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Join us for another edition of Dorthaan’s Place, the legendary jazz brunch series curated by Newark’s First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan Kirk.

Kick back with a mimosa, NICO’s mouth-watering brunch menu and the Vanessa Rubin Trio. Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, Vanessa’s voice exudes crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to the microphone, including the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother, traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father, and her love of the Motown Sound…especially girl groups like the Supremes.

There are two brunch seatings to choose from: 11am (performance begins at 11:30 am) or 1pm (performance begins at 1:30 pm). Dorthaan’s Place will sell out! Purchase your ticket now!

Join us for another edition of Dorthaan’s Place, the legendary jazz brunch series curated by Newark’s First Lady of Jazz, Dorthaan Kirk.

Kick back with a mimosa, NICO’s mouth-watering brunch menu and the Vanessa Rubin Trio. Revered as both a torchbearer and a storyteller, Vanessa’s voice exudes crystalline clarity, hearth-like warmth and playful lioness sass. The Cleveland native brings a wealth of diverse influences to the microphone, including the Trinidadian/Caribbean roots of her mother, traditional jazz by way of her Louisiana-born father, and her love of the Motown Sound…especially girl groups like the Supremes.

There are two brunch seatings to choose from: 11am (performance begins at 11:30 am) or 1pm (performance begins at 1:30 pm). Dorthaan’s Place will sell out! Purchase your ticket now!

The divine Sarah Vaughan—Newark’s greatest musical gift to the world—got her start as the winner of a talent contest. NJPAC honors her legacy every year with The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Now entering its second decade, “The SASSY Awards” is the only international jazz vocal competition of its kind, open to all genders. At this public performance, you’ll witness the next generation of powerhouse jazz vocalists ready to take their rightful place in the global spotlight.

The event is hosted by WBGO Morning Jazz host Gary Walker. Our panel of all-star judges includes Regina Carter, Christian McBride, T.S. Monk, Pat Prescott and Maria Schneider. Contestants are evaluated on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation and ability to swing. The winner receives a $5,000 cash prize and a one-of-a-kind platform for embarking on a career in the music business.

Morrissey is influential. He’s unconventional. He’s outspoken. And he’s back on U.S. soil, fresh off a tour of Ireland and the U.K. His incredibly prolific career (as both a solo artist and front man of The Smiths) spans 30+ studio albums, live albums and compilations, plus dozens of hit singles on the international charts. With deep lyrics and a powerful voice, Morrissey continues to march to the beat of his own music.

With Five highly acclaimed CDs, a #1 Billboard single and multiple
Billboard charting songs, over the past thirty years, New York guitarist JJ
Sansaverino has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson
meets Santana” musical style. An extraordinary performer, JJ has a "take
no prisoners" performance attitude, gracing the stage night after night
touring on his own or with reggae legend Maxi Priest bringing his vibe of
Smooth Jazz, R&B, Blues and Reggae. A Berklee School of Music
graduate and award winner, he has shared the stage with the likes of
Maceo Parker, George Clinton, Gerald Albright, Randy Brecker, Shaggy,
Sean Paul, Victor Bailey, the Marley Family, and even performed for Sir
Paul McCartney's wedding in 2002. JJ is continuing his touring through
2022 supporting his latest CD release “Soul Energy” from Innervision
Records while celebrating his latest radio hits “Miami” and “Ride With Me”
which is on the Billboard Chart this week.

$20 Minimum Per Person
Brunch Menu
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.

All seating is first come, first served.
Table Seating is all ages, Bar Area is 21+. Bar Area tickets for patrons under 21 will not be honored.

Dave Pietro - Director, Soprano Saxophone
Nikola Spasojevic - Alto Saxophone
Matthew Garcia - Tenor Saxophone
Maya Harrison - Guitar
Arnie Sainz Co - Keyboards
Warren Louie - Bass
Eden Har-Gil - Drums

Since 2008 the NYU Wayne Shorter Ensemble has explored the compositions of one of NYU's most illustrious alumnis, the great saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter (class of '56). Each year this group plays different works of his, and to date has performed over 120 of Wayne's compositions. These include pieces from the earliest parts of his career (Vee-Jay sessions, Art Blakey, Blue Note sessions), through his work with Miles Davis and Weather Report, up to his latest bands and projects on the Columbia and Verve labels.