Anthony Nelson Trio
Saxophonist Anthony Nelson featuring Matthew Parish – bass and Alvester C. Garnett – drums. INC American Bar & Kitchen, 302 George St. New Brunswick, NJ No cover charge. Reservations
Mike Noordzy Trio with Bruce Williams
Mike Noordzy Trio with Bruce Williams Bassist Mike Noordzy featuring Bruce Williams - saxophone and TBA. INC American Bar & Kitchen, 302 George St. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 No cover charge. Reservations
Seven Questions with Saxophonist, Mark Gross
NBJP: If you were about to have your last meal--what would it be? MG: Having just been in Jerusalem, touring the Old City, my mind goes to me being in the room where the Last Supper occurred. I would want it to be about why am I having my last meal and what I have done with my life. It's
Seven Questions with Saxophonist Brett McDonald
NBJP: Other than the instrument you play, instrument would you like to be able to play? BMcD: I'd really like to play the guitar - the whole string family of instruments has been difficult for me to comprehend and learn, and every time I pick up a guitar I end up giving up shortly thereafter. Playing that instrument comes with this
SEVEN QUESTIONS w/KEN FOWSER
KEN PERFORMS THURSDAY JULY 19, 2012 AT MAKEDA NBJP: What’s the worst (non-musical) job you ever had? KF: Working in a car wash during the winter months. NBJP: Who's your favorite jazz performer? KF: George Coleman, so inspiring... NBJP: What inspires you creatively? KF: Going out and hearing live music, speaking with like minded jazz musicians,
Seven ?s with Brandon Wright
Brandon performs Wednesday April 18 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (beyond your family)? BW: I was fourteen years old and performed "The Pink Panther" theme for a talent show at summer camp. Although I left the stage, I was told I got a standing ovation!
SEVEN ?s WITH CAMILLE THURMAN
Camille performed with the Badd Azz Jazz Women of Mimi Jones Band on Thursday, March 22 at Makeda NBJP: What’s the worst job you ever had? CT: To be quite honest, I don't think I ever had a terrible job, fortunately. I always look at negative situations as "how can you make the most/best out of it?" and I just
SEVEN?s WITH SHAREL CASSITY
Sharel performs Thursday March 15 at Makeda NBJP: Other than the instrument you play, what instrument would you like to be able to play? SC: I always wanted to play the acoustic bass. Maybe that's why I like to write for it so much, a way of living vicariously though bass players. However, now that we have one I don't even touch
SEVEN ?s WITH BRUCE WILLIAMS
Bruce Williams performs with his quartet, Thursday February 23 at Makeda NBJP: What living musician do you admire most? Why? BW: Gary Bartz. He is sort of a painter and a poet when he plays. He's always stood for something and has presented his ideas in an intelligent and soulful manner. NBJP:What would you want to be