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“A remarkable journey to the interior of the human heart.” — AllAboutJazz
“World class. Must see.” — Los Angeles Times
At once unassumingly virtuosic and uncontrivedly emotional, New York Times critics pick and two-time Sunday Times magazine Top Ten Jazz CD of the Year choice (2013 and 2018), vocalist Tessa Souter is “a beguiling artist who infuses everything she interprets with voluptuous intelligence and keen emotional insight.” (KQED ARTS). She has performed all over the world, from New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Blue Note (New York, Shanghai and Beijing), wowing audiences with her striking authenticity, charismatic stage presence and crackling humor. “Souter, with gorgeous, often breath-taking vocalizing and deeply moving song writing, ranks in the uppermost echelon of contemporary artists.” PopCultureClassics. She will be appearing with David Budway (piano), Boris Kozlov (bass) and Billy Drummond (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.

New York Classical Players (NYCP) presents Hommage à J.S. Bach, featuring the U.S. premiere of Vivian Fung’s Concerto for Two Violins and String Orchestra, as well as Eric Nathan’s Dancing with J. S. Bach No. 1, both of which draw inspiration from Bach’s musical innovations. The program also includes J.S. Bach’s beloved Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and Concerto for Two Violins in D minor. NYCP Music Director Dongmin Kim conducts the concerts, which feature violinists Kristin Lee, Harriet Langley, and Brian Hong. This performance is less than 90 minutes and presented without intermission. Your donation is essential and will keep us doing our concerts FREE. Suggested suggested donation: $20/adults, $10/students and seniors. Vaccination & masks policy: Our top priority is to ensure our audience's health and security and the safety of our musicians, staff, and guests. To that end, we have implemented the following safety protocols: - Proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend this concert. - Masks are required at all times for all guests and visitors. - Audience members who do not comply with the policies will not be admitted.

Elvis, The Legend Lives featuring Anthony Liguori with Bill Turner and the Blue Smoke Band return to the Brook Arts Center on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 8 p.m. Liguori, one of the country's top Elvis tribute artists, performs his sold-out show in concerts, casinos, and cruise ships. In addition to his Elvis Tribute, Liguori is a songwriter, and Country/Christian recording artist, who has performed with Clint Black, Patti Loveless, Shenandoah, Mark Collie, Bill Anderson, Hank Snow, Johnny Mathis, the Marshal Tucker band, and countless others. The authentic musical accompaniment for Liguori ‘s tribute show is Bill Turner and the Blue Smoke Band, the country's # 1 Elvis Tribute Band. Blue Smoke is one of the area's longest-running musical acts with a distinct country and rockabilly sound. Discounted Presale Tickets at www.brookarts.org or 732-469-7700. Box Office Opens at 6 pm for regular price ticket sales. All seats are reserved socially distanced seating. Concessions, Bar and Free Parking are available. 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.