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Thanks for choosing the movie for this date! And the vote goes to Soul (2020)! Soul (2020). Directed by Pete Docter and Kemp Powers. (1h 40min). PG. After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. The Museum is operating under limited capacity for this program. All attendees must purchase tickets in advance. No entry on the day of the event without pre-booked tickets. In the event of inclement weather, the program will move indoors to our Billy Johnson Auditorium. All attendees will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distance seating. Food will not be allowed in the Auditorium. The Newark Museum of Art is operating under new protocols to keep our visitors and staff as safe as possible. As part of planning your visit, all visitors aged 12 and up must show proof of vaccination with a copy of vaccination card or photo, along with personal identification, or present a negative Covid-19 test from the last 72 hours. This includes both the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Garden and inside the Museum.

The Terry Myers Orchestra is one of the premier swinging big bands in the country. The band consists of players with experience in nearly all of the greatest big bands. They have played in the bands of Count Basie, Woody Herman, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey, Larry Elgart, Tex Beneke et al. Sit back and enjoy the magical sounds of the wonderful big band era as presented by this group of stellar musicians. URL: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/1113667-2?pid=4480 Category: Live Music | Jazz

JusticeAid invites you to enjoy "Bessie! Empress of the Blues" - a unique live benefit concert at City Winery, NYC, hosted by Emmy Award winner Mark Ruffin, featuring contemporary artists performing a tribute to the irrepressible jazz and blues vocalist Bessie Smith. Featuring musical artists: Paula Cole, Valerie Simpson, Terri Lyne Carrington, Nona Hendrix, Madeleine Peyrou, Allan Harris, Morley, Chris Bergson & Ellis Hooks, and Samara Joy. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, 3-course dinner, wine, beer, and assorted beverages. All proceeds will support programs and services for LGBTQ youth.

I am thrilled to be making my trio debut in the fabulous Birdland Theatre on Sunday night February 27@ 9:30PM! I’ll be performing selections from the critically acclaimed Bird Fly By CD + originals and standards, and telling some stories just to induce a few laughs! Scheduled to be on hand are two jazz masters - Jay Anderson on Bass and Ron Vincent on the Drums! Special thanks to Gianni Valenti for the opportunity to play for you! One set only so make your reservations now. Please check on them as we get closer as the insecurity of performing during the pandemic sometimes surprises us and alters our plans. Hope this finds you safe, healthy and grooving in the warmth of winter.

We can’t hide our excitement. Earth, Wind & Fire is coming back to NJPAC! The GRAMMY® Award-winning supergroup is responsible for some of the funnest, funkiest tunes of all time: “September,” “Shining Star,” “After the Love Has Gone,” “Sing a Song.” It’ll be a “Boogie Wonderland” for two nights at NJPAC. Get your tickets to one or both performances, and “Let’s Groove!” “Earth, Wind & Fire proved the power of black music. The awesomely talented band rose to prominence in the Seventies by bringing together the sounds that came before it —jazz, blues, R&B, pop, gospel, African roots, funk, and deep soul—making an impact that transcends race, cultures, and time. One of the tightest ensembles since the Count Basie Orchestra, Earth, Wind & Fire are legendary for their stage shows, a spectacle of magic, muscle, and musicianship.” –The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

This electric musical lays bare the rich legacy of an American icon whose work spans different genres, from jazz to gospel to blues to Broadway to rock and roll. It features such definitive classics as I Loves You Porgy, Young, Gifted and Black, and My Baby Just Cares for Me. Heart-melting and hopeful, Simone’s spellbinding story comes to life through four actresses in this theatrical journey. Simply Simone is performed in two acts with one 15-minute intermission. The total run time is approximately two hours and 10 minutes.

Performers: K. Desiree, Joy Brown, Kia Stewart, Rhyan McNeil
Associate Director: Kim Awon
Movement Director: Nikia Neal

This program is organized by NMOA Visiting Curator of Performing Arts, Daryl Stewart, a Newark-based theatre artist.

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.

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On The Third Story, Israeli singer and producer Noga Erez talks about the fallacy of authenticity, the way personal stories can be seen as political, and what it means to make music with your heart instead of your head.

Keren Ann is the latest guest on Leo Sidran's The Third Story