More Performances added to James Moody Jazz Festival

In addition to the events announced in March for the James Moody Democracy of Jazz Festival - yesterday even more events were added!

Rufus Reid & Out Front Trio @ Bethany Baptist - October 15
Free performance

NJPAC James Moody All-Stars Swing @ Newark Museum - October 16
Another free performance - featuring the faculty of NJPAC's renowned jazz education program, led by veteran saxophonist and composer Don Braden, the ensemble will feature Braden on tenor saxophone and flutes, Xavier Davis on piano, Valery Ponomarev playing the trumpet, Earl McIntyre on trombone, Ron Jackson on the guitar, Dion Parson on drums, Bruce Williams on the alto saxophone, Bill Moring on bass with vocals by Grammy-nominated singer Roseanna Vitro.

Lunchtime Concert @ 2 Gateway Center - October 18 - noon
jazz trumpeter, educator, and producer Greg Gisbert brings his Quintet paying tribute to James Moody.

Kids Jazz Concert Series @ Newark Museum - October 20 - 12:30pm
Free performance by Grammy-nominated alto saxophonist Antonio Hart

James Moody Panel Discussion - October 20
Panel will be moderated by noted jazz critic George Kanzler. Panel includes Linda Moody (James Moody's widow), Ina Dittka (manager), Todd Coolman (Bassist) and Jon Faddis (trumpeter).