New Jersey Jazz Society Events

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:

Film Series (ongoing)
Jazz Socials (ongoing)
2011/2012 College Jazz Performance Schedule
Pee Wee Russell Memorial Stomp (Mar 4, 2012)
Other Concert Series Co-Sponsored by NJJS
       Clarinet a la King — Tribute to Benny Goodman — January 21, 2012 at Bridgewater, NJ
       Jazz at the Bickford Theatre/Morris Museum
       Jazz for Shore — Midweek Jazz in Ocean County.

Hold that date! June 16 for 2012 Jazzfest at College of Saint Elizabeth

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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. Please note that Shanghai Jazz requires a $10 food-beverage minimum for all NJJS-sponsored events; there are no exceptions.

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 2010/2011 jazz socials are as follows:

Sunday October 23 — Ricky Riccardi, Author: Presentation and book signing with Ricky Riccardi featuring his recent book, “WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD: The Magic of Louis Armstrong’s Later Years. ”
Sunday November 20 — Scholarship Jazz Quartet: Performance by the Scholarship Jazz Quartet featuring NJJS jazz scholarship winners from around the college scene.
Sunday January 15 — Trombonist Jim Fryer Duo with pianist Gordon Webster: Renowned versatile jazz trombonist/educator/band leader/recording artist performs and interacts with the audience about his career and the current jazz scene.Emerging monster pianist Gordon Webster collaborates in tradition duet fashion. FREE to members, $10 for non-members (applicable towards membership of $40)
Sunday February 19 — Legendary Jazz Guitarist Al Caiola with Bassist Gary Mazzarappi: Renowned jazz guitarist performs and talks about his amazing 70 year career playing all over the world , recording 50 albums and working with many of the biggest names in jazz history and show business legends in general. The other half of the duo is bassist Gary Mazzarappi, one of the finest on the scene today. FREE to members, $10 for non-members (applicable towards$40 membership)

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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.

Thursday February 23 — Ella Fitzgerald: The Legendary First Lady of Song

A documentary featuring interviews with Ella and lots of performance footage. Commentary by noted jazz expert/historian Joe Lang

Thursday March 22 — Solo Flight: The Genius of Charlie Christian - Red Norvo: Jazz at the Smithsonian

Solo Flight: The Genius of Charlie Christian - A documentary about the life of the great jazz guitarist.

Red Norvo: Jazz at the Smithsonian - A performance of the Red Norvo Quintet that featured Tal Farlow and Norman Simmons, with vocals by Mavis Rivers.

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

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2011/2012 College Jazz Performance Schedule

February 12, 2012 — 4:00 PM William Paterson University- Shea Theatre, Wayne Campus Pianist Mulgrew Miller and Bassist Rufus Reid: Renowned jazz pianist and legendary bassist perform in quartet featuring saxophonists Bob Keller and David Demsey drummer Horacee Arnold,trombonist Tim Newman and others. Talented student opening act.$15,$12 Seniors. Beautiful theatre.Convenient free parking
February 15, 2012 — 2:30 PM Rutgers - Newark: Dana Library ALL-Star Sax Sextet: Three top sax cats are joined by stellar pianist Lewis Porter and ace drummer Chad Taylor for a 90 minute concert. FREE and open to the public.
February 17, 2012 — 8:00 PM Rowan University - Pfleeger Concert Hall University Lab Band and Big Band present "Jazz Goes to the Movies": Guest tenor saxophonist/composer/arranger/educator Mike Tomaro performs with the inventive Lab Band with its unusual instrumentation and the traditional Big Band playing music from the movies that has become standard jazz repertoire. $15 .Beautiful concert hall.Convenient free parking
February 18, 2012 — 4:00 PM Willam Paterson University - Shea Theatre,Wayne Campus Pianist Karl Berger with University of Michigan Creative Arts Orchestra: Six -time Downbeat Poll winner pianist,vibraphonist/composer/band leader conducts the orchestra with vocalist Pyeng Threadgill. $15, $12 Seniors.Beautiful venue.Convenient free parking
February 22, 2012 — 5:00 PM Princeton University - Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall 4th Annual NJ High School Combo Festival: Outstanding High School jazz combos perform with professional evaluation plus performance by the the outstanding University Small Jazz Group. FREE admission.Beautiful recital hall. Free campus parking
February 25, 2012 — 8:00 PM Princeton University - Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall "Composing in the Moment"- Jazz faculty recital: World class musician/composer/university professors perform their original compositions : Ralph Bowen(tenor sax), Bruce Arnold (guitar), Michael Cochrane (piano),Adam Cruz (drums) and Dr, Anthony Branker (musical director/composer). $15, Great concert hall . Convenient parking.
February 26, 2012 — 4:00 PM William Paterson University- Shea Theatre, Wayne Campus Drummer Ignacio Berroa and his Band: Cuban Latin Jazz pioneer and Dizzy Gillespie alum leads his band.$15, $12 Seniors. Beautiful theatre.Convenient free parking
February 27, 2012 — 8:00 PM Rutgers - Nicholas Music Center - Douglas College Campus, New Brunswick Rutgers Undergrad Jazz Ensemble - Late Winter Concert: 18-piece ensemble of jazz and music majors performs big band classics.Magnificent concert hall with studio sound.FREE admission.Convenient free parking
February 28, 2012 — 8:00 PM Nicholas Music Center - Douglas College Campus, New Brunswick Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble and Faculty Tribute to the great Charles Mingus.: Top college ensemble and world class musician/professors perform the music of jazz hall-of-famer Charles Mingus. Magnificent concert hall with studio sound.$10. Convenient free parking
March 4, 2012 — 4:00 PM Willam Paterson University - Shea Theatre,Wayne Campus Saxophonist Steve Wilson and the William Paterson University Jazz Orchestra: World class saxophinist Steve Wilson performs with one of the finest college jazz ensembles in the country.$15 ,$12 Seniors, Beautiful theatre .Convenient free parking
March 7, 2012 — 2:30 PM Rutgers - Newark: Dana Library Dave Liebman Quartet: Downbeat Critics Poll favorite Liebman (soprano sax) combines with the Lewis Porter piano trio for a 90 minute concert. Free and open to the public
March 11, 2012 — 4:00 PM William Paterson University- Shea Theatre, Wayne Campus Vocalist Roseanna Vitro and Her Quartet: Grammy nominated vocalist Vitro performs selections from her award winning CD. Talented Student opening act.$15 ,$12 Seniors. Beautiful theatre, convenient free parking
March 31, 2012 — 3:00 PM Montclair State University - Leshowitz Recital Hall Pianist Jeffrey Kunkel and Friends: Jeffrey Kunkel, jazz pianist and Director - Cali Music School Jazz Program and guest artists perform original works and classic jazz. FREE admission. Beautiful small concert hall. Convenient grarage parking
April 1, 2012 — 4:00 PM Willam Paterson University - Shea Theatre,Wayne Campus Paquito D'Rivera and the University Latin Jazz Ensemble.: Multi-Grammy winning clarinetist performs with the University Latin Jazz Ensemble. $15,$12 Seniors.Beautiful Theatre.Convenient free parking
April 9, 2012 — 8:00 PM Rutgers - Nicholas Music Center - Douglas College Campus, New Brunswick Rutgers Undergrad Jazz Ensemble - Spring Concert: 18- piece ensemble of jazz and music majors performs big band classics. Magnificent concert hall with studio sound. FREE admission.Convenient free parking
April 10, 2012 — 8:00 PM Rutgers - Nicholas Music Center - Douglas College Campus, New Brunswick Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble - Spring Concert: Top college jazz ensemble of mostly grad students(often professionals) perform the charts of famous arrangers of big band classics. Magnificent concert hall with studio sound .FREE admission. Convenient free parking.
April 16, 2012 — 8:00 PM Rutgers- Share Recital Hall - Douglas Campus, New Brunswick Rutgers Jazz Chamber Spring Recitals: Jazz Studies majors perform in small (chamber ) groups. Beautiful venue. FREE admission. Convenient free parking.
April 17, 2012 — 8:00 PM Montclair State University - Leshowitz Recital Hall Jazz Combos- Spring Concert: Talented jazz studies students perform in small groups - traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. FREE admission. Beautiful venue. Garrage parking
April 19, 2012 — 8:00 Rowan University - Pfleeger Concert Hall University Lab Band and Big Band - Spring Concert: University Lab Band plays new arrangements of familiar music and originals and the Big Band plays charts from famous arrangers of jazz classics.FREE admission. Beautiful concert hall .Convenient free parking
April 22, 2012 — 3:00 PM Montclair State University - Kasser Theatre University Concert Jazz Ensemble - Spring Concert: Students in the Cali School jazz program and exciting guest artists perform works from the traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire.
April 25, 2012 — 8:00 PM Montclair State University - Leshowitz Recital Hall MSU JV Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble - Spring Concert: JV Big Band and vocal ensemble present a program of classic and contemporary jazz
April 30, 2012 — 7:30 PM NJ City University - Ingalls Recital Hall Great Performance Series - Guitarist Dave Stryker: Master jazz guitarist Dave Stryker performs in concert. FREE admission. Cozy recital hall so come early to make sure you get seat.
May 7, 2012 — 7:30 PM NJ City University - Margaret Williams Theatre University Jazz Ensemble with guest saxophonist Dave Liebman- Spring concert: Top college 18-piece jazz ensemble performs classic big band charts and Dave Liebman's original music arranged for large ensemble plus small ensemble performances. $15 ,$10 Students
May 10, 2012 — 7:00 PM NJ City University - Ingalls Recital Hall amd Sozio rehearsal room Jazz Bash - Spring vocal and instrumental recitals: Talented instrumental and vocal students perform in multiple groups in two venues. $15, $10 Students
May 10, 2012 — 7:00 PM NJ City University - Ingalls Recital Hall amd Sozio rehearsal room Jazz Bash - Spring vocal and instrumental recitals: Talented instrumental and vocal students perform in multiple groups in two venues. $15, $10 Students. Limited seating
May 12, 2012 — 8:00 PM Princeton University - Richardson Auditorium "Sounds of Evolution or Evolution? - The Music of Bebop, Cool Jazz and Hard Bop"": The University Concert Jazz Ensemble and the Birth of the Cool Ensemble play familiar music representative of post WW II/ 1950's evolution of new school (or sub-genres) forms of jazz. $15. Beautiful concert hall.convenient parking
May 14, 2012 — 5:00 PM NJ City University - Sozio Rehearsal Hall Jazz Arrangers Concert: Talented students present their musical arrangement projects for the semester. FREE admission