Live Music & Events

Since his move to the United States in 2017, the Nigerian Jazz pianist and composer Digba Ogunbiyi has slowly become a household name in the jazz community in the NJ/NY area. For Digba, a composer, performer and educator who has delved deeply into the interactions between jazz and the Yoruba folk song, improvised music is […]

Our “open mic” jams are open to the public, so bring your instrument and join in. If you just want to hear good music, be our guest and enjoy great food, craft beer, and pure jazz joy every Monday from 6-8 pm

The Ocean Avenue Stompers Brass Band is our New Orleans meets New Jersey-inspired mobile band — built to bring joy, energy, and spontaneity to any moment. Whether we’re parading through the street, surprising guests on a lawn, uplifting a celebration of life, or anchoring a high-energy cocktail hour, the brass band turns heads and creates […]

McGarry’s main creative project, the Eric McGarry Quintet focuses on performing his original compositions. They can be found regularly at venues like Chris’ Jazz Cafe, where McGarry hosted the weekly Friday night jam sessions in 2022.

A native New Yorker, Craig has played his first professional gig at the age of 14. He has performed/recorded with; James Hunter, Dispatch, Pete Francis, Leo Nocentelli, Keith Richards, (on The Grammy Award Winning Timeless album), Little Milton, Warren Haynes, Joan Osborne, Dana Fuchs, Clarence Spady, Ron Sunshine, Jono Manson, Popa Chubby, Jerry Dugger, Bill […]

Diego Hedez, a gifted trumpeter born in Cuba and now based in New York, embodies a dynamic spirit in contemporary jazz and improvised music.

The Chuck Lambert Band represents a commitment to expanding the range and scope of the Blues. It incorporates the vitality and innovation of modern electric blues with the soul and depth of its traditional forms. Each member of the band is an exceptional talent, but their unity puts them on a whole different level. The […]