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Jazz guitarist Abe Ovadia will perform at the Englewood Public Library on Sunday, September 12 at 5 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. The concert series is free and open to the public. Registration is required for this concert and is available on Eventbrite or go to tinyurl.com/abeovadia. This concert is part of the Second Sunday concert series co-sponsored by Age-Friendly Englewood and the Friends of the Englewood Library. Please bring your own chair and/or blanket. Since his New York City arrival in 2009, Abe Ovadia has emerged as one of the preeminent guitarists on the New York City jazz scene, winning Best Guitarist in the 2016 Hot House Jazz Awards, and frequently performing at its top venues such as The Blue Note & The Iridium. As Musicvox Guitars describes, Ovadia is a "Jazz phenom, one of the most innovative guitarists of our time." Abe is a graduate of Berklee College of Music later on earned his master’s degree in jazz performance from the highly acclaimed jazz program at New York University. In 2010, Jeff Levenson of Warner Bros. Records honored Abe as a “Promising Artist of the 21st Century” which lead to an international tour. His music has quickly gained the respect of his peers and jazz veterans alike, such as Grammy-award winning trumpeter, Brian Lynch who said, “It has been very enjoyable to play with him, as well as to perform his original music. He is playing at a world-class level.” Abe has developed a unique identity on the guitar and as a bandleader, featuring an innovative and emotionally charged energy that is unrelenting. For further information on the concert, please e-mail programming@englewood.bccls.org; or visit https://www.abeovadia.com. The Englewood Public Library is located at 31 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ.

Our 2nd celebration of community arts will take place in Newark’s Forest Hill historic district on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 12-6pm. Organized by the Forest Hill Community Association, our FREE family-friendly event will have amateur and professional artists (both performing and visual) volunteering to showcase their talents. Residents from Forest Hill will make their porches available to serve as community stages to accommodate the artists. Attendees will be invited to visit stages across the neighborhood to enjoy a full afternoon of entertainment, food, and fun. Visit us at Facebook: Newark Porchfest or Instagram: @newarkporchfest for updates and info

Rome Neal Banana Puddin' Jazz 18th Anniversary Celebration Co-Chaired by Multi-EMMY award winner Ron Cephas Jones and TONY/EMMY award winner LaChanze Hosted by Rome Neal With musical performances by John di Martino, J.F. Seary, Yoshi Waki, Lonnie Plaxico, Nick Scheuble, Patience Higgins, Frank Senior, Andre Chez Lewis, Leonieke Scheuble, Mimi Block, and others... Back at the historic NUYORICAN POETS CAFE 236 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009 RSVP ONLY: romeneal25@gmail.com (FREE, However because of limited seating all entering the Nuyorican on the day of the event must RSVP and have proof of a negative Covid Test 48 hours prior to time of the event) Sunday, August 22, 2021 6:00 PM est Also FREE Virtually Live Streamed! Youtube and FB LIVE!Please note: RSVP tickets are required ONLY for the live show in the Nuyorican Poets Cafe: romeneal25@gmail.com This event is FREE and also streaming LIVE YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRxWA2DH_XIFB Live Links: https://www.facebook.com/...//www.facebook.com/rome.neal.1 www.romeneal.com Contributions accepted:venmo: rome-neal-2 or PayPal: romekyn@earthlink.net Rome Neal's Banana Puddin' Jazz events are STREAMED LIVE! YOUTUBE & FB "FREE" SPONSORS:Ron Cephas Jones, Jazz Foundation of America, John D. Smith, Lamon Fenner, Chris Bryan, Barbara Flowers, Sheryl Renee Productions, Laurence Holder, George Turner, Steve Burnett, Black Theatre Project (Documentary) Harry Karsten c/o Black Repertory Group (Berk) *This program is also made possible by the New York City Artist Corps.*

Mark Morganelli and the Jazz Forum Brazillian All Stars @ 5pm
Houston Person Quartet @6:30pm

JAZZ GUMBO: ARMSTRONG & ELLA SONG SUMMIT SUNDAY OCT 10,2021 430PM @ THE TRIAD THEATRE 158 W 72ND STREET LOUIS SATCHMO ARMSTRONG and ELLA FITZGERALD are together once again In the person of award-winning Jazz vocalists John Satchmo Mannan and Terri Davis These two amazing artists will perform America’s Best Jazz classics spanning from the Great Jazz Era and covering contemporary 21stCentury gems of jazz. The John S Mannan Band will Include internationally acclaimed Pianist Bertha Hope, Trumpeter Angeleisha Rodgers sax master Alvin Ellington Flythe, Tap Master Johnson, Larry Roland on bass, Jaime Affoumado on drums etc Proceeds from ticket sales will help support the efforts of the NEW YORK JAZZ AND LITERATURE SOCIETY in its mission to promote and preserve jazz as an American art form.

Doors: 7PM | Show: 8PM LPR COVID-19 Policies: https://lpr.com/about-lpr-nyc/covid-19/ With her captivating charisma and radiant spirit, Daymé Arocena effortlessly blends traditional Santerían chant, jazz stylings, contemporary R&B influences, and Afro-Cuban rhythmic complexity for audiences worldwide. Her passion for the musical traditions of her homeland is boundless – “reigniting the Cuban soundtrack wherever she plays” (NPR). At every performance, Daymé coaxes her audiences into lively call-and-response chants with an irrepressible smile on her face, enamoring the whole audience in her charm. “Scat-singing over her trio’s swaying rhumbas and cha-cha-chas,” (DownBeat), Daymé’s impact upon the history of Cuban music is undeniable. On September 6, 2019, Daymé released Sonocardiogram on Brownswood Recordings to resounding critical applause. Celebrating the rich elements of Afro-Cuban culture and Santería, Sonocardiogram also tells the story of Daymé as a creative spirit. The album is a finely crafted arc exploring her sources of Santería, dedication to legacy of Afro-Cuban musicians, an homage to family, and of course always inspired, sincere, and hopeful. Daymé was introduced to the world stage through Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura Mix project, which brought producers from around the world to Cuba to record with local musicians. Daymé enchanted a packed audience at the London launch of that album, and since then has released four breathtaking albums as a bandleader, including 2017’s Cubafonía – named one of The Arts Desk’s best albums of 2017. NPR claims there’s “never a dull moment” on the recording, and Billboard sums it up perfectly: Cubafonía is a “must-have on any playlist.” Daymé looks forward to the release of a new, upbeat Latin dance themed album in late 2021. The WOMEN’S VOICES series celebrates the role that female artists play in the preservation and promotion of their respective cultures and traditions.

New York Jazz Trio to Play Two Sets in High Bridge on Saturday Hunterdon County native Zachary Hann will bring his jazz trio to High Bridge this Saturday (October 9) for two sets at Scout’s Coffee Bar + Mercantile. Hann, an alto saxophonist, will be joined onstage by bassist Solomon Gottfried and drummer Jacob Patrone. All three live in New York City and graduated from New York-based conservatories: Gottfried and Patrone attended The New School. Hann, who grew up in Lebanon Township and graduated from Voorhees High School, attended The Juilliard School, where he studied classical clarinet. He has performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and David Geffen Hall. He has also performed in Los Angeles, Dublin, Edinburgh, Taipei, and Vancouver, Canada. In June he organized and performed in the Steeple City Sound concert series in North Adams, Massachusetts. While a senior at Juilliard, Hann appeared as a guest soloist with the Hunterdon County Symphony, performing the second movement of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major. Hann’s jazz trio will play his original compositions as well as interpretations of jazz standards. Among his major influences on the saxophone, Hann counts such jazz giants as Lee Konitz, Charley Parker, Art Pepper, and Johnny Hodges, as well as rising stars Ben van Gelder and Patrick Bartley. The trio’s Saturday sets will take place at The Parlor, a performance space inside Scout’s Coffee Bar, starting at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. To order tickets online, go to: https://www.scoutscoffeebar.com/order-online. Hann, who played two well-received sets at Scout’s in June, will bring his trio back to Scout’s for two more shows this fall, on November 13 and December 11. “It’s always a pleasure coming back to Scout’s,” Hann said. “And I always look forward to the opportunity to play with Jacob and Sol.” Scout’s, at 11 Main St., has arranged for a pop-up pizza maker to serve food at he coffee shop on Saturday night. Siblings, owned by Jaimie Acosta, a High Bridge resident, specializes in Neapolitan-style pizza consisting of special flour from Italy balanced by local ingredients, including Jersey Girl Cheese. The ticket price also includes an individual pie (vegan and gluten-free options are available) and a salad. Scout’s is BYOB, and the Highrail Brewing Company is directly across Main Street from the coffee shop. Nicole Poko, who co-owns Scout’s with her husband, Adam, said Saturday’s music-and-pizza event reflects the coffee bar’s ethos of partnership. “The spirit of Scout’s has always been collaborative: coming together with chefs, artists and musicians to create events where we can connect,” Poko said. “I’m excited to be working with Jaimie and Zack, who have been a part of the Scout’s community since our first day. I’m really looking forward to delicious food, great music, and being around people sharing in a good time.”

From the creators of the hit off-Broadway show “Josephine,” this new musical explores the extraordinary and mostly untold story of the friendship between two of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century: legendary singer/dancer/activist/spy Josephine Baker and Academy Award-winner and European princess, Grace Kelly/Princess Grace of Monaco. Friday, November 5, 2021 at 8:00PM, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 8:00PM and Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2:00PM. All patrons 12 years and older must provide proof of vaccination and corresponding ID. Masks required for all patrons over two years old.

THE JAZZ EXCHANGE NOVEMBER 6TH SECRET SHOW: Saturday, November 6th | Arrival time 5:30pm *Important: Please arrive on time, seating will be on a first come first serve basis. Upon arrival find your seats, mingle with new people, and get settled in. Plan on staying for the entire show, so that our artists have an audience to perform for. This is a concert series so come with an open mind to listen to new artists and their music! How does a secret show work? First, find out about The Jazz Exchange Secret Show in your area and purchase your tickets. The exact address of the venue will not be revealed, only the area that the event will take place. Our shows consist of two performances, one by a talented emerging artist followed by an amazing featured artist. The performing artist will remain a secret, the only thing we can promise is that they are the top talent in the area and the show will be amazing! The exact address will be revealed to you 24 hours before the show, once you have purchased your tickets. Arrive at the location and DISCOVER a unique venue, MEET new people, and EXPERIENCE a new artist. How much are the tickets? Ticket prices vary depending on the space, date, and location. We try to keep the price reasonable for all our audience members. Check your secret show for more details. What kind of music or entertainment will be there? The Jazz Exchange show always consists of two performances. The show will start with an emerging musician followed by a featured artist in the area. All artists are selected by our Jazz Exchange team to ensure we bring an exciting, diverse, and entertaining experience. Come with an open mind to listen to new music and artists in your local community. Trust us, it will be worth it! Where am I going? You already know the area that the show will be presented, and the suspense is almost over. A day before (24 hours) the event you will receive an email with the address of the secret location. Please plan to be at the show at the arrival time, and look for The Jazz Exchange signage where you will check-in. Our Secret Shows are meant to build communities, creating an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. What is the venue like? Classic art deco bar serves out hand-crafted artisanal cocktails alongside B Squared’s elevated seafood concept including lush seafood towers, charred king crab, shrimp guacamole, and our famous B2 Mac n’ Cheese! An immersive experience where elite and innovative musicians, food and beverage mavens, visitors, and neighbors could all gather together...a vibe centered around creativity, positive spontaneity, respect, and community...a new home in Harlem for incredible live Jazz! COVID-19 Safety Standards: What to expect Your health and safety are important to us. We will be monitoring CDC guidelines throughout the different areas to make sure we are following the rules and keeping our guests and performers safe. We have developed a COVID Safety Plan, following the most up-to-date guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York State Dept. of Health, to promote a safe, clean, welcoming environment. If you are feeling ill, please stay home and consult your doctor. Please note, these policies and guidelines are subject to change at any time and without warning, based on government mandates. PROOF OF VACCINATION We will be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter our September Secret Show in Brooklyn. Acceptable forms of Vaccination proof include: ● NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS ● Excelsior Pass ● CDC Vaccination Card (or photo) ● NYC Vaccination Record ● An official immunization record from outside NYC or the U.S If any of our guests are prohibited from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine for legitimate medical reasons, The Jazz Exchange management staff must be notified 48 hours in advance. Anyone who does not make accommodations with management in advance will not be permitted entry without proof of vaccination at the door. MASKING We strongly encourage guests to wear masks inside the venue when not actively eating or drinking. We also ask that you wear a mask when talking with the performers, staff, walking around, or using the restroom. The Jazz Exchange + venue staff will remain masked at all times when interacting with artists, patrons, drinks, food, etc. HAND SANITIZING STATION Hand sanitizer is readily available at check-in and at the venue. We encourage frequent hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer. Additional hand sanitizer is available for our staff. TOUCHLESS PROGRAM The Jazz Exchange evenings program will be available digitally and can be accessed on your mobile device by scanning the provided QR code at your table. In the program, you will find the information of the performing artists performing, social media handles, how to follow and support, and other events from The Jazz Exchange. How Long Will This Policy Last? We are hopeful that this temporary policy will not be needed in the future as things continue to improve. The admission policy will remain depending on local health official recommendations and on infection rates going forward. Reservation | Capacity Limitation The Jazz Exchange + the venue reserves the right to limit capacity at any time. In order to know where the secret venue is tickets must be purchased online in advance. I Bought a Ticket and Have Now Tested Positive for Covid, Can I Have a Refund? Yes. Please send us a copy of your positive covid-19 test result, your order number, and specific ticket details to thejazzexchangecontact@gmail.com By attending The Jazz Exchange Secret Show Harlem, you agree to assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and relinquish The Jazz Exchange and the venue from and all liability. Transportation near the location? MTA - 116th stop DC / ABCD at 125th Street Parking: Street Parking is available near the venue Food & Drinks will be sold at the venue for purchase. Minimum: $20 per person ------------------------------------------ Please bring a valid ID 21+ only We appreciate your support and contribution. No RAIN DATE for this event.

Bloomingdale School of Music presents a free Faculty Concert Series on select Friday evenings at the David Greer Recital Hall on 323 West 108th Street. The 2021-2022 season will be an exciting and diverse series with 14 performances in a wide variety of genres. For over 20 years Bloomingdale has presented its faculty, as well as guest artists, in concerts including classical music, jazz, and world music designed specifically for children. This FREE concert series has established itself a vital part of the musical life of the Upper West Side. After a year of virtual concerts, this season will take place in-person in our newly renovated recital hall. Attendees MUST RSVP as Covid Guidelines have reduced the seating capacity in the hall. For more information and to RSVP, visit bsmny.org/events. Faculty Concert: Music of Anthony Branker Friday, November 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM Eli Asher, trumpet Brandon Vazquez, trumpet Michael Cochrane, piano Kevin Farrell, bass Chris Carroll, drums  Eli Asher is joined by BSM faculty and guest performers in this special tribute to noted jazz composer, trumpeter, and educator, Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker. Afterward, please join in a celebration of Bloomingdale's 57th birthday with a reception featuring wonderful music and light refreshments.  RSVP here Faculty Concert: Celebrating Jack Beeson Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM Marc Peloquin, piano Christine Browning, soprano A special 100th anniversary celebration of American composer Jack Beeson. RSVP here Faculty Concert: Musical Portraits Friday, December 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM Weiwei Zhang, piano Olga Gurevich, piano  This program highlights the piano in imaginative and scintillating works by such composers as Debussy, Prokofiev, Ravel, and Tan Dun. RSVP here Holiday Concert Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a concert featuring faculty and students in music of the season. A festive treat to spice up your December!  For the Love of... Friday, February 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM Christine Browning, soprano  A program of vocal works featuring guest tenor Christopher Trapani and members of the BSM Broadway Ensemble. Music from various operas and Broadway musicals that explore love in all shapes, sizes, and circumstances.  The Piano Music of Ed Bland Friday, February 18 at 7:00 PM Judith Olson, piano  In honor of Black History Month, Judith Olson performs works by African-American composer Ed Bland (1926-2013), with whom she worked for many years.  Elegance and Exuberance Friday, March 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM Roberto Hidalgo, piano Theresa Salomon, violin  Music of elegance and exuberance is celebrated in this program of music for violin and piano by Mozart and Franck. The Japanese Koto and the Music of Yumi Kurosawa Friday, March 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eric Phinney, tabla Naho Parrini, violin Yumi Kurosawa, a master of the 21 string koto, Japan's national instrument, will be joined by BSM faculty members Eric Phinney and Naho Parrini, in a program featuring her innovative compositions for koto, tabla, and violin.  Dance in the Light Friday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00 PM Margalit Cantor, Baroque cello A program of sonorous joy featuring some of the most charming and popular Baroque music ever written, performed on period instruments by the Dorian Baroque ensemble.  Music for Guitar & Piano: Bach | Carulli | Cordero Friday, April 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM José Maldonado, guitar Tim McCullough, piano An evocative program of duets for guitar and piano featuring the music of Bach, Ferdinando Carulli, and Ernesto Cordero.  Trios in Technicolor Friday, May 13, 2021 at 7:00 PM Molly Aronson, cello Olga Gurevich, piano Claudia Schaer, violin Trios in Technicolor will allow audiences to enjoy the rich range of hues produced by the violin, cello, and piano, featuring works that directly draw inspiration from the color palette.  Starmaker Machinery III: The Illogical Mixtape Friday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM  Mark Mollica, electric guitar This concert will feature jazz faculty Mark Mollica's arrangements of familiar tunes put into the capable hands of his band of improvisers.  These concerts are part of Bloomingdale School of Music's 50-year commitment to cultivating a sense of unification and equality in their community and providing access to high quality music with its highly accomplished faculty performing. "Our faculty are excited to be back and perform for a live audience again. The last year has been difficult for professional performing artists in the NYC area and we are thrilled to be able to present such talented artists from our own school," says Executive Director, Erika Atkins. "This series offers our neighborhood as well as the school community the opportunity to experience professional performances in the intimate setting of Bloomingdale's David Greer Concert Hall – for no cost." Founded in 1964, Bloomingdale School of Music is dedicated to the belief that music changes lives and everyone should have access to high-quality music education regardless of economic status, race, religion, ability level, or gender. Bloomingdale is a music-driven community center where all are welcome to join and learn about music from top faculty. We are dedicated to our mission – to make music education accessible to all who want to learn – and remain focused on supporting this mission through our values. www.bsmny.org/