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WBGO 88.3FM | WBGO.org Fresh Fall Music on WBGO RadarAt long last, the hot summer is yielding to the cool embrace of the fall! Celebrate the autumnal vibes with two new records on WBGO Radar, where you go to hear the newest in jazz before it's available anywhere else. For a limited time, enjoy the music of vocalist Shemekia Copeland and pianist Orrin Evans. Visit WBGO Radar for more! WBGO Programming Jazz Night In AmericaA nationally syndicated show from the WBGO studios in partnership with NPR and Jazz At Lincoln Center Radio broadcast Sundays at 6pm and Wednesday at 6:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Tonight on the show, a salute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Warm up for tonight's 6:30pm broadcast with this archive... Joey Alexander And The Jazz Prodigy | Listen Now Jazz Night In America explores prodigies through different eras, like pianist Joey Alexander — who was 11 when he performed the music heard in this episode at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Learn more about Jazz Night in America. Newark Today On the September 4th edition of Newark Today WBGO spoke with mental health counselor Dr. Harriet Fraad about the psychological effects of economic recession, reported on the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation, chatted with author Kate Scelsa about her debut young adult novel Fans of the Impossible Life, and heard critic Harlan Jacobson's thoughts on Labor Day at the movies. Click here for more on the WBGO Journal! Bria Skonberg  The CheckoutTuesdays at 6:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Bria Skonberg & Enrico Rava | Listen now Trumpeters Bria Skonberg and Enrico Rava share music, old and new, at the Montreal and Newport Jazz Festivals.  Visit The Checkout online to subscribe to the podcast and learn more about the series. Jayne Anne Phillips  Conversations with Allan Wolper Tuesdays at 7:30pm on WBGO 88.3FM and WBGO.org Jayne Anne Phillips | Listen Now Jayne Anne Phillips, director of The Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Rutgers University in Newark, is a writer who has won world-wide recognition. Her 2009 novel Lark and Termite was a finalist for The National Book Award.Black Tickets, her collection of short stories, was lauded by literary giants like John Irving, Annie Dillard and Tim O'Brien. Raymond Carver said, "She is an original and this book of hers is a crooked beauty."  Learn more about Conversations with Allan Wolper. WBGO Travel & Events Diana Ross Happening in Newark Friday, September 11th brings Wynton Marsalis to an 8pm concert at Bethany Baptist Church. This Saturday, September 12th, the Robert Treat hosts the Newark Comic Conall day, so don your favorite superhero outfit and go check out fan culture at its most enthusiastic. Wednesday, September 16th, the one and only Diana Ross performs at NJPACto celebrate her life of song. Thursday, September 17, 4:30-9:30PM, Pop-Up Festival on Halsey (rescheduled from original date of September 10) Friday, September 25th at 7:30PM, Branford Marsalis stars in The NJSO's OPENING WEEKEND at NJPAC.  There's so much happening in Newark, and you can find it all on WBGO's Community Arts Calendar. The Mountain House at Mohonk Jazz On The Mountain At Mohonk January 15-18, 2016 | New Paltz, NY  For our sixth consecutive year, WBGO is pleased to extend to you an invitation to Jazz on the Mountain at the historic Mohonk Mountain House, January 15-18, 2016 in the scenic Catskills. Celebrating 17 years at Mohonk, WBGO’s Michael Bourne will host this stellar program – a four-day musical extravaganza over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Whether you are planning a family outing, a romantic retreat, a weekend with friends or a self-exploration getaway, the Mountain House has activities for all! The WBGO package includes: bountiful breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets – or dinner as a traditional served meal, afternoon tea and cookies and all associated gratuities. Guests receive amenities such as wireless internet access, ice-skating, skiing, snowshoeing, snow tubing and use of the indoor heated swimming pool and comprehensive fitness center. Visit WBGO.org/events for more information! WBGO Support Comes from Our Members and... Carlos Henriquez See What Your Member Card Can Do WBGO Member Discounts at area venues including: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis presents Carlos Henriquez: Back In The Bronx (September 12 at Lehman Center) JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER'S SEASON OPENER. WBGO members get free transportation! Club Bonafide is offering deals for WBGO members for events featuringRichard Bona (September 9-11), Nik West (September 12-13), and theEric Alexander Quartet (September 16-18) Full list and details.***** Do you have a business that would like to participate in WBGO's members discount program? Contact Josh Rosenfeld at jrosenfeld@wbgo.org or at 973-624-8880 ext 232. The Ridgewood Guild Jazz Fest12pm-6pm, September 13th, 2015 | Memorial Park at Van Ness Square, Ridgewood NJ Join us at Memorial Park at Van Ness Square in Ridgewood, NJ, for an afternoon of Women Leaders in Jazz! Opening the festival is Sharel Cassity’s “Elektra” Band: Sharel–sax, flute, effects Ingrid Jensen–trumpet, effects Shamie Royston–keys Linda Oh–electric & upright bass Allison Miller-drums. Jazzmeia Horn is bringing to Ridgewood ‘The Artistry of Jazzmeia Horn’ and will include… Victor Gould- Piano Dezron Douglas- Bass Darrian Douglas- Drums Patrick Bartley- Tenor Sax Phantom Knoet -The Knowledge Dropping Poet Jamie Philbert- Dancer Jazzmeia Horn- Vocals The ensemble just performed at Dizzys club Coca-Cola.  Antoinette Montague’s World Peace in the Key of Jazz with... Danny Mixon, keys Bobby Sanabria, drums Paul Beaudry, bass Jay Hoggard, vibes Solomon Hicks, guitar It’ll be an alfresco afternoon with fifteen local restaurants offering small plates plus a beer and wine garden. Admission is five dollars to keep the music flowing, and it's free for attendees aged eighteen and under. VIP tickets available! Click here for more information.  Central Jersey Jazz Festival 2015 September 18-20 – Free Events – Rain or Shine Relax and enjoy three great days of good food, fun and incredible live jazz. Three downtown county seats: Flemington, New Brunswick and Somerville have joined together to create the Central Jersey Jazz Festival, the largest event of its kind in the area. The 3 day concert is a ‘must-attend’ festival for jazz and art lovers, creating a true destination event that showcases world renownedperformers and the best of Central Jersey! Visit historic Flemington and get a feel for small town charm; experience New Brunswick's art and theater scene in the heart of a thriving college town; and taste the melting pot of Somerville's eclectic dining scene. Each outdoor venue features a variety of jazz genres, creating a signature musical experience. BYO seating allows you to get as close to the action as you want! Regional artists add their own flair selling unique artwork often with a musical influence. Line Up, Dates & Times Flemington: Friday, September 18th, 6-10pm • 6-7pm Sarah Partridge • 7-8pm Mona’s Hot Four • 8-9pm Chuck Lambert • 9-10pm Bria Skonberg New Brunswick: Saturday, September 19th, 1-6pm • 1-2:15pm Alexis Morrast • 2:15-2:45pm The New Brunswick District Jazz Band • 2:45-4pm Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group • 4-4:30pm The New Brunswick District Jazz Band • 4:30-6pm Sean Jones Quartet Somerville: Sunday, September 20th, 1-6pm • 1-2pm Alphonso Horne • 2-2:20pm Jazz House Kids • 2:20-3:20pm Gregory Generet • 3:20-3:40pm Jazz House Kids • 3:40-4:40pm Wolff & Clark Expedition 2 • 4:40-5pm Jazz House Kids • 5-6pm The Buster Williams Quartet “Something More” Additional Information All three festivals are easily accessible by car & train from NJ and the NYC area via NJ Transit. For more information visit CentralJerseyJazzFestival.com