Will Bernard is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, bandleader, and composer whose genre-defying music blends jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, world music, and experimental improvisation. He has performed and recorded with Stanton Moore, Peter Apfelbaum, Charlie Hunter, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Medeski, Tom Waits, Galactic, and many others. As a leader, Bernard has released numerous acclaimed albums, including […]

Ilan Eisenzweig is a New York-based guitarist and educator who has established himself as an active presence on the jazz scene. A 2021 graduate of Rutgers University, Ilan studied under acclaimed guitarists Vic Juris and Dave Stryker. He performs regularly with leading artists throughout New York City and has toured internationally, with performances in Japan, […]

Justin Garcia is a versatile guitarist, composer, and songwriter based in Jersey City, New Jersey. A sought-after session musician, sideman, and collaborator, he has contributed to releases spanning diverse genres. As a first-generation Cuban-American, Justin draws from his cultural heritage, blending the vibrant rhythms of Cuban Surf, the dreamlike textures of World Psychedelia, and the […]

A Real Human Jazz Band brings together vocalist Audra Mariel, guitarist Tom Monda, bassist Cody McCorry, and drummer Joe Brown Jr. The quartet thrives on the interplay and spontaneity that make live jazz special, pairing Mariel’s distinctive voice and sincere interpretations with inventive, swinging accompaniment. Based in the Tri-State area, A Real Human Jazz Band […]

Join us on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at 6:00pm for our Summer Gambrinus Beer Dinner. Chef Matt Grote and Brewer Matt Agpaoa have worked together to curate a most delectable menu for this evening. First Course - Barnegat Saltwater Taffy Oysters on the Half Shell, paired with Grüngeist Pils. Second Course - Chilled Indian-Spiced Jersey […]

Jim Josselyn is a New York/New Jersey jazz guitarist, composer, and recording artist whose work spans performance, original music, and broadcast. He has performed at Lincoln Center, BAM, NJPAC, and clubs and festivals throughout the region. A graduate of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, Jim has studied with jazz legends Pat […]

Caleb Eckstein is a Jersey City-based trombonist, composer, and arranger. A Northwestern University graduate, he studied with Vincent Gardner, Tom Garling, Joe Clark, and Victor Goines. Caleb performs across the jazz and contemporary music scenes, leads several ensembles, and organizes the Princeton Jazz Jam, while maintaining a private studio for young trombonists.

The Stompers are a high-energy crew of full-time, touring musicians bringing the party wherever they go. Blending New Orleans brass, Jersey Shore soul, funk, rock, and a dash of everything in between, they deliver a powerhouse live show built to keep crowds moving. From intimate gatherings to packed venues and major events, The Stompers bring […]

JO & the Highland Express is a dynamic Jersey Shore funk and soul band inspired by saxophonist John Orlando “JO.” Featuring an experienced cast of musicians, the band brings the sounds of legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Meters, Maceo Parker, The JB’s, Parliament Funkadelic, and more to life. With their own original […]