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On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film Festival

Trained at the Alvin Ailey School before joining the Paul Taylor Dance Company, Artistic Director David Parsons uses every crayon in the box to create thrilling moments onstage. Like his iconic work Caught, a breathtaking illusion where the dancer’s feet seem to never touch the ground. Sensual and muscular, thought-provoking and uplifting—let this top-notch ensemble transport you to another world.

American Cornhole League commissioner and founder Stacey Moore, color analyst Trey Ryder and top players Kaylee Hunter and Mark Richards join SportsJam with Doug Doyle to talk about the upcoming World Championships and the popularity of the sport

Mark Adamy is a multitalented keyboardist and vocalist who works with artists around the globe as a live performer and recording artist. This includes his own band: The Mark Adamy Band, which is a group of accomplished musicians that has thrilled listeners with its original stylings fusing pop, rock, jazz, R&B, world, and spiritual music.
Mark has enjoyed popularity as a sought-after talent for special events, productions, and performances. Mark has won honors including Entertainer of the Year and Boston Music award nominations. He has shared the stage with greats like Chaka Khan, James Brown, The Four Tops, John-Lee Hooker, Pieces of a Dream, Howard Hewitt, Phil Driscoll, Phil Keaggy, Roger Humphries, and many others. Mark has played in many Broadway productions as well as music directing off-Broadway productions in NYC.
Mark's concert credentials are extensive with acts such as the Coasters, the Cadillacs, Ink Spots, Jive Five, Silhouettes, Marvellettes, the Charelles, and guitarist Billy Davis. He has jammed with jazz artists such as Warren Hill, Makoto Ozone, Darren Lyons Group, and Lee Robinson at venues ranging from New York’s Russian Tea Room and Knitting Factory to Boston’s Symphony Hall
As always, the Salem Roadhouse Café is live, intimate, up front, and personal. All ages are welcome.
• Mark Adamy Band: 15 April 2023.
• SALEM ROADHOUSE CAFÉ, 829 Salem Rd., Union, NJ 07083
• Doors open 7:15PM. Show starts at 8:00PM.
• Admission: $20.00. Admission includes show, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and dessert.
Plan now for an evening of great music in Northern New Jersey’s Most Intimate Coffeehouse™.

Austrian guitarist/composer Matthias Löscher has made a name for himself as collaborator with many hip hop luminaries including Nas, Common, Sean Combs (aka Puff Diddy), and is the lead guitarist for Ms. Lauryn Hill. In the first half of the program, Löscher celebrates his new "Songs of Life" album release. Using both his skills in composition and guitar, Matthias tells stories that are part of our everyday existence as humans. Part two of the program features Löscher's group The Ruff Pack, combining the improvisational nature and compositional complexity of Jazz with the rustic groove and frenetic energy of Hip-Hop, with guest rapper Akua Naru. The event is free and will be live-streamed on ACFNY’s Youtube channel.

Thomas Wheeler led the Justice Department's civil rights unit through a period of transition. He told lawyers he never intended to stay in the job permanently.

The music is back! The producers of the Jersey City Jazz Festival are back with the highly anticipated return of PierFest, a Friday night Latin Jazz series at the J.Owen Grundy Pier at Exchange Place in Jersey City. Riverview Jazz and Exchange Place Alliance have once again partnered to produce this free-to-the-public weekly event featuring world-class music acts, dance instruction, and food trucks against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Each event will begin at 6pm and feature two bands. “It feels so good to get some music happening again! It’s been a very long time coming, but we are so thrilled to present this fabulous collection of artists at one of the most beautiful locations in town,” says Riverview Jazz Executive Director Bryan Beninghove. “This area is just filled to the brim with great musicians, especially in the Latin Jazz genre. The opportunity to catch this music for free is just crazy - you can’t think of a better way to spend your summer Friday nights!” PierFest begins Friday, August 6 with legendary trombonist Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours at 7:30, with Brazilian pianist and vocalist Abelita Mateus opening at 6pm. On August 13 The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet opens, followed by the heavily salsa-inspired Mitch Frohman & the Bronx Horns. For the last two dates Riverview Jazz has partnered with Circle 9 Music to present two evenings of artists from their talented roster. August 20 will feature Karen Joseph “Mambocha'' and legendary bongocera John “Dandy” Rodriguez’s Dream Team. Dandy was the musical director for Tito Puente for over 33 years. The series will close on August 27th with saxophonist Ivan Renta Latin Jazz Quintet and Grammy winner Doug Beavers “Sol”. (see full list below) Admission is free and the events are weather permitting. In case of rain, please check www.RiverviewJazz.Org, RiverviewJazz on FaceBook, or follow #jerseycityjazz on Instagram for updated information. Public transportation is available via the PATH, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NY Waterway ferries, and NJ Transit bus. For more information go to www.RiverviewJazz.Org and www.ExchangePlaceAlliance.com. PierFest is sponsored by Exchange Place Alliance, a not-for-profit Special Improvement District. PierFest is also made possible in part by Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, and the Office of Cultural Affairs. RiverviewJazz.Org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. August 6: Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours 7:30 p.m. Abelita Mateus 6 p.m. August 13: Mitch Frohman & The Bronx Horns 7:30 p.m. The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet 6 p.m. August 20: Johnny Rodriguez Dream Team 7:30 p.m. Karen Joseph “Mambocha” 6 p.m. August 27: Doug Beavers “Sol” 7:30 p.m. Ivan Renta Latin Jazz Quintet 6 p.m.

The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol issued a wave of record requests to eight federal agencies, including any communications by Rudy Giuliani and Ivanka Trump.