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Jersey City Jazz Festival: Martin Kelley Affinity! FREE! On the Hyatt House rooftop. Starts at 10 PM The best of Jersey City live music from June 1st-June 4th!

Don't miss the Charlie Sigler Jam Session! FREE! On the Hyatt House terrace. 11th floor. Starts at 9:30 PM The best of Jersey City live music from June 1st-June 4th! See you there!

“Rachel Z is a consistently adventurous player.” — The Los Angeles Times

Acclaimed jazz pianist Rachel Z brings her trio to Zinc for a splendid evening of jazz piano on Tuesday, June 13. She’s supported by bassist Jonathan Toscano and drummer Ben Perwosky.

The stunning Rachel Z and her piano trio have audiences captivated from the moment they hit their seats. With recording and performing credits, including Peter Gabriel, Al Di Meola, Wayne Shorter, Steps Ahead, and Stanley Clarke, Rachel’s magnificent and exquisite song poems are beautiful and demanding.

Manhattan-born and raised Rachel Nicolazzo (aka Rachel Z) had music practically ingrained in her genetic code. Groomed to follow in her mother’s operatic footsteps, she began voice lessons at two, started classical piano lessons at seven, and attended the opera by age nine. “Then I heard Miles Smiles.”

Listening to Herbie Hancock’s harmonies over Wayne Shorter’s compositions helped her bridge the gap from her classical training to jazz. Rachel Z graduated from the New England Conservatory with a “Distinction in Performance” award.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance / $35 at the door. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

Celebrate Make Music New York, NYC's free indoor music festival by the people and for the people, held every summer solstice on June 21!
Join the Harlem Library for a Jazz performance by Trumpeter Willis Wilson and Vocalist Traci Tota.

RUBYBOO ENTERTAINMENT presents A collection of artistry by Trumpeter Willis Wilson and Vocalist Traci Tota: classic and contemporary Jazz styles.

Wilson is noted for his independent sound - a collection of trumpeting artistry that fuses Jazz, R&B, Funk, Hip-Hop, classic and contemporary Jazz styles to create a new wave in the Contemporary and Classic Jazz formats.

At age 10 young Wilson taught himself to play the family piano. By age 12 he was playing the trumpet, and in high school Wilson started to form collaborative sounds on his own terms. Wilson continued studying the craft of Jazz music at Harlem's own City College. He also studied trumpet with Carnegie Hall Jazz Band Director Jon Faddis and Noted trumpeter and educator Jimmy Owens. After being trained under Sid Baker of the NY Philharmonic in classical music, Wilson was ready for his tour with Mercer Ellington and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Wilson's CDs "Conversations" and "Revelations" have both received praise worthy reviews .

SALUTE TO MOTHER'S DAY FREE JAZZ CONCERT ON TAP AT RIVERBANK


Supported by the JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, this event will feature tap dance star, Calvin Booker

and John Satchmo Mannan's Renaissance 2.0 Jazz Band featuring vocalists John Satchmo Mannan and

Nikita White, saxophonist Alvin Flythe, Yayoi Ikawa Piano, Tarik Shah bass,Dave Gibson drums etc
ADMISSION IS FREE

Singer/songwriter & virtuoso violinist Deni Bonet will perform in concert on Sunday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. on the library's front plaza.

Attendees will need to bring their own chairs and/or blankets.

 In case of rain, the concert will take place indoors.

Deni is a pop/rock singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist who was an original member of the nationally syndicated NPR radio show “Mountain Stage.”

Deni Bonet’s music style ranges from roots-rock to folk pop, which combined with her fun, dynamic and exciting presentation, has earned her a 4 sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and touring with Cyndi Lauper, recording with R.E.M. and Sarah McLachlan and many others. With a strong following of fans from her previous tours in the US and Europe, her latest album Bright Shiny Objects has gotten rave reviews and airplay on over 60 Adult-Alternative radio stations. Deni was recently honored to be awarded a grant through the Arts Envoy Program of the US Government to spend a month on a residency in Africa teaching violin, songwriting, and rock ’n roll at a music college in Zanzibar.

This concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Englewood Library.

“Pianist Jihee Heo has a beautiful legato touch that builds on sturdy lyricism and lustrous harmonies but her work also is filled with delicate, detailed figures.” — Downbeat

Don't miss your chance to experience the enchanting music of acclaimed jazz pianist Jihee Heo and her trio! On Tuesday, May 23, the trio will be performing live at the Zinc Bar, featuring bassist Jason Maximo Clotter and drummer Joe Farnsworth.

New York-based jazz pianist and composer Jihee Heo hails from Incheon, South Korea, and has taken the jazz scene by storm.

Jihee has graced the stages of some of the most prestigious festivals and venues, including The Washington D.C. Jazz Festival, Leverkusen Jazz Festival, and National Sawdust, among many others. Her performances have left audiences breathless with her dynamic playing and innovative compositions.

In 2015, Jihee released her nonet album "Passion", which showcased her unique artistic voice in a large ensemble format. Critics raved about the soaring compositions and bold arrangements, with The New York City Jazz Record, MM Jazz Korea, and Grammy-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum all offering critical acclaim.

And if that wasn't impressive enough, Jihee released her first trio album "Are You Ready?" in November 2020, featuring drummer Rodney Green and bass player Marty Kenney. This incredible album has been featured in numerous magazines, including Downbeat Magazine, All About Jazz, and Jazz at Lincoln Center's monthly jazz album roundup.

Jihee's musical prowess is no accident - she holds a master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a bachelor's degree from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. With her impressive background and incredible talent, it's no wonder Jihee Heo is making waves in the jazz world!

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Get your tickets now, available for $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Don't miss out on this magical evening of jazz piano! For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.

This year’s Village of Ridgefield Park’s Earth Day celebration is set for Saturday May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Riverfront Park, located behind the Department of Public Works building located at 24 Industrial Avenue.

Hosted by the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission, the day starts off with multiple interactive shows featuring lessons on different animal species and scientific demonstrations.

The fun continues with eco-cruises from the Riverkeeper along the Hackensack River, all-day music provided by Mark Rust, face painting and a Green Fair featuring local artisans, environmental exhibits and demonstrations throughout the day. A new addition to this year’s program will be Neighborhood Compost, a New Jersey subscription-based compost pick-up service and circular home shop.

Once again, the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association will be on hand to help those who would like to fish on the Hackensack River with a catch and release program. The association will be providing fishing equipment for those who don’t have their own fishing gear. The Board of Recreation will also be offering a mini archery clinic throughout the day.

Mayor John Anlian said, “This year’s Earth Day celebration features a number of fun and educational activities for the residents of Ridgefield Park and their families. It is a day for us all to celebrate all the natural resources our Village has to offer all of us.”

“We hope to raise awareness about environmental issues that are affecting our community as well as encourage all residents to enjoy and take advantage of the environmental treasures that are all available here in Ridgefield Park,” he said. “Over the last couple of years our Environmental Commission has tackled some important issues and has introduced new programs and ideas that have and will continue to transform Ridgefield Park into a more sustainable community. This includes the Ridgefield Park Nature Preserve initiative and the newly formed Ridgefield Park Nature Preserve Association.”

The following shows will be presented throughout the day and include:
Mad Science –Interactive Science Experiments Show – Start Time: 11:00 a.m.
Snakes n Scales – Start Time: 12:15 p.m.
Tenafly Nature Center-Raptors Show-Start Time: 1:15 p.m.
Bats-Bats-Bats with NJ’s Bat-Man, Joe D’Angeli-Live Animal Show-Start Time: 2:15 p.m.

There is no cost to attend the Earth Day Celebration. Those interested in attending this year’s celebration can send the Ridgefield Park Environmental Commission an email at envcomm@ridgefieldpark.org. The Earth Day celebration will take place rain or shine.

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation(LAEF) and WBGO’s Kids Jazz Concert Series present the multi-Grammy nominated Bobby Sanabria MULTIVERSE Big Band, featuring Janis Siegel, Antoinette Montague and Jennifer Jade Ledesna, in a Latin jazz tribute to Louis Armstrong in association with Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture at Hostos Community College. The Bobby Sanabria MULTIVERSE Big Band will rhythmically retrace the African footprints of Latin jazz, from The Big Apple to the Big Easy, back to Armstrong, who lived much of his adult years in Queens, New York. On that dancing afternoon in the Bronx, they will gather together, as Armstrong would say “in the cause of happiness.” Adults must be accompanied by at least one child. Advance reservations are required.

Join Black House Black Joy Podcast and WBGO Studios as we celebrate the power of Black Music Month and the profound influence of House Music in New Jersey and beyond. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with the stories and sounds that have shaped a community and continue to resonate today.

Come and join us at 6 pm on June 15th in Express Newark's Lecture Hall at the Hahnes Building, where WBGO's Carmen Balentine will be hosting an evening filled with music, storytelling, and community.

Panelists: Carolyn Byrd, Eddie Nicholas, Charon Jenkins, DJ Mix Mash, Dr. Lacey Hunter

Our podcast is the perfect companion to the upcoming film docu-series "Black House, Black Joy", which explores the same themes and stories in visual form.

So put on your dancing shoes and join us for "Black House Black Joy" - a celebration of House Music, Black joy, and the power of community.

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