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News: Contest

April May Webb Wins 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

April May Webb Wins 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced April May Webb as the winner of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Hosted by WBGO Radio’s Sheila Anderson, yesterday’s“The SASSY Awards” presented the Top Five Finalists on the iconic NJPAC stage in front of ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Christian McBride: Jazz Notes from the Engine Room

Read "Christian McBride: Jazz Notes from the Engine Room" reviewed by Lawrence Peryer


Today, the Spotlight shines On Christian McBride, a musician, recording artist, prolific composer, arranger, producer, cultural curator, dedicated educator, and mentor.Christian has been called the hardest-working person in jazz and the above list might be underselling it. From his early days in jny: Philadelphia soaking up the sounds of Philly Soul to sharing stages ...

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Article: Live Review

Cecile McLorin Salvant At Richardson Auditorium

Read "Cecile McLorin Salvant At  Richardson Auditorium" reviewed by Elizabeth Millar


Cécilee Mclorin Salvant Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University The Book of Ayers Princeton, NJOctober 7, 2024 Eclectic composer, vocalist, visual artist and Grammy award nominee Cecile Mclorin Salvant returned to Princeton University's Richardson Auditorium a year after she and pianist Sullivan Fortner had participated in the Performances Up Close ...

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News: Contest

Announcing Top Five Finalists Of The 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Announcing Top Five Finalists Of The 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Tickets are now on sale. Sunday, Nov 24 @ NJPAC, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ. Reserve online at SarahVaughanCompetition.com or by calling 888.466.5722. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) today announced the top five finalists of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from 220+ entrants from 21 different countries, these gifted ...

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News: Festival

Announcing The 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival Presented By The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, November 7-24, 2024

Announcing The 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival Presented By The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, November 7-24, 2024

Festival Hightlights Paquito D’ Rivera with New Jersey Symphony (Nov 7, 8 & 10) Tribute to Funk! with Bilal, Nona Hendryx, Christian McBride, Savion Glover, Vernon Reid, George Clinton, and More (Nov 14) NJMEA All-State Jazz Band + Choir (Nov 15) Tyshawn Sorey Trio featuring Aaron Diehl and Harish Raghavanand Sandbox Percussion (Nov 15) WBGO Children’s ...

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News: Recording

Interdimensional Traveler Gary Van Miert Returns October 25th With His 3rd Lp Of Psychedelic Gems As 
the Sensational Country Blues Wonders!

Interdimensional Traveler Gary Van Miert Returns October 25th With His 3rd Lp Of Psychedelic Gems As 
the Sensational Country Blues Wonders!

Veteran songwriter Gary Van Miert has announced the October 25th arrival of ‘If I Stop Moving, I’ll Fall From the Sky,’ his third collection of “Psychedelic Americana” as The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! Delivering a potent blend of classic country, blues, gospel, pop and rock to accent his enlightened quips and sardonic euphemisms, the 10-song LP ...

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Musician

Mary Cross

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International Recording Artist Mary Cross founded 2NspireU, (an 8 piece band) in December, 2016 in Southern NJ. The vision was to share her love of music worldwide. The music genres are Jazz, Classic Soul, R&B, and Soft Rock The repertoire includes original releases, and music from various genres by a plethora of artists including Nancy Wilson, Nina Simone, Gregory Porter, Rachelle Ferrell, H.E.R., Ledisi, Phoebe Snow, Patti Austin, Jean Carne, Deniece Williams, Phyllis Hyman, Lizz Wright, Captain and Tennille, Gladys Knight Linda Ronstadt, Stephen Bishop, Ella Fitzgerald, The Staples Singers, Betty Wright, Teena Marie, and a host of others.

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News: Education

Registration Now Open For NJPAC’s Jazz For Teens 2024-25 Education Program

Registration Now Open For NJPAC’s Jazz For Teens 2024-25 Education Program

Fall Semester: Oct 5–Dec 14, 2024; Spring Semester: Jan 25-May 17, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm EST (schedules vary). New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Colton Institute for Research and Training in the Arts, 24 Rector Street, Newark, NJ, 07102 (Newark Penn Station stop by Newark-bound PATH/Amtrak). Student musicians ages 13-18. Register: $700 per semester. $1,200 for full year. ...

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Musician

Anirudh Chakravarthy

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Anirudh is passionate about music, and its ability to bring people together, overcome differences, and preserve traditions and cultures. Whether he is playing the tenor or helping others to appreciate jazz music, he is focused on making the music more inclusive and accessible. 

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Article: Rising Stars

Introducing Vocalist Dani Assis

Read "Introducing Vocalist Dani Assis" reviewed by Sanford Josephson


This article previously appeared in Jersey Jazz Magazine. Vocalist Dani Assis' bio points out that he was born into a musical family. That is an understatement. “When I was younger," he said, “I didn't know there was anything else to life other than music because both my parents were musicians. My mom, Adriana Quadros, ...


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