May 22 Sunday
Singer/composer John "Giovanni" Padovano will bring his solo show to 1st Cup Coffeehouse on Sunday , May 22nd from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. Padovano is also known as The Ironbound Crooner and aka The Coffeehouse Performer. His music is strongly influenced by his very early years in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ. Padovano will perform songs from his original song collections that include the titles: "Dusty Road Session" "solo recordings at Baroque Park," " Poesia and Chanson," "The Coffeehouse Performer," and "Wandering Square Impromptu no. 12". John "Giovanni" Padovano has in the past performed locally at Middletown Public Library, Princeton University and at other places in Princeton. His music is called "Poesia and Chanson".
Charlie Apicella - guitarDon Braden - saxophone, fluteAvery Sharpe - bassCarmen Intorre, Jr. - drums
Jazz Jam Sessions are hosted by Winard Harper & Friends every Friday from 8 pm and Sunday from 7 pm with special guests. https://www.facebook.com/MooresLounge/photos/4560695590658429
The Joe Rizzolution Quartet performs at the Brightside Tavern Sunday May 22nd from 7pm-10pm. Featuring Tomoko Ohno on Piano, Nat Janoff on Guitar, Masaaki Saito on Bass, Joe Rizzolo on Drums. The group performs a variety of Jazz and Classic music with Jazz sensibilities from artists such as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, The Beatles and more!
Live Jazz every Friday from 8 pm - 11 pm and Sunday from 7 pm - 10 pm. This is a free event hosted by international drummer Windard Harper and friends at Moore's Lounge, Jersey City. All musicians are welcome to the jam sessions.
The jazz duo Acute Inflections will perform at the Englewood Public Library on Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. on the library's front plaza. The concert is free and open to the public. This will be the first outdoor concert of the year for the Library. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Main Level. Registration is not required, but is encouraged at https://bccls.libcal.com/event/8547652On Sunday, May 22 at 7 p.m. celebrated Jazz duo Acute Inflections will perform on the library plaza with a wonderful evening of Jazz (and a little Reggae thrown in). Acute Inflections are Elasea Douglas (former Broadway singer) and Sadiki Pierre (bassist). One reviewer described them as “a velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of a 007 on bass.” They have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Keith Urban, and other notable artists. The Englewood Public Library is located at 31 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ.
First Name Basis is a weekly jazz concert series in Hastings-On-Hudson New York. The concert series features the finest vocalists and instrumentalists from the NYC jazz community. The first set comprises selections that feature the current week's artists. The second set is an open jam for both musicians and singers. This series was started in January of 2019 by bassist John Lang to bring the great sounds of modern jazz to his hometown every week. Please join our jazz community for a swinging night where everyone is on a First Name Basis! Reservations recommended as the intimate room fills fast every Thursday night.
For over 25 years, The Big Band Sounds of The George Gee Big Band Swing Orchestra has been playing weekly at this trendy Times Square Jazz Club with great food, cocktails and a dance floor!
May 23 Monday
George Gee and his 14pc. Make-Believe Ballroom Orchestra plays Classic Swing Era Big Band favorites for listening and dancing every Monday evening at this Times Square restaurant and club - BOND45.
