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Welcome to City of Orange Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival Sponsors & Supporters –  – 2026 Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival Institute of Jazz Studies The Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, the world’s largest jazz archive, preserves and promotes the history of America’s greatest art form. Their partnership brings cultural depth, academic excellence, and historical context…

The City of Orange Township, Essex County Parks, and Gregory Burrus Productions are gearing up for one of New Jersey’s most anticipated summer traditions — the 5th Annual Jazz, Health & Food Truck Festival, returning to Monte Irvin Orange Park on Saturday, July 18, 2026. What began as a local celebration of food and music has grown into a full‑scale community festival blending live jazz, wellness…

Morristown, NJ — Gregory Burrus Productions is proud to partner once again with the Morris Museum to present the highly anticipated 2026 Outdoor Concerts on the Back Deck, a signature summer series that brings world‑class jazz, classical, Latin, and genre‑blending artistry to one of New Jersey’s most scenic open‑air stages. Set against the backdrop of the Morris Museum’s elevated outdoor deck,…

MAYFEST – Sunday, May 17, 2026 • 11 AM – 5 PM Springfield Avenue, Maplewood NJ From Indiana Street to Rutgers Street LIVE MUSIC – PROSPECT STREET STAGE Alex Desrivieres Laurie Vega Badia Farha Lynette Sheard Carlos Frias & Círculo Social Manuela Zapata New Jersey DJ Services Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions 2026 . Special for 2026 – NY/NJ Host Committee World Cup Bus Featuring…

2026 Featured Artist: Yasmeena Sharif — London Residency Our inaugural spotlight artist is Yasmeena Sharif, a rising vocalist and USC music student whose artistry blends jazz, soul, and contemporary vocal expression. This summer, Yasmeena will travel to London to: Perform original music at venues across the city Record at the legendary Abbey Road Studios Write for and conduct a string…

PRESS RELEASE — FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Gregory Burrus Productions, Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies, and Mt. Zion AME Church Celebrate Women’s History Month 2026 With a Month‑Long Jazz Showcase Honoring the Power, Legacy, and Brilliance of Women in Music Newark & Millburn, NJ — March 2026 — Gregory Burrus Productions, in partnership with the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS) and Mt.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   February 15, 2026   Montclair, New Jersey CC Minton Elevates Roz Miller‑Choice’s Book Launch with Dynamic Conversation and Authentic Engagement Guests enjoyed a curated reception of wine, salmon tea sandwiches, veggie kabobs, fruit, and salads before settling in for a conversation that quickly became the highlight of the evening. Minton whose charismatic personality,…

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Contact: Gregory Burrus Productions Location: Millburn, New Jersey Jesus & Jazz Service Celebrates Rev. Eyesha Marable’s 7th Pastoral Anniversary and Two Years of Jesus and Jazz Ministry at Mt. Zion AME Church At 56 Church Street in Millburn, Mt. Zion AME Church, Milburn continues to affirm its place as one of New Jersey’s most compelling emerging spaces…

Saturday 8:00 – 11:00 pm 8:00 – 8:45 pm 9:00 – 9:45 pm Lezlie Harrison Lezlie Harrison at 2026 Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 10: 00 -11:00 Delfeayo Marsallis Delfeayo Marsalis at 2026 Bradley Beach Jazz Festival HOSTS MC Gregory Burrus Community Jam Poster (2160 x 1080 px) – 6 Lynette SheardLynette Sheard is a dynamic vocalist, actress, and arts advocate celebrated for her commanding…

Saturday 4:00 – 5:00 pm House Band 5:00 – 6:00 pm Jam Come jam with us- JAM Host AVP Community Engagement – NJPAC Eyesha and her team, the Advisory Council and Engaged Partners produce approximately 200 community-based programs annually. Ecumenically, as an ordained Itinerate Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, she serves as Pastor at Mt. Zion AME Church, Millburn. As host of…

Join the Best Jazz Artists at Bradley Beach 2026 Festival BRADLEY BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 Bradley Beach, NJ — The 2nd Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 returns with an expanded five‑day celebration of world‑class jazz, blues, and community spirit, bringing together legendary artists, rising stars, and local favorites for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events. From February…

As a sponsor, you become part of a movement that uplifts communities through the soul of live music, the power of storytelling, and the brilliance of multigenerational artistry. Join us in amplifying the rhythm of resilience, the harmony of heritage, and the joy of jazz. With Gregory Burrus Productions, your sponsorship doesn’t just support an event—it becomes part of a legacy. RETURN TO HOME

8:30 PM – 10:00 pm John Lee & Friends featuring Special Guest Roberta Gambarini John Lee & Friends brings together some of the finest voices in jazz under the leadership of bassist, producer, and bandleader John Lee. A longtime musical director for the legendary Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band, Lee has performed with icons including Sonny Rollins, McCoy Tyner, and Joe Henderson, and continues…

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newark, NJ — September 17, 2025 Gregory Burrus Community Jams – Bridging Newark’s Jazz Legacy with Northern NJ’s Vibrant Jam Scene— The Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies at Clements Place, in collaboration with Gregory Burrus Productions, proudly announces the launch of the Gregory Burrus Community Jams—a dynamic new series that invites Northern New…

🎷 Jazz Across Jersey – August 2025 Presented by Gregory Burrus Productions and partners across New Jersey This August, the Garden State becomes a living jazz map. From Morristown’s Back Deck, Newark’s Clements Place, Cranford’s Clock to Maplewood Springfield Gazebo to Jersey City, the music moves through rhythm, storytelling, and sunshine. This lineup is a masterclass in musical diversity,…

4th Annual Jazz, Health and Food Truck Festival 2025 in Orange NJ Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 11:00 AM – 9 PM Location: Monte Irvin Orange SouthParkSouth Center St & Harrison Street, Orange, NJ 07050 RSVP Free JazzandFood.com We are setting the stage for an unforgettable day at Monte Irvin Orange Park— the 4th Annual Food Truck and Jazz Festival 2025 is going to be the best one yet! With the…