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News: Radio

WBGO JAZZ 88.3 FM Holds Fifth Annual Coat Drive December 18, 2012 - January 18, 2013

December 19, 2012

WBGO Acts As Collection Point for Five Coat Distribution Centers NEWARK, NJ: Everyone deserves to be safe and warm; but due to tough economic times and the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, many of our neighbors can use a helping hand. To bring warmth into the lives of infants, children and adults throughout the area, WBGO Jazz ...

News: Music Industry

Unlimited Myles Signs Gillian Friedman As Booking Associate

December 1, 2012

Unlimited Myles, the eleven year old jazz boutique booking agency, which represents such award-winning artists as Kenny Barron, Stefon Harris, the Yellowjackets, Vijay Iyer, Regina Carter, Billy Childs, Jane Monheit, {{Luciana Souza and Dr. Lonnie Smith has signed Gillian Friedman as Booking Associate. In this role Ms. Friedman will be working with presenters, both in North ...

News: Event

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party on December 13

November 19, 2012

Union County Performing Arts Center presents BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY'S Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party Thursday, December 13, 2012 8:00 PM Known as “America's favorite little big band," Grammy-nominated Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is one of the hottest, hippest, and coolest swing bands on the scene. Get in the holiday mood with ...

News: Event

Lauren Hooker Quartet In Concert

October 28, 2012

Teaneck Jazz Vocalist Lauren Hooker and Trio Perform Standards and Originals at the Puffin Cultural Forum Teaneck, NJ, Saturday, November 17 – While often compared to Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, Anita O’Day, Sarah Vaughan or Dinah Washington, Lauren Hooker’s style remains uniquely her own. A jazz vocalist, pianist and educator, Lauren has performed and/or recorded with ...

News: Performance / Tour

South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces Jazz Line-up For Nov 2012 to May 2013

October 23, 2012

South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS) SUN 11/4 ...

News: Event

Reminder: WBGO Presents Antonio Hart At Kids Concert Saturday, 10/20

October 19, 2012

WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM’s Award-Winning Kids Jazz Concert Series Continues with Antonio Hart Saturday, October 20, 12:30 pm, at Newark Museum NEWARK, NJ: WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM’s award-winning, free Kids Jazz Concert Series, which brings jazz culture and dynamic performances to young people in the Spring and Fall, continues this Saturday, October 20, at 12:30 pm ...

News: Event

WBGOs Kids Jazz Concert Series Continues Saturday With Maurice Chestnut

October 11, 2012

WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM’s Award-Winning Kids Jazz Concert Series Continues with Maurice Chestnut’s Jazz & Tap! Saturday, October 13, 12:30 pm, at Newark Symphony Hall NEWARK, NJ: WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM’s award-winning, free Kids Jazz Concert Series, which brings jazz culture and dynamic performances to young people in the Spring and Fall, continues this Saturday, October ...

News: Event

Berklee, NPR Music & WBGO To Broadcast The Checkout - Live At Berklee

October 12, 2012

Berklee, NPR Music, and WBGO to broadcast and webcast worldwide: The Checkout – Live at Berklee from the Red Room @ Café 939 October 18 begins year two of the popular concert broadcast series featuring prominent New York-based Berklee alumni Boston, MA: Famed New York area radio station WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM/wbgo.org, NPR Music, and Berklee ...

Article: Album Review

Harold Mabern: Mr. Lucky

Read "Mr. Lucky" reviewed by Greg Simmons

by Greg Simmons
September 29, 2012

Pianist Harold Mabern's Mr. Lucky is a bon-bon: all sugar, with no protein or vitamins. For a veteran like Mabern, who's made some great jazz records over the years, and who can play fine blues with real grit, this one is confusing. Sure, making homage to Sammy Davis Jr. sounds like a good idea, but did ...

News: Event

Luna Stage Fusion Festival in West Orange, NJ -- July 28 & 29

July 5, 2012

West Orange, NJ: Luna Stage initiates a new tradition in the Valley Arts District when it brings electric jazz and big band rock to its stages for the last weekend in July. Fans of arena rock, bebop, big bands and jam bands are all welcome to join some of New York’s busiest studio musicians, composers, and ...