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.

Jamaica’s ‘Jazz In The Gardens’ Is Back!

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Jazz in the Gardens will be back in full swing this Sunday, October 29th, at Jamaica Pegasus Gardens – 81 Knutsford Boulevard – in Kingston. Under the direction of MC Dahlia Harris, patrons will be treated to the musical proficiency of Gem Myers, Dwight Richards, Harold Davis, Tony Gregory, and Althea Hewitt.

This is a three-hour event that’s scheduled to commence at 6:00 pm (local time). General admission is $5,000 JMD, while VIP is $7,000. Ticket outlets are: Music Mart, Supermed Mall Pharmacy, and Jamaica Pegasus.

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.

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

Heavy Hitters Confirmed For ‘One Music Fest’ In Atlanta

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Janet Jackson, Kendrick Lamar, Tems, and Bryson Tiller are just some of the heavy hitters that have been confirmed to perform at the upcoming One Music Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. Scheduled for October 28th and 29th, the two-day concert will be held at Piedmont Park.

The organizers are also promising a ’50 Years of Hip-Hop Celebration Stage’ featuring Nelly, KRS-One, Killer Mike, Fat Joe, Big Daddy Kane, Trina, Kid Capri, Yo-Yo, Goodie Mob, and many more notable hip-hop acts.

Catch Anita Baker At Legacy Arena On Oct. 28th

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

The one and only Anita Baker – The Songstress – will be performing at Legacy Arena (at the Birmingham–Jefferson Convention Complex) in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday, October 28th, starting at 8pm local time.

This will be an unforgettable evening of live music! Tickets have been on sale since late August, but are still available via ticketmaster.