Get ready to dance! DJ Brother Mister — aka GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride — brings funk, soul, and R&B grooves to the Montclair Jazz Festival Block Party on September 13, 2025.

Organist and Pianist RADAM SCHWARTZ has built his reputation over the last 35 years playing with such great musicians as Arthur and Red...

The musical collective known as Antibalas (Spanish for bullet-proof or anti-bullets) was conceived of in Mexico City and formed in...

Michael Mwenso is a bandleader, co-founder of Electric Root, EMMY Award winning creator, curator and creative artist. Mwenso’s unique...

Meet Christian McBride: The Bass Virtuoso at the Heart of the Montclair Jazz Festival Few musicians in modern jazz command the stage—and...

A recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Regina Carter has been widely hailed for her mastery of the...

There are very few artists whose sound can capture the sentiments of a generation. The Brooklyn born and raised, Melanie Charles, is one...

Vincent Ector is one of the leading drummers on the jazz scene today. A listing of major artists he has performed with in concert and on...

One of the world’s preeminent jazz innovators, trombonist and seashellist Steve Turre, has consistently won both the Readers’ and...

Upon arriving in the United States in 1994, Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp...

Don’t miss JAZZ HOUSE Collective’s powerful tribute to New Jersey jazz legend James Moody at the 2025 Montclair Jazz Festival Downtown Jamboree.

GRAMMY Award-Winning Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Recording Artist, Educator and Activist Roxy Coss has become one of the most unique...

HOUSTON PERSON Houston Person grew up in Florence, South Carolina, first playing piano before switching to the tenor sax at age 17. He...

Bruce Williams is a versatile saxophonist, performing in a variety of diverse playing environments – from traditional to hip-hop to the...

Known as one of jazz’s most vibrant emerging artists, Endea Owens is a Detroit-raised recording artist, bassist, and composer. She has...

Guitarist CHARLIE SIGLER has been active member of the music community since his high school years studying and performing in the...

Keeping in the 14 year tradition of the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FEST, student ensembles from the JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop will take the...