Jazz at the Vogel: Stanley Clarke Transformed the Electric Bass into a Solo Instrument
by Jay Sweet - published 2023-03-01
Stanley Clarke transformed the electric bass from its accompanying role and showed the world its possibilities as a solo instrument. He is also a virtuosic double bass player and an accomplished film composer. Clarke is a five-time Grammy winner, with 15 nominations. Three of his Grammys were for his solo efforts, one for the Stanley Clarke Band, and one with the groundbreaking, Return to Forever band, for which he was a founding member. In April of last year, he was named a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master (Jersey Jazz, March 2022)
MPAC presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Kenny Wayne Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of the blues. Shepherd will perform his album Trouble Is as well as other fan favorites when he comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, March 30 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $49-$99.
Vivid Stage presents Improv with The Flip Side on March 18th
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, will present its house improv team, The Flip Side, on Saturday, March 18 at 8:00pm.
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The Doobie Brothers to Play Two Shows at State Theatre
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey announces two just added performances featuring four-time Grammy® Award-winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Doobie Brothers on Saturday, July 8 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 9 at 7:30pm.
The Vogel presents Melody Gardot
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Melody Gardot on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:30pm. The story of vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Melody Gardot is remarkable; she’s persevered against abject adversity throughout her life. Blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter, Gardot overcame a life-threatening bicycle accident early in her career.
State Theatre New Jersey Presents America
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents classic rock band, America on Friday, March 3 at 8:00pm. Celebrating their 53rd anniversary, America has become a global sensation, paving their way in the world of classic rock and continuing to thrill audiences everywhere. Tickets range from $39-$229.
McCarter Theatre Center Presents Ragamala Dance Company
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Ragamala Dance Company's 30th season continues with Fires of Varanasi, presented March 15, 2023 at 7:30pm at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton. Rooted in the expansive South Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam, Ragamala Dance Company manifests a kindred relationship between the ancient and the contemporary.
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