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Jazz Day Celebrations At NJPAC to Feature Mayor Baraka, 100+ Student Musicians and More
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2022

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced a free musical celebration in honor of International Jazz Day 4/30 featuring performances by 100+ young New Jersey musicians with special guest Newark Mayor Ras Baraka. 

BIRDLAND Releases Programming Through April 10th
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022

The Birdland Jazz Club and Theater has released their programming from March 28th through April 10th. Artists appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Emmet’s Place: Emmet Cohen Trio Featuring Special Guests, Ed Neumeister’s Assembláge Jazz Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and John Minnock with Dave Liebman. 

Birdland Announces April 2022 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this April with a full slate of nightly performances! 

ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER Comes to Squabbalogic and Seymour Centre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2022

On A Clear Day You Can See Forever was written for Broadway and adapted into a 1970s film starring Barbra Streisand. This all-new take is adapted from Alan Jay Lerner’s original by Jay James-Moody (The Dismissal, Herringbone) who teams up with the legendary Kelley Abbey to co-direct this hilarious and heart-warming comedy of errors, exploring modern themes of sexuality, gender, and ethics in a fast-paced, joyous and musical delight featuring all-new arrangements of Lerner and Burton Lane’s wonderful songs. 

GERSHWIN TOP 20 CELEBRATIONS Announced at The Amaturo Theater of Broward Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2021

South Florida's local, legendary Dean of the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, American Steinway Piano artist Shelly Berg is a staid and steady hand for our New Year rendition of “Gershwin Top 20 Celebration.” Don't miss the Shelly Berg Trio LIVE at The Amaturo Theater of Broward Center for the Performing Arts on January 12, 2022.

BASH FOR THE NASH Gala Announced April 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2021

The Nash announces its inaugural BASH FOR THE NASH GALA, a sparkling evening of cocktails, live auction, music, and dinner at The Heard Museum, April 23, 2022.

Seymour Centre Announces Part One Of 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2021

Seymour Centre has announced the first half of its 2022 season, featuring a world premiere, two Australian premieres, the premiere presentation of a revamped Broadway classic, and the triumphant return of a hit, sold-out show from its 2021 season.

The Django Announces December Line-Up featuring Lonnie Smith Tributes, Duchess Holiday Show and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2021

. Today’s leading artists gather on The Django stage to celebrate NEA Jazz Master Dr. Lonnie Smith in special back-to-back tribute concerts 12/9. Two leading pianists make their Django debut: Benito Gonzalez 12/3 followed by Orrin Evans 12/8 leading his new Brazilian project “Terreno Comun”.

The 10th Annual TD James Moody Festival Announced at NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2021

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center celebrates the 10th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival showcasing an all-star lineup of the country's best musicians, held Nov 5-21, including the award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra, the New Jersey premiere of Christian McBride's The Movement Revisited, the Tony Award-winning Lillias White (currently on Broadway in Chicago), a special tribute concert to George Wein.

Aimée Allen Trio to Tour This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021

Critically acclaimed vocalist Aimée Allen will showcase her talents across the United States this October. As a recipient of a prestigious SouthArts Jazz Road touring grant, Allen is utilizing these funds to bring together the Aimée Allen Trio, featuring the NYC-based talent alongside guitarist Tony Romano and bassist François Moutin.

NJPAC Announces 2021 Dance Schedule Featuring MAKS AND VAL LIVE: STRIPPED DOWN TOUR & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is welcoming live, in-person dance back to its stage throughout 2021 beginning with a new production by the Latin and ballroom champions Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy (ABC’s Dancing with the Stars). 

Harlem Stage Presents CRAIG HARRIS' NOCTURNAL NUBIAN BALL FOR CONSCIENTIOUS BALLERS AND CULTURAL SHOT CALLERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2021

Bryant Park Picnic Performances' season of free, live performances continues on Thursday, August 12 at 7pm with the live, outdoor summer concert event CRAIG HARRIS’ NOCTURNAL NUBIAN BALL FOR CONSCIENTIOUS BALLERS AND CULTURAL SHOT CALLERS — led by world-renowned trombonist and composer Craig Harris.

Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band Comes to Phoenix
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2021

The Nash, West Valley Arts and Ottowa University AZ have joined forces to present the Pascal Bokar Afro Blue Grazz Band for two shows.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center Announces In-Person, Live Jazz Performances Beginning in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2021

NJPAC is welcoming live, in-person jazz back to its stage throughout 2021 beginning with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Gregory Porter (Sep 24). The TD Jazz Series continues in the Fall with 'Salsa Meets Jazz' (Sep 25), saxophonist Boney James (Oct 14), and vocal powerhouse duo Tierney Sutton and Ann Hampton Calloway (Oct 15).

Nimbus Dance Returns To NJPAC This November
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2021

New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Nimbus Dance on Saturday, November  6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Tom Kennedy Set to Release 'Stories' June 11
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 19, 2021

To breathe life into these new pieces, Kennedy enlisted lifelong St. Louis friends Dave Weckl and Roger Guth (drums) and Jay Oliver (keyboards), along with some of the brilliant players whose paths he’s crossed along the way.

Leading Jazz Clarinetist To Perform At Broward Center's BACKLOT LIVE!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2021

On Wednesday, April 14, one of todays' leading jazz clarinetist, Ken Pelplowski, will perform at the Broward Center's Backlot Live at 7:30pm.

WBGO to Launch Fund Drive with Proceeds Benefiting The Jazz Foundation of America
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 16, 2021

Public radio station, WBGO will kick-off their annual Winter Fund Drive, to support music and programming, on March 23rd with a performance from Emmet Cohen, live from his living room at 7pm.

Jazz Singer Roberta Gambarini Shines In Virtual SOPAC Sessions, March 25
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2021

The South Orange Performing Arts Center will welcome Roberta Gambarini to its stage in the latest SOPAC Session, a virtual series highlighting an eclectic roster of superb talent.

New Shows Added To BACKLOT LIVE At The Broward Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2021

Four exciting new events have been announced in the BackLot Live Series at the Broward Center where fans enjoy entertainment under the starts at the all-new outdoor stage in the Lillian S. Wells Backstage Plaza.

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