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“Rock ‘n’ roll is the closest thing I’ve got to spiritual power. It’s been the higher voice in my life and it’s never let me down.” –John Waite The British pop-rocker John Waite brings star power to the NJPAC stage! This concert will span his incredible forty-year music career, from The Babys to Bad English and beyond. You’ll hear hit after hit from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, like “Missing You,” “Isn’t It Time,” “When I See You Smile” and “Change.” With a voice as sharp and soulful as ever, John pours his heart into every song and every show. Come hear why he’s still considered one of the most iconic rock ‘n’ roll vocalists of our time.

CD release show for our new release on Origin Records: "The Alchemist." With Scott Reeves on trombone, alto flugel & electronics, Russ Spiegel on guitar, Mike Holober on keyboard, Howard Britz on bass & Andy Watson on drums.

Rataplan Records NYC happily announces the CD release of "Melt All the Guns" on June 4th 2021. Melt All the Guns - (RRnyc 008) Ralph Alessi - Trumpet Angelica Sanchez - Piano Devin Gray - Drums & Composition Brooklyn based drummer & composer Devin Gray leads a new trio project of original compositions with master musicians Ralph Alessi on trumpet, and Angelica Sanchez on piano. The project showcases the musicians abilities to surf through advanced ensemble notation while creating new spaces for inspired collective improvisations. "The music on this recording was composed during the fall of 2019 after several gun violence incidents took place. The increase of gun violence over the years and particularly in the United States has upset me so much that I need to speak out. Simply put, we need to expand awareness and work for a future free from gun violence. June 4th was the 7th National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and there are many local events including the Wear Orange Campaign that I recommend investigating. This trio recording was luckily captured after we played some concerts in Canada and the States, and uniquely explores expressions of my feelings around those infuriating times albeit pre-pandemic. I hope you can support not only the impact of the song titles from this recording, but also all artists you know and love during these challenging times." - Devin Gray https://rataplanrecordsnyc.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rataplanrecordsnyc/ https://twitter.com/RataplanRecNYC Source:: http://www.devingraymusic.com

Judith Hill is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, CA, praised by Rolling Stone for her “stellar powerhouse vocals.” She’s had the distinct privilege of being one of the final musicians to be mentored by Prince, who co-produced her debut album, Back In Time. Hill is an accomplished independent artist who has worked closely with legendary talents Michael Jackson, Spike Lee and George Benson, toured with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Ringo Starr and was an official tour opener for John Legend and Josh Groban. Judith was Jackson’s duet partner on the classic ballad, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” which became a highlight of his posthumously released film This Is It. In addition, she delivered a profoundly moving performance of “Heal the World,” a memorable moment during Jackson’s public memorial service. She partnered with Spike Lee to record 11 songs for his film Red Hook Summer and recorded “Too Young” with George Benson for a stand-out song on the album, Inspiration: A Tribute to Nat King Cole. Moreover, Judith received a Grammy Award for her performance in the Oscar-winning documentary, 20 Feet From Stardom, a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of several acclaimed background singers, including Judith. The latter earned a Grammy Award for “Best Music Film” for her participation. Post-This Is It, Judith appeared on NBC’s The Voice, where she was a finalist and began to cement her identity as a solo artist with a series of knockout performances that showed her ability to put her own distinctive, captivating spin on familiar songs. Her new studio album Baby, I’m Hollywood! (released March 2021 via Regime Music Group) is a vibrant, defiant personal statement, a thorough excursion into the annals of Black music: past, present and future. Rich in throwback soul, stunning piano balladry, and swaggering psychedelic funk, the self-produced Baby, I’m Hollywood finds Hill liberated, focused and reborn. Bolstered by an energetic live band and her new attitude, she ruminates on pleasure, pain, celebration, and consequences, all of which inform this collection of finely crafted stories-in-song.

Announcing a long-awaited collaboration with dancer, and lyricist Joseph Webb and Jazz and Blues pianist, Lafayette Harris Jr. True to their “Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk” Broadway roots, the duo will incorporate live music, poetry, emceeing, and tap dance. Setlist will include: Naima by John Coltrane Billy’s Bounce by Charlie Parker Cute by Frank Foster Nutty by Thelonious Monk Microphone Check 1212, an original composition by Lafayette Harris and Joe Webb

This fundraising event allows both virtual and in-person participation, subject to safety considerations, with engaging and fun activities and events throughout Walk week, and culminating with mission updates, research remarks, our Moment of Silence and more on Walk day, and a full day at the Zoo.

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

Savor cuisine from dozens of premier restaurants, dessert specialists, and wine & spirits. Your palate will sing at this gastro feast!

Saxophonist Camille Thurman will be performing with drummer Darrell Green and the Darrell Green Trio at the Englewood Public Library, on Thursday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m. on the library’s front plaza. This will be the 4th 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/JUTSgreen 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 18 at 7:30 p.m. Downbeat magazine and SF Jazz rising star saxophonist and vocalist Camille Thurman collaborates with the incomparable drummer Darrell Green for a performance debuting original music written during quarantine. They were featured on NPR this past June for a series called “Alone Together Duets,” and recently completed a tour of Africa sponsored by the U.S. State Department and American Music Abroad. Camille is joined by the Darrell Green Trio, featuring Anthony Wonsey on piano, Tom DiCarlo on bass, and Darrell Green on drums. The lineup for the rest of the jazz series is as follows: 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.