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This edition of Newark Today highlights some of the non-profit organizations and groups who provide essential community services during the holiday…

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is hosting a free panel discussion in collaboration with MOMENT NYC on Saturday, spotlighting the life…

Hailey Niswanger is familiar with the concept of emergence: for the last five years straight, she has been touted as a rising star on alto and soprano…

Shunzo Ohno is recognized as one of the most influential trumpeters and composers today. His recordings are known for their tender and fearless spirit. Ohno’s performances and recordings with Gil Evans, Wayne Shorter, and Herbie Hancock have influenced his current works. Shunzo’s award-winning albums and compositions received acclaimed global recognition, in addition to two Grammy Award-winning albums and much more.

Live at The Cutting Room, Shunzo Ohno’s Metamorphosis performs with his distinguished
Jazz Ensemble and the Lotus Chamber Music Collective - Oct 9th 7:00pm
His life story of resilience and riveting live performances are compelling and energizing. In
pursuit of global harmony through music, he claims, “We all are Dreamers, and together,
we are all triumphant.”
"[Shunzo Ohno]... plays tight, crisply phrased lines with a stabbing rhythmic effect.
Without the mute, his open tone has a broad, ringing sound that soars through high-powered
driving lines…” - The New York Times

“Clearly Shunzo Ohno is no ordinary man. A spectacular trumpeter and an even greater
musician” - JazzdaGama
“[Shunzo Ohno’s] open trumpet engages with an ethereal breath containing the same solid
beauty of a samurai sword shaped in countless battles."

Italy: JAZU, Nico Conversano
Website https://www.shunzoohno.com

The latest CD release from Robert Hill & Joanne Lediger, who have been performing and touring together for fifteen years, is titled Revelation. For the project, vocalist Joanne Lediger and partner Robert Hill - on guitar, vocals, harp and keys, are joined by: Paulina Hill, Robert's daughter, on vocals; Steve Gelfand on bass; Frank Pagano on drums and percussion; and Ed Alstrom on Hammond B3 organ. Of the disc's eleven traditional Gospel Blues tracks, four are Robert Hill originals.
Robert’s CD has achieved acclaim in a very short time, reaching #1&2 on the Top 50 Gospel Blues Song Chart; # 5 on the Top 50 Blues Album Chart, and #2 on the New York Album Chart, among other top rated charts.
Original art work by Robert Hill and Roadhouse director Bruce Tangowski will be on display at the Roadhouse Gallery of Fine Art.
As always, the Salem Roadhouse Café is live, intimate, up front, and personal. All ages are welcome.
• Robert Hill Band: 5 November 2022.
• SALEM ROADHOUSE CAFÉ, 829 Salem Rd., Union, NJ 07083
• Doors open 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM.
• Admission: $20.00. Admission includes show, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert.
Plan now for an evening of great music in Northern New Jersey’s Most Intimate Coffeehouse™.

May 12 @ 6:30 pm ET — "Soul Jazz Listening Party" hosted by Christian McBride and The Apollo Theater Spend a night with Christian McBride groovin’ to the funk and gospel inspired jazz that provided the soundtrack for Juke Boxes across 1960s Black America. Hear how artists like Horace Silver, Cannonball Adderley, Gene Ammons, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Smith, The Jazz Crusaders, and Lee Morgan combined their be-bop roots with a heavy dose of blues, back beat, gospel, and soul, to get their audiences out of their chairs and on to the dance floor. Featured Educational Partner: The Apollo Theater. FREE to all jazz lovers and students. Click here to register! https://jazzhousekids.org/events This program was curated by TED CHUBB, trumpeter & JAZZ HOUSE Director of Cultural Programming, and is made possible thanks to the support of Brandenberg Productions, The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Gia Maione Prima Foundation, The Herb Alpert Foundation, Kenneth Goldman Donor Fund, Manhattan Mechanical Contractors, the National Endowment for the Arts, New Jersey State Council for the Humanities, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, TD Bank Charitable Fund and our many generous individual donors.

Join Smalls in Welcoming A new Tenor Saxophonist in the Scene Isaiah Collier. Collier is a Chicago/Brooklyn based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger,curator, activist, motivational speaker and educator. Collier is most known for his work as a saxophonist, and in addition to him being a drummer as well. Collier's sound and approach is drawn from the influences of saxophonists such as John Coltrane, Roscoe Mitchell, Wayne Shorter, Ari Brown and Gene Ammons. `Collier has shared the stage with many musicians both locally and internationally. Artists like Chance The Rapper,Lewis Nash, Waddada Leo Smith III, Junius Paul, James Carter, Rene Marie, Marquis Hill, Bennie Maupin,Rudy Van Gelder, Angel Bat Dawid and many more. In addition to Collier playing at Venues and festivals from notable places such as The Jazz Showcase, Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Lithuania Jazz Festival,The White House, Chicago Jazz Festival, New York Winter Jazz Festival, The Hyde Park Jazz Festivals,Sons D'hiver Festival(Paris), The Logan Center, The Harris Theatre, U.S Embassy(Paraguay). Collier is also a former fellow of the prestigious Dave Brubeck Institute Stockton,Ca. His most well known work is with his group "Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few". Their most recent project "The Unapologetic Negro" (2019) and their first release "Return of The Black Emperor" (2017) Isaiah Collier / Tenor Sax Jeremiah Hunt / Bass Michael Ode / Drums

The Englewood Public Library present a Mother’s Day concert featuring Gerard & Diane Barros as they perform a selection of pop hits honoring Mothers, on Sunday, May 9, at 5 p.m. outside on the library’s front plaza. The concert is free and open to the public, but registration is required for these concerts (no exceptions) and is available on Eventbrite.at https://tinyurl.com/2vshzce8 or by leaving a phone message for Programming with your name, number or email, and the number of guests at 201-568-2215 x8230. Join Gerard and Diane as they perform a selection of pop hits honoring Mothers. They’ll be presenting a fun Mother’s Day theme, with hits by great artists such as The Shirelles, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, Doris Day, The Beatles, The Mamas & Papas, CSN&Y, Carole King and more! The concert will take place on the library’s front plaza. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 50 guests, Englewood library cardholders only (unless maximum not reached); please bring your own chair or blanket, and masks/social distancing is required. Gerard and Diane Barros are a unique husband and wife / keyboard and guitar duo, specializing in 2-part harmonies. Diane’s rich and stylish singing is accompanied by Gerard’s harmonies, while he plays right-handed lead keyboard, left-handed bass and works the drum machine with his left foot. For further information on the concert, please e-mail the Programming Department at programming@englewood.bccls.org, or visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The Englewood Public Library is located at 31 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ.

Berkman doesn’t rely on old formulas and he isn’t risk-averse. In his tunes, harmonies flow in unanticipated directions, silences open suddenly like trap doors, and quirky rhythmic displacements keep both listeners and bandmembers on their toes (His) music is also full of romance, mystery and good spirits.” — Ed Hazel, JazzIz magazine Biography David Berkman has been an essential part of the New York jazz scene for over 30 years, as a creative and swinging voice on the piano and as a gifted composer, arranger and bandleader. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he currently divides his time between teaching in N.Y. and performing with world renowned jazz artists at home and abroad. Berkman has performed with numerous jazz luminaries including: Sonny Stitt, Tom Harrell, Brian Blade, the Vanguard Orchestra, Cecil McBee, Dave Douglas and Chris Potter. His 11 recordings as a leader have appeared on numerous “Critic’s Best” lists. Berkman is a tenured professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music, C.U.N.Y. in New York and has published three books on jazz with Sher Music Publishing which are used in jazz schools worldwide. His latest recording is a solo project, “David Berkman plays music by John Coltrane and Pete Seeger” (release date, March 9 on Without Records.) “Berkman is a scintillating composer and improviser…” —Steve Futterman, Entertainment Weekly Vicente Archer Bass Matt Wilson drums

While many of us are eager to put last year behind us, members of our community, including families and small business owners, are facing increased economic hardships. During these times, we have an opportunity to support one another and continue finding new ways to defy that distance. On June 2nd, United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) will host its 2nd Annual Virtual 5K Walk/Run on Global Running Day 2021, a worldwide celebration of running that will virtually unite people across the world in a global effort to encourage wellness and strengthen community. A portion of the proceeds will support UWGN’s educational pillar, Newark Thrives!, and provide grants to select providers who are developing learning initiatives in Newark this summer. These programs will focus on art, STEAM, college readiness, mentoring, and sports & recreation. If you’re interested in participating in the event, register here. If you’d like to donate to support the event in another capacity, visit: https://uwnewark.org/run-united/ No matter where or how you move your feet, whatever your #ReasontoRun, let’s Run United.