Concerts

 The Jam Session happens every Monday night at Brvsh Cul7ur3 in Teaneck, NJ. It’s open to musicians and jazz fans alike — bring your talent or just your ears!

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Billy Carrión is a multidimensional bassist whose musicianship bridges dimensions. His mission is simple: to evolve every piece of music to its highest, purest form while honoring the voices of the masters who came before.  After two and a half decades as a first-call baritone saxophonist/multi-instrumentalist, working with legends including Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Tim Gilles, Henry Cole, Giovanni Hidalgo, Suit Of Lights, Alfredo Rodriguez, Papo Vazquez, Ray Santos, and many more, Billy’s path shifted in 2023 when Bell’s palsy left him unable to play woodwinds. What could have been an ending became a transformation: he turned fully to the bass, crafting a personal sound that carries the experience of his journey thus far.

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Diego Hedez (AKA Diego Miguel Hernández González) is a Cuban-born trumpeter, composer, and improviser whose musical voice fuses Afro-Cuban tradition with jazz and contemporary expression.

Born in Remedios, Villa Clara, Diego began his musical journey at age nine at the Olga Alonso Vocational School, exploring various instruments before committing to the trumpet. In 2012, he won his first competition as a trumpeter; by 2014, he recorded his first solo with the Villa Clara Youth Symphony.

Diego’s collaborations have spanned both Cuban and international artists — from Dave Weckl, Brian Lynch, and Victor Goines, to the Cuban-American drummer Francisco Mela and avant-garde icons like William Parker and Daniel Carter. Under the artistic guidance of Kervin Barreto (of the GRAMMY-winning Calle 13), he gained new insight into performance and improvisation, further refining his sound.

Today, Diego leads “The New Quartet” and collaborates with ensembles like the William Parker Ensemble. Through free improvisation and sonic exploration, he continues to push musical boundaries while deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban and jazz traditions.

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Julia Danielle is a dynamic vocalist, arranger, composer, and educator based in Chicago and New York. The 2022 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition Winner, Julia has lead her band at notable venues and festivals, including Blues Alley Jazz Club, Chris' Jazz Café, The Jazz Showcase, and The Hyde Park Jazz Fest. Her debut album, released in November 2024, has been praised for its fresh sound and unique interpretation. Currently pursuing a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School, she continues to refine her artistry while collaborating with celebrated jazz artists such as Charanee Wade, Kenny Washington, Marc Cary, Donald Vega, and Isaiah Thompson. 

Caelan Cardello - Piano

Julia Smulson - Vocals

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Every Monday

 The Jam Session happens every Monday night at Brvsh Cul7ur3 in Teaneck, NJ. It’s open to musicians and jazz fans alike — bring your talent or just your ears!

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Cohn has performed and recorded with musicians including Reggie Workman, Barry Altschul, Oliver Lake, Fred Hopkins, Bruce Ditmas, Denis Charles, William Parker, Bob Stewart, Frank Lowe, Karl Berger, Jason Kao Hwang, Tom Varner, and Steve Lacy, among many others. He has performed his own works in venues including New York City’s Miller Theatre, Roulette, the Newport JVC Festival, Sweet Basil, Issue Project Room, Yoshi's, The Great American Music Hall, World Shakuhachi Festival, and the Ottawa Festival. Two of his recordings, Sufi Dancers and Ittekimasu, received four-star ratings in Downbeat Magazine and placed on the list of top ten releases in Cadence Magazine.

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Bassist John Lang offers a distinguished resume in performance, arranging and composition. Lang is most recognized in New York as a straight-ahead bassist. He hosted the Burgundy Wine Jazz Duets Series for 8 years in the early 2000s, featuring such modern-days stars as Saul Rubin, Ehud Asherie, Kris Kaiser, Yotam Silberstein, Jeremy Manasia, Nat Harris, Vito Dieterle, Larry Ham, Tardo Hammer, Michael Moore and Randy Napolean. Lang’s quintet has performed at Smalls, The Jazz Forum, Fat Cat, Little Branch, Times Square Café, The Hawaiian Tropic Room and Toons.

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himself as one of the most in demand musicians of his generation.  Sam’s prolific soloist and sideman work includes over 40 studio recordings, performances on a global level and international recognition as one of the defining tenor saxophone voices today. In 2022 Sam was awarded a Grammy Certificate for his participation in The 8-Bit Big Band’s Meta Knight’s Revenge (From “Kirby Superstar”).  In 2016 Sam was awarded an Artist Diploma from The Juilliard School granting him his third degree in music performance including a masters degree and bachelor’s degree from SUNY Purchase College in 2009.  In 2013, Sam was selected as one of 13 semi-finalists in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition.

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Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season with the Newark Academy, presented by Julius Tolentino.  Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with festive melodies, classical treasures, and joyful performances that capture the spirit of the holidays.

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