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The 10th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival presents dozens of free and ticketed events, including the incomparable Chaka Khan, the powerhouse vocalist Dianne Reeves with supergroup Artemis, NJPAC’s talented jazz advisor Christian McBride’s ambitious project The Movement Revisited.


Experience the brilliance of trumpeter Chris Botti, and the piano stylings of Cyrus Chestnut over brunch at Dorthaan’s Place, or discover the jazz stars of tomorrow at the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

For one performance only, we’re reviving WBGO’s beloved, long-running Kids Jazz series! This free, one-hour concert stars WBGO mainstay, Don Braden, on sax along with his ensemble of world-class musicians. Listen and learn as they play great tunes and explain jazz basics along the way. With a relaxed, kid-friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to introduce your child (or your whole family) to the art of jazz.

Presented by NJPAC and WBGO

NJPAC values the safety of our audiences, artists, and staff. It regularly updates its COVID protocols and procedures based on CDC, federal, state, city, and other scientific data. NJPAC reserves the right to alter safety protocols at any time and at its sole discretion including but not limited to social distancing, vaccines/testing, masks, food service limitations, venue capacity, and entrance requirements as it deems appropriate.

(More details are within the eventbrite ticket link) FOUR Feisty Females in the NYC Jazz arena battle it out vocally it out to give us a great evening of sounds and styles of the Harlem Renaissance. Join us for an exciting evening of musical memories: The Divas are - - Stephanie J Note - Terry Davis - Cantrese Alloway - Angel Rose _________________________ Battle of the Jazz Divas is part of the Harlem Roots & Rhythm Urban Dance Festival 2021. This event is made possible in part with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and is administered by LMCC. Full schedule of the Harlem Roots & Rhythm Urban Dance Festival 2021 is at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harlem-roots-and-rhythm-urban-dance-festival-2021-virtual-tickets-169742463277

In November, the International Contemporary Ensemble is back at Target Margin with a new installation by Nathan Davis, which explores geologic time with ready-to-use building materials, collaborations with Nicholas Houfek’s ColorSynth, Phyllis Chen’s Tone Grove, and more! On November 4th, take a journey through different visual and sonic representations of textiles, panels, and frames. As Nathan Davis explores geologic time with ready-to-use building materials in his sound design for an upcoming collaborative architectural installation, Planetary Home Improvement, Marianthi Papalexandri’s Duo for Motor and Sound Panels brings audiences through a dynamic spatialization where the performer functions as a mechanism, like clockwork. Phyllis Chen’s Tone Grove translates Anni Albers’ weaving patterns into custom-built drum sequences, creating sounds from hand-cranked music boxes, bamboo, rice, bowls, and hands. Physical, tactile experiences become central to these works. FREE with RSVP. In-person and livestream options available. Nathan Davis Installation Phyllis Chen: Tone Grove Marianthi Papalexandri: Duo for Motor and Sound Panels FROM THE ENSEMBLE: Joshua Rubin, clarinet Levy Lorenzo, percussion Nathan Davis, percussion Phyllis Chen, piano Dan Lippel, guitar Josh Modney, violin Katinka Kleijn, cello

In November, the International Contemporary Ensemble is back at Target Margin with a new installation by Nathan Davis, which explores geologic time with ready-to-use building materials, collaborations with Nicholas Houfek’s ColorSynth, Phyllis Chen’s Tone Grove, and more! On November 5th, experience a showcase of Ensemble members’ work with Nicholas Houfek’s ColorSynth, featuring improvisations, compositions, and more synthesizers! The ColorSynth is a software interface built in Max/Msp that converts the musical pitch from an input into a specifically mapped color of light. It’s a throwback to light organs of the early 20th century and looks forward to new options for today. FREE with RSVP. In-person and livestream options available. FROM THE ENSEMBLE: Gareth Flowers, trumpet Levy Lorenzo, percussion Nathan Davis, percussion Dan Lippel, guitar Josh Modney, violin Katinka Kleijn, cello

On November 11, the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, will host New Jersey’s official Veterans Day Ceremony at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial located in Holmdel, New Jersey. The ceremony will take place outside and is open to all. Masks are encouraged, but not required at the Memorial. The Vietnam Era Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Indoor capacity is limited to ensure guest safety. While reservations are not required to visit the Museum, guests will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Masks are required inside the Museum regardless of vaccination status.

A night of Jazz with the award winning pianist, composer, improviser, electronics musician and composer.

Join us at Bethany Baptist Church for a screening of this award-winning documentary film about the founding of Newark’s jazz radio station, WBGO. Directed by Chris Daniel, The WBGO Story is an incredible true story of passion and perseverance told by the people who were there at the start more than 40 years ago—including WBGO Founder Bob Ottenhoff and Newark’s First Lady of Jazz Mrs. Dorthaan Kirk. With hard work, faith, determination and talent, WBGO grew from a local labor of love into a worldwide beacon of jazz. A must-see for any music fan.

Facemasks and proof of vaccination are required for entry.

Presented by NJPAC and WBGO

Empire Wild blew audiences away with their Morris Museum debut on The Back Deck this past June, now they return inside the Bickford Theatre for a holiday concert that puts a fresh twist on familiar favorites. They are a genre-bending, crossover trio founded by Ken Kubota, Brandon Ilaw, and Mitch Lyon. Ken and Mitch bring all the cello has to offer – bowed, plucked, chopped and more. Brandon can be found singing and playing anything he can get his hands on – often a cajon, sometimes a guitar or piano, maybe some ankle bells. All classically trained, the three musicians met at Juilliard and formed Empire Wild as a vehicle for their love of musical exploration – fusing the sounds of pop, folk, Broadway and more into their songwriting and composition.

Drummer Rich Baratta brings his Quartet,(featuring Bill O'Connell on piano) to Madison Arts &Culture Center for a performance of "Music in Film". Jazz drummer & award winning film producer Rich Baratta will blend music from film, with a discussion of his work.