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On the January 13 edition of the WBGO Journal, two Max Roach Centennial events in Newark and the historic vote by the Newark City Council

The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most renowned gospel choir in America and a preeminent gospel choir worldwide. The Choir presents the finest singers and musicians from Harlem's Black Churches and the New York/Tri-State area. The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love and inspiration with thousands of people from various nations and cultures. The Harlem Gospel Choir's songs of gospel and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul and lift your spirit to angelic heights, with sounds that are unfettered, joyous, and inspirational.

Deeply rooted in the history of the African-American slave trade, black gospel music can be traced back to the 1700s when African slaves brought their unique African musical heritage to America and combined it with their new faith – Christianity. Out of the hardship and the trials of slavery, this unique musical tradition came to be, and forever changed music as we know it. Blues, Soul, and Rock-and-Roll…they all have origins in black gospel music. Harlem Gospel Choir presents modern gospel classics as performed in the black churches of Harlem today.

The New Jersey Jazz Society holds its 50th annual Pee Wee Russell Memorial Stomp concert on Sunday, April 7.The event, which features a great jazz lineup,…

New Jersey U.S. Senator and former Newark Mayor Cory Booker says during the coronavirus outbreak he's been hunkered down in his Newark home except for the…

On the May 10 WBGO Journal, we preview the State of the People Power Tour stop in Newark and the 78th Cannes Film Festival

WBGO Members get a $5 discount. $10 food/drink minimum per person per set. Before purchasing your ticket, please refer to our FAQ for current COVID-19 safety procedures: https://jazzforumarts.org/faq/

On the February 18 edition of the WBGO Journal, we get an update on the Harriet Tubman monument in Newark, a new perspective on family docs and Rebecca Martínez talks about directing Living & Breathing at Two River Theater

On this edition of the WBGO Journal, a documentary tribute to the late music producer Tony Camillo and a new film about the Ukrainian Robin Hood

On July 13 edition of the WBGO Journal, Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz heads to South Africa and new honors for the Louis Armstrong House Museum