Tag: jazz
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Jazz and brunch at the Greek on Main Oct. 28
Internationally renowned saxophonist Jerry Weldon will perform with his trio on on Oct. 28 at the Greek on Main, 419 Main St., at the corner of New Street, Metuchen. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for the ticketed jazz and brunch event. Tickets are $50 all-inclusive. For more information, call 732-515-9457 or stop by the restaurant…
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Shikantaza to perform at South Brunswick Jazz Cafe Sept. 7
Shikantaza will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the South Brunswick Jazz Cafe, Herb Eckert Auditorium in the Senior Center, located in the South Brunswick Municipal Complex 540 Route 522/Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The musical trio Shikantaza – Doug Miller on piano, Bernhard Geiger…
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Discussion on jazz to take place at Sayreville Library
Participants will explore jazz through music and discussion at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 at the Sayreville Public Library, 1050 Washington Road, Parlin section of Sayreville. This event is free and open to the public, but registration at www.sayrevillelibrary.org is suggested.
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J.P. Stevens Band Program achieves several accolades
EDISON – The John P. Stevens High School Band Program won several awards at a recent competition. The school was the host to the New Jersey Association for Jazz Education (NJAJE) State Jazz Finals, Division 1, where nine of the top-ranked jazz bands performed on April 28. The J.P. Stevens Jazz Ensemble, directed by Andrew…
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John P. Stevens Band Program to welcome Stan Kenton Legacy Band on April 20
The John P. Stevens High School Band Program will present a Jazz Band Festival, featuring a performance by the Stan Kenton Legacy Band, at 8 p.m. on April 20 in the school’s auditorium, 855 Grove Ave., Edison. Dinner will be available in the cafeteria prior to the concert. Tickets are $15 for adults or $10…
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The Greek on Main to hold jazz brunch April 15
Live Jazz in Metuchen will present a jazz brunch featuring the Gene Bertoncini Trio on April 15 at The Greek on Main, 419 Main St., Metuchen. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $50, all inclusive. For tickets, call 732-515-9457 or stop by The Greek.
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John P. Stevens jazz ensemble to perform alongside world-class jazz trumpeter
The John P. Stevens High School Jazz Ensemble will perform side-by-side with world-class jazz trumpeter Ingrid Jensen at 7:30 p.m. on March 28 at Trumpets Jazz Club, 6 Depot Square, Montclair. The evening’s performance will also feature JPS drummer and GRAMMY Band award winner, Varun Das. Tickets are $10 for adults or $7 for students,…
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MCC Dance Ensemble will hold two free performances Dec. 1-2
The Middlesex County College Dance Ensemble will present its 16th annual fall dance concert at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 at the Performing Arts Center, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue. Both performances are free with a suggested donation of $5 per person. The dance pieces in Vinyl, Vol.1 are set to music originally recorded on vinyl records…
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Jazz performance to have touch of New York, Israel and Brazil
The first program of the 2017-18 Ohavei Tarbut – Lovers of Jewish Culture series features Mattan Klein and Sound Tracks at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, 222 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Klein’s new recording was conceived, sponsored, produced and recorded in Israel. The style belongs to the current generation of…