NJ

NJPAC'S James Moody JAZZ ORCHESTRA STUDENTS:
Shamar McPherson - clarinet / Arts High School / 16yrs / 10th grade / Newark resident
Jalin Shiver - lead alto saxophone / Arts High School / 16yrs / 11th grade / Newark resident
Michael Morocho - 1st tenor saxophone / North Arlington High School / 17yrs / 12th grade / North Arlington resident
Andre Weinberger - 2nd tenor saxophone / Columbia High School / 15yrs / 10th grade / Maplewood resident
Andres Marquez - 2nd tenor saxophone / Watchung Hills Regional High School / 16yrs / 11th grade / Millington resident
Nicholas Clements - baritone saxophone / Summit High School / 16yrs / 10th grade / Summit resident
Filip Vizitiu - lead trumpet / Summit High School / 16yrs / 10th grade / Summit resident
Ace Williams - 2nd trumpet / Maplewood Middle School / 13yrs / 7th grade / Maplewood resident
Myles McGowan - trombone / Bergen County Academy / 17yrs / 12th grade / Lodi resident
Scott Greenblatt - piano / Summit High School / 18yrs / 12th grade / Summit resident
Gabriella Carrizo - piano / Passaic County Technical Institute / 17yrs /12th grade / North Haledon resident
Greg Pise - bass / Passaic County Technical Institute / / 17yrs / 11th grade / Clifton resident
Jonah Balagtas - bass / Lodi High School / 17yrs / 12th grade / Lodi resident
Tomas Zabala - guitar / Passaic County Technical Institute / 17yrs / 12th grade / Clifton resident
Peter Hunter - guitar / Ramsey High School / 18yrs /12th grade / Ramsey resident
Malachi Lewis - drums / Cicely Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts / 16yrs / 10th grade / East Orange resident
Matt Renzo - drums / Watchung Hills Regional High School / 18yrs / 12th grade /Warren resident

JAZZ HOUSE KIDS BIG BAND:

LIMA INTERSCOLAR BIG BAND
Kirsten Emma-Marie Rudolph Koch - Saxo Alto / Alexander von Humboldt / 15yrs / 4to / LIMA
Adriana Igarashi Chau - Saxo Alto / Alexander von Humboldt / 13yrs / 2do / LIMA
Sebastian Gonzalo Palma Yataco - Saxo Alto / San Norberto / 15yrs / 4to / LIMA
José Cieza Garrido - Saxo alto / Santo Domingo / 17yrs / 5to / LIMA
Billy Brad Arnold Mariscal Leonardo - Saxo Tenor / Alexander von Humboldt / 19yrs / 5to / LIMA
Ian Sebastian Luque Talledo - Saxo Alto / Trilce / 16yrs / 5tro / LIMA
Paloma Alva de Piérola - Saxo Baritono / Alexander von Humboldt / 15yrs / 3ro / LIMA
Arturo Alfonso Barreda Morales - Trompeta / Alexander von Humboldt / 15yrs / 3ro / LIMA
Hans Pissowotzki Fernandez - Trompeta / Alexander von Humboldt / 13yrs / 2do / LIMA
Fernanda Davila Masalias - Trompeta / Villa Maria / 15yrs / 4to / LIMA
Renzo Barboza Barcellos - Trompeta / Alexander von Humboldt / 15yrs / 4to / LIMA
Catalina Aparcana Garland - Trombón / Hans Christian Andersen / 16yrs / 4to / LIMA
Diego Bernardo Guerrero de Luna Regal - Trombón / Alexander von Humboldt / 14yrs / 2do / LIMA
Santago Adriano Espinoza Aguilar - Trombón / Alexander von Humboldt / 13yrs / 1ro / LIMA
Daniella Layseca Alva - Contrabajo - Bajo / Alexander von Humboldt / 15yrs / 4to / LIMA
Juan Manuel Tantalean Hinostroza - Contrabajo / San Ignacio de Recalde / 17yrs / 5to / LIMA
Oscar Renato Parra Paitan - Bajo / Giordano Bruno / 17yrs / 5to / LIMA
Alejandro Daniel Miranda Queirolo - Bateria / Antonio Raimondi / 14yrs / 3ro / LIMA
Mateo Mieles Silva - Bateria / Alexander von Humboldt / 15yrs / 3ro / LIMA
Tadeo Benavides liona - Bateria / Alexander von Humboldt / 14yrs / 3ro / LIMA
Vania Alejandra Ballhaus Mandujano - Percussion / Alexander von Humboldt / 14yrs / 3ro / LIMA
Gonzalo Alfredo Canez Ildefonso - Piano / Markham / 15yrs / 4to / LIMA
Gabriel Spittler Abreu - Guitarra / Pestalozzi / 16yrs / 5to / LIMA
Felipe Santiago de la Rosa Chirinos - Guitarra / San Agustin / 17yrs / 5to / LIMA
Sebastian Hiroshi Shimabukuro Acosta - Guitarra / Doscientas Milas Peruanas / 16yrs / 4to / LIMA

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In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. International Jazz Day is chaired and led by Irina Bokova, UNESCO Director General, and legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock, who serves as a UNESCO Ambassador for Intercultural Dialogue and Chairman of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz. The Institute is the lead nonprofit organization charged with planning, promoting and producing this annual celebration. International Jazz Day is the culmination of Jazz Appreciation Month, which draws public attention to jazz and its extraordinary heritage throughout April. In December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly formally welcomed the decision by the UNESCO General Conference to proclaim April 30 as International Jazz Day. The United Nations and UNESCO now both recognize International Jazz Day on their official calendars.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, is among the largest performing arts centers in the United States and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. 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 10 million visitors (including over 1.5 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents. Visit njpac.org or call 1-888-GO-NJPAC for more information.