Events
The New Jersey Jazz Society has many jazz events during the year. Click on any line in the
list below to be taken to more info about the event:
Jazz Film Series
The films are presented at the
Library of the Chathams, 214 Main Street in Chatham Boro, starting at 7 P.M. There is
no admission charge, and the programs are open to the general public. Time permitting,
we will have a discussion following the showing of each film. Our initial film series
that took place last year was a popular addition to our lineup of events, and we
look forward to having even more of you take advantage of this exciting and interesting
series.
- Wednesday September 23
Jazz on a Summer's Day — An acclaimed film about
the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival featuring performance highlights from Anita
O'Day, Mahalia Jackson, Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong and many others.
This is one of the most famous and popular jazz documentaries ever produced.
- Wednesday October 28
Thelonious Monk - Straight No Chaser — A documentary
about the seminal jazz pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. It features a
personal glimpse of this elusive genius, and wonderful performance
sequences.
- Wednesday November 18
Stan Levey - The Original Original — A film
exploring the life of the master jazz drummer turned photographer. It is an
unflinching examination of the many aspects of Levey's fascinating life.
Stay tuned to this events page and for NJJS email notifications for details
on each of the films offered.
NJJS Member Meetings
(Open to All)
MEMBER MEETINGS NOW AT
SHANGHAI JAZZ
3:00pm to 6:00pm
NJJS in collaboration with Shanghai Jazz resumes its popular series of
Sunday afternoon meetings. You don't have to be a member to attend — but admission
is free if you are. Come for the music programs, social hour, and fine food and drink.
Directions to Shanghai Jazz as provided by the Shanghai Jazz website.
Drinks and food will be available throughout the afternoon.
NJJS members admitted free. $10 guest admission, which can be applied
to a membership.
There is a social hour from 3:00-4:00 P.M., and the
program takes place between 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. These meetings are proving to be both
entertaining and educational. Please take advantage of this terrific
benefit of NJJS membership.
Dates for remaining 2009 member meetings are as follows:
- Sep 13
Our diverse program continues with the Baby Soda Jazz Band with Ed Polcer.
Ed will talk about the pleasure of working with the young lions of jazz and
they will offer some thoughts of what it's like to work with a seasoned and
accomplished player. Baby Soda is on the cutting edge of a new movement
loosely known as street jazz; with an eclectic set of influences ranging
from New Orleans brass bands, jug music, southern gospel and hot jazz. The
ensemble doesn't desire to recreate the past, rather they bring the concept
and joy of the music to the present.
- Oct 18
Featuring pianist-vocalist Champian Fulton.
Come on out and meet Champian
whose father, jazz trumpeter Stephen Fulton, influenced her choice of music
back home in Oklahoma. Since 2005, Champian has been on the NYC jazz scene,
playing with her own group, and working alongside of Jazz greats. It'll make
you happy when you hear her play selections from her latest release,
"Sometimes I'm Happy." Join us to learn more about Champian and her music in
our Intimate Portrait Series.
- Nov 22 — TBA
NJJS Annual Meeting — Sunday, December 6, 2009 2:00 to 6:00pm
A staple for NJJS members and their guests, our annual meeting brings
together members, new directors, announcements, mingling, the 2009 recipient
of the Nick Bishop Award, and great food at Shanghai Jazz in Madison.
Appearing will be the Pam Purvis Trio with Bob Ackerman. Mark your calendar!
Concert Series Co-Sponsored by NJJS
Schedules and info now online for
Jazz at the Bickford Theatre/Morris Museum
Jazz for Shore — Midweek Jazz in Ocean County.
