Check out WPU's Jazz Room Series Fall Lineup

 

ANNOUNCING OUR FALL SERIES LINEUP     The Jazz Room Series is the longest-running campus-based jazz concert series in the nation. With a tradition of encompassing the complete spectrum of jazz from New Orleans to the avant-garde, it features world-class professionals and William Paterson student ensembles.   Each Jazz Room concert is preceded by Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist session, which takes place one hour prior to performances and gives audience members the unique opportunity to interact with the artist of the day.     KEN PEPLOWSKI TRIO SEPTEMBER 29 • 3:00 PM Saxophonist and clarinetist Ken Peplowski is truly one of the virtuoso woodwind players in jazz today, on the world’s jazz stages for many years but always coming up with fresh, new versions of the popular song and jazz standards that have made him so well known. Peplowski’s early studies were with the legendary saxophonist Sonny Stitt, and his early touring was with the Teddy Wilson Trio and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra led by Buddy Morrow. He has collaborated with Cedar Walton, Tom Harrell, Madonna, Steve Allen, James Moody, George Shearing, and many others. This drummerless trio presents Peplowski in an almost chamber music setting, in the style of such historic clarinetists as Benny Goodman, Buddy DeFranco and others. This concert promises to be a kickoff to the Fall 2024 Jazz Room season at the highest level!  Prices: $10-$20   Buy Tickets       OCTOBER 4 • 8:00 PM  For over four decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers in the world. Together The Wooten Brothers bring an uncanny level of experience, originality, and musical expertise to the stage. Their shows will be a high-energy, super-funky, artistic blend of styles including original songs and classics. In short: these brothers are the real deal and their shows are not to be missed.  Prices: $39 - $59 VIP Packages are available. Seats are limited. Includes an exclusive poster and pre-show meet and greet with Q&A in addition to the performance.   Discounts are available for WP employees, students, senior citizens, and groups of 10 or more by calling or visiting the box office. No discounts apply to VIP pricing.   Buy Tickets       NEW YORK VOICES FAREWELL TOUR WITH THE WP JAZZ ORCHESTRA NOVEMBER 17 • 3:00 PM New York Voices are one of the world’s premiere vocal jazz quartets, ranging in style from great American song standards by Cole Porter and Al Jolson and bebop and big band jazz classics to Stevie Wonder, Latin jazz and pop, and world music. As they approach their historic retirement as an ensemble in 2026, they have appeared and collaborated with The Count Basie Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band during their illustrious career. This performance will feature the NYV long-standing foursome (Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader, Lauren Kinhan and Peter Eldridge) together with the powerful WP Jazz Orchestra performing musical director Darmon Meader’s wonderful arrangements, exactly as they have been featured on the New York Voices’ many hit CDs. Prices: $10 - $20   Buy Tickets       VIBRAPHONIST WARREN WOLF NOVEMBER 24 • 3:00 PM  Vibraphonist Warren Wolf is one of the exciting new voices on his instrument, appearing regularly at such venues as Dizzy’s Club Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, Keystone Korner in Baltimore, and on many European tours. He has made ten albums, many for Mack Avenue Records, featuring such musicians Mulgrew Miller, Kendrick Scott, and Jeff “Tain” Watts; his most recent CD is a tribute to the legendary percussionist Chano Pozo. He is a regular touring member of SF Jazz Collective and Christian McBride’s Inside Straight band. He is also gaining wide recognition for his teaching and is a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory. Prices: $10 - $20   Buy Tickets       OSCAR HERNÁNDEZ AND ALMA LIBRE DECEMBER 8 • 3:00 PM  Pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernàndez is the founder of the Harlem Jazz Orchestra, winner of Grammy awards in 2002 and 2005. He also serves as musical director to Ruben Blades and is a legendary performer in his own right who is involved in so many aspects of the music industry. Paul Simon asked Hernàndez to arrange and produce the Broadway musical The Capeman where he was also music director and conductor. He has been involved in other projects, including TV projects like Sex in the City and music for numerous commercials. Alma Libra’s recent CD is The Art of Latin Jazz, containing ten original compositions by Hernàndez and featuring some of the biggest names in Latin jazz. Don’t miss this exciting showcase of Hernàndez’s musicianship and vision!  Prices: $10 - $20   Buy Tickets     OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS   WP Distinguished Lecturer Series An Evening with David Sedaris Best-selling author and humorist October 1   WP Music Department Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble In-residence at WP Inaugural Concert October 15   So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary October 18   Omnium Circus presents I'm Possible October 20 & 21   WP Music Department The Hunchback of Notre Dame November 1 - 3   The Doo Wop Project Classic Doo Wop to Modern Hits November 8   StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience November 23   Funny Women of a Certain Age Starring Leighann Lord, Julia Scotti, and Carole Montgomery December 7   Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays December 11   Wizards of Winter: The Christmas Dream December 12   Buy Tickets       Shea Center for Performing Arts | 973.720.2371 |wp-presents.org Email: boxoffice@wpunj.edu   Shea Center Box Office NEW Hours of Operation Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED   No refunds or exchanges. All sales are final. 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