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TD James Moody Jazz Festival at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Dates: 11/8/2025 - 11/23/2025

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New Jersey Performing Arts Center

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The TD James Moody Jazz Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center runs from November 8 to November 23, 2025, showcasing a blend of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and more. Co-curated by jazz bassist Christian McBride, the festival features notable performances from artists such as Stanley Clarke, Andra Day, Chuck D, and Arturo Sandoval, among others. This year's event not only celebrates the diverse sounds of jazz but also highlights its cultural significance in social justice. With multiple venues across Newark, the festival promises a rich array of performances appealing to a wide audience.

Cast and Creative Team for TD James Moody Jazz Festival at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Cast

Slick Rick
Ensemble
Rakim
Ensemble
Raina Simone
Ensemble
Rodrigo Toscano
Ensemble
Savion Glover
Ensemble
José James
Ensemble
Ledisi
Ensemble
Diana Fuentes
Ensemble
Jackson Browne
Ensemble
Carlos Varela
Ensemble
Arturo Sandoval
Ensemble
Tyehimba Jess
Ensemble
DJ Spinna
Ensemble
Janis Siegel
Ensemble
Nuyorican Poets Café Slam Team
Ensemble
Stanley Clarke
Ensemble
Christian McBride
Ensemble
Andra Day
Ensemble
Chuck D
Ensemble
Rachael Price
Ensemble
Ann Hampton Callaway
Ensemble
Gary Walker
Ensemble
West Love
Ensemble
Vilray Bolles
Ensemble
Tucka James
Ensemble
Theodis Ealey
Ensemble
Stanley Jordan
Ensemble
Jon Faddis
Ensemble
Nnenna Freelon
Ensemble
Tyreek McDole
Ensemble
Pokey Bear
Ensemble
Nat Adderley Jr.
Ensemble
Luisito Rosario
Ensemble
Lenny Williams
Ensemble
La Bruja
Ensemble
King George
Ensemble
Jerome Jennings
Ensemble
Ben Williams
Ensemble
Caridad de la Luz
Ensemble

Creative Team

Jackson Browne
Guitar + Vocals
Jerome Jennings
Drums
George Cables
Piano
Luisito Rosario
Vocals
Andra Day
Vocals
Nnenna Freelon
Judge
Janis Siegel
Judge
Diana Fuentes
Vocals
Nat Adderley Jr.
Piano
Arturo Sandoval
Trumpet
Savion Glover
Tap Dance + Percussion
José James
Vocals
Ledisi
Vocals.
Alexander Claffy
Bass
Vilray Bolles
Guitar + Vocals
Rachael Price
Vocals
Christian McBride
Bassist/Bandleader
Stanley Clarke
Bass
Rakim
Hip-Hop Artist
Christian McBride
Jazz Advisor
John Scheiber
President and CEO
Angela Thomas
Press Representative
Martin Melilli
Commercial Market President
Wayne Winborne
Executive Director
Eyesha Marable
AVP, Comm Engagement
Chuck D
Hip-Hop Artist
Slick Rick
Hip-Hop Artist
Stanley Jordan
Guitar
Raina Simone
Rapper
Tyehimba Jess
Poet
Caridad de la Luz
Poet
Rodrigo Toscano
Poet

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