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"a tough, intensely rhythmic player." —The New York Times

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Ron Affif brings his formidable trio to Zinc. He's supported by bassist Neil Caine and drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts.

Ron Affif has gained a reputation for his personal approach to jazz, playing with a muscular realism as he looks for new expression in tunes from the Great American Songbook.

The nephew of guitarist Ron Anthony (who played with George Shearing and Frank Sinatra), Ron Affif received his first guitar lesson from his uncle when he was 12. After high school, he moved to Los Angeles in 1984, playing with Dick Berk, Dave Pike, Pete Christlieb, and Jack Sheldon and recording a quartet date for the R.A. Records label in 1987. Two years later, he moved to New York and has since worked mostly as a leader. Affif, an excellent bop-based guitarist whose style was influenced a bit by Joe Pass and George Benson (both of whom, in turn, enjoyed his playing), has recorded several impressive albums for Pablo.

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.

Are you interested in pushing for change in your local community? Collective giving, where individuals pool their resources and decide together where to give their support, is a model being practiced by everyday people around the world.
We Give Summit ignites and unites all of us in the powerful movement of collective giving. Open to giving circle members, community leaders, philanthropy experts and social impact newcomers, we'll celebrate and lean into our power as givers.
Join us May 2-4, 2023 for this virtual event, featuring live and on-demand sessions centered on this year's theme: Bolder Together.
Here's a quick event overview:
- 40+ incredible speakers including adrienne maree brown, writer & activist; Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author & professor; Carlos Saavedra of Ayni Institute; and Gloria Walton of The Solutions Project.
- 20+ sessions happening May 2-4 including fireside chats, panel discussions, and networking
- Hundreds of members of collective giving groups and supporters from around the world connecting with one another
- All sessions are FREE (Suggested donation: $100)
Session topics will cover everything from democracy and advocacy to funding leaders of color. Donate $50 or more when registering and you’ll receive swag in the mail (while supplies last!)
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South Orange Downtown's signature event, Under Cover Music Fest returns Sat June 3rd from 2PM-10PM to the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street) in the heart of South Orange, NJ. This year there's even more great music to enjoy as NINE cover bands will take the stage. In addition to the music, there will be food and drinks available for purchase from local eateries including Chipoba, The Fox & Falcon by David Burke, Grub & Go, JuiceHub, Martin's Homemade Pretzels, Miti Miti, Pandang, Three Daughters Baking Co, and Osteria Del Corso who will also be hosting a beer garden (cash bar) featuring local breweries. This family friendly event will have kids activities in the Y-Zone from 2-6pm courtesy of the South Mountain YMCA and also new this year, an exclusive VIP area with tents available for purchase. Visit www.southorangedowntown.org//under-cover-music-fest-2023 for more information. The rain date is Sun Jun 4th 12PM-8PM.

This event is free for all ages to attend thanks to our generous partners, South Orange Village and SOPAC, main stage sponsor, Mark Murphy's Music and supporting sponsors, Pollock Properties Group, Miti Miti, The South Mountain YMCA, and PSE&G.

Singer/songwriter & virtuoso violinist Deni Bonet will perform in concert on Sunday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. on the library's front plaza.

Attendees will need to bring their own chairs and/or blankets.

 In case of rain, the concert will take place indoors.

Deni is a pop/rock singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist who was an original member of the nationally syndicated NPR radio show “Mountain Stage.”

Deni Bonet’s music style ranges from roots-rock to folk pop, which combined with her fun, dynamic and exciting presentation, has earned her a 4 sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and touring with Cyndi Lauper, recording with R.E.M. and Sarah McLachlan and many others. With a strong following of fans from her previous tours in the US and Europe, her latest album Bright Shiny Objects has gotten rave reviews and airplay on over 60 Adult-Alternative radio stations. Deni was recently honored to be awarded a grant through the Arts Envoy Program of the US Government to spend a month on a residency in Africa teaching violin, songwriting, and rock ’n roll at a music college in Zanzibar.

This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Englewood Library.

It's the return of the Jersey City Jazz Festival! The best in FREE live music! Two stages on the waterfront!

Saturday June 3:

RWJ Barnabus Health Stage

Riverview Jazz All-Stars Noon

Emily Braden 2pm

Niko & Bad Habits (DJ set) 4pm

Bill Frisell Trio 6pm

Pier Stage

Radam Schwartz Organ Big Band 4pm

Sonida Solar feat. Eddie Palmieri 8pm

Ford’s Gin Row

Miki Yamanaka Trio 1pm

Spike Wilner “Ancient Aliens” 3pm

Eric Wyatt Quartet feat. Jeff “Tain” Watts 5pm

Akiko Tsuruga Quartet 7pm

FREE ADMISSION!

Sunday June 4: Jersey City Jazz Festival

RWJ Barnabus Health Stage

Stephane Wrembel 1pm

Sugartone Brass Band 2:30

Nikara Warren’s Black Wall Street 4:30

Pier Stage

Joshua Nelson Gospel on the Pier Noon

Doug Beavers Luna 5:30pm

Ford’s Gin Row

Jon Davis Trio 1:30pm

Philip Harper “Phamily” Quintet 3:30pm

Open to professional jazz musicians, graduate students studying jazz, music educators and serious hobbyists, Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jams invites musicians to perform at Flushing Town Hall. All are welcome, regardless of instrument (vocalists, too!). Our Steinway baby grand and drum kit are available at each Jam. Health and safety protocols will be in place so bring a mask, and feel free to bring your own microphone. House Band and Jam Sessions are led by Carol Sudhalter, with Joe Vincent Tranchina, Scott Neumann and Eric Lemon. Don't play, but love Jazz? Come listen!

FTH's Jazz Jam house band leader, Carol Sudhalter, plays flute, baritone and tenor sax and has been running our Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jams for the last four years. And for the last 17 months since March 2020, more than 200 musicians from over a dozen countries as far as New Zealand, Italy and South Africa, have participated in the virtual monthly jams. Over 7,000 viewers from across the globe have enjoyed the music and tuned in to the monthly jams to listen as the venue moved its programming online.

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PETER THE ROCK THE MUSICAL
This FREE EVENT is now in its second season!
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THIS EASTER: Watch the story of Peter, a prisoner in Rome including his journey with Jesus - his adventures, misadventures, and restoration.
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OASIS OF GRACE CHURCH
Presents
PETER THE ROCK - The Musical
"UPON THIS ROCK I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH." - MATTHEW 16:18
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"PETER THE ROCK" The musical is an original presentation for the WHOLE FAMILY! It tells the story of Peter, a prisoner in Rome. He narrates his journey with Jesus - including his adventures, misadventures, and restoration. Jesus builds his church through the rocks - the believers.
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SHOW TIMES
FRI, MARCH 29 | SAT, MARCH 30
DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM
SHOW STARTS 7:00 PM (approx. 90 minutes)
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OASIS OF GRACE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
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*The same lot as the Wayne Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.
Free parking on site.
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TONY BENNETT & BILL EVANS - The Legendary Recordings”
by Tony Corrao and Joel Zelnik

In 1975, Tony Bennett collaborated with the legendary pianist Bill Evans to create an unforgettable masterpiece in the world of jazz. The two albums feature an unusual yet beautiful repertoire that excludes the usual suspects like Gershwin, Ellington, and blues. Instead, they mostly comprise songs associated with great female singers such as Mabel Mercer and Billie Holiday. Additionally, the album features Bill Evans' own "Waltz for Debby" with Gene Lees' lyrics. The result is a timeless collection of jazz that continues to captivate audiences across generations.

Sunday, May 5th, 2pm

Tony Corrao is a vocalist, born & raised in Brooklyn NY. An outstanding song stylist, Tony was the first place winner in the Hoboken Sinatra Centennial.

Joel Zelnik Pianist, performs his tribute to jazz legend Bill Evans at various venues across the country. As a contemporary of Evans, Zelnik has been entertaining audiences for over five decades and has even performed for five US Presidents. With his extensive experience as a bandleader, Joel Zelnik Pianist, is sure to deliver a performance that captures the essence of Evans' music and legacy. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Bill Evans through Joel Zelnik,Pianist.

Jazz House Kids is a community-based arts organization located in Montclair, New Jersey, with a mission to provide year-round musical, educational, and…

Last month, the National Endowment for the Arts crowned four new NEA Jazz Masters, including Todd Barkan, a jazz advocate whose early interest in Latin…