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TD James Moody Jazz Festival: Pianist George Cables

by Sanford Josephson
published 2025-11-01

In 1976, tenor saxophonist Dexter Gordon made a triumphant return to the United States after spending 14 years living in Copenhagen. He quickly established a working quartet with George Cables on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Eddie Gladden on drums. Cables, who will turn 81 on November 14, believes being hired by Gordon was a pivotal point in his career. "Up until that time," he said, "I was spending a lot of time with the electric piano and with other keyboards -- clavinet, synthesizer, and the like. With Dexter, for me, it was rediscovering the piano."




 

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Knew You Well" by Scott McDonald

by Bob Makin
published 2025-10-31

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "I Knew You Well" from "See It Through," the solo debut album from Hunterdon County-raised rocker Scott McDonald on Bongo Boy Records.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bite...10/30/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-10-30

"I'm doing well on this nippy day, it's a little chilly," laughed songstress Carol Lester whose Sea & Sky Songwriters series renews November 8 for another year at Mutiny Beach BBQ inside Asbury Park's Convention Hall located at 1300 Ocean Avenue. 



Drew University hosts John Mellencamp and Bad Company Tribute Bands

(MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for something beyond the usual holiday fare? Skip the carolers and cookie-cutter concerts—on Sunday, December 14, 2025, The Concert Hall at Drew University transforms into a powerhouse of festive rock. One stage, one unforgettable night: Tommy Scro's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy and Human Wheels, led by Rob Santa, unite for a double-header tribute to two American rock legends. Showtime is 6:00pm.



WBGO "All That Jazz" concert series presents Alex Bugnon at Morris Museum

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- WBGO "All That Jazz" concert series announces the second leg of the three-part Morris Museum series. In addition to the shows in Union County, Smooth Jazz New Jersey, WBGO, and the Morris Museum presents an acoustic and electric performance by the internationally renowned keyboardist Alex Bugnon with his explosive quartet on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 7:30pm.