NJJazzList Calendar
09/08 Wed Les Jumelles Jazz Trioat Salt Creek Grille,Forestal Village,Rt.1 ,Princeton 7:00 pm to 10:00 am Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Dynamic pianist/composer Sarah Jane Cion and lyrical/soulful saxophonist Audrey Betsy Welber play standards and artful originals
09/09 Thu Deftet Trioat The Wine Loft - 32 Laird Street Long Branch 8:00 pm to 12:00 am Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The Wine Loft continues its Jazz tradition with the Deftet Trio. Thursdays are all night Happy Hour with $4 Stoli cocktails. Learn more
09/09 Thu The Rutgers University Jazz Ensembleat Makedas- 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Swing/Big Band, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project presents Rutgers Jazz Ensemble 17 Piece BIG BAND w/Ralph Bowen Learn more
09/10 Fri Chris Brown Trioat Sophie's Bistro 700 Hamilton Street, Somerset, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project presents The Chris Brown Trio Drummer Chris Brown featuring, Alex Collins-piano, Yasushi Nakamura-bass Learn more
09/10 Fri Laura Hull & Her Jazz Gemsat Spirit of New Jersey Jazz Cruise 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: Tickets Available, All new jazz series boarding at Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken! Discount available for members of the NJ Jazz Society! Join your favorite Siren of the Seas for some swinging jazz and let the Spirit move you! Learn more
09/10 Fri Nathan Eklund Groupat Cecil's Jazz Club, West Orange, NJ 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: over $10, "Coin Flip" CD release, featuring Nathan Eklund (trumpet & flugel), Craig Yaremko (saxes), Steve Myerson (fender rhodes), Kellen Harrison (bass) and Shawn Baltazor (drums) Learn more , Hear samples
09/10 Fri RAPHAEL CRUZ TRIOat MOONSTRUCK 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Smooth Jazz, Cover: None, Raphael Cruz Grammy winner Best Latin Jazz Always gets the room moving Learn more
09/11 Sat Jazz Notes: Interviews Across the Generationsat Barnes & Noble, Livingston Mall, Livingston, NJ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Style: Other, Cover: None, Sanford Josephson, author of Jazz Notes: Interviews Across the Generations, will be discussing his book and signing it at the South Orange Maplewood Adult School Book Fair Learn more , Hear samples
09/11 Sat Julian Smith Trioat Sapporo 375 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project presents Bassist Julian Smith featuring Julian Shore on piano and Devein Drobka on drums Learn more
09/11 Sat Pat Karwin Trioat Algonquin Arts Theatre - Manasquan 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: Tickets Available, Algonquin Arts Theatre’s Cabaret Series The Pat Karwan Trio Hosted by Mel Hood with Special Guest Brad Mandingo on Piano Saturday, September 11 • 8pm Doors open at 7:30 pm All tickets are $30 and include two drink vouchers. For tickets, call 732-528-9211. Algonquin Arts Theatre Learn more , Hear samples
09/11 Sat The Sandy Sasso Quartetat The 55 Bar, 55 Christopher St., NYC (West Village0 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Sasso swings non-stop with a trio of New York's best. Learn more , Hear samples
09/12 Sun Bossa Brasil®at Garage Jazz Club 11:30 pm to 2:30 am Style: Brazilian/Latin, Cover: $10 or less, Bossa Brasil® at Garage Jazz Club. 11:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagejazz.com. Bossa Brasil® will be performing standards of the Brazilian Jazz repertoire. Arrangements will include compositions by Tom Jobim, Egberto Gismonti, Roberto Menenescal, Johny Alf, Bad en Powell, Edu Lobo, Victor Assis Brasil, John Coltrane, Luiz Eça, and Freddie Hubbard. Maurício de Souza (drums), Carl Viggiani (piano), and John Lenis (bass). www.cdbaby.com/cd/MauricioDeSouza, and www.digstation.com/ArtistAlbums.aspx?albumid=ALB000052788. Learn more , Hear samples
09/13 Mon Mauricio de Souza Trioat Barnes & Noble (Lincoln Center Triangle) 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, NEW YORK CD PROMO PERFORMANCE! ("Here. There...", Pulsa Music). Mauricio de Souza Trio at Barnes & Noble (Lincoln Center Triangle). 6-6:30pm. 1972 Broadway (66th St), New York, NY. 212-595-6859. www.bn.com. Mauricio de Souza Trio will be performing tunes from the new CD (Here. There...). Arrangement s will include compositions by Hermeto Pascoal, Baden Powell, Cedar Walton, and Chick Corea. Maurício de Souza (drums), Jerry Weir (vibes), and John Lenis (bass). www.cdbaby.com/cd/MauricioDeSouza, and www.digstation.com/ArtistAlbums.aspx?albumid=ALB000052788. Learn more , Hear samples
09/13 Mon Swingadelicat Maxwell's 9:00 pm to 1:00 pm Style: Swing/Big Band, Cover: None, SEPTEMBER 6TH SHOW MOVED TO THIS DATE Learn more , Hear samples
09/16 Thu Rob Paparozzi and the Hudson River Ratsat Barron Arts Center, Woodbridge, NJ 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: None, New Jersey-based frontman, singer, & harmonica player Rob Paparozzi has a long and remarkably diverse list of major artists he has worked with, including B.B.King, Dr. John, Whitney Houston, Carole King and Roberta Flack, Rob is the Frontman-Singer for the Legendary "Blood Sweat and Tears." Admission is FREE (donations accepted). Please bring a non-perishable food donation for The Mayor’s Food Pantry or cat/dog items, such as food, litter, laundry detergent, paper products, garbage bags and grooming supplies for Angel Paws and The Woodbridge Animal Shelter.call 732-634-0413 for more info or to make reservations in case of rain. , Hear samples
09/17 Fri Bourbon Street Comes to Cape Mayat Carney's, Cabana's, Marquis de Lafayette, Beach Av 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Classic/Dixieland, Cover: over $10, The Al Harrison Dixieland Band from 9-11pm, Atlantic City Jazz Band from 7-10pm, Barbone Street Band from 7-10 pm. A band in each restaurant brings Bourbon Street to you in Cape May. $20 admission good for all 3 venues! Great music, food and fun! Learn more , Hear samples
09/17 Fri Les Jumelles Jazz (The Twins)at Tula's Rest. & Lounge,47 Easton Ave. New Brunswick 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Dynamic pianist/composer Sarah Jane Cion and lyrical ,soulful saxophonist Audrey Betsy Welber play standards and originals
09/17 Fri MAURIZIO DE SOUZA at MOONSTRUCK 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Latin Jazz, Cover: None, Maurizio Is Back for a special night He and his band are Making a name for themselves in the area! We are Exited to be able to have them at Moonstruck. Learn more
09/17 Fri Mardi Gras in September in Cape Mayat Cabanas 12:00 pm to 1:00 am Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: over $10, Cape May Traditional Jazz Society, Washington Street Mall Merchants, Community Food Bank of NJ, WCFA & Center For Community Arts sponsor Learn more
09/17 Fri Mauricio de Souza Trioat Moonstruck 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Brazilian/Latin, Cover: None, Mauricio de Souza Trio at Moonstruck. 7-11pm. 517 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. 732-988-0123. www.moonstrucknj.com. Mauricio de Souza Trio will be performing standards of the jazz and Brazilian jazz repertoires. Arrangements will include compositions by Tom Jobim, Benny Golson, Egberto Gismonti, Cedar Walton, Hermeto Pascoal, John Coltrane, Victor Assis Brasil, Freddie Hubbard, Milton Nascimento, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Roberto Menescal, and Chick Corea among others. Maurício de Souza (drums), Carl Viggiani (piano), Bob Funesti (bass). www.cdbaby.com/cd/MauricioDeSouza, www.digstation.com. Learn more , Hear samples
09/18 Sat Abe Ovadia Trioat Sapporo 375 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project presents The Abe Ovadia Trio Guitarist Abe Ovadia featuring Alex Hernandez on bass and Chris Brown on drums. Learn more , Hear samples
09/18 Sat Carole Lynne/Pat Pratico Duoat Jester's cafe 233 Farnsworth Ave Bordentown, NJ 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Carole Lynne is on vocals and piano. Pat Pratico is on guitar
09/18 Sat Dave Stryker Organ Quartetat Trumpets Jazz Club 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Dave Stryker-guitar, Jared Gold-organ, Stephen Riley-tenor sax, McClenty Hunter-drums Learn more , Hear samples
09/18 Sat LAUREN HOOKER PIANIST/VOCALISTat Garden Cafe 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, 160 Henley St New Milford, NJ 201-523-6069 Learn more , Hear samples
09/19 Sun Dave Wilson's Rampart Street Ramblersat Brooklawn American Legion Post 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Style: Classic/Dixieland, Cover: Tickets Available, Tri-State Jazz Society, Proudly Presents, Dave Wilson's Rampart Street Ramblers, Sunday September 19, 2 p.m. running 3 hours ending at 5 p.m., Brooklawn American Legion Post, 11 Railroad Ave at the end of Browning Rd, Brooklawn NJ 08030, $20 admission, $10 members & first time attendees. Free admission for students with IDs & children with paying adults., Pay at the door. No advanced ticket sales or reservations., BAND MEMBERS, Dave Wilson-Leader, Saxophones, clarinet , Tex Wyndham & Drew Nugent-Piano, cornet, vocals, Brian Priebe-Trombone, John Kovalchik-Tuba, Skip Rohrich-Drums Learn more
09/19 Sun JAZZ VOCAL COLLECTIVE "CALLING ALL SINGERS"at SKIPPERS PLANE STREET PUB 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Come Out and Sing, We welcome you, All you need to bring is your Voice and your Musical Talents ...Please feel free to bring music sheets / charts, We will assist you with your keys, breathing dynamics, and music selections. Hosted by: Carrie Jackson, Vcls, Lou Rainone, pn, Steve Freeman, bs, When: Learn more , Hear samples
09/19 Sun LAUREN HOOKER PIANIST/VOCALISTat Madre’s Cuban Cuisine 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, BYOB Call 201-530-5100 Learn more , Hear samples
09/19 Sun Yvette Glover and NJ Tap Fest Dancersat Shanghai Jazz - NJ Jazz Society Social 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: $10 or less, Yvette Glover ,the first lady of soulful jazzz sings and two fabulous tap dancers demonstrate their incredible percussive skill. Cover charge can be applied towards Jazz Society membership
09/20 Mon Aaron Weinstein & Ted Firthat Summer JazzFest at Two River Theater - Red Bank 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: over $10, Named a “rising star violinist” by Downbeat Magazine, Aaron Weinstein is quickly earning a reputation as one of the finest jazz violinists of his generation. Discovered by John and Bucky Pizzarelli Aaron brings a unique and classic sound of jazz from gypsy to contemporary - lots of fun! Learn more , Hear samples
09/23 Thu LauRio Jazz Quartetat Hyatt Morristown 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: None, Laura & Rio launch a new after-work weekly jazz series at Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown. Enjoy some jazz after work at the Qube Lounge with adult beverage and goodies to munch on. Learn more
09/23 Thu LauRio Jazz featuringLaura Hull & Rio Clementeat Hyatt Morristown 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: None, Announcing a new jazz venue in Morristown! Jazz Nights at the Hyatt in Morristown kicks off their series with the LauRio Jazz Qt. featuring Laura Hull & Rio Clemente (Jazz), with Steve LaSpina on bass and Vic Cenicola on guitar, in the Qube Terrace. Join us in the cozy lobby bar for adult beverages, light fare and some great music! Learn more
09/23 Thu The Lee Hogans Quartetat Makedas- 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project Presents The Lee Hogans Quartet Trumpeter Lee Hogans and his quartet. Learn more , Hear samples
09/24 Fri Jane Stuart Trioat New Leaf Cafe @ The Cloisters NYC 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, Beautiful, historic,great NY vibe with exquisite food. Rave Tesar on kybd, Rick De Kovessey on drms we will perform jazz standards, classic American Songbook with great jazz arrangements, R&B etc. FREE PKG on premises. RES A MUST!212-568-5323 Ft. Tryon Pk. 1 Margaret Corbin Dr. NYC Learn more , Hear samples
09/24 Fri Laura Hull with Patrick Firthat Winberie's in Ridgewood 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, Laura & Pat at the Kawai offer a evening of song at this causal dining spot on Oak St. in the heart of Ridgewood. Great food, varied selection, nice atmosphere. Learn more
09/24 Fri Laura Hullat Winberie's in Ridgewood, NJ 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, Laura Hull with pianist Patrick Firth. Casual dinging with great food. Never a cover! Learn more
09/25 Sat LAUREN HOOKER QUARTETat Bergen County Art in the Park 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ Learn more , Hear samples
09/25 Sat LAUREN HOOKER with JOHN HART/MIKE RICHMONDat Teaneck Community Charter School 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: Unkown, 563 Chestnut Ave, Teaneck, NJ FUndraiser for Teaneck Art Center Learn more , Hear samples
09/29 Wed Mauricio de Souza Trioat Garage Jazz Club 10:30 pm to 2:30 am Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: $10 or less, Mauricio de Souza Trio at Garage Jazz Club. 10:30pm-2:30am. 99 7th Ave. South, New York, NY. 212-645-0600. www.garagerest.com. Mauricio de Souza Trio will be performing standards of the jazz repertoire. Arrangements will include compositions by Tom Jobim, Benny Golson, Cedar Walton, Joe Henderson, J ohn Coltrane, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and Chick Corea. Maurício de Souza (drums), Carl Viggiani (piano), John Lenis (bass). www.cdbaby.com/cd/MauricioDeSouza, www.digstation.com/ArtistAlbums.aspx?albumid=ALB000052788. Learn more , Hear samples
09/29 Wed The Dalton Gangat Trumpets 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: $10 or less, The ten piece Dalton Gang featuring 5 horns and 5 rhythm Learn more , Hear samples
09/30 Thu The Full Count Big Bandat The Crossroads, (www.xxroads.com) 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Style: Swing/Big Band, Cover: $10 or less, Full Count returns to the Crossroads for more Big Band Jazz & Swing with featured vocalist Aubrey Parasolle and her special brand of Jazz Interpretation. Learn more , Hear samples
09/30 Thu The Mike Baggetta Quartetat Makedas- 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project Presents Guitarist Mike Baggetta featuring Jason Rigby on sax, Eivind Opsvik on bass and George Schuller on drums. Learn more , Hear samples
10/02 Sat Laura Hull & the DIVA Jazz Trioat Metropolitan Room 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: over $10, Laura Hull joins the DIVA Jazz Trio for a special show. Call to make reservations212-206-0440 Learn more , Hear samples
10/02 Sat Laura Hull & the Diva Jazz Trioat Metropolitan Room, NYC 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: over $10, Laura and the Diva Trio bring an all-new program to the Metropolitan Room this fall! Learn more
10/04 Mon Swingadelicat Maxwell's 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Swing/Big Band, Cover: None, Learn more , Hear samples
10/07 Thu Chris Brown Quartetat Makedas- 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, The New Brunswick Jazz Project presents The Chris Brown Quartet Drummer Chris Brown featuring Joel Frahm-tenor sax, Alex Collins-piano, Yasushi Nakamura-bass Learn more
10/08 Fri Laura Hull & Her Jazz Gemsat Spirit of New Jersey Jazz Cruise 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: Tickets Available, All new jazz series with boarding at Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken! Discount available for members of the NJ Jazz Society! Join your favorite Siren of the Seas for some swinging jazz and let the Spirit move you! Learn more
10/09 Sat Jazz & Blues Vocalist Eryn Shewell at Algonquin Arts Theatre 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: Tickets Available, Jazz & Blues Vocalist Eryn Shewell will be accompanied by Pat Ruh. This concert is part of Algonquin Arts Theatre's Cabaret Series hosted by Mel Hood. The show begins at 8 pm, and doors open at 7:30 pm. Tikcets are $30 and include two drink vouchers. Seating is on stage. Learn more
10/17 Sun LAUREN HOOKER PIANIST/VOCALISTat Madre’s Cuban Cuisine 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, BYOB Call 201-530-5100 Learn more , Hear samples
10/19 Tue LAUREN HOOKER PIANIST/VOCALISTat Hibiscus Rest at Best Western 270 South St Motown 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, BYOB Call (973)-350-0200 Learn more , Hear samples
10/22 Fri Buddy Guy & Special Guest, Jimmy Vaughnat Count Basie Theatre - Red Bank, NJ 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Blues, Cover: Tickets Available, Tickets: $55, $49.50, $39.50, $19.50. Phone: 732-842-9000. 99 Monmouth Street. Red Bank, NJ Learn more
10/29 Fri Laura Hull Jazz Trioat Casa Dante Restaurant, Jersey City 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, Voted Best Italian Restaurant in North Jersey for 3 consecutive years, the lovely ambiance is perfect for jazz. Dining, dancing and jazz - a lovely combination. Learn more
11/01 Mon Daphne Powell Memorial Concertat South Brunswick Public Library 2:00 pm to 4:00 am Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, This annual concert is presented by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library. Learn more
11/07 Sun Laura Hull Presents Marquee Melodiesat Bickford Theatre, Morristown 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: Tickets Available, Marquee Melodies: The Music of the Movies Learn more
11/07 Sun The West Point Jazz Knightsat Count Basie Theatre 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Style: Swing/Big Band, Cover: None, Tickets: FREE but must be reserved in advance. http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=274545&presenter=NJCB&venue=&event= Learn more , Hear samples
11/07 Sun The West Point Jazz Knightsat Count Basie Theatre 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Style: Swing/Big Band, Cover: None, Free Event! But tickets must be reserved in advance! Call Count Basie Theatre's Box Office at - 732 842 9000 or visit countbasietheatre.org Learn more
11/21 Sun LAUREN HOOKER PIANIST/VOCALISTat Madre’s Cuban Cuisine 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, BYOB Call 201-530-5100 Learn more , Hear samples
11/26 Fri Laura Hull Jazz Trioat Casa Dante Restaurant, Jersey City 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm Style: Vocal, Cover: None, Voted Best Italian Restaurant in North Jersey for 3 consecutive years, the lovely ambiance is perfect for jazz. Dining, dancing and jazz - a lovely combination. Learn more
12/03 Fri Kenny Gat Count Basie Theatre 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Style: Smooth Jazz, Cover: Tickets Available, Buy tickes exclusively from Count Basie Theatre- http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=260985&presenter=NJCB&venue=&event= Learn more , Hear samples
12/03 Fri Kenny Gat Count Basie Theatre 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: Tickets Available, $148, $68, $58, $38 Tickets sold exclsivly at Count Basie Theatre http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=260985&presenter=NJCB&venue=&event= , Hear samples
12/19 Sun LAUREN HOOKER PIANIST/VOCALISTat Madre’s Cuban Cuisine 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Style: Straight-Ahead, Cover: None, BYOB Call 201-530-5100 Learn more , Hear samples
02/13 Sun Kind of Blue at 50at Count Basie Theatre 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Style: Mixed, Cover: Tickets Available, Featuring Jimmy Cobb's So What Band with Jeremy Pelt, Vincent Herring, Javon Jackson, Buster Williams, and Larry Willis Learn more , Hear samples