Saturday, November 2, 2013

USA, NJ: TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival

The TD James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival kicks off on November 4 with a concert by tenor saxophonist Jimmy Heath at Bethany Baptist Church. Now in its second year, the festival offers seven days of concerts, panel discussions and workshops around Newark, in honor of saxophonist and bebop pioneer James Moody.
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Nov. 4 , 2013
An Evening with the Jimmy Heath Quartet

Performed at Bethany Baptist Church
275 West Market Street, Newark
Co-presented with the Jazz Vespers of Bethany Baptist Church.
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Nov.5, 2013
A Celebration of Amiri Baraka’s "Blues People" at 50

Performed at Newark Museum
49 Washington Street, Newark

Featuring:
Craig Harris - trombone
Carla Cook - vocals
Helga Davis - vocals
Kelvyn Bell - guitar
Adam Klipple - keyboards
Calvin Jones - bass
Tony Lewis - drums
Khalil Bell - percussion
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Nov. 6 , 2013
The Dave Stryker Organ Trio
FREE
12pm - 1:15pm

Performed at Gateway Center
Presented by WBGO

Featuring:
Dave Stryker - guitar
Jared Gold - organ
Chris Beck - drums


         
Nov. 7 , 2013
A Good Place: Celebrating the Village Vanguard

Featuring:
The Village Vanguard Orchestra
Barry Harris - piano
Rhoda Scott - organ
Christian McBride
Anat Cohen Quartet
Hosted by Christian McBride


         
Nov. 8 , 2013
Jazz Meets Samba

Featuring: Sérgio Mendes - piano
Eliane Elias - piano
Lee Ritenour - guitar
Marivaldo Dos Santos - percussion
Joe Lovano - saxophone
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Nov. 9 , 2013
NJPAC's Day of Swing

Featuring:
Jazz House Kids Big Band
NJPAC's Jazz for Teens Ensemble
         
Nov. 9 , 2013
Portrait of Duke: featuring Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks

Featuring:
Hillary Gardner - vocals
         
Nov. 9 , 2013
Sing, Swing, Sing!

Featuring:
Dianne Reeves - vocals
Al Jarreau - vocals
Jeffrey Osborne - vocals
Gerald Albright - saxophone
Cyrille Aimée - vocals
         
Nov. 10 , 2013
Dorthaan’s Place: The Paquito D’Rivera Quartet

Performed at NICO Kitchen + Bar at NJPAC

Featuring:
Paquito D'Rivera - clarinet
Oscar Stagnaro - bass
Diego Urcola - trumpet and trombone
Mark Walker - drums
Alon Yavnai - piano


         
Nov. 10 , 2013
Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition

Hosted by: Rhonda Hammilton

Featuring:
Teira Church
Lydia Harrell
Barbra Lica
Camille Thurman
Jazzmeia Horn
Kate Davis