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  • Acclaimed jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg brings his trio to Zinc jazz club on Monday, June 20. He’s supported by Rick Rosato on bass and Colin Stranahan on drums.

    Guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composers/performers in Jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with forward-thinking lines and textures, His style and approach have created a strong following of fans around the world. He frequently tours worldwide and records with his own groups as well as artists such as Dr. Lonnie Smith, who says of Kreisberg, “He is a passionate musician with great vision, and he is constantly in fiery pursuit of innovation.”

    Showtimes are at 7 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.
  • GRASS ROOTS LIVE JAZZ SESSION INCOMING! Thu Jun 09 (7pm-12am/Free Entry) - We present the very first set as band leader by stunning double bass jazz artist JEDIDIAH BAILEY-SMITH and his brilliant new QUINTET. Get ready for an evening of pure righteous 21st century jazz music dropped with power and passion all eve long.

    GRASS ROOTS serving as a monthly platform for promising artists to 'polish their chops and play their own choons'. These fresh and fully inclusive sessions are a must attend for patrons and participants alike, Free Entry on the 1st Thursday of each month at The CLF Art Lounge and Roof Garden.

    www.clfartlounge.com/upcoming-shows

    Catch the future stars of the live jazz, soul and funk scene, right here, right now!

    Hosted and curated by eclectic veteran DJ Mr Boogie/Soulsa, this is one show that you definitely don't want to miss!

    Jedidiah Bailey-Smith Quintet (Live) - Band on stage around 9pm, performing 2 Live Sets
    Despite having freshly finished his studies at Trinity Laban, Jedidiah Bailey-Smith has been a prominent player on the London youth jazz scene for the past five years. Highlights of his promising career so far include performing at the London Jazz Festival in 2018 - as part of The Next Generation Takes Over showcase, and recording an EP during a session at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios - which was released courtesy of his own Jedidiah Records imprint in 2020.

    For his very first gig as a band leader at the CLF Art Lounge, this dexterous double bassist will be ably accompanied by George Mooney on tenor saxophone, Grifton Forbes-Amos on trumpet, Laurie Milton on keys and Ewan Moore on drums.

    About Grass Roots
    Grass Roots is a monthly live music affair which began life at The Vortex Jazz Club in March 2019 before briefly relocating to Notting Hill Arts Club in August 2021, now a resident monthly event at The CLF Art lounge

    Grass Roots runs: 1st Thu each month
    Doors + Food: From 5pm,
    Live show + DJ: 7pm - 12am (In The Lounge)
    Entry: Free (however we recommend you book a table to guarantee your space)

    Book: www.clfartlounge.com/book
    Walk-Ins Welcome!

    Next Event: Thu Jul 07 - Grass Roots with Live act TBA.

    See you deep inside or up on the roof
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    Artists: Jedidiah Bailey-Smith

    Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Music
  • Soul Guard at Patrick's Place.

    Featuring:
    Boncella Lewis - Vocals
    Michael Young - Trumpet
    Fred Wells - Drums
    Charles Carrington - Piano

    Doors open at 6pm; 1st set 7pm and 2nd set 9pm
    No Cover
    $20 minimum spend per guest

    Come enjoy food, drink and jazz....in Harlem
  • For more information, please visit - https://www.soapboxgallery.org/events/cathy-garcia-segal
  • For more information, please visit - https://www.soapboxgallery.org/events/kate-mcgarry
  • Jersey Jazz LIVE! featuring the Evan Sherman Quartet

    w/Evan Sherman - drums, Jerry Weldon - tenor sax, Davis Whitfield - piano, John Lee - bass.

    Opening Act - Combo from Newark Academy


    Masks and proof of vaccination REQUIRED!
  • The AALCDI “New Jersey Living Award” recognizes New Jerseyans who have displayed tremendous dedication to serving in various ways throughout the state of New Jersey and the world. These awards identify individuals across many diverse areas.

    This year's honorees include:
    Tony Award Winner and Grammy Nominee Melba Moore
    Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka
    Rev. David Jefferson, Esq.
    Rev. Lady Linda Jefferson
    Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps
    Marvin McCurtis
    Mary Bentley Lamar
    Dr. Donna Marable
    Titessa Smith
    J.D. Williams

    Performances by
    Melba Moore
    The Group Fire
    Alexis Morrast
    Peter Collins
    Samar Biggham
    and more!

    This event is a benefit fundraiser for the Alpha Community Center currently in development that will provide a base for our national service programs such as Go-to High School-Go to College, Project Alpha (mentoring program for middle school), MLK Oratorical Competition (for middle school boys), Voter Education and Registration and AAL Education Foundation (college scholarship programs).
  • The Bruce Willams Quartet featuring Bruce Williams on Sax, Brandon McCune on Keys Freddie Hendrix on Trumpet and Alvester Garnett on Drums
  • Boricua Blues, written by Jose Mangual Jr for his father, continues Freeman’s series of Latinjazz/salsa concerts highlighting the bygone era of Latin music record distributors in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, the tradition of vibraphone in Latin music, and tributes to the music of high profile groups Freeman has been a part of for over two decades.

    Mike Freeman - Vibraphone; Guido Gonzalez - Trumpet; Gabriel Vivas - Bass; Roberto Quintero - Congas; Joel Mateo - Drums; Jose Mangual Jr - Vocals, Bongos; JR DeJesus - Piano, Coro; Luis Soto - Guiro, Coro

    Sponsored by the LMCC Creative Engagement and the Jazz Foundation
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