The New Brunswick Jazz Project 

Bringing great Jazz to Central Jersey

 

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Conrad Herwig
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Alex Collins
Billy Test
Vanessa Perea
Lee Hogans
Roy Assaf
Todd Bashore
Behn Gillece
Aaron Weiman
Tivon Pennicott
Bruce Williams
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Tyrha Lindsey
Sylvia Cuenca
Linda Oh
Akiko Tsuruga
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Emily Asher
Vanessa Perea

The New Brunswick Jazz Project is making Central Jersey a destination for great jazz. Working with our music advisor professor, Ralph Bowen we bring world renowned veteran musicians and emerging talent to local venues.

Mike, Virginia, Ralph and Jimmy

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Featured Music:

Jon Di Fiore's new album: Patience 

Conrad Herwig performs for the New Brunswick Jazz Project this Thursday

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Thursday January 26, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Conrad Herwig Quintet

Pre-recording Concert

Trombonist Conrad Herwig featuring Ralph Bowen on sax, Orrin Evans on piano, Kenny Davis on bass and Donald Edwards on drums.

 

This world-class quintet will record in NYC on January 27 for Criss Cross Records.

Come to Makeda and get a sneak preview!

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Friday January 27, 2012 8.00 pm  - 11.00 pm 

The Alex Collins Quartet

Pianist Alex Collins featuring Brandon Wright on saxophone, Yoshi Waki on bass and Brian Fishler on drums.

 

Sophie's Bistro - 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

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Tuesday January 31, 2012 8.00 pm  - 11.00 pm 

Billy Test Trio

Pianist Billy Test featuring Adrian Moring on bass and Jon Di Fiore on drums. 

 

Jam session at 9.30!

Tumulty's Pub - 361 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge.

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Wednesday February 1, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Vanessa Perea Band

Jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea and her band.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Thursday February 2, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Lee Hogans Quartet

Trumpeter Lee Hogans featuring Alex Collins on keyboard, Tom DiCarlo on bass and Jerome Jennings on drums.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Wednesday February 8, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

Roy Assaf and Nir Naaman Quartet

Pianist Roy Assaf and saxophonist Nir Naaman with their band.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Thursday February 9, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Todd Bashore Quartet

Saxophonist Todd Bashore and his quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Thursday February 16, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Behn Gillece Quartet

Vibraphonist Behn Gillece and his quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Friday February 17, 2012 8.00 pm  - 11.00 pm 

The Aaron Weiman Trio

Pianist Aaron Weiman and his trio.

 

Sophie's Bistro - 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

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Wednesday February 22, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Tivon Pennicott Quartet

Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and his quartet.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Thursday February 23, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Bruce Williams Quartet

Saxophonist Bruce Williams and his quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Wednesday February 29, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Jared Gold Quartet

Organist Jared Gold and his quartet.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Wednesday March 7, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Tyrha Lindsey Quartet

Vocalist Tyrha Lindsey and her quartet.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Thursday March 8, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Sylvia Cuenca Quartet

Drummer Sylvia Cuenca and her quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Friday March 9, 2012 8.00 pm  - 11.00 pm 

Linda Oh Quartet

Bassist Linda Oh featuring Fabian Almazan on keyboard, Dayna Stephens on saxophone and Rudy Royston on drums.

 

Sophie's Bistro - 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.

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Wednesday March 14, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Akiko Tsuruga Quartet

Organist Akiko Tsuruga featuring Bob DeVos on guitar, Jerry Weldon on tenor sax and Rudy Petschauer on drums.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Thursday March 15, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Sharel Cassity Quartet

Saxophonist Sharel Cassity and her quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Wednesday March 21, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Mimi Jones Quartet

Bassist/Vocalist Mimi Jones and her all star quartet.

 

Hyatt Hotel - 2 Albany St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge .

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Thursday March 22, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Mimi Jones Quartet

Bassist/Vocalist Mimi Jones and her all star quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Thursday March 29, 2012 7.30 pm  - 10.30 pm 

The Emily Asher Quartet

Trombonist/Vocalist Emily Asher and her quartet.

 

Makeda - 338 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 

No cover charge, $5 minimum.

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Friday March 31, 2012 8.00 pm  - 11.00 pm 

The Vanessa Perea Quartet

Jazz vocalist Vanessa Perea and her quartet.

 

Sophie's Bistro - 700 Hamilton St. Somerset, NJ 

No cover charge.