James Moody

Kate Kortum Wins 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. 

Chris Autore Celebrates 75 Years in Show Business With LOOK AT ME NOW at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

 Look At Me Now features a vibrant mix of pop and Broadway hits, backed by a three piece band led by Ike Reeves on piano, with Sean Conly on bass and Ray Marchica on drums. Directed by Geoff Stoner.

Christian McBride Big Band With Andra Day, José James And Ledisi To Perform At NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Christian McBride will lead his acclaimed Big Band in a one-night performance at NJPAC on November 21, joined by guest vocalists Andra Day, José James and Ledisi.

Bass Played By Scott LaFaro Donated To New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

An iconic Prescott double bass constructed in the early 1800s, once owned by jazz great Scott LaFaro, has been loaned to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) by the International Society of Bassists.

Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 19, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.

14th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL Comes to NJPAC in November
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present the 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival from November 8–23, 2025. Co-curated by NJPAC's Jazz Advisor Christian McBride, the festival will once again transform Newark into a citywide stage for jazz, celebrating the music’s cultural legacy and its power to inspire social change.

NJPAC Opens Registration For 2025�"26 TD Jazz For Teens Program
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced that registration is now open for the 2025–26 season of TD Jazz for Teens, one of the nation’s premier jazz education programs for high school students.

NJPAC 2025 TD James Moody Jazz Festival to Feature Christian McBride, Andra Day, Ledisi, Chuck D & More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the lineup for the 14th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival, running November 8–23, 2025.

Cécile McLorin Salvant, Kurt Elling And More Join Kenny Barron On SONGBOOK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

NEA Jazz Master and 14x GRAMMY nominee Kenny Barron will release Songbook, arriving November 14, 2025 on Artwork Records. Learn more about the album here!

Registration Now Open For NJPAC's TD Jazz For Teens 2025-26 Education Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is celebrating 28 years of offering thousands of high schoolers from Newark and beyond music lessons and performance experiences through its popular TD Jazz for Teens program

Lesher Center for the Arts Unveils SFJAZZ @ The Lesher Center Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025

Diablo Regional Arts Association and the Lesher Center Presents Headliners series revealed SFJAZZ @ The Lesher Center. Learn more about the upcoming series and see how to attend!

Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.

Award-Winning Play FIGHTING To Have World Premiere At New Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

New Theatre will present the world premiere of FIGHTING by Sydney writer Xavier Coy, which won the Silver Gull Play Award in 2022. Running 18 March - 12 April 2025.

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals March Line-Up Featuring Terri Lyn Carrington, Fred Hersch, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club will kick off this month with the NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington paying tribute to Max Roach's Centennial with the debut of her “We Insist! 2025” ensemble. Leanr more about the lineup here!

Interview: Acclaimed Singer April May Webb Leads SOUNDS OF A&R at Dizzy's Club
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 17, 2025

Multi-hyphenate performer April May Webb will be performing at Dizzy’s Club on 2/21. Together with trumpeter Randall Haywood, Webb leads Sounds of A&R, a boundary-pushing ensemble blending jazz with gospel, R&B, country, and global influences.

Cole Porter Celebrated At Jazz At Lincoln Center With Karen Ziemba, Margo Seibert, Milton Suggs, Ted Rosenthal And More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with Happen to Like Cole Porter on Sunday, December 8th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM.

The New School's College Of Performing Arts Welcomes Andy Akiho, Alison Deane, Jack Schatz And Jeffrey Zeigler To Faculty
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2024

The New School's College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, has announced the appointment of Andy Akiho, Alison Deane, Jack Schatz, and Jeffrey Zeigler to the distinguished faculty of the celebrated performing arts school.

The New School’s College of Performing Arts Adds Andy Akiho, Alison Deane, Jack Schatz & Jeffrey Zeigler
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

The New School’s College of Performing Arts – Mannes, Jazz, Drama, has appointed Andy Akiho, Alison Deane, Jack Schatz, and Jeffrey Zeigler to the distinguished faculty of the celebrated performing arts school. Learn more!

April May Webb Wins 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan Internatioinal Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center  announced April May Webb as the winner of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Davell Crawford Will Perform at the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Davell Crawford and his quartet will return to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform “Davell Crawford: a Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark at Newark Symphony Hall.