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Hailed as an "exceptional pianist" with "plenty of buzz already behind him" (Downbeat Magazine), 19-year-old phenom Matthew Whitaker is taking the jazz world by storm with his adventurous covers and distinctive original compositions. Having played Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Newport Jazz Festival, this first place winner of Fox TV's revival of Showtime at the Apollo has wowed audiences in the US, Europe, Asia and Australia.

During the Annual Nautical Mile Boat Parade, Otto's is offering a Hot Dinner Buffet featuring Traditional & Seafood specialties. Watch the parade from the warmth of our dining room or out on our deck. Our Bar will be open. Free Hot chocolate & cookies on our deck for our guests. Reservations required please call 516-610-8735 Contact Info Susan Murray Ottosseagrill@yahoo.com 5166108835

Casey Abrams burst onto the national scene with his head-turning stint on Season 10 of American Idol. With his stand-up bass and smooth vocals Casey has carved out his unique jazz-funk sound. His brand-new album, Casey Keysey was released in October. In 2015, Casey joined Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, which re-invents current pop hits into 1920’s-1950s jazz/blues genres, as one of its leading performers and emcees. For this concert, Abrams will be joined by fellow Postmodern Jukebox musicians Dave Tedeschi on drums and Jesse Elder on piano for what promises to be a fun, uplifting evening of great music!

Trudy Pitts & Mr C performed at Minton’s Playhouse when Trudy was pregnant with TC THE 3RD! And now he’s releasing his new cd called The Music at Minton’s Playhouse! From the belly to the bandstand! TC will be accompanied by Winard Harper Lonnie Plaxico & Marcus Persiani with a special guest appearance from Spoken Word Artist Zock Solid. There’s a $20 music fee and cd’s will be on sale

Virtual FREE Join art critic and writer Jed Perl as he talks about his most recent book on the artist, Calder: The Conquest of Space, The Later Years: 1940-1976. About Alexander Calder (1898, Lawnton, PA – 1976, New York, NY): Alexander Calder’s bold and playful exploration of shape, color, sound and movement are apparent in his extensive body of work, including everything from wire sculpture, jewelry and mobiles to paintings, stage sets and monumental sculpture. Several works by Calder from the Museum’s permanent collection are on view in Seeing America, on the Second Floor.

Join us for a narrated concert and conversation with internationally known musician and composer Carlos Pavan. He combines Argentine tango and folk dance rhythms with jazz harmonies and classical techniques. It results in unique musical bridges between traditional musical genres of his native country, American Jazz, and past European masters. He covers a broad range of styles and moods while conveying his Argentine cultural heritage’s messages, aesthetics, and emotions. Registration is free! Part of "Wheaton Conversations," a virtual series highlighting select & diverse artists with ties to WheatonArts. For the full schedule of conversations along with past recordings, visit wheatonarts.org.

THE CRICKET CLUB ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX Friday, Dec. 24, 7pm-11pm "SPEND a JAZZY CHRISTMAS EVE WITH ME" CARRIE Jackson & Friends Radam Schwartz, piano Thaddeus Expose, bass; Gordon Lane, drums 154 Eastern Parkway corner of 16th Avenue, Irvington, NJ Secure Parking on Premises, Food, Full Bar & Lounge For Info Please Contact: Norman Mann at 973-518-4498 Visit our Website! https://www.restaurantji.com/nj/irvington/cricket-club-entertainment-complex-/

Step inside our Winter Wonderland for food, art, and festive fun! Our transformed Museum Garden presents Hip-Hop performances, music, and dance that celebrate holidays around the world. Local vendors Pure Joie Jewelry, Seme Body Butter, Spicegrove, Fern & Fossil, FLOW Brand, GT Artland, and AxV Beauty will be on-site to satisfy all your holiday shopping needs! Grab food from Hot Dog Lady and Tonnie’s Minis, and the first 300 people will receive a free treat from Tonnie’s Minis!

The Doo Wop Project makes its’ triumphant return to Kean Stage. This time around, The Doo Wop Project will delight you with their favorite holiday songs from their holiday album Merry Christmas! From The Doo Wop Project, such as Last Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Featuring stars from the Broadway hits Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, and A Bronx Tale, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—the greatest music in American pop and rock history.

September 25: First Street Green 33 E. 1st St entrance between 2nd & 1st Avenues Free Admission! More Info: https://www.artsforart.org/ingardens 1:30pm Nick Lyons Nick Lyons - alto sax / John McCutcheon - drums / Ratzo Harris - bass 2:30pm Melanie Dyer Trio Melanie Dyer – viola / Alex Waterman – cello / Featuring William Parker - bass 3:30pm Francisco Mela Solo Francisco Mela - drums 4:00pm Christi / Mela / Nicholson Ellen Christi – voice / Francisco Mela – drums, vocals / Patricia Nicholson - text, movement