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A compilation of stories, interviews and photos on the legendary vocalist Tony Bennett from the WBGO archives and other sources

Join us at Bethany Baptist Church for a screening of this award-winning documentary film about the founding of Newark’s jazz radio station, WBGO. Directed by Chris Daniel, The WBGO Story is an incredible true story of passion and perseverance told by the people who were there at the start more than 40 years ago—including WBGO Founder Bob Ottenhoff and Newark’s First Lady of Jazz Mrs. Dorthaan Kirk. With hard work, faith, determination and talent, WBGO grew from a local labor of love into a worldwide beacon of jazz. A must-see for any music fan.

Facemasks and proof of vaccination are required for entry.

Presented by NJPAC and WBGO

A professional musician for over 45 years, percussionist, Steve Kroon has worked with artists as diverse as Luther Vandross to Ron Carter. He sat down…

On the March 9 edition of the WBGO Journal, WBGO's Doug Doyle chats with Kristin Chenoweth and pays tribute to WBGO's Rob Crocker

We're Live and in-person on Sunday 12/11/22 for another Sunday Serenade at the Cutting Room for the Art Of Farmer. This tribute is for the great trumpeter Art Farmer. The group is nothing but some of the finest and most called on artists in the New York area. Hope you can join us for this not to be missed tribute at the fabulous Cutting Room where the pots are always on. Happy Holidays to all...

Acclaimed jazz guitarist Al Gafa brings his formidable trio to Zinc on Monday, October 17. He's supported by pianist Ted Rosenthal and bassist Jay Leonhart.

Guitarist Al Gafa rose to prominence in the mid to late 60s as a session player. From 1969 to 1971, he became vocalist Carmen McRae's musical director and then later joined Dizzy Gillespie's band throughout the 70s. Since then, he's led a series of small bop groups and has performed or recorded with a virtual who's who of jazz luminaries including Sonny Stitt, Astrud Gilberto, Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Johnny Hartman, Susannah McCorkle, Joe Albany, Sammy Davis Jr., Sylvia Syms, Morgana King, Shirley Horn, Kai Winding, Michel Legrand, Sam Donahue, and Duke Pearson among others.

Showtimes are at 7:00 pm & 8:30 pm. Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 day of show. For more info, visit https://www.zincjazz.com.