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Leo Kottke is arguably one of the most important and influential acoustic steel-string fingerstyle guitarists of the 20th century. Highly innovative, Kottke is known for his compelling original compositions as well as his arrangements of cover songs, like the captivating medley of “Mockingbird Hill” — a hit for both Patti Page and Les Paul & Mary Ford — and Duane Allman’s “Little Martha,” which he performed on NPR. During his career, Kottke has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, from Chet Atkins to Procul Harum to the Violent Femmes, and most notably Phish bassist Mike Gordon. Kottke has recorded an extensive catalog that has inspired countless guitarists including such fingerstyle innovators as the late, great Michael Hedges, Preston Reed, Peppino D’Agostino and Don Ross. His debut LP, 6 & 12 String Guitar, has been reissued on CD three times since its 1969 release. Kottke has been awarded two GRAMMY award nominations; a Doctorate in Music Performance by the Peck School of Music at the U of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; and a Certificate of Significant Achievement in Not Playing the Trombone from the U of Texas at Brownsville with Texas Southmost College.

Step back to the Roaring Twenties for a one-night-only speakeasy featuring casino games, swing dancing, a live band, and more! Take inspiration from the Jazz Age, when the Harlem Renaissance was at its height, and dress in your spiffiest throwback outfits. Drinks and food will be available for purchase.

Enjoy a performance by violinist, Bri Blvck, courtesy of NJPAC.

You won’t need a password to see our newest exhibitions Billie Holiday at Sugar Hill: Photographs by Jerry Dantzic and Jazz Greats: Classic Photographs from the Bank of America Collection.

Before Speakeasy, join Newark Arts' annual meeting featuring the announcement of the ArtStart Grant Awards 2022, starting at 6pm at Express Newark.

Art After Dark is supported in part by: Tito's Handmade Vodka

WED., JULY 20 -7 PM, JAZZ NIGHT IN THE PARLOR AT HAILEY’s 15 STATION PLACE- METUCHEN
Small intimate setting – limited to 30 guests. An opportunity to hear The Harry Allen Trio up close and personal. Harry Allen is a world-recognized tenor saxophonist. Tickets in advance: $30 and 2 drink minimum. Great jazz – 2 sets of music, great food, great drinks! A special event during Restaurant Week in Metuchen. Doors open at 6 PM. Presented by Friends of Metuchen Arts (FOMA)and Metuchen Jazz in partnership with Hailey’s Pub. www.friendsofmetuchenarts.org.

You’ve seen him nightly on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, now catch him live in Harlem!

Louis Fouché has steadily established himself as one of the most exciting and versatile saxophonists in the world. He is the saxophonist with Jon Batiste & Stay Human on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and he has spent more than a decade performing with 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri.

Fouché has toured on 6 continents and over 30 countries, and he'll be making his Minton's debut as a bandleader on Sunday, July 17.

Sets at 7pm and 9:30pm. You won't want to miss this!

Lineup:
Louis Fouché (alto sax)
Romain Collin (piano)
Luques Curtis (bass)
John Davis (drums)

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT30 2021 THRU NOV 5,2021 JAZZ IN HUDSON RIVER PARK ( A FREE CONCERT AND TRIBUTE TO ANDY KESSLER PARK BENEFACTOR) ON SATURDAY NOV 6TH FROM 130 PM TO PM, THE NEW YORK STATE JAZZ LITERACY AND ART SOCIETY WILL LIVESTREAM ON YOUTUBE \\\JAZZ IN HUDSON RIVER PARK ( A FREE CONCERT AND TRIBUTE TO ANDY KESSLER PARK BENEFACTOR) THE SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED LIVE AT HUDSON RIVER PARK PIER 62 OFF OF 22ND STREET WEST OF 12TH AVENUE. THE BROADCAST VIA YOUTUBE WILL FEATURE THE DR JOHN SATCHMO MANNAN VOCALIST//SOPRAMO SAX TERRI DAVIS VOCALIST, SAXOPHONIST AL FLYTHE, BERTHA HOPE ON PIANO, ALONG WITH TARIK SHAH ON BASS, AND JAMIE AFFOUMADO IS ON DRUMS JAMIE AFFOUMADO IS ALSO A PARTICIPATING PROMOTER OF THE EFFORT TO HONOR KESSLER. THIS CONCERT IS FREE AND LIVE STREAM . LISTENERS MAY TUNE IN FOR FREE SAT 2 PM BY UTILIZING THIS LINK; BELOW https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhOImcp1ed_3JXkfrQ-gOQ THIS FREE EVENT IS SUPPORTED BY THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

Sunday, Sep 19th: Bossa Brasil® at Jazz Forum Club. 4pm and 6pm sets 1 Dixon Lane, Tarrytown, NY. 914-631-1000. https://jazzforumarts.org/tickets/ BB will play tunes from the latest album, with compositions by Mauricio de Souza and arrangements of tunes by Tom Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Ary Barroso, Hermeto Pascoal, Erik Satie, and Franz Schubert. Featuring: Maurício de Souza (drums), Andrew Beals (alto sax), Bob Rodriguez (piano), Dave Kingsnorth (bass). www.mauriciodesouzajazz.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/five-roads/1445250142 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYl_1k_w9-M www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbZUchaj10M www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jEt-ncELpg www.spotify.com (Bossa Brasil® and Mauricio De Souza Group) www.pandora.com (Bossa Brasil® and Mauricio De Souza Group) www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=567052

JAZZ GUMBO: ARMSTRONG & ELLA SONG SUMMIT SUNDAY OCT 10,2021 430PM @ THE TRIAD THEATRE 158 W 72ND STREET LOUIS SATCHMO ARMSTRONG and ELLA FITZGERALD are together once again In the person of award-winning Jazz vocalists John Satchmo Mannan and Terri Davis These two amazing artists will perform America’s Best Jazz classics spanning from the Great Jazz Era and covering contemporary 21stCentury gems of jazz. The John S Mannan Band will Include internationally acclaimed Pianist Bertha Hope, Trumpeter Angeleisha Rodgers sax master Alvin Ellington Flythe, Tap Master Johnson, Larry Roland on bass, Jaime Affoumado on drums etc Proceeds from ticket sales will help support the efforts of the NEW YORK JAZZ AND LITERATURE SOCIETY in its mission to promote and preserve jazz as an American art form.

Latin Grammy nominated artist Sonia De Los Santos brings a joyful sound to children of all ages with the music of Latin America. Sharing songs of hope and community in English and Spanish, Sonia's music uplifts. Celebrate the end of a challenging school year together with a family concert.

Sonia De Los Santos was born with a smile on her face (that's what her mom says) in Monterrey, Mexico, and in 2007 started touring the world and performing with Grammy Award winning group Dan Zanes And Friends. In 2015 she released her first solo family music album titled Mi Viaje: De Nuevo León to the New York Island (Parents' Choice Foundation Gold Award Winner) a collection of songs that reflect her experiences growing up in Mexico, moving to another country, learning about other cultures, and in the process, feeling closer to her own heritage.

The British Legends of Rock is a standout and unique musical experience! These talented musicians faithfully and meticulously reproduce the golden age of British rock note for note just like the original recordings. Performing at the Brook Arts Center on March 5, 2022. This powerful rock show celebrates the two undisputed greatest decades (1960 & 70) of British rock music. They dig deep into the British catalog A-Z from the Animals to Led Zeppelin and everything in between. Wings, Stones, Bowie, Queen, Spencer Davis, Joe Cocker, Cream, The Kinks, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Deep Purple, The Who, Peter Frampton, and many more. The best of British rock in one unpredictable, fast-moving, power-packed exciting musical performance! Discounted Presale Tickets: www.brookarts.org or call 732-469-7700. Box Office Opens at 6 pm for walk-ups. Reserved Socially Distancing Seating. Concessions, Bar, and free parking. The Brook Arts Center is located in the historic downtown Bound Brook, NJ, one block from the Bound Brook Train station and a few short miles from Rt 22, 287, and 78.

Doors 6:00pm/Show 7:00pm

NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2022 are teaming up to host a first-of-its-kind joint showcase! On June 18, the Tiny Desk Contest On The Road Tour culminates with its last concert at Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park!

Inaugural NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Fantastic Negrito headlines this night of musical discovery. His new album White Jesus Black Problems is a deeply personal excavation of his family history dating back to slavery, which he’ll showcase with accompanying projections. The night will start off with sets by first year contest standout Seratones, 2020 contest winner Linda Diaz, and this year’s Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador!

*Please Note: Chairs will be available at this show, but you are also permitted to bring your own.