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Hone your skills and work towards drawing realistic portraits in this live-modelled session. Gather your materials and join us on Zoom for this 90-minute session with model Jasmine Bryant. Draw, paint, or even sculpt this live model, who will offer a variety of angles and options that are sure to keep you inspired. Please note that this is an opportunity to create a portrait from a live model, not a facilitated class. Although no instruction will be given to participants, feel free to encourage each other. The program will be available on Zoom.

‘Super excited to be heading back to Hartford in August with the all female band of cello, violin, bass, drums and keys, Firey String Sistas featuring Nioka Workman, Marlene Rice, Mala Waldron, Destiny Diggs and Luciana Padmore. We will be sharing a hot set of Jazz, Soul and new music at the Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series. Bring your lawn chairs and umbrellas. See you there! August 9, 2021. 7:30p-9:00p The 2021 Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series will run from July 12, 2021– August 16, 2021.  All concerts are free and will be held at the; Thomas D. Harris IV Pavilion at Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT 2021 Paul Brown Monday Night Jazz Series Sponsors Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Summer in The City Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Edward C. & Ann T. Roberts Foundation Greater Hartford Arts Council , City of Hartford  www.hartfordjazzsociety.com

We are super excited to have our first in-person house session of the year at Virtuosity. Although space is limited, we'll also be streaming this house session on Virtuosity's Facebook & Twitch : @VirtuosityBoston. For our July event we welcome Jazz Pianist, Miguel Landestoy, to the House Session family! Miguel is an amazing pianist, band leader, and educator. He is also an OG supporter of the House Session Series who has accompanied multiple artists. We are honored to have him as a featured artist this season. This House Session has been generously sponsored by the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston. Thank you for your support of Dunamis and the Y.A.M.S House Session Series. Space is limited; tickets must be purchased in advance.

Richard Baratta—“The 3 B’s + Vincent Herring” will be in concert at the Englewood Public Library, on Thursday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 3rd 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, but registration is required at tinyurl.com/JUTS3bs For the concert series, 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 urged. In the event of rain, the concert would be rescheduled to Sunday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. The performers are drummer Richard Baratta, guitarist Paul Bollenback, organist Pat Bianchi and saxophonist Vincent Herring. The lineup for the rest of the jazz series is as follows: 7/15. Darrell Green & Camille Thurman 7/22. Bill Saxton with his Harlem all-stars 7/29. Vince Ector 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.

Drom NYC Summer Jazz Series: Live Jazz Returns to the East Village, Beginning July 28th As New York's live music scene comes roaring back to life, East Village venue Drom brings live jazz back to the neighborhood with their new NYC Summer Jazz Series: Nine shows over two separate weeks in July and August, featuring some of the city's most dynamic performers, running from July 28th to August 22nd (Full lineup below). While such storied jazz venues as Tonic and The Stone are long gone from the neighborhood, and other beloved rooms like The Pyramid Club went permanently dark during the pandemic, Drom keeps the flame of live music burning, and celebrates the end of our collective lockdown by going big. The series marks a milestone for Drom: their first ever dedicated jazz festival -- a surprising first from a venue that's been home to many contemporary jazz greats over its 14 year history, including Robert Glasper, Marc Ribot, Jeff "Tain" Waits, and Arturo O Farrill & The Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra. NYC SUMMER JAZZ SERIES LINEUP: Wed, July 28 - MARS: Tim Berne, David Torn, Craig Taborn, Ches Smith Thurs, July 29 - Mingus Big Band Fri, July 30 - Greg Osby Quartet and Oran Etkin: Open Arms Project Sat, July 31 - Groove Collective Wed, Aug 18 - Ravi Coltrane and Juke Joint Jelis feat. Brianna Thomas Thurs, Aug 19 - Camille Thurman with the Darrell Green Trio, and Conrad Herwig Quintet Fri, Aug 20 - Johnathan Blake and Edmar Castaneda & Ari Hoenig Sat, Aug 21 - Russell Malone Quartet Sun, Aug 22 - Stephane Wrembel: The Django Experiment

Kalia Vandever - Trombone Sasha Berliner - Vibes Tyrone Allen - Bass Connor Parks - Drums Kalia Vandever is a trombonist, composer, and educator living in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of Julliard’s Jazz Studies program in 2017, she released her debut album, In Bloom; in May, 2019 which features all of her original composition. She has since toured and performed internationally with her quartet, as well as a side-woman, performing with artists including on Saturday Night Live with Demi Lovato and on Samantha Bee’s Full Frontal with Lizzo. She has performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Preservation Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Jazz Gallery, the Blue Note, and the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center, among others.

Saxophonist Bill Saxton and His Harlem All-Stars return to the Englewood Public Library on Thursday, July 22nd at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front lawn and plaza. This will be the 5th installment in the library’s 9th annual jazz concert series “Jazz Under the Stars.” Registration is required for these concerts (no exceptions) and is available on Eventbrite or go to tinyurl.com/JUTSsaxton 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. Bill Saxton has composed more than 80 musical compositions. Tunes such as Beneath the Surface, One for Booker and Priorities earned a three star rating and critical acclaim in Downbeat, BeBop, and Beyond magazines. Saxton has toured with the US State Department extensively in West Africa. He went on to play across Europe and into Japan and the Caribbean. Among his many honors and accolades, Saxton was honored by the White House during Black Music Month, the Harlem Jazz Museum has featured his life, and The Library of Music at New York’s Lincoln Center housed his induction as a Jazz Legend. Bill rejuvenated a historical jazz landmark when he opened “Bill’s Place” in 2006. Saxton has since devoted a considerable portion of his creative energies to managing and playing at the club, while continuing to appear on recordings as a sideman. For further information visit the Library’s website at www.englewoodlibrary.org

After hundreds of sold-out performances and critical acclaim from his inaugural theatrical tour, magician Michael Carbonaro returns to NJPAC with a brand new show. From his hit series The Carbonaro Effect on truTV, America’s favorite trickster makes a triumphant return to live performances in CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic, hysterical offbeat shenanigans and wonder for audiences of all ages. We’d say you have to see it to believe it, but you won’t believe a thing when you’re in the presence of Michael Carbonaro! “A smart-ass with a heart of gold.” –Teller (of Penn and Teller)

Powerhouse vocalist, actress and activist Ledisi returns to NJPAC! The acclaimed singer is “soul food to the ears, salve for the heart and sweetness for the spirit” (Soul Tracks). Ledisi won her first GRAMMY® this year for the song “Anything for You” off her vibrant new album, The Wild Card. Her first record on her own label, The Wild Card combines jazz, rock and blues to create Ledisi’s definition of soul music. Joining Ledisi are special guests and GRAMMY® nominees Musiq Soulchild (Juslisen, Luvanmusiq, Feel the Real) and Kenyon Dixon (Higher Ground, Expectations). “The type of elite vocal athlete that is increasingly hard to find, with shades of Sarah Vaughan and Chaka Khan.” –Rolling Stone *Important note: the VIP experience may change based on current CDC guidelines. VIP guests are required to show proof of vaccination in order to attend the Meet and Greet. VIP guests who cannot provide a valid vaccination card upon check-in will be turned away from the Meet & Greet and forfeits their VIP package. Guests concerned about this policy are encouraged to purchase a regular ticket to attend the show.

Super Video Bros is a music video comedy show where comics watch music videos suggested by the audience and talk shit. There's sketches, prizes, and more! If you love music and comedy, come thru! Hosted by Mike Brown from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee & Comedy Central and Dillon Stevenson from Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas on HBO, featuring Ariel Leaty of What's Eating You Pod? Featuring: Rae Sanni (A Black Lady Sketch Show) Tawanda Gona (Desus & Mero) DonWill (Ziwe)