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Jazz in July artistic director Bill Charlap and his acclaimed trio are one of the leading ensembles in jazz. Joining them as a special guest to kick off this year’s festival is nine-time Grammy nominee Joshua Redman, widely regarded as the greatest jazz saxophonist of his generation, and “one of the 21st century’s finest jazz improvisors” (The Guardian). A dream concert for jazz lovers.

Bill Charlap, piano
Peter Washington, bass
Kenny Washington, drums
Joshua Redman, tenor saxophone

Tito Puente Jr. Kicks Off ‘Salsa Night’ at Newark Symphony Hall

Join Billboard Music Award-winning musician Tito Puente Jr. & His Latin Jazz Ensemble as we kick of Salsa Night!

New to Latin Dancing? No worries, instructors from Newark’s own Smiling David Dance School will be in attendance to show you the moves.

Special guest Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, NJ’s first Latina Senate Majority Leader.

Salsa Night is a free event, but prior registration is required for tickets.

Sponsored by Prudential Financial
Special thanks to Monterreal Water

WBGO's Emily Springer reports Carnegie Hall’s interactive “Link Up” concerts make 11,000 NYC students a part of the show

Trumpeter, vocalist and composer Jumaane Smith chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about his new album and career

Powerhouse vocalist Ms. Lisa Fischer chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about her upcoming performance at the Montclair Jazz Festival and her amazing career

Singer and saxophonist Camille Thurman chats with WBGO's Sheila Anderson about her upcoming gig and new album

HSA President James C. Horton chats with WBGO's Doug Doyle about the new Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Academy

WBGO's Brian Delp chats with Christian McBride about his two upcoming JALC concerts May 2-3

WBGO commentator Mildred Antenor thinks the guidelines for hiring teachers needs a detailed review.Antenor is an author and a professor at Seton Hall…