Category: Jazz

Who is Carlotta Schmidt?

Posted on October 17, 2023October 24, 2023 by JSJBF

Carlotta Schmidt is an artist has been making waves in the vast realm of New Jersey independent music with her unique blend of jazz-inspired acoustic rock.

Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival Expands to 2 Days in September

Posted on August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 by JSJBF

Free concerts on Friday September 22 and Saturday September 23…

Hitting the High Note with Steve Jankowski

Posted on July 25, 2023July 24, 2023 by Tina LoBosco

JSJBF interview with Steve Jankowski discusses his musical career and how he balances his home life, career, and travel.

Section Jazz

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Tom Baldino

Section Jazz may be a relatively new band to the scene but this quartet is made up of four very experienced musicians…

The Andy Rothstein Band – Headed to the Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival

Posted on June 23, 2023June 23, 2023 by JSJBF

Tina LoBosco spoke to Andy Rothstein about his dynamic jazz fusion sound and their upcoming gig at the JSJBF Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival in August 2023.

Weeks & Peterson Quintet Play the Pickle

Posted on May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 by Tom Baldino

The Jazz Cafe (Chubby Pickle) hosts the fine new member band, the Weeks & Peterson Quintet

From Metal to Mingus!

Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by JSJBF

oseph M. Peterson is a well-known jazz bassist with many musical accomplishments to his name. You wouldn’t know it, but he started out playing heavy metal before he immersed himself in the music which is now his passion. Lucky for our local jazz lovers, Joe will be bringing his eclecticism to the Chubby Pickle with the “Peterson/Weeks Quintet” on Saturday evening, May 20.

Ms G and Da Guyz Shine at Reckless Steamy Nights

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by Tom Baldino

Tracy Ms G Graves on vocals, Frankie Gee on bass & vocals, Breeze Waker on drums, and Tommy DiGenno on guitar & vocals – took us on a blues, rock, funk & soul journey!

The year the music almost died – The Origin Story

Posted on January 18, 2023January 20, 2023 by JSJBF

JSJBF History is a new monthly feature being added to the newsletter by Charlie Wuth and Larry Adelman. Its intention is to share with our volunteers, members, and the community its amazing origin and contribution to jazz and blues music, community education, and youth education in the shore area. JSJBF has a 36-year history of providing music festivals, community outreach, education, and youth music programs, beginning with our first festival in 1988.