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NJSO Concertmaster Eric Wyrick leads the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players in Florence Price’s Five Folksongs in Counterpoint, an exploration of African American spirituals from a pathbreaking Black composer. Mendelssohn’s Octet, one of the composer’s finest earlier works, rounds out the program. The Arts in the Garden series is a partnership between The Newark Museum of Art & New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to bring you a vibrant outdoor series of concerts, films, and cultural celebrations. All programs will take place in the Museum’s Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden with a limited capacity and safety guidelines to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. No exceptions.

Rome Neal's  Banana Puddin' Jazz presents  "JAZZ: THE ASIAN AMERICAN CONNECTION" an evening of music dedicated to our Queen COBI NARITA ...Featuring: Rob Narita, Donald Vega, Taeko Fukao, Tommy Morimoto,  Nobuyuki Yamasaki , Mamiko Watanabe, Katsumi W. Ferguson, Jin Joo Yoo, Ivy Hsu, Rome Jin Neal Wen Ting Wu, Claire Choi, Mimi and Tomoko........More info www.romeneal.com Gratis on YouTube and FaceBook Live, however, your financial support will help to keep this program ALIVE and LIVE!venmo: rome-neal-2 or  PayPal: romekyn@earthlink.net  The tenth in a new series of Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz events! STREAMED LIVE! YOUTUBE & FB  "FREE"...   

Chris Distefano is taking over the comedy world, one laugh at a time. Along with comedy buddy Yannis Pappas, he created the gut-busting Bay Ridge Boys web series and History Hyenas podcast. With his hilarious POV and growing fan base, Chris quickly caught Comedy Central’s eye—and now he’s the network’s rising star. He hosts the weekly series Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, premiered a new standup special (Size 38 Waist), and has another special AND an animated series in the works. This performance at NJPAC is just the next step in his plan for total comedy domination.

What do you get when you mix one part cabaret, one part comedy, and one heaping helping of Christmas kitsch? A Swingin’ Little Christmas! It’s a fun fresh twist on the Christmas specials of the ‘50s and ‘60s when harmonies were tight and swing was the thing. Starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jane Lynch (Glee, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), along with Kate Flannery (The Office, Dancing with the Stars), Tim Davis (Glee’s vocal arranger), and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. These top-notch talents will jingle your bells and get you in the holiday spirit faster than a glass of eggnog.

Join us when Multi-instrumentalist Scott Robinson brings his "All Star" Quartet to the next Cornerstone Series Jazz Concert at Metuchen Library on Sunday, Nov 13. FREE! Starts at 2 PM. Limited seating to the first 70 people. Band includes: Scott Robinson on Bass + Tenor Sax & Trumpet, Gary Versace, piano; Martin Wind, bass and Dennis Mackrel, drums.

Notoriously pale-skinned, mysteriously dark-souled—comic Jim Gaffigan hits the stage with brand new material in his Dark Pale Tour. He’s an Emmy winner, comedy husband, father to many, and one of our most beloved comedic voices. You know him from his endlessly quotable standup specials, including Comedy Monster, The Pale Tourist, King Baby, Beyond the Pale, Mr. Universe, Obsessed, Cinco, Noble Ape and Quality Time. With six GRAMMY-nominated comedy albums, two New York Times best-selling books, and roughly a bazillion film and TV roles, it’s amazing Jim has any energy left. But he’s as dark, pale and hilarious as ever.

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET
Bassist, composer, and singer Mali Obomsawin (of Odanak First Nation) and her band deliver a captivating performance that feels both timeless and ancient. Exploring the dissonance of colonization and the sanctity of Indigenous lineage, Obomsawin's debut album "Sweet Tooth" offers a foray into Indigenous joy and struggle with folk songs from her community and modern sounds in the tradition of improvised music. Timely and intimate, Sweet Tooth foregrounds the distinctly Indigenous contributions to jazz music, and gives a unique opportunity for audiences to reflect on the Indigenous history of the Northeastern US. Do not miss this album release show!
Mali Obomsawin -bass, vocals
Miriam Elhajli -guitar, vocals
Allison Burik -bass clarinet
Noah Campbell -tenor sax
Taylor Ho Bynum -cornet
Tomas Fujiwara -drums

Dan Weiss -drums
Jacob Sacks -piano
Thomas Morgan -bass

The Dan Weiss Trio uses angular yet emotive melodies; complex through composed drum parts, rhythmic cycles native to many non-western music, melodic shapes drawing directly from the raga system found in Indian classical music, and telepathic improvisation to create a truly unique concert experience. This show will be a cd release party for their new recording entitled 'Dedication'

Sets at 7.30pm + 9.30pm ET

Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing partners with avant-garde cellist Maya Beiser for the NYC premiere performance of Michael Gordon’s "Travel Guide to Nicaragua." Commissioned by Carnegie Hall, "Travel Guide to Nicaragua" presents the story of composer Michael Gordon’s family and their journey as Jewish refugees traveling from Poland to Nicaragua.

Charlie Apicella studied composition and improvisation with musical titans Yusef Lateef and Pat Martino and was trained as a historian by Archie Shepp and Dr. Billy Taylor. As a young guitarist he met his idol BB King, who offered him advice and shared some stories. He has performed concerts and recorded with jazz legends Dave Holland, Sonny Fortune, and John Blake, Jr. as well as contemporary masters Joe Magnarelli, Vic Juris, Dave Stryker, Don Braden, and Jon Herington of Steely Dan. Charlie is the Director of Music Curriculum for The Blues and Beyond. He is an Eastman Guitars Featured Artist; a Guild Guitars Sponsored Artist; and a ZT Amplifiers Official Artist.