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We'll hear about the Bobby Sanabria and David Amram's tribute to Jack Kerouac and then Grammy Award-winning producer Carl Griffin remembers Ramsey Lewis

On the September 23 edition of the WBGO Journal, host Doug Doyle chats with pianist Matthew Whitaker, musical director of "Billy Strayhorn" and Pittsburgh Jazz Festival headliner Gerald Albright

David Sanborn sits down with jazz legend Sonny Rollins for part 2 of this rare interview. Sonny talks about a trip to India that changed his life, late night dinners with David and his bandmates and more.

WBGO's Brian Delp chats with Yunie Mojica about the 2025 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

“Right After Sinatra. Frank Would Have Loved Him" - Quincy Jones "He's brilliant! Who would believe this young man grew up in the West Bank?" - Becky Anderson, CNN International "It’s through sheer talent that his rise to fame came in a record period of time?" - Zahi Wehbe "It’s all about international, and I believe he represents the future of music" - Bob Rock Musicians: Trombone: Mike Fahie Tenor Sax: Sam Dillon Bass: Mark Lewandowski Piano: Addison Frei Drums: Jerome Jennings Guitar: Matt Chertkoff Vocals: Omar Kamal Musical Director: Addison Frei *More artists to be announced. Omar Kamal has a voice that transcends borders and decades. His honest, pure power and capacity for connection is the same genius that has defined the careers of the greatest singing legends – influences felt in his eclectic catalogue and captivating performances from Sinatra’s jazz and swing to timeless Arab idols like Mohammed Abdel Wahab and Fairouz. In concert, he has a free-wheeling style that blends various eastern and western styles to create his own unique sound of what it is to be a modern Arab artist today. Kamal brings together stunning repertoires and emotional hits for one enchanting evening at the Appel Room. Omar Kamal is a singer/composer from Nablus with multicultural influences giving him a rich taste in music ranging from Swing kings like Frank Sinatra to Pop legends such as Michael Jackson, and returning back to Arabic greats such as Mohammed Abdelwahab and Fayrouz.

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™.

From Bach to Bernstein featuring vocalist Korliss Uecker accompanied by Conal Fowkes, Ethan Cohen, Jerry Grossman, Frank Tate

Christian McBride and John Clayton celebrate the centennial of their mentor, the legendary bassist Ray Brown, with stories and music.

WBGO’s Jonathan Chimene and Anthony Nieves share photos from the recent Montclair Jazz Festival, that withstood a short hiatus due to a severe thunderstorm to present a full slate of talent.