New Jersey Jazz Society

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:

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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 22 &mdash Count Basie: Swingin' the Blues

A 1992 documentary tracing the story of the swingingest big band of them all.

Wednesday October 27 &mdash Sarah Vaughan: The Divine One
A portrait of the jazz singer, with roots in Newark, who developed into one of the most revered of all jazz vocalists.
Wednesday November 17 &mdash Duke Ellington at the Cote d' Azur with Ella Fitzgerald and Joan Miro
A concert performance pairing two of the giants of jazz.

Stay tuned to this events page and for NJJS email notifications for details on each of the films offered.

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NJJS Jazz Socials

(Open to All)
JAZZ SOCIALS NOW AT SHANGHAI JAZZ
3:00pm to 5:30pm

NJJS in collaboration with Shanghai Jazz resumes its popular series of Sunday afternoon socials. 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.

NJJS members admitted free; $10 guest admission, which can be applied to a new membership. Drinks and food will be available throughout the afternoon; Shanghai Jazz imposes a $5 minimum for all except where noted.

The program takes place between 3:00 P.M. and 5:30 P.M. These socials are proving to be both entertaining and educational. Please take advantage of this terrific benefit of NJJS membership.

Dates for 2010 jazz socials are as follows:

Sunday September 19 —

Our diverse programming resumes with soulful jazz vocalist Yvette Glover and Her Jazz Tap Fest. Yvette will sing for us and her jazz tap dancers will tap for us. This is going to be a great opportunity to see improvisation at it's best!

Sunday October 17 —

Our Duets Series continues with Latin vocal stylist Karen Rodriguez and guitarist Jerry Topinka. Presenting a variety of songs in their set, Karen and Jerry will talk about their partnership and how they bring improvisational jazz to new heights. One only has to listen for a minute - then they're hooked!

Sunday November 21 — Jazz Connections Youth Ensemble

Founder and director of Jazz Connections, Janet Lemansky, presents the Jazz Connections Youth Ensemble. She has successfuly fostered a love of music in kids and believes deeply in music as a way to build relationships, communities and birdge cultures. Janet will discuss her leadership at Jazz Connections, and we'll hear directly from the kids about their appreciation for jazz.

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2010/2011 College Jazz Performance Schedule

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NJJS Annual Meeting — Sunday, December 5, 2010

NJJS Annual Meeting, Shanghai Jazz in Madison beginning at 2PM. Entertainment TBA. A staple for NJJS members and their guests, our annual meeting brings together members, new directors, announcements, mingling and great food at Shanghai Jazz in Madison.