Newark favorite Carrie Jackson, NC 350 performance, 9/9/16, credit Ed Berger.
The Institute of Jazz Studies is partnering with NJPAC and the Newark 350 Celebration Committee to bring two series of jazz performances to Clement’s Place, a new venue located in the iconic 15 Washington Street building, located next to the Newark Museum. Clement’s Place, which looks like a classic jazz club, honors the memory of the late Dr. Clement Price, a beloved professor of history at Rutgers–Newark and official historian of the city of Newark.
The NC350 Series
The NC350 series, which is free and open to the public, takes place the second Friday of each month. To date, performers have included groups led by Newark legends saxophonist Leo Johnson and vocalist Carrie Jackson.
The NJPAC “Jazz Jam” Series
The NJPAC “Jazz Jam” series, coordinated by pianist James Austin, Jr., features a mix of younger and more seasoned performers in the time-honored, informal jam session tradition.
Among his wide-ranging interests, Dr. Price was a serious student of jazz and a longtime supporter of the Institute of Jazz Studies. Jazz-related art and artifacts from Dr. Price’s personal collection adorn the walls of Clement’s Place.
IJS excutive director Wayne Winborne, oversees the programming and management of the space, which mixes top jazz musicians from the Newark area with world renowned artists. Spoken, salsa, classical, and other related musical performances will be presented in the space, as well as a series of curated listening sessions, hosted by IJS staff members.
Upcoming Events
| 10/7, 5:30-7 p.m. | IJS Curated Listening Session: Early Louis Armstrong |
| 10/8, 4-6 p.m. | IJS Occasional Film Series: Stepping Up: Stories of Jazz & Caregiving (screening at the Newark Museum) |
| 10/14, 6-8 p.m. | NC350 Series: Bobby Sanabria Quartet |
| 10/15, (time TBD) | Joe Louis: Am Opera by Count Basie (in the Great Hall, 15 Washington Street) |
| 10/20, 7-9:30 p.m. | NJPAC Jazz Jam with James Austin |
| 10/21, 7-9 p.m. | IJS Concert Series: Randy Sandke Quartet |
| 10/27, 5:30-8 p.m. | Salsa Night (free lessons begin at 5:30; music at 6:30) |
| 11/1, 7-9:30 p.m. | NJPAC Jazz Jam with James Austin |
| 11/4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. | IJS Curated Listening Session: After Bitches Brew: the 1970s |
| 11/11, 6-8 p.m. | NC350 Series: Return to the Source Reunion |
| 11/17, 7-9:30 p.m. | NJPAC Jazz Jam with James Austin |
| 12/1, 5:30-8 p.m. | Salsa Night (free lessons begin at 5:30; music at 6:30) |
| 12/9, 6-8 p.m. | NC350 Series: Houston Person |
| 12/15, 7-9:30 p.m. | NJPAC Jazz Jam with James Austin |
