Dee Dee Bridgewater, SFJAZZ Collective and Eddie
Palmieri
The Bad Plus
MARCH 12
Tickets: $28-$36
The Bad Plus is a critically acclaimed, avant-garde Jazz quartet that has been called "technically brilliant, beyond versatile" (The New Yorker) and is known for producing "moving, mighty music" (Rolling Stone).
Dee
Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
MARCH 13
Tickets: $40-$54
An incomparable experience awaits when
these two ignite their musical chemistry. Join us for the convergence of two of
Jazz’s most legendary forces of nature on the intimate SOPAC stage. Drawing
on the canons of luminary composers—Ellington, Porter, Sondheim, Lengrand,
Simon and others, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap’s virtuosic
interpretations traverse the musical spectrum from ballads to soulful grooves,
delivered with daring expression borne of their musical chemistry. Triple Grammy winner, Tony winner,
UN Goodwill Ambassador, producer, ASCAP Champion, Memphis Music Hall Of Fame
Inductee and NEA Jazz Master are just some of the honors bestowed upon Dee
Dee Bridgewater throughout her career. Ever the fearless voyager, explorer
and pioneer, she was always one to fight for her rights and also serve as a
mentor to young women. Grammy
winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many leading artists including
Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and
Houston Person. In 1997, Charlap formed his trio with bassist Peter
Washington and drummer Kenny Washington. He is known for his interpretations of
American popular song and is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at William
Paterson University in Wayne.
Celebrate the Sounds of New Orleans with
Dirty Dozen Brass Band & Nathan and The Zydeco Cha Chas
MARCH 20
Tickets: $35-$48
This double-bill featuring world-famous music machines celebrates the feel-good
sounds of The Big Easy!
Marc Broussard
APRIL 1
Marc Broussard’s signature “Bayou
Soul” style and rich voice are influenced by his Louisiana roots and musical
father, a guitarist for the Soul band The Boogie Kings.
Tab Benoit
with
special guest Whiskey Bayou Revue
APRIL 3
Tickets:
$35-$45
One of the most
impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich Bayous of Louisiana, Tab Benoit’s
guitar tone and his Otis Redding-like voice are iconic.
SFJAZZ Collective
APRIL 7
Tickets: $58-$78
The SFJAZZ Collective is an award-winning supergroup comprised of nine of the
finest performers/composers at work in Jazz today. The current ensemble
features Gretchen Parlato on vocals, Martin Luther McCoy on vocals, Chris
Potter on saxophones, David Sánchez on saxophones, Etienne Charles on trumpet,
Warren Wolf on vibraphone, Edward Simon on keyboards, Matt Brewer on bass and
Kendrick Scott on drums.
Carolyn
Dorfman Dance: Returning to Reconnect
APRIL 23
Carolyn Dorfman Dance returns to SOPAC for a joyous evening that will have audiences dancing in their seats. The program includes PRIMA!, a new work in which Dorfman and her versatile company explore the robust, driving and buoyant sound of Jazz great Louis Prima and his band.
Eddie Palmieri
Latin Jazz Band
MAY 21
Tickets: $45-$59
The iconic ten-time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master skillfully fuses the rhythm of his Puerto Rican heritage with the complexity of his influences: Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock and McCoy Tyner as well as his older brother, Charlie Palmieri.
Bria Skonberg
Quartet
JUNE 11
Tickets: $29-$39
Described as "one of the
most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation" (Wall Street
Journal) and "the shining hope of hot Jazz" (New York Times),
triple threat trailblazer Bria Skonberg is a force to be reckoned with. This
multi-award winning trumpeter, singer and composer combines her signature sound
of fiery trumpet playing and smoky vocals. She blends Jazz, Blues and beyond
with storytelling and adventurous concoctions of classics and soulful
originals.
Jesse Cook: Tempest Tour
II
JUNE 17
Tickets:
$34-$42
Jesse Cook is a global guitar virtuoso. The international appeal of this accomplished performer is his style of mixing Flamenco with Classical, Jazz, Zydeco, Blues and Brazilian samba
Covid-19:
At this time,
all SOPAC patrons are required to show proof of vaccination, or a negative
Covid-19 test and wear a mask. All current Covid-19 Precautions & Policies
can be found at SOPACnow.org/Covid-19.
About SOPAC:
Since 2006,
SOPAC has been serving as a premier performing arts center in the region. SOPAC
offers innovative artistic and cultural experiences for diverse audiences in an
intimate, inviting environment. The arts center hosts a variety of live
performances, community events and education programs for all ages. SOPAC is
home for Seton Hall University Arts Council’s performances, including the
Classical Concert Series, Jazz ‘N the Hall performances and Seton Hall
University Theatre productions. SOPAC programs are made possible in part by the
National Endowment for the Arts and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization. For more information, visit SOPACnow.org.
