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Berkman doesn’t rely on old formulas and he isn’t risk-averse. In his tunes, harmonies flow in unanticipated directions, silences open suddenly like trap doors, and quirky rhythmic displacements keep both listeners and bandmembers on their toes (His) music is also full of romance, mystery and good spirits.” — Ed Hazel, JazzIz magazine Biography David Berkman has been an essential part of the New York jazz scene for over 30 years, as a creative and swinging voice on the piano and as a gifted composer, arranger and bandleader. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he currently divides his time between teaching in N.Y. and performing with world renowned jazz artists at home and abroad. Berkman has performed with numerous jazz luminaries including: Sonny Stitt, Tom Harrell, Brian Blade, the Vanguard Orchestra, Cecil McBee, Dave Douglas and Chris Potter. His 11 recordings as a leader have appeared on numerous “Critic’s Best” lists. Berkman is a tenured professor at the Aaron Copland School of Music, C.U.N.Y. in New York and has published three books on jazz with Sher Music Publishing which are used in jazz schools worldwide. His latest recording is a solo project, “David Berkman plays music by John Coltrane and Pete Seeger” (release date, March 9 on Without Records.) “Berkman is a scintillating composer and improviser…” —Steve Futterman, Entertainment Weekly Vicente Archer Bass Matt Wilson drums

Bob Butta, piano Blake Meister, bass Dominic Smith, drums Marty Nau, alto saxophone Rick Alberico, tenor and alto saxophones Rick Alberico performs straight-ahead jazz featuring a dynamic blend of Bebop, blues, ballads, and original compositions. This appealing saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who hails from Central New York, is known for his beautiful alto and powerful tenor sounds. Rick began playing sax at the age of four and after college spent a decade as a working musician in the jazz clubs of New York City. Rick went on to electrify audiences throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean for more than three decades. Now, as a veteran musician, he leads the Rick Alberico Jazz Project bringing together a selection of top musicians on a project-by-project basis to showcase their talents and his rich musical skills. Rick lives in the Washington, D.C. area. Showtime is 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/11 pm GMT Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed. The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through May 28.

“Unlike some bassists who are content to compose and remain mostly as a vital cog of the rhythm section, Reed does that but also manages to solo on almost every piece. He has a lyrical touch but can swing too.” - Jim Hynes, Making a Scene Music Magazine, July 29, 2020 Sean Jones, trumpet Todd Marcus, bass clarinet Jonathan Epley, guitar Eric Kennedy, drums Jeff Reed, bass Jeff Reed is an acoustic bassist, electric bassist, composer, and educator residing in Baltimore, MD. One of the most in-demand sidemen in the area, Jeff has performed extensively throughout the United States and throughout the world. As a sideman, Reed frequently works with bass vibraphonist Warren Wolf, trumpeter Sean Jones, and bass clarinetist Todd Marcus. Jeff has also performed with a slew of musicians over the years including Gary Thomas, Miguel Zenon, David Sanchez, Dave Kikoski, Dave Liebmann, Tom Scott, Jeff Coffin, Bennie Maupin, Kirk Whalum, Take 6, and Tom Morello to name a few. Reed has also been recorded on over fifty full-length albums. Showtime is 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/11 pm GMT Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed. The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through May 28

TUES@7 featuring Jennifer Curtis, Pauchi Sasaki, Rebekah Heller, and Clifton Joey Guidry III. Creation, collaboration, and process are the core of our Ensemble’s history and mission. International Contemporary Ensemble’s violinist Jennifer Curtis and interdisciplinary artist Pauchi Sasaki have a long history of collaborating together. Join us for an evening focused on their work including interviews, descriptions of process, and past performances. Rebekah Heller and Clifton Joey Guidry III will take us through their process in collaboration with the world premiere of Guidry’s How hot is the sand at 6pm?

WEEK 4: STRING QUARTET NO. 4, SZ. 91 Wednesday, May 26 at 7:00pm - Guest Speaker: Nicholas Kitchen, first violinist of the Borromeo String Quartet Friday, May 28 at 1:00pm - Virtual Open Rehearsal Saturday, May 29 at 7:30pm - Live-stream performance of String Quartet No. 4, Sz. 91 Join the Tesla Quartet on an exciting journey through the six monumental string quartets of Béla Bartók as the Quartet embarks on its first performance of the complete cycle. For the Tesla Quartet’s six week Bartók-fest we will explore how this music sways our innermost passions, to a depth and at a pace designed to entertain, inform, and engage our listeners. Each week will focus on a single quartet and will begin with a discussion with hugely inspiring experts, performers, composers and musicologists who have unique and personal relationships to Bartók’s String Quartets. The second day is an open rehearsal of the week’s quartet, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Tesla’s working process. Each week will culminate with the Tesla Quartet’s live-stream performance of Bartók’s work, followed by a Q&A with our subscribers, viewable to anyone watching the performance. The two-legged journey will be split between March and May/June, with three quartets featured in each three-week period, and will be supplemented with social media content and prize giveaways!

WEEK 5: STRING QUARTET NO. 5, SZ. 110 Tuesday, June 1 at 7:00pm - Guest Speaker: Károly Schranz, founding second violinist of the Takács Quartet Friday, June 4 at 1:00pm - Virtual Open Rehearsal Saturday, June 5 at 7:30pm - Live-stream performance of String Quartet No. 5, Sz. 110 Join the Tesla Quartet on an exciting journey through the six monumental string quartets of Béla Bartók as the Quartet embarks on its first performance of the complete cycle. For the Tesla Quartet’s six week Bartók-fest we will explore how this music sways our innermost passions, to a depth and at a pace designed to entertain, inform, and engage our listeners. Each week will focus on a single quartet and will begin with a discussion with hugely inspiring experts, performers, composers and musicologists who have unique and personal relationships to Bartók’s String Quartets. The second day is an open rehearsal of the week’s quartet, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Tesla’s working process. Each week will culminate with the Tesla Quartet’s live-stream performance of Bartók’s work, followed by a Q&A with our subscribers, viewable to anyone watching the performance. The two-legged journey will be split between March and May/June, with three quartets featured in each three-week period, and will be supplemented with social media content and prize giveaways!

WEEK 6: STRING QUARTET NO. 6, SZ. 119 Wednesday, June 9 at 7:00pm - Guest Speaker: composer Gabriela Lena Frank Friday, June 11 at 1:00pm - Virtual Open Rehearsal Saturday, June 12 at 7:30pm - Live-stream performance of String Quartet No. 6, Sz. 119 Join the Tesla Quartet on an exciting journey through the six monumental string quartets of Béla Bartók as the Quartet embarks on its first performance of the complete cycle. For the Tesla Quartet’s six week Bartók-fest we will explore how this music sways our innermost passions, to a depth and at a pace designed to entertain, inform, and engage our listeners. Each week will focus on a single quartet and will begin with a discussion with hugely inspiring experts, performers, composers and musicologists who have unique and personal relationships to Bartók’s String Quartets. The second day is an open rehearsal of the week’s quartet, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Tesla’s working process. Each week will culminate with the Tesla Quartet’s live-stream performance of Bartók’s work, followed by a Q&A with our subscribers, viewable to anyone watching the performance. The two-legged journey will be split between March and May/June, with three quartets featured in each three-week period, and will be supplemented with social media content and prize giveaways!

The dazzling Stephanie Mills returns to NJPAC by popular demand! Launched to stardom in 1975 when she created the iconic role of Dorothy in Broadway’s The Wiz, the ultra-soulful songstress inspires standing ovations wherever she performs. She is a legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist with five bestselling albums and ten billboard #1 singles. She’ll be joined by The Whispers, one of the longest-running R&B supergroups ever to grace the stage. They are arguably the most celebrated balladeers of their generation and are one of only a few “old school” groups that can boast of having 40+ years in the industry with all of their original members.

“Be our guest” as we celebrate all of your favorite Disney Princesses in an unforgettable evening of story and song! Dress up in your best royal attire for this enchanting live concert experience for all ages. Dreams will come true as award-winning Broadway stars perform 30+ Disney Princess songs, and share their hilarious and heartfelt behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen. Larger-than-life onstage animations will immerse you in pure Disney magic. Starring Broadway royalty: TONY® nominee Susan Egan (Broadway’s original Belle from Beauty and the Beast) Drama Desk® nominee Christy Altomare (Broadway’s Anastasia) GRAMMY® nominee Courtney Reed (Jasmine in Broadway’s Aladdin) BroadwayWorld Award winner Syndee Winters (Nala in Broadway’s The Lion King, Hamilton) Disney Princess – The Concert is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, Disney recommends this show for ages 6 and up. All persons entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket. The show runs for approximately two hours with intermission.

Bob Butta has worked with Sonny Fortune, Gary Bartz, Woody Shaw, Eddie Henderson, Billy Hart, Keeter Betz, Buster Williams, David Fathead Newman, Junior Cook, Clifford Jordan, Stanley Turrentine, and many other jazz luminaries. Paul Langosch played bass with many jazz greats throughout his incredible career, including Tony Bennett for over 20 years, Phil Woods, George Shearing, Barney Kessel, Tal Farlow, Mose Allison, and many more. Paul and Bob recorded a DC together back in 1997 called "Windows" in trio with the late Mike Smith on drums. Showtime is 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/11 pm GMT Streaming cost is $10 Donations are welcomed. The link will be revealed to you 15 minutes before the show and will remain active through May 22.