JAZZ THIS WEEK IN NEW BRUNSWICK

 

nbjp.org     APRIL IS JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH!       Jazz Up Your Week: Don't Miss Out!   Calling all jazz lovers! Get ready to groove at this week's performances!   Every Tuesday from 7PM-10PM, we present our "Emerging Artists'" Series. These are students who are part of a jazz program at one of the tri-state region's colleges and universities, or young musicians at the beginning of their jazz careers. The band's performance is followed by an open jam session. No Cover Charge!     Upstairs-Emerging Artists TUESDAY: April 8 Logan Bogdan Sextet   The NBJP Emerging Artists Series is your chance to see the future of jazz! These shows are devoted to introducing student musicians from university jazz programs in the region as well as young musicians at the beginning of their jazz careers to new audiences. These events also provide opportunities for them to hone their performance skills beyond school related presentations. It’s their night. Each hour long performance is followed by an open jam session. Over the years we have cultivated a group of fine young musicians, who have gone on to work professionally around the world.     BECOME AN NBJP SUPPORTER! HELP US KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING!   We KNOW you appreciate the great music we bring you week after week! We understand that everyone can't write a big check, so how about becoming a "sustaining" donor with as little as $10 or $20 a month via a Paypal Recurring contribution? EVERY donation, large or small, helps us to continue to bring great jazz talent to New Brunswick week after week!   THANK YOU! Jimmy, Virginia & Mike The New Brunswick Jazz NPO is a recognized tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code     On Thursdays with sets at 7 & 8:45PM, our "Main Stage" performances feature first class professional jazz musicians who have played at some of the most prominent jazz clubs and festivals in the world and have recorded with the genre's best known legends... some of whom are still with us, others who have left us tremendous legacies and an unparalleled body of work.   THESE PERFORMANCES ARE FREE!   ". . .New Brunswick has now become a destination for jazz."  ~ The New York Times   DOWNSTAIRS-MAIN-STAGE THURSDAY April 10 - 3 D Jazz Trio   3 D Jazz Trio Fiercely swinging this powerhouse trio plays original, traditional, and contemporary standards from all genres of music. Their distinctive style & innovative arrangements are super-charged by their boundless musical joy, gratitude, and enthusiasm. Sherrie, Amy, and Jackie met in May of 2014 at the Cleveland Playhouse while playing in The DIVA Jazz Orchestra as part of Maurice Hines’ award-winning show Tappin’ Thru Life. From their first shared downbeat, they became kindred-swinging spirits and the resulting musical synergy was fast and fierce...or as the New York Times said…"Blistering Hot!" Since its inception, 3D has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious venues and festivals, including: The Blue Note (NYC) Dizzy’s Club (NYC), Rochester International Jazz Festival (Rochester, NY),Festival Internacional de Música La Guarapachanga (Pinar del Rio, Cuba). They were featured on The Kate TV’s “live” music series with Maurice Hines (PBS) and three times on WVIA radio’s Homegrown Music Series. Jackie, Amy and Sherrie are also experienced and enthusiastic educators. To Learn more about 3D Jazz Trio, click here.         JAZZ IS MOMENTS OF MAGIC!     This is your chance to experience the magic of live jazz right here in Central Jersey. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the scene, it will be an evening filled the rich sounds of jazz that leave you smiling. In true jazz fashion, this night will never happen again...so come to New Brunswick and be part of something special right in your own backyard!   Don't Miss the Jazz Magic!         APRIL marks our Sixteenth Birthday! Thank you!       OTHER AREA JAZZ EVENTS         Folk and jazz icons share the stage for an unforgettable double bill of songs and stories. Join Grammy® Award-winner Judy Collins, “the wild ageless angel of pop” (The New York Times), as she performs her legendary 1967 album Wildflowers in its entirety. Collins is joined by Madeleine Peyroux, who has become one of today’s most acclaimed jazz singers since she began her illustrious career busking on the busy streets of Paris. Tickets         SUPPORT LIVE JAZZ!   Connect with us!