Here Is The Schedule For The 2023 TD James Moody Jazz Festival

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The 12th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival will run from November 3rd through 19 at various locations in Newark, New Jersey. There will be a wide range of performers, such as: Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, Take 6, Abdullah Ibrahim, Gladys Knight, Dave Grusin, Cyrus Chestnut, Steve Turre, Christian McBride with Savion Glover, and that is just to name a few.

See below dates, locations, and lineup for each event.

Friday, November 3 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Dee Dee Bridgewater & Bill Charlap
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Saturday, November 4 starting at 3:00 p.m.
WBGO Kid’s Concert Series / Elio Villafranca Quartet presents “Standing by The Crossroads”
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Saturday, November 4 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Grupo Niche & Héctor Acosta “El Torito” Tropicaliente
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall

Thursday, November 9 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Ranky Tanky with special guest Ms. Lisa Fischer
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Friday, November 10 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Omara Portuondo
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Saturday, November 11 starting at 7:30 p.m.
Take 6 with special guest Hillary-Marie
Victoria Theater

Sunday, November 12 starting at 3:00 p.m.
Abdullah Ibrahim Trio
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Sunday, November 12 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Gladys Knight with Davell Crawford
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall

Wednesday, November 15 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues
Newark Museum of Art

Thursday, November 16 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Jams
Clement’s Place

Thursday, November 16 starting at 7:30 p.m.
The Sound of (Black) Music
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Friday, November 17 starting at 7:00 p.m.
NJMEA / All State Jazz Band and Choir with special guest Stefon Harris
NJPAC’s Chase Room

Friday, November 17 starting at 7:30 p.m.
When You Wish Upon a Star – A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Friday, November 17 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Dave Grusin: A Life in Music featuring Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, Will Downing, Randy Brecker, and the New York Voices
NJPAC’s Prudential Hall

Saturday, November 18 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Cyrus Chestnut
Bethany Baptist Church

Sunday, November 19 starting at 11:00 a.m. + 1:00 p.m.
Dorthaan’s Place: The Steve Turre Generations Sextet
NJPAC’s NICO

Sunday, November 19 starting at 3:00 p.m.
12th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition NJPAC’s Victoria Theater

Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank Reunite As TGT: New Music & Tour Coming In 2024

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Three R&B titans – Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank – have announced that they have reunited, and will be working on new music, and touring as a group under the name TGT in 2024. The magic happened at the R&B Music Experience concert in Tampa, Florida, on Friday, October 20th, where all three men were hired as solo acts.

The official announcement was made on Ginuwine‘s Instagram page, and was later shared on both Tyrese and Tanks‘ accounts. Needless to say, 2024 is going to be a great year for rhythm-and-blues.

“I Love Retro Saturdays” With Funkmaster Flex (Oct.28 In Brooklyn)

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

DJ, rapper, record producer, and radio host Funkmaster Flex will be the main act at the forthcoming I Love Retro Saturdays – a throwback party not to be missed. Scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, the event will be served up in two parts: Brunch (11am to 5pm) and dinner (6pm to 2am).

It all goes down at Stush Restaurant, which is located at 470 Driggs Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York. Admission is free, but the organizer would like everyone to RSVP via eventbrite.

Spend “Christmas With Brandy”

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Earlier today – Friday, October 20 – singer, songwriter, actress and model Brandy took to social media to announce that she will be putting out a Christmas album in a few weeks.

Titled Christmas With Brandy, the record is scheduled for release on November 10th. She went on to say: “I feel so blessed to be able to create an album surrounding joy, Family, love and quality divine time with the ones you love.”

Christmas With Brandy is now available for pre-order.

Davido’s A.W.A.Y. Festival Set For Nov. 18 In Atlanta

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On November 18, Afro-pop star Davido will bring the motherland to Atlanta, Georgia, via his A.W.A.Y. Music Festival. A.W.A.Y. is an acronym for Are We African Yet?

Some of the top trending afrobeat, high-life and amapiano artists will be at the State Farm Arena for what many are calling the biggest afrobeat fest in the U.S. The lineup includes: Kizz Daniel, Lojay, Oxlade, Wande Coal, Pheelz, BNXN (FKA Buju), Focalistic, and Victony. Tickets and additional information are available on State Farm Arena’s website.

Black Eyed Peas Confirmed For The ACT Festival In Barbados

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

On November 11th, Blu Escape will present ACT Festival, an electrifying event aimed at highlighting Barbados’ creative community. The stage will be set at the Hayman’s Factory, which is located in St. Peter, Barbados, starting at 3pm local time.

Black Eyed Peas, the American musical group consisting of rappers Will.I.Am, Apl.De.Ap and Taboo, is confirmed as the headlining act. The show will also feature 2 Mile Hill, Krisirie, Jeremy Goddard, and several others.

Frankie Beverly & Maze’s Upcoming Tour Dates

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Frankie Beverly & Maze‘s I Wanna Thank You Tour will commence in New Orleans on November 3rd, and will remain active until the spring of 2024. On each show they will be accompanied by another legendary musical act: Cameo, The Isley Brothers, Midnight Star, etc.

See below all the current confirmed dates and locations:
11/3/23 – New Orleans, LA – University of New Orleans
11/25/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum
12/2/23 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
12/23/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
1/13/24 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
1/27/24 – Los Angeles, CA – KIA Forum
2/3/24 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
2/24/24 – Washington, DC – Capitol One Arena
3/8/24 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
3/22/24 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
4/13/24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
4/26/24 – Chicago, IL – United Center