James Moody Jazz Scholars Celebration at Blanchard House in South Orange NJ

Gregory Burrusis a local live music ambassador, event planner, and  community partner that curates, manages and promotes live music events in the local SOMA (South Orange, Maplewood) community, Northern NJ and New York Area.Gregory Burrus sits on a number of local boards and committees and is currently serving as a Board Member ofMaplewood Community Music.Year-round Gregory Burrus also curates and produces: theJazz973live music jazz series atClements Place Jazzfor theRutgers University Institute of Jazz Studies,  Jazzy Nights Live Music performancesDuring the Summer months Gregory manages and promotes theDowntownSouth Orange  summer long live music concerts, the annual24 Hours of MusicFestival and the June thru October Orange Farmers Market Jazz Jam and produces Live Music entertainment for  Downtown Cranford Summer and Autumn Live Music Series..In addition to producing events, Gregory also showcases, photographs, videotapes events annually such as the annual NYC John Jay CollegeFriends of Myrna Bain ScholarshipFundraiser, the Orange NJ Farmers Market,SOPAC Playing Around South Orangealong with booking bands at various other local venues.Gregory Burrus has a passion for making live music happen anywhere and everywhere he can whether locally around town or around the world while living life everyday to the fullest. Learn more at :Gregory BurrusProductions. https://gregoryburrusproductions.com/

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James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey is proud to present  James Moody Scholars Celebration in historic Blanchard House South OrangeNJ

The Blanchard Mansion

You are invited to the James Moody Jazz Scholars Celebration on Nov 17, 2021 6-9 PM. . This free very special event will have light refreshments, limited seating and access will be provided via Eventbrite Registration only. Please join us. Gregory Burrus Productions is extremely proud to produce the James Moody Jazz Scholars Celebration for <a href="https://jamesmoody.com/scholarship/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey</a>. This event for the Jazz Scholarship recipients from 2015 to present, is supported by the Patterson Foundation / Blanchard Conservatory and will be hosted at their beautiful, historic Blanchard House in South Orange, NJ.Saxophonist James MoodySaxophonist, Flutist, Vocalist, Educator James Moody was awarded the distinction of being an NEA Jazz Master in 1998 by the National Endowment for the Arts. The National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowships are the self-proclaimed highest honors that the United States bestows upon jazz musicians. In the jazz world, It just doesn't get better that that.James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New JerseyJames Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey, an award that honors the life of Newark native and saxophone giant James Moody. The James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey is an award presented by Linda Moody that is offered annually to an outstanding high school senior. The recipient embodies the qualities expressed by the NEA Jazz Master throughout his life and works—musicianship, creativity, leadership and community involvement.Jazz Scholars In its 7th year, the winners of the James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey recipients will consist of the James Moody Jazz Scholars led by bandleader Birsa Chatterjee . Past winners are: <ul><li>2015 Birsa Chatterjee</li><li>2016 Iyonna Herbert </li><li>2017 Andrew Wagner </li><li>2018 Caelan Cardello</li><li>2019 Jalin Shiver </li><li>2020 Rayner Perez</li><li>2021 Paul Reinhold</li></ul>Jazz Scholars Band The band will come together performing a number of standards and some originals. Birsa Chatterjee – Tenor Saxophone, Iyonna Herbert – Drums, Andrew Wagner – Trumpet, Caelan Cardello – Piano, Jalin Shiver – Alto Saxophone, Rayner Perez – Trombone, joining us in Paul Reinhold's absence will be Gervin Myles on BassJazz Scholars Jazzy Nights Agenda 6:00 - 6:15 PM Opening Remarks 6:15 - 6:45 PM The Jazzy Nights activities will be comprised of standards and originals performed by the musicians 6:45 - 7:30 Presenters and Invited Speakers <ul><li>Linda Moody - James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey</li><li>Wayne Winborne - ED of Institute of Jazz Studies Rutgers Newark </li><li>John Lee - Jazz Legacy Productions &amp; The Dizzy Gillespie Big Band </li></ul>7:30 - 9:00 Jazz Scholars band continues. During this set an invited group of local Jazz vocalists will perform .Venue/LocationThe Blanchard House - 100 Blanchard Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079 - A 1920's Georgian Mansion in South Orange that transports visitors right back to the Gilded Age. The home draws inspiration in its design from the style of the Gilded Age Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, perhaps the most famous one being The Breakers. At 11,000 square feet the house features an ostentatious custom wood appointed ballroom with coffered ceilings and New York City skyline views, accessed via a grand foyer lined with Corinthian columns. Situated on two acres of English style lush garden landscaping, with walking paths throughout, the land offers residents opportunities for quiet reflection and meditation. CC Minton - I Love Beautiful SpacesCC is an award-winning lifestyle advocate, celebrity interviewer, social impact exec turned real estate pro and author of Daddy’s Greek Potato Pie. CC goal is to inspire you to create a space you love from the kitchen to the bedroom, to the house you desire and beyond, making it beautiful is the goal. Gregory Burrus ProductionsGregory Burrus is a local live music ambassador, event planner, live music ambassador and community partner that curates, manages and promotes live music events in the local SOMA (South Orange, Maplewood) community, Northern NJ and New York Area. Gregory Burrus currently writes as the South Orange Patch Mayor the state wide JerseyIndie website. Patterson Foundation/ Blanchard ConservatoryThe Patterson Foundation strengthens the efforts of people, organizations, and communities by focusing on issues that address mutual aspirations, foster wide participation, and encourage learning and sharing. The Patterson Foundation's staff and consultants are ready to provide an engaging presentation about the foundation and its initiatives

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