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Acclaimed jazz guitarist Andy Bianco brings his formidable quartet to Zinc on Monday, September 19. He’s supported by saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, organist Brad Whiteley, and drummer Paul Wells.

New York City-based guitarist/composer Andy Bianco has performed/recorded with Angie Stone, Ray Chew, Onree Gill, Kandace Springs, Elle Varner, Bob Moses & many others at such renowned venues as Smoke Jazz Club, Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, The Blue Note, SOB’s, and Joe’s Pub. He’s also the guitarist for the Grammy-nominated R&B artist Elle Varner, with whom he has completed a tour of Japan for Billboard Live. He was a finalist in the 2012 & 2015 USA Songwriting Competition, & his 2 official album releases as a leader have received domestic & international critical acclaim. Andy completed a 6-month tour of New Zealand & Japan as the guitarist with the critically acclaimed stage production entitled, “Empire.” He is a member of the jazz hip-hop supergroup, the Nickel & Dime OPS.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Andy Bianco brings his formidable quartet to Zinc on Monday, September 19. He’s supported by saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, organist Brad Whiteley, and drummer Paul Wells.

New York City-based guitarist/composer Andy Bianco has performed/recorded with Angie Stone, Ray Chew, Onree Gill, Kandace Springs, Elle Varner, Bob Moses & many others at such renowned venues as Smoke Jazz Club, Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, The Blue Note, SOB’s, and Joe’s Pub. He’s also the guitarist for the Grammy-nominated R&B artist Elle Varner, with whom he has completed a tour of Japan for Billboard Live. He was a finalist in the 2012 & 2015 USA Songwriting Competition, & his 2 official album releases as a leader have received domestic & international critical acclaim. Andy completed a 6-month tour of New Zealand & Japan as the guitarist with the critically acclaimed stage production entitled, “Empire.” He is a member of the jazz hip-hop supergroup, the Nickel & Dime OPS.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

The 2021 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is back, bigger and better than ever all summer long. The summer heats things up with two evening concerts in July: July 8 6:00-9:00 PM – COCOMAMA’s eight-piece all-female Latin jazz orchestra and opening act, Story Tellers featuring ALEX LAURENZI. The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL is “Bringing Us Back Together Again” this summer! Voted “Favorite Music Festival” for three years in a row in the NJ Arts People’s Choice Awards, this year’s festivities are moving to the heart of downtown Montclair to support our local businesses. Join us for a live concert series in July and August -- and a Dance Party featuring DJ Brother Mister aka Christian McBride. In September, our partner, Montclair Film brings jazz to the movies, followed by a very special concert evening called Blue in Green, and an all-day Downtown Jamboree with four stages, more than 100 vendors and 200 artists. It promises to be more exciting than ever as we’re making up for a year without LIVE music! Visit us at montclairjazzfestival.org to learn how you can get involved and see all event details. Co-Sponsored by Montclair Center BID and BDP Holdings in Montclair, NJ.

The Vince Ector Group will be in concert at the Englewood Public Library, on Thursday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 6th concert in the library's 9th annual Summer Jazz Concert Series - "Jazz Under the Stars". This acclaimed series takes place every Thursday evening at 7:30 from June 24 through August 26. The concert series is free and open to the public. Registration is required for these concerts (no exceptions) and is available on Eventbrite or go to tinyurl.com JUTSector Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 100 guests, Englewood library cardholders only, unless maximum not reached; please bring your own chair or blanket, and masks/social distancing is required. Vincent Ector hails from the musical city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Vincent produced his second CD as a leader entitled Renewal of the Spirit for Mambo Maniacs Records. This recording features Bobby Watson on Saxophones and four of Vincent's original compositions. Ector is featured performing on drum set, djembe and sangba African drums. The lineup for the rest of the jazz series is as follows: 8/5. Eddie Allen Quartet 8/12. Chris Beck 8/19. Sharp Radway 8/26. Duane Eubanks For further information, visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The Englewood Library is located at 31 Engle St., Englewood, N.J.

Union Arts Center! Presented by Mz. Valentine, November's Jazzlounge will showcase Joel Zelnik and Albert Ahlf: From Z to A Double Jazz Piano Concert. That's right, TWO PIANOS!

Double Piano Concert with Joel Zelnik and Albert Ahlf
Joel Zelnik and Albert Ahlf present: From Z to A -- Double Jazz Piano Concert Dinner Shows Thursday November 10th at 6pm & 8pm
Roost Restaurant at Union Arts Center 2 Union Street Sparkill, NY 10976 914-488-4698

We have two dinner seatings upstairs with the concert:
Doors open at 5pm first come first served
6pm (arrive by 5:30) and 8pm (arrive by 7:30)

Please arrive promptly. Seating is first come first served. Roost will be offering a delicious seasonal menu with the concert ($25 minimum per person at tables)
We recommend purchasing tickets at least 48 hours in advance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-jazz-lounge-double-piano-concert-with-joel-zelnik-and-albert-ahlf-tickets-441134955527?aff=esfb&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing

For those who do not wish to dine, a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door payable by cash or Venmo only. A table is not guaranteed with these tickets.

Entrance to the concert is through the door on the LEFT
NOTE: Concerts take place on the second floor. Roost and Union Arts Center are located in a one-hundred-year-old restored firehouse without an elevator.
For more information, call 914-488-4698
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JOEL ZELNIK Jazz great Dr. Billy Taylor, was the first to give air play to Joel’s first jazz
album, “MOVE”, which was reissued in Japan. A contemporary of Bill Evans, Joel has entertained 5 presidents, has been a pianist/bandleader for thousands of events for such dance orchestras including Lester Lanin, Bob Hardwick, Alex Donner, Cabot/Scott, and his own company Francine and Joel Music. He has performed at concert venues in New York, AtlanticCity, Las Vegas, Japan and Greece. NYC legendary venues include: Windows On The World and The Rainbow Room. He has recorded two CD’s and also holds a B.A. from New Jersey CityUniversity, and an M.A. from Rutgers University. His latest recording, “Live At SteinwayPiano Gallery” was performed on a Steinway Model D Concert Grand, and released in Japan.The Joel Zelnik Trio appears regularly at Concert venues, Jazz Clubs, Libraries and more, with audience engaging programs dedicated to New Jersey’s musical treasure: 7 time Grammy Award Winner Plainfield NJ born Bill Evans.

ALBERT AHLF is a New York based virtuoso pianist, vocalist, arranger, jazz historian, and music teacher. His accolades include being the sole jazz pianist for NYSSMA in 2011, being offered a position with the Glenn Miller Band, and performance venues include Dizzy’s Club, The Blue Note Jazz Club, Norwegian Cruse Lines, and more. Albert received his B.M. [Jazz Performance] from SUNY Purchase and M.A. [Music Education] from Hunter College. Past collaborators include Jon Faddis, Kenny Washington, Andy Laverne, and Charles Blenzig. In 2021, Albert released a solo piano single entitled “Black, Brown and Beige”, based on material by Duke Ellington. This work earned Albert a writeup/review in NYCs famous “Hot House” jazz magazine, as well as the “Jersey Jazz”. While in grad school, Albert formed a swing jazz trio which then later turned into an 8 piece swing band with three singers entitled “The Ahlfabet Swing Group”.
Today, Albert continues to perform, educate, record and arrange music within the styles of Swing, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, and occasionally Classical. His music/performances can be listened to and viewed on SoundCloud, YouTube, and streaming platforms such as Spotify.

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