Win a VIP Weekend to the
James Moody Democracy of
Jazz Festival at NJPAC


Pledge Now and you're automatically entered to win a VIP Weekend to the first-ever James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival at NJPAC. You'll be our special weekend guest with VIP seats For Love of Moody on Friday night, Miles Davis and Gil Evans tribute on Saturday, the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition on Sunday and more! Hotel accommodations, VIP seating, dinner at NICO Kitchen+Bar and a meet and greet with the music-makers. Pledge now to the jazz station that keeps you swinging and you might be swinging over to NJPAC as a VIP at the First Annual James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival!

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Here's what you'll win!

Tickets

  • One pair to "For Love of Moody" with George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer, David Sanborn and more. Friday, Oct 19th at 8pm.
  • One pair to "Miles Davis and Gil Evans: Still Ahead" with Terence Blanchard, Sean Jones, Christian McBride, Peter Erskine, Jimmy Cobb and more. Saturday, Oct 20th at 8pm.
  • One pair to "Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans". Saturday, Oct 20th at 1pm.
  • One pair to the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition. Sunday, Oct 21st at 3pm.

Dinner

  • A $200 NICO Kitchen+Bar giftcard (to be used for dinner)

Meet & Greet

  • A meet & greet with some of the artists who will be performing at the James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival

CD Package

  • A Christian McBride CD package
For Love of Moody: A Jazz Celebration

with George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer, Kenny Barron, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Heath, Paquito D'Rivera and more
Friday, October 19, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

James Moody's legacy will be celebrated with a night featuring his favorite musicians and friends, including George Benson, The Manhattan Transfer and David Sanborn; special guests Kenny Barron, Jon Faddis, Jimmy Heath, John Lee, Paquito D'Rivera, Christian McBride, Paul Lieberman, and Todd Coolman; plus Adam Nussbaum and the evening's Music Director, Renee Rosnes (both longtime members of Moody's group).
Miles Davis and Gil Evans: Still Ahead

Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain and Miles Ahead Performed Live
with Terence Blanchard, Peter Erskine, Howard Johnson, Sean Jones, Jimmy Cobb and more
Saturday, October 20, 2012 @ 8:00 pm

Miles Davis and Gil Evans: Still Ahead is an all-star recreation of the landmark original Gil Evans arrangements of the classic Miles Davis recordings of Porgy and Bess, Sketches of Spain, and Miles Ahead. This Prudential Hall concert will feature a unique cast of jazz greats, including trumpeter Terence Blanchard, bassist Christian McBride, drummer Peter Erskine, tuba master Howard Johnson (who performed live with both Davis and Evans), trumpeter Sean Jones, drummer Jimmy Cobb, and a jazz orchestra under the direction of Vince Mendoza.
Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans

A new jazz musical based on Mary Pope Osborne's A Good Night for Ghosts
Saturday, October 20, 2012 @ 1:00 pm

The James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival premieres a new jazz musical, Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleans, based on A Good Night for Ghosts, book #42 in the phenomenally popular Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne.

Created by playwright-musician Will Osborne (husband of celebrated author Mary Pope Osborne) in collaboration with Murray Horwitz (co-creator of the Broadway hit, Ain't Misbehavin') and legendary New Orleans composer Allen Toussaint, the show will transport audiences back to 1915 New Orleans, where the streets are filled with music - and the night is filled with ghosts! On the eve of All Saints Day - the most haunted night of the year - beloved Magic Tree House characters Jack and Annie must find a young Louis Armstrong and put him on the path to becoming the king of jazz. Featuring a live band, a cast of skilled performers, and a powerful message about dreams, race, and possibilities, this musical introduces young audiences to the magic of music, the thrill of live theater - and the joy of jazz! Sponsored by the Women's Association of NJPAC.
Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Sunday, October 21, 2012 @ 3:00 pm

image From Sarah to Whitney, Newark has been the birthplace and proving ground for great jazz vocalists. As a tribute to jazz legend Sarah Vaughan, NJPAC will host its inaugural Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. An international talent search will culminate in this special concert in NJPAC's Victoria Theater, featuring performances by the finalists as well as rare concert footage of Sarah Vaughan. Presented as part of NJPAC's Jazz Roots Series, with consulting producer Larry Rosen.
Rufus Reid

Monday, October 15, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W. Market Street, Newark

A free afternoon performance with one of the hottest bassists on the contemporary jazz front. For more information, call 973-623-8161
Geri Allen Quartet

Sunday, October 21, 2012 @ 12:00 PM

Part of NJPAC's new jazz brunch series, Dorthaan’s Place.

NICO Kitchen + Bar

An exciting new arrival to New Jersey Performing Arts Center - the all-new, "Italian Without Borders" NICO Kitchen + Bar.

NICO serves food that is as fresh, inspired, and well-executed as the artistry that graces the NJPAC stages. The NICO Kitchen + Bar concept -- contemporary, high energy, and market-driven -- comes from celebrity chef Ryan DePersio (The Today Show, The Food Network), the owner, operator and chef of Fascino in Montclair and Bar Cara in Bloomfield.

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Ryan brings to NJPAC an appealing "shared plates" dinner menu and a focused, eclectic lunch menu. NICO also offers a sophisticated, enjoyable Happy Hour with crafted cocktails and specially priced "bites."

NICO features a value-priced, three-course prix fixe menu on performance nights and matinees, designed to come out of the kitchen quickly so that guests can make their curtain ~ if they arrive at least 90 minutes prior to the start of a performance.

Guests are also able to savor 21 wines by the glass, original seasonal and classic cocktails, and artisanal beers.

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With support from:

Prudential Foundation
Verizon
Audible.com
Women's Association of NJPAC
PSEG
Whole Foods
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More information about njpac.org

Democracy of Jazz Contest Rules (pdf download)