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For the first time in two years, the Oratorio Society of NJ returns to live, in-person performance. The program presents gems of choral music from the 16th through the 20th centuries, including works by Palestrina, Purcell, Vivaldi, Dett, and Britten. Collectively, these works show the timeless power of choral music to uplift and inspire. Tickets to attend the concert can be purchased in advance at www.oratoriosocietynj.org or at the door @ $15 or $10 for students and seniors. Note: Facemasks are required for all attendees, regardless of vaccination status; seating will be socially distanced.

Singer/composer John "Giovanni" Padovano will bring his solo show to 1st Cup Coffeehouse on Sunday , January 9th 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".

KENDRA SHANK - voice, GARY VERSACE - piano, DEAN JOHNSON - bass. Kendra Shank Trio will play compositions by Julian Priester, Fred Hersch, Ralph Towner, Abbey Lincoln, Billy Drewes (with Shank's lyrics), Frank Kimbrough (in tribute to the late pianist with whom she collaborated for 28 years), re-imagined standards, and Shank's poetry with improvisations. Pangea's intimate music room observes all safety protocols; vaccine proof and photo ID are required. "Imaginative and daring." -Steve Futterman, THE NEW YORKER

Singer/composer John "Giovanni" Padovano will bring his solo show to 1st Cup Coffeehouse on Sunday , February 6th 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".

Singer/composer John "Giovanni" Padovano will bring his solo show to 1st Cup Coffeehouse on Sunday , February 20th 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".

For 150 years, The Bethany Baptist Church of Newark has been one of the leading African American houses of worship, and for 20 of those years, the Church has featured monthly jazz in its Saturday evening Vesper services. April’s featured performer is jazz vocalist Samara Joy. With a voice and style mature beyond her 22 years, this is a rising star you won’t want to miss. Samara won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at NJPAC and released her self-titled debut album just last year. Join us for this free event at Bethany Baptist Church, 275 W Market Street, Newark, New Jersey.

The Django welcomes the Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band to its stage every Monday night. The “city’s hardest big band (Time Out New York),” celebrates the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus, who died in 1979. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, this 14-piece band performed Thursday nights from 1991 to 2004 at Fez under Time Cafe in New York City. It maintained weekly performances in the city from May 2004 until October 2008, when it began "Mingus Mondays" at Jazz Standard where it alternated with the Mingus Orchestra and Mingus Dynasty. Mingus Mondays became a NYC institution and Monday night stronghold for over 12 years, halted only by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Mingus Big Band tours extensively in the United States and abroad, and has 11 recordings to its credit, six of which have been nominated for Grammys.

Saxophonist Christopher McBride returns to the National Arts Club!

McBride is widely regarded as one of the most versatile saxophonists in the world. Applauded for his ability to play in all musical situations, McBride has the ability to unleash a fiery attack and serrated tone, as well as a mellow sound heavily influenced by contemporary R&B—with a strong shot of Cannonball Adderley’s post-bop sensuality. His improvising is very rigorous and cogent.

McBride and his Trio will fill the air of Gramercy Park with great jazz. Don’t miss it!

This concert is presented in partnership with the National Jazz Museum of Harlem.

On Saturday, June 25, Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT)
continues its Music in the Box series with internationally known, Grammy-
nominated musician Enrique Haneine whose album, The Mind’s Mural, reached #1
on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Charts. Haneine and his band will be appearing for two
sets at 7:30 and 9 pm.

On Saturday, June 18, the Music in the Box Series of
Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will offer a performance of the
folk/pop duo The Gender Gnomes. Appearing with The Gender Gnomes at this performance will be special guest singer/songwriter/pianist Ian Miller.