Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival Returns August 23rd
Mark your calendar for the August 23rd Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival!
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Mississippi Delta Meets the Jersey Shore
Big A & The All Stars returned to Monmouth University for a sold-out show, bringing Delta Blues from Clarksdale, Mississippi to the Jersey Shore!
The Blues Is Alive in ‘Sinners’
Sinners is a gritty, blues-driven film set in 1932 Mississippi, where music, myth, and menace collide in a juke joint tale filled with soul, sound, and vampires.
Andrew Ahlborn’s Musical Journey After JSJBF Scholarship
Andrew Ahlborn reflects on his journey since receiving a JSJBF scholarship—from college marching bands to local gigs with Loveseat Pete and beyond.
Joe Farnsworth’s ‘Big Room’ Tribute to Jazz Legends
In this exclusive interview, jazz drummer Joe Farnsworth opens up about his July release Big Room—a heartfelt tribute to the artists who shaped his sound.
David Starr: From Arkansas Drummer to “Bluesicana” Vanguard
In an exclusive interview, David Starr opens up about his musical origins, the inspiration behind his latest release “Must Be Blue,” and working with an incredible lineup of “A” listers including Reese Wynans and John Oates. Discover how this self-proclaimed “singing drummer” found his true calling as a singer-songwriter and navigated the ever-evolving music industry, landing a deal with Quarto Valley Records.
Marcus Miller at Carteret PAC: ‘New & Old’ Bass Hits
In this exclusive interview, Miller shares insights into his incredible career, his upcoming show at Carteret PAC, and how he continues to find his unique voice while honoring the giants who came before him.
Bubba O’Keefe & Blues: Clarksdale’s irresistible “Vortex”
Bubba O’Keefe, the passionate director of Visit Clarksdale, shares his lifelong love affair with this historic Mississippi Delta town.
From the Delta to the Jersey Shore Series, Big A & the Allstars return!
Get ready for a night of electrifying blues as “From the Delta to the Jersey Shore Series” welcomes back the phenomenal Big A and the Allstars! Partnering with the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music and Visit Clarksdale, the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation is thrilled to present this highly anticipated return.
Saturday Jazz Café: A Groovy Afternoon at The Chubby Pickle
On the final day of May 2025, Joseph Vincent Riggio of J v Archer Entertainment orchestrated another successful Saturday Jazz Café at The Chubby Pickle in Highlands. The event showcased local talent, featuring XL Jazz Band who captivated the audience with three full sets of pop-inspired contemporary jazz.