// July 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Hillary-Marie, Joy Foster, Kyle Wilder, Recaps & Reviews, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Yvette Glover
The Skippers stage was on fire last night! (And no, it wasn’t because of this oppressive heat we’ve been having lately.) I’m talking about the talented tap dancers, singers and musicians that took part in Thursday’s Tap Jam.
// July 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // Hillary-Marie, News, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
The 1st Annual Jersey Tap Fest will debut at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in New Jersey, July 14th - 17th, 2010 IMAGE CREDIT: JerseyTapFest.com
Tap dancers from far and wide will be converging at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in just over a week to participate in the 1st Annual Jersey Tap Fest.
An educational experience that includes 40+ classes taught by major stars from the world of tap, the event will culminate in a main stage show where both students and teachers will perform for an audience.
// May 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Jazz Events, Yvette Glover
Sorry for the late notice! It’s been a little hectic this week.
If you’re in Manhattan on Friday night, drop by O’Neal’s Redbar across from Lincoln Center for a show featuring Bill Wurtzel’s group with guest vocalist Yvette Glover.
See full details in the image above.
// May 26th, 2010 // No Comments » // Amiri Baraka, Frank Clemente, Hillary-Marie, Jazz Events, Jeffry Foote, Justin Ballasy, Kyle Wilder, Lucas Ballasy, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
We here at Jazzville love any occasion to celebrate. So what better way to observe National Tap Dance Day than to have a Tap Jam at Skippers? Hosted by Yvette Glover, mother of famed tapper, Savion Glover, last night’s festivities honored American tap legend Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, whose birthday was chosen for the holiday. Best known for dancing with Shirley Temple in several 1930s films, Mr. Bojangles has since inspired many generations to take the stage and show off their own skills. (more…)
// May 16th, 2010 // No Comments » // Chico's House of Jazz, Asbury Park, NJ, Jazz Events, Radam Schwartz
Our favorite Hammond B3 Organist, Radam Schwartz
Our favorite master of the Hammond B3 Organ, Radam Schwartz, is hosting a series of Jazz Jams at Chico’s House of Jazz in Asbury Park. The Jazz Jams started last Wednesday, the 12th, and will run until the end of May.
UPDATE: A quick review of the Chico’s website calendar shows that the jams have been extended indefinitely.
If you’re “down the shore” and need to scratch that Jazz itch, hop to! See you there.
More details at Chico’s House of Jazz Events Calendar
// May 13th, 2010 // No Comments » // Dave Ginsberg, Dr. Cliff Howell, Jazz Events, Radam Schwartz, Recaps & Reviews, Yvette Glover
David Ginsberg blows the crowd away
Imagine entering a funky restaurant or club. You find a table and settle down with a hearty meal and libation in hand. The stage suddenly lights up featuring musicians with shiny instruments at the ready. As the drummer counts off the beat, the organ comes to life, its first notes sending a shiver of excitement through you. (more…)
// May 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // Gil "Bop" Benson, Jazz Events
Gil “Bop” Benson and his Quartet will be performing at the Wayne Public Library on Wednesday, May 26th from 12:30 – 1:30pm. Gil’s smooth vocals and soulful delivery are just the thing to make your Wednesday lunch hour a treat.
// May 8th, 2010 // No Comments » // Bill Saxton, Jazz Events, Joy Foster, Radam Schwartz, Skippers, Newark, NJ
Hammond B3 Organist extraordinaite, Radam Schwartz, has posted his schedule for Sunday Jazz at Skippers in May.
Radam will be the organist at all the following events with guests, as listed:
// April 25th, 2010 // No Comments » // Alicia Smith, Frank Clemente, Frank Noviello, Greg Bufford, Hillary-Marie, Jazz Events, Jeffry Foote, Justin Ballasy, Kyle Wilder, Radam Schwartz, Recaps & Reviews, Skippers, Newark, NJ, Tap Events, Yvette Glover
14-year-old Tap phenom, Justin Ballasy commands admiration when he takes to the stage.
Hoofers, vocalists and jazz enthusiasts alike flocked to Skippers in droves this past Thursday for the Tap Jam extravaganza. After an unbearably long three-month hiatus, the night’s event more than met our need for rhythm and soul that’s been missing all this time.
As soon as you entered the popular pub, you could feel the electricity in the air. While the band set up, performers and their supporters bustled about in great anticipation for the exciting evening ahead. Serenading the crowd were music masterminds Radam Schwartz on the piano, bassist Michael Logan and Gregory Bufford playing drums. The lively set also included feel-good, rousing performances from jazz vocalists Frank Noviello and Joy Foster, getting hearts pumping for what was to follow.
// April 17th, 2010 // No Comments » // Cornell McGhee, Jazz Events, Madame Pat Tandy, Radam Schwartz
Radam Schwartz, Master of the Hammond B3, sent this note out to his mailing list recently:
Please help us support live jazz in New Brunswick by getting the word out about the New Brunswick Jazz Festival.
As many of you know, the festival is the vision of Allen McGriff who started the festival with no funding several years ago.
He’s counting on your continued support as it moves to the new downtown venue. Please post the attached flyer to your Facebook page and distribute to your email list!
You heard the man! Get the word out. See you in New Brunswick on Saturday and Sunday May 1st and 2nd. Click here for details.
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