Thu, Nov 14, @ 7:30PM prudential hall | betty wold johnson stage With Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, Vernon Reid, George Clinton and Ray Chew as Musical Director. It’s an unmissable night with the living legends of funk performing the hits of Prince, James Brown, Parliament-Funkadelic and much more. Featuring appearances by: Bilal, the GRAMMY®-winning soul singer and songwriter. In addition to his award for “These Walls,” he was nominated for his songs “Little One” and “Matter,” and for his contributions to Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly. Nona Hendryx of Labelle, celebrating 50 years of the hit song “Lady Marmalade.” The pioneering songwriter, vocalist, activist and multimedia artist is still breaking boundaries with her ambitious fusion of technology, music, art and performance. Christian McBride, the luminous 16x GRAMMY® nominee and 8x winner who plays everything from Monk to Funk. Bassist, composer, bandleader and NJPAC Jazz Advisor. Savion Glover, the Tony-winning tap dancer extraordinaire of Bring in ’da Noise, Bring in ’da Funk; The Tap Dance Kid; Jelly’s Last Jam and Shuffle Along. Tap legend Gregory Hines calls him “possibly the best tap dancer that ever lived.” Vernon Reid, the GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and founder of Living Colour. “His rampant eclecticism encompasses everything from heavy metal and punk to funk, R&B and avant-garde jazz, and his anarchic, lightning-fast solos have become something of a hallmark” (AllMusic). George Clinton, the Godfather of Funk. The frontman of Parliament-Funkadelic is one of funk music’s foremost innovators, with a career spanning five decades, three dozen albums and sweeping musical influence. With Music Director Ray Chew (Dancing with the Stars, Showtime at the Apollo, SNL) and surprise guests! more info   buy tickets  on sale now  New Jersey Symphony Paquito D’Rivera Nov 7 @ 1:30PM Fri, Nov 8 @ 8PM Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and the New Jersey Symphony have gorgeous Latin American melodies and rhythms for you. Special guest clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera lights up the dances of his native Cuba as well as Gershwin classics. buy tickets Tyshawn Sorey Trio and Sandbox Percussion featuring Aaron Diehl and Harish Raghavan Fri, Nov 15 @ 7:30PM The next generation of breakout jazz percussionists explore the legacy of Max Roach and his M’Boom ensemble. buy tickets Madeleine Peyroux Sat, Nov 16 @ 7:30PM With her sweet-and-smoky voice, Madeleine Peyroux breathes magic into timeless jazz classics and self-penned originals. buy tickets Cindy Blackman Santana Sun, Nov 17 @ 3PM The longtime drummer for Santana and Lenny Kravitz, Cindy Blackman Santana showcases her powerhouse talent. buy tickets Jazz Vespers at Bethany @ 25 featuring Nat Adderley Jr., Jon Faddis, Vanessa Rubin & Lizz Wright Nov 21 @ 7:30PM Celebrate 25 years of Bethany Baptist Jazz Vespers with Nat Adderley Jr., Jon Faddis, Vanessa Rubin and Lizz Wright. buy tickets John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell Billie & Blue Eyes Fri, Nov 22 @ 7:30PM John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell pay homage to Frank Sinatra and Billie Holiday with Billie & Blue Eyes. buy tickets Dorado Schmitt and Sons: Django Festival Allstars Sat, Nov 23 @ 6 & 8:30PM Get your heart pumping with the hot jazz of the Django Festival Allstars, starring guitarist Dorado Schmitt and Sons. buy tickets Kronos Quartet Sat, Nov 23 @ 8PM The Kronos Quartet explores gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson, refracted through today’s foremost composers. buy tickets Philip Bailey, Lisa Fischer, Dianne Reeves, and Christian McBride Big Band Sat, Nov 23 @ 8PM Big voices meet big band as the GRAMMY®-winning jazz ensemble welcomes Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire), Lisa Fischer (The Rolling Stones) and powerhouse vocalist Dianne Reeves. buy tickets  in the community  Davell Crawford: A Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark WBGO Children’s Concert Sat, Nov 16 @ 1PM Newark Symphony Hall Kids and families will love this jazz journey from New Orleans to Newark with Davell Crawford. Free at Newark Symphony Hall. rsvp Jazz Jams Nov 21 @ 7:30PM ​​​​Clement’s Place Co-presented by NJPAC and the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University–Newark, these Jazz Jam sessions attract ace musicians from New Jersey and beyond! rsvp   These performances are part of the TD James Moody Jazz Festival Davell Crawford: A Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark is presented by WBGO and The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Jazz Jams is part of the TD Jazz Series Single-performance tickets are available online at njpac.org, 1.888.MY.NJPAC (696.5722) or the NJPAC Box Office, One Center St., Newark. All tickets are subject to a per-ticket handling fee, which varies by performance and method of purchase. The fee for telephone and online orders is always the same. Fees paid at the box office are always the lowest available fee for a performance. Box Office hours are here. For groups of 9 or more, find Group Sales here or call 1.888.696.5722, Monday-Friday from 9AM to 5PM. 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