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JAMbalaya! is a 3 Band Soul/Funk Showcase & Jam - Open to Anyone at all Skill Levels $10 Advance, $15 At Door 7PM Doors 8PM Brass Queens 9PM Fat Boi Brass Band 10PM NOTUS 11PM JAM! Brass Queens is an 8-piece brass band whose music is deeply inspired by the New Orleans tradition, which influences their sound that spans various genres. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the Brass Queens features an all-female horn section. Fat Boi's Brass Band is a nine piece NOLA style brass band bringing the music and tradition of New Orleans all over New York. NOTUS is the house band for JAMbalaya! at DROM. Founded on the love for the spirit of New Orleans and the intrigue of New York's cultural musical diversity, NOTUS came together in January of 2018 seeking to accomplish only three simple goals; create music, have fun doing it, and share it with the world. They are care-free and fun-loving pioneers of Brass Fusion, combining elements from contemporary New Orleans Funk, Traditional Brass, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Latin, and Jazz.

he Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture presents direct from Santo Domingo the acclaimed Dominican pianist Josean Jacobo performing music from his newest album, Herencia Criolla, on Friday, April 29, 2022, 8:00 pm at the Repertory Theater of Hostos Community College. He is joined by his extraordinary musicians Daroll Méndez on bass and Otoniel Nicolás on drums, inviting audiences to submerge themselves in the traditional and popular Dominican rhythms of Merengue and Bachata in a contemporary jazz setting. The concert is both cultural and educational. Short video recordings made out in the field will be shown, presenting the ancestral and folkloric music traditions of three different communities in the Dominican Republic - Baní, San Juan de la Maguana and Villa Mella. In addition, a brief video recorded in the capital Santo Domingo will showcase popular Merengue and Bachata rhythms. After each video, Josean will transition into his live music, guiding listeners through the cultural inspiration behind each composition and arrangement, creating a bridge between Dominican cultural history and its influence on the present. Herencia Criolla is Latin Jazz - Jazz with Afro-Caribbean accents - Jazz with the colors of Quisqueya - it is Afro-Dominican Jazz! Josean Jacobo and his trio hold two Free Master Classes at Hostos on Wednesday April 27 at 7 pm and Tuesday May 3 at 3:30 pm. Register at (718) 518-4455.

Saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman will be performing with drummer Darrell Green and the Darrell Green Trio at the Englewood Public Library, on Thursday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 6th installment in the library’s 10th annual jazz concert series “Jazz Under the Stars.” The concert series is free and open to the public. No registration is needed, but library parking is very limited. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church one block north at 113 Engle St.
Downbeat magazine and SF Jazz rising star saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman collaborates with the incomparable drummer Darrell Green for a performance debuting original music written during quarantine. They were featured on NPR this past June for a series called “Alone Together Duets,” and recently completed a tour of Africa sponsored by the U.S. State Department and American Music Abroad.
Camille is joined by the Darrell Green Trio, featuring Anthony Wonsey on piano, Tom DiCarlo on bass, and Darrell Green on drums.
The lineup for the rest of the jazz series is as follows:
August 4—The Vince Ector Group
August 11--Mark Gross
August 18--Chris Beck
August 25--Sharp Radway
For further information, visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The Englewood Library is located at 31 Engle St., Englewood, N.J.

“A rather amazing improviser, the pianist is making a name for himself by feverishly assaulting the progressive edge of mainstream jazz.” — Village Voice

Acclaimed Venezuelan jazz pianist Luis Perdomo brings his trio to Zinc on Tuesday, August 2 for a splendid evening of jazz piano. He's supported by Ugonna Okegwo on bass and Adam Cruz on drums.

Ever since he came to New York in 1993 from Venezuela, Perdomo has emerged as one of the most in-demand sidemen—as evidenced by his celebrated work with a wide array of jazz and Latin stars—from Ravi Coltrane to Ray Barretto, and by his six critically acclaimed recordings as a leader. The release of his magnificent new, Hot Tone label debut CD, 22, features bassist Mimi Jones’ supple, deep bass lines and drummer Rudy Royston’s quicksilver rhythms, in a trio he christened The Controlling Ear Unit. “I wanted to create an environment where a sensitive player could make his own musical choices, without fear of the consequences,” Perdomo says. “The word ‘unit’ is appropriate because although the current group is a trio, it doesn’t really have to be restrained to that. It could have a different format, depending on what the music calls for.”

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 advance / $30 day of show. For more info, call (212) 477-9462 or visit http://zincjazzcom.

“Ron is a badass on guitar. Performing with him makes me feel like a badass too.”

—Sinem Saniye, World-renowned Turkish Pop and Jazz vocalist

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Ron Jackson brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Monday, August 22. He’s supported by bassist Essiet Essiet and drummer Sylvia Cuenca.

New York jazz 6 and 7 string master guitarist Ron Jackson is a composer, arranger, producer, recording artist, instructor, and writer. Ron is currently a Contributor/Writer for Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Ron has performed and recorded in over 30 countries as a bandleader and ensemble performer, and is well established on the international jazz scene.

Ron’s style of guitar playing and composing is a blend of jazz and other American styles such as soul, rhythm and blues, pop, as well as Caribbean and Latin, having been influenced by his Philippine roots. He brings it all together in his unique approach to playing jazz guitar. Considered one of the most versatile guitarists in the world, he is adept in styles such as African, Rock, R+B, Brazilian, Pop, Country, Calypso, Reggae, Soul, Funk, and Classical, but his greatest passion has always been jazz. Ron has 8 jazz guitar albums to his credit as a leader.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 day of show. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

“Master improviser.” —The Guardian

Acclaimed pianist Uri Caine brings his formidable trio to Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, August 16. He’s supported by bassist Mark Helias and drummer Ben Perowsky.

Jazz pianist/composer Uri Caine brings an eclectic array of disciplines and influences to his music. His own Jewish heritage, his classical and jazz training, and his interest in electronics combine in ambitious hybrids that are often challenging but always inventive.

Caine has received commissions to compose music for the American Composers Orchestra, The Arditti Quartet, The Vienna Volksoper, Concerto Koln, The Basel Chamber Orchestra, and The Beaux Arts Trio among others. His most recent orchestral composition “Sunburst” was performed in June 2016 at the Teatro Massimo in Palermo, Sicily. He also served as the Director of The Venice Biennale in 2003. Caine has received grants from The National Endowment for the Arts, The Pew Foundation, and The USA Artist Fellowships and has performed at numerous festivals including the North Sea, Monterey, Montreal, and Newport Jazz Festival as well as classical festivals like the Salzburg Festival, the Munich Opera, Holland Festival, IRCAM and Great Performers at Lincoln Center. He has recorded over 30 albums as a leader and was nominated for a Grammy® Award for The Othello Syndrome (Winter and Winter) in 2009.

Showtimes are at 7:00 PM and 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 advance / $30 day of show. For more info, visit http://zincjazzcom.

DETAILS COMING -- WATCH FOR TICKETS TO GO ON SALE SOON! Born into a family of Venezuelan folk musicians, jazz pianist Benito Gonzalez has always had a deep-rooted appreciation for tradition. Today, as a rising star, Gonzalez follows in the footsteps of jazz’s ancestral forebears. To date, he has shared the stage with heavy hitters like Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Antonio Sanchez, T.K. Blue, and Nicholas Payton, and garnered critical acclaim for his work on Kenny Garrett’s Grammy-nominated album Seeds from the Underground. The fusion of world rhythms and straight-ahead jazz make this passionate performer an audience favorite all over the world. For this concert, Benito is paying tribute to his biggest inspiration, pianist McCoy Tyner. McCoy Tyner was a famous jazz pianist and won five Grammy Awards during his career. He is best known for his involvement with the John Coltrane Quartet as well as the music he composed after he left the group. The Benito Gonzalez Trio performed some of Tyner’s well-known jazz pieces with effortless teamwork. Showtime is 3 pm ET/2 pm CT/1 pm MT/12 pm PT/7 pm GMT Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed. The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through May 8.

This is Peravon Jazz Trio's fifth appearance. Access their previous appearances here. Matt Perich, guitar Phil Ravita, bass Greg Herron, drums Peravon is an exciting trio that plays standard tunes but employs the rhythms and sensibilities of funk, blues, rock, and Latin styles. Peravon also plays original compositions in the same vein. In a Peravon concert you might hear a Thelonious Monk tune followed by Rage Against the Machine, Led Zeppelin followed by Chick Corea. Join the band for an enjoyable musical adventure off of the beaten path. The members are all jazz musicians at heart, but with an affinity for all styles of music. Showtime is 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/11 pm GMT A limited number of in-person seats are available for $20 each. Please email henry@andiemusik.com for stipulations. Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed! The link will be available 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through June 17

Join Stacey Abrams, political leader, voting rights activist, entrepreneur, and NYTimes bestselling author for an evening of candid conversation and insights on politics, leadership, entrepreneurship, social justice, and being a true voice for change. Designed around worldwide and national events, as well as questions from the audience and community, this conversation with Stacey Abrams, will entertain, inform, and empower. “People tend to remember the first time they heard Stacey Abrams speak, and it’s easy to see why.” – TIME Magazine Abrams’ New York Times bestselling book Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change, is a personal and empowering blueprint for outsiders who seek to become the ones in charge. From her experiences launching a company to building Georgia into a premier battleground state, Abrams illuminates that finding what you want to fight for is as critical as knowing how to turn thought into action. Our Time is Now is a blueprint to end voter suppression and chronicles a chilling account of how the right to vote and the principles of democracy have been and continue to be under attack. Dedicated to civic engagement, Abrams has founded multiple organizations devoted to voting rights, training and hiring young people of color, and tackling social issues at both the state and national levels. She is the 2021 recipient of the inaugural Social Justice Impact Award from the NAACP Image Awards.

ADJUST YOUR CALENDAR! Due to bad weather forecasted this week from Tropical Storm Elsa, the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Soundcheck Concert kickoff has been rescheduled from July 8th to our rain date one week later, same time, same place, same great performers! NEW DATE Thursday, July 15 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM @ Lackawanna Plaza Main Stage We are thrilled to present COCOMAMA's eight-piece all-female Latin jazz orchestra and opening act, Story Tellers featuring ALEX LAURENZI on the Lackawanna Plaza Main Stage. The award-winning MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST, the region's largest and favorite music festival, is back for 2021, IN-PERSON, bigger and better than ever. JOiN US IN PERSON! MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST kicks off NEXT WEEK with our first summer evening concert. This summer, renowned chefs DAMON WISE and LAUREN HIRSCHBERG will open Pineapple Express Barbecue, a restaurant and beer garden at the historic Lackawanna Railroad Terminal. According to Hirschberg, chef and owner of Montclair favorite Turtle & the Wolf, he and his partner Wise, chef and owner of Wise Meats, beef, pork and chicken will be smoked on-site over local cherry and oak woods, with counter service ordering, mobile bars, picnic table seating and yard games. Come get a sneak peek, and a taste on Thursday night! Ann's Catering, The Little Hot Dog Wagon and Jimmy's Italian Ices will also be ready to serve hungry customers! The concert is open to the public. Bring some low chairs and some friends!