Summer Soundcheck Series @ Lackawanna Plaza
Wednesday, July 13 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Rain date: 7/14
MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Soundcheck Series kicks off with a New Orleans-inspired funk set by veteran tenor saxophonist Craig Handy and his 2nd Line Smith, with opening act saxophonist, JAZZ HOUSE alum Birsa Chatterjee, blending together American classical jazz with ancient Indian traditions for a highly-charged, emotional sound. Also featuring local restaurants and food trucks, beverage garden. Presented by BDP Holdings, LLC and hosted by Montclair Center BID. Music directed and curated by 8-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, Christian McBride; produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. FREE www.montclairjazzfestival.org

Summer Soundcheck Series @ Lackawanna Plaza
Wednesday, July 27 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Rain dates: 7/28
MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Soundcheck Series keeps it cooking as the ever-grooving B3 organist Akiko Tsuruga takes center stage after another JAZZ HOUSE alum opener by Wallace Roney, Jr., the talented young trumpeter who continues to forge new paths on the legacy of his late parents Geri Allen and Wallace Roney, Sr. Also featuring local restaurants and food trucks, beverage garden. Presented by BDP Holdings, LLC and hosted by Montclair Center BID. Music directed and curated by 8-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, Christian McBride; produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. FREE www.montclairjazzfestival.org

Lackawanna Block Party followed by DJ Brother Mister Dance Party
Saturday, August 13 | 12 noon – 10:00 PM
Rain date: 8/14
Starting at 12 noon, MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL Block Party features large ensemble performances with 130 student musicians from five states and three countries taking part in the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop. As the sun sets, the area debut of the young trailblazing saxophonist Nicole Glover performs with her quartet followed by Winard Harper & Jeli Posse with its 9-piece band featuring tap dance, vocals, African percussion, high-energy swing and a positive message of unity. At 7:00 pm, DJ Brother Mister Dance Party, aka, Christian McBride spins old school and funk favorites for a street boogie fest. Presented by BDP Holdings, LLC, music curated by 8-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist, Christian McBride and produced by JAZZ HOUSE KiDS. FREE
www.montclairjazzfestival.org

For more info, contact:
Nancy Klein
nklein@jazzhousekids.org
973-744-2273 office | 973-960-2349 cell