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Celebrating over two decades of music making, the Grammy nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Rain date, Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

The music is back! The producers of the Jersey City Jazz Festival are back with the highly anticipated return of PierFest, a Friday night Latin Jazz series at the J.Owen Grundy Pier at Exchange Place in Jersey City. Riverview Jazz and Exchange Place Alliance have once again partnered to produce this free-to-the-public weekly event featuring world-class music acts, dance instruction, and food trucks against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Each event will begin at 6pm and feature two bands. “It feels so good to get some music happening again! It’s been a very long time coming, but we are so thrilled to present this fabulous collection of artists at one of the most beautiful locations in town,” says Riverview Jazz Executive Director Bryan Beninghove. “This area is just filled to the brim with great musicians, especially in the Latin Jazz genre. The opportunity to catch this music for free is just crazy - you can’t think of a better way to spend your summer Friday nights!” PierFest begins Friday, August 6 with legendary trombonist Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours at 7:30, with Brazilian pianist and vocalist Abelita Mateus opening at 6pm. On August 13 The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet opens, followed by the heavily salsa-inspired Mitch Frohman & the Bronx Horns. For the last two dates Riverview Jazz has partnered with Circle 9 Music to present two evenings of artists from their talented roster. August 20 will feature Karen Joseph “Mambocha'' and legendary bongocera John “Dandy” Rodriguez’s Dream Team. Dandy was the musical director for Tito Puente for over 33 years. The series will close on August 27th with saxophonist Ivan Renta Latin Jazz Quintet and Grammy winner Doug Beavers “Sol”. (see full list below) Admission is free and the events are weather permitting. In case of rain, please check www.RiverviewJazz.Org, RiverviewJazz on FaceBook, or follow #jerseycityjazz on Instagram for updated information. Public transportation is available via the PATH, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NY Waterway ferries, and NJ Transit bus. For more information go to www.RiverviewJazz.Org and www.ExchangePlaceAlliance.com. PierFest is sponsored by Exchange Place Alliance, a not-for-profit Special Improvement District. PierFest is also made possible in part by Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, and the Office of Cultural Affairs. RiverviewJazz.Org is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. August 6: Papo Vázquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours 7:30 p.m. Abelita Mateus 6 p.m. August 13: Mitch Frohman & The Bronx Horns 7:30 p.m. The Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet 6 p.m. August 20: Johnny Rodriguez Dream Team 7:30 p.m. Karen Joseph “Mambocha” 6 p.m. August 27: Doug Beavers “Sol” 7:30 p.m. Ivan Renta Latin Jazz Quintet 6 p.m.

Wil B. and Kev Marcus started out covering hip-hop songs on their violins and soon realized they had something that audiences had never heard before. Their unique blend of classical, hip hop, jazz, R&B and reggae is often described as ''classical boom." Black Violin has collaborated with a diverse group of artists including Kanye West, Tom Petty, Alicia Keys, Aerosmith and Wu-Tang Clan.

Featuring Don Falzone, Jim Ridl, Andy Watson

Grammy / Emmy Nominated Guitarist with Jim Donica, Eric Halverson

Celebrate HARLEM WEEK by attending a FREE live JAZZ FEST and a LIVESTREAM Jazz experience on SATURDAY AUGUST 14, 2021 from 2 pm til 5 pm at HARLEM HERITAGE TOURS CENTER 104 LENOX AVE HARLEM, NEW YORK.. \ Supported by THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, THE LAW FIRM OF LIPSIG SHAPEY MANUS AND MOVERMAN AND HARLEM PHARMACIES, The program will include Award-winning Jazz Singer Terri Davis., and singer Veronica Daeh. The two are supported by the Dr. John SATCHMO Mannan Band with John Satchmo Mannan, Alvin Flythe, Bertha Hope, Lonnie Plaxico, Jamie Affoumado, Trumptness Angeleisha Rodgers, and tap-dancer Joshua Johnson. LISTENERS MAY TUNE IN FOR FREE SAT 2 PM BY UTILIZING THIS LINK; BELOW https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhOImcp1ed_3JXkfrQ-gOQ For info contact the new york jazz society 646 539 9641

A cappella sensation Voctave has had over 150 million online views of their videos, and their latest album, The Corner of Broadway & Main Street Vol. 2, debuted at number 3 on the iTunes charts. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Hailing from Central Florida, the eleven members of Voctave have performed across the globe and appear on countless recordings. The group has performed with GRAMMY, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts. Voctave’s seven albums are digitally available on all platforms.

Singer, songwriter and composer Jimmy Webb is the only artist to receive Grammy Awards for music, lyrics and orchestration. Among his many timeless hits are The Worst That Could Happen; By the Time I Get to Phoenix; Wichita Lineman; Up, Up and Away and MacArthur Park.

We are at it again! Ema Mitrović & David Budway Sunday Aug. 8th '21 3-5pm Jazz On Sloan - Gazebo 17 Sloan St., South Orange Village, NJ Free to the Public - Tips Welcome - Bring a Chair Thank you Gregory Burrus and South Orange, New Jersey South Orange Village South Orange Downtown We are looking forward to bringing you Jazz, Opera, Classical, Theatre, all of it