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All the rumors are true: John Mulaney is headed to NJPAC. The Emmy-winning writer, actor, comedian and SNL alum is on tour with From Scratch, a new set tackling addiction, relapse and controversy in the public eye. With brutal honesty and cutting introspection, John’s stand-up is as funny as ever. (The “I Saw Him Right After He Got Outta Rehab” shirts are pretty good, too.) It’s a must-see for fans of his iconic comedy specials Kid Gorgeous, The Comeback Kid and New In Town, as well as his work on Documentary Now!, Big Mouth, Kroll Show and John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch.

John Yao and His 17-piece Instrument (JY-17 for short) features the diverse compositions of trombonist, composer and arranger John Yao. Established in 2014, the 17-piece ensemble is comprised of New York City’s finest jazz musicians including members of Grammy- award winning ensembles such as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, both of which Yao has been a regular substitute for over a decade and have had a profound influence on his compositional style. “At times angular and broken, other times linear and swinging, he offers a broad view of the possibilities of jazz composition,” says Jim McNeely of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. In celebration of his birthday month of August, the JY-17 will perform the music of jazz legend Charlie Parker. The band will premiere several new arrangements that will put a new spin on Bird’s music.

John Yao and His 17-piece Instrument (JY-17 for short) is the long-standing passion project of trombonist and composer John Yao featuring his original compositions and arrangements which explore the boundaries of harmony, color, texture and rhythm. The 17-piece ensemble is comprised of New York City’s finest jazz musicians including members of Grammy- award winning ensembles such as the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, both of which Yao has been a regular substitute for many years. Yao’s compositions and arrangements are post-bop, experimental and aim to explore new sounds for big band. “At times angular and broken, other times linear and swinging, he offers a broad view of the possibilities of jazz composition,” says Jim McNeely of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Downbeat says, "[Flip-Flop] showcased Yao's unpredictable compositions and inventive arrangements, which spring from tradition while pointing toward future portals." For this performance, the JY-17 will perform selections from the Beyond Suite and music from their album "Flip-Flop".

Gabrielle Stravelli’s pairing of a jazz artist’s musicianship with an ability to interpret lyrics and connect with an audience has led to a richly varied career. She premiered pianist Fred Hersch’s song cycle “Rooms of Light”, toured the U.S. premiering Wynton Marsalis’s “Abyssinian Mass”, has headlined international and domestic jazz festivals and regularly leads her quartet in performances at the country’s finest jazz clubs and performing arts centers. “Dream Ago,” her 2017 release which consists primarily of original material, received a rare 5- star review from Downbeat Magazine and her 2019 release “Pick Up My Pieces: Gabrielle Stravelli Sings Willie Nelson” was featured by noted music critic Will Friedwald in the WSJ and awarded the 2020 Bistro Award for Outstanding Recording. A 2014 run of solo shows at New York’s Metropolitan Room earned her a career-launching rave review in The New York Times, followed by a second Times rave for a run of shows at Feinstein’s/54 Below in 2015. That same year she was chosen for the U.S. State Department’s “American Music Abroad” program for which she has performed and taught throughout Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America. Michael Kanan, piano & Pat O'Leary, bass Source:: http://www.gabriellestravelli.com

Come join us!! Dave Kikoski, esteemed pianist, performs a rare live-streamed solo concert inspired by three Jimmy Greenfield sculptures that tell the cautionary tale of love and loss. Out of Greenfield’s dystopian vision of the future, Kikoski improvises a musical journey that rises above the ashes and sorrow to declare a future of hope.

NJGreekFest is BACK for 2021! Finally! Well almost. On June 4 & 5, 2021, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church will sponsor their first NJGreekFest to Go. From 4pm to 9pm & 11am to 9pm respectively, Holy Trinity will be selling some of your favorites like souvlaki, baklava, and koulourakia will be available for takeout through online ordering (drive-ins welcome). Proceeds from this event will benefit Holy Trinity ministries and Holy Trinity's local non-profit partners. So come and eat (safely at home) and help support Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Our address is 250 Gallows Hill Rd., Westfield, NJ. Who knows? There may be dancing in the aisles. Event: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Presents NJGreekFest to Go! Date: FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 4-5, 2021 Time: June 4: 4pm-9pm; June 5: 11am to 9pm For More Info: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 250 Gallows Hill Road Westfield, NJ 07090 greekfest@njgreekfest.com Telephone: 908-233-8533 www.njgreekfest.com ***Online ordering available ***Walk-ins/Drive-ins welcome *Your favorite Greek Specialties will be available for takeout. *Proceeds will go to support the Ministries of Holy Trinity and our local community partners. *Come Rain or Shine

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT "SATCHMO , HOPE AND DAVIS" LAUNCH MAY 15 FREE JAZZ TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS Jazz performers John Satchmo Mannan, Bertha Hope and Terri Davis and THE NEW YORK STATE JAZZ LITERATURE AND ART SOCIETY host a free LIVE AND LIVE STREAM concert Sat May 15th 2021 from 2pm to 5pm at HARLEM HERITAGE TOURS 104 LENOX AVE (BTW 115TH AND 116TH STREETS) THE PERFORMERS WILL ALSO INCLUDE ALVIN FLYTHE SAXOPHONE, HARLEM DIVA, LEE OLIVE TUCKER, AWARD-WINNING VOCALISTS TERRI DAVIS, AND VERONICA DAEH,BERTHAHA HOPE ON PIANO, ENDEA OWENS ON BASS.. SPOKEN WORD ARTISTS LOTUZ AND AKANKE TUNE IN AT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhOImcp1ed_3JXkfrQ-gOQ SPONSORS INCLUDE THE LAW FIRM OF LIPSIG, SHAPEY, MANUS, AND MOVERMAN AND THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Tommy Lepson, keys, vocals John Previti, bass John Thomakos, drums Bruce Swaim,tenor sax Dave Chappell, guitar Dave Chappell, a Washington, DC native, is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area. For the last several years, he has won the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) for 'Musician of the Year', 'Rock Instrumentalist of the Year', and 'Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year'. He has performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Johnny Johnson, and guitar wizard, Danny Gatton. He can be heard frequently at area clubs such as JV's Restaurant, State Theater, the Birchmere, Bethesda Blues and Jazz, The Music Cafe and Picadilly's Pub - performing with DC area favorites Tommy Lepson and Bruce Swaim. And from time to time, Johnny Neel from the Allman Brother's Band and Gov't Mule. The Washington Post calls Dave a "guitar whiz"... and in an article about the Washington Area Music Awards "The awards came so fast and furious for Chappell, he didn't even know he'd won five until somebody asked him if he was taking the rest of the year off to celebrate his haul. Showtime is 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/14 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 revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through June 3

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.

Beyond Flute Group LIVE in the 6BC Botanical Garden 3rd Sunday Jazz music at 4:00 we return to the garden in 2021 live free jazz with the Beyond Flute Group-Cheryl Pyle 6BC Botanical Garden 624 East 6th Street (between Ave B and C ) NY, NY 10009 3rd Sunday Jazz - Sunday June 20, July 18, August 15 , 2021 we are back in 2021 for summer free jazz , join us in the garden for free jazz with some great musicians and friends