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Acclaimed jazz guitarist Andy Bianco brings his formidable quartet to Zinc on Monday, September 19. He’s supported by saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, organist Brad Whiteley, and drummer Paul Wells.

New York City-based guitarist/composer Andy Bianco has performed/recorded with Angie Stone, Ray Chew, Onree Gill, Kandace Springs, Elle Varner, Bob Moses & many others at such renowned venues as Smoke Jazz Club, Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, The Blue Note, SOB’s, and Joe’s Pub. He’s also the guitarist for the Grammy-nominated R&B artist Elle Varner, with whom he has completed a tour of Japan for Billboard Live. He was a finalist in the 2012 & 2015 USA Songwriting Competition, & his 2 official album releases as a leader have received domestic & international critical acclaim. Andy completed a 6-month tour of New Zealand & Japan as the guitarist with the critically acclaimed stage production entitled, “Empire.” He is a member of the jazz hip-hop supergroup, the Nickel & Dime OPS.

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

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Andy Bianco brings his formidable quartet to Zinc on Monday, September 19. He’s supported by saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, organist Brad Whiteley, and drummer Paul Wells.

New York City-based guitarist/composer Andy Bianco has performed/recorded with Angie Stone, Ray Chew, Onree Gill, Kandace Springs, Elle Varner, Bob Moses & many others at such renowned venues as Smoke Jazz Club, Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, The Blue Note, SOB’s, and Joe’s Pub. He’s also the guitarist for the Grammy-nominated R&B artist Elle Varner, with whom he has completed a tour of Japan for Billboard Live. He was a finalist in the 2012 & 2015 USA Songwriting Competition, & his 2 official album releases as a leader have received domestic & international critical acclaim. Andy completed a 6-month tour of New Zealand & Japan as the guitarist with the critically acclaimed stage production entitled, “Empire.” He is a member of the jazz hip-hop supergroup, the Nickel & Dime OPS.

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

The 2021 MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is back, bigger and better than ever all summer long. The summer heats things up with two evening concerts in July: July 8 6:00-9:00 PM – COCOMAMA’s eight-piece all-female Latin jazz orchestra and opening act, Story Tellers featuring ALEX LAURENZI. The MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL is “Bringing Us Back Together Again” this summer! Voted “Favorite Music Festival” for three years in a row in the NJ Arts People’s Choice Awards, this year’s festivities are moving to the heart of downtown Montclair to support our local businesses. Join us for a live concert series in July and August -- and a Dance Party featuring DJ Brother Mister aka Christian McBride. In September, our partner, Montclair Film brings jazz to the movies, followed by a very special concert evening called Blue in Green, and an all-day Downtown Jamboree with four stages, more than 100 vendors and 200 artists. It promises to be more exciting than ever as we’re making up for a year without LIVE music! Visit us at montclairjazzfestival.org to learn how you can get involved and see all event details. Co-Sponsored by Montclair Center BID and BDP Holdings in Montclair, NJ.

The Vince Ector Group will be in concert at the Englewood Public Library, on Thursday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 6th concert in the library's 9th annual Summer Jazz Concert Series - "Jazz Under the Stars". This acclaimed series takes place every Thursday evening at 7:30 from June 24 through August 26. The concert series is free and open to the public. Registration is required for these concerts (no exceptions) and is available on Eventbrite or go to tinyurl.com JUTSector Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there is a maximum of 100 guests, Englewood library cardholders only, unless maximum not reached; please bring your own chair or blanket, and masks/social distancing is required. Vincent Ector hails from the musical city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he attended the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently, Vincent produced his second CD as a leader entitled Renewal of the Spirit for Mambo Maniacs Records. This recording features Bobby Watson on Saxophones and four of Vincent's original compositions. Ector is featured performing on drum set, djembe and sangba African drums. The lineup for the rest of the jazz series is as follows: 8/5. Eddie Allen Quartet 8/12. Chris Beck 8/19. Sharp Radway 8/26. Duane Eubanks For further information, visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org. The Englewood Library is located at 31 Engle St., Englewood, N.J.

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