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New York Voices are one of the world’s premiere vocal jazz quartets, ranging in style from great American song standards by Cole Porter and Al Jolson and bebop and big band jazz classics to Stevie Wonder, Latin jazz and pop, and world music. As they approach their historic retirement as an ensemble in 2026, they have appeared and collaborated with The Count Basie Orchestra, Paquito D’Rivera, and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band. This performance will feature the NYV long-standing foursome (Kim Nazarian, Darmon Meader, Lauren Kinhan and Peter Eldridge) together with the powerful WP Jazz Orchestra performing musical director Darmon Meader’s wonderful arrangements, exactly as they have been featured on the New York Voices’ many hit CDs.
Ticket Prices: $20 General Public • $18 WP community & senior citizens • $10 Non-WP students • WP Students admitted free with ID
Included with your ticket purchase, each Jazz Room concert is preceded by Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist, which takes place one hour prior to performances and gives audience members a unique opportunity to interact with the artist of the day.
WP music students perform art songs by Canadian composers.Pianists: Matthieu Cognet, Hannah Comia, June Marano-Murray
WP popular music students showcase their songs, voices, and musicianship in this concert starring, hosted, and produced by students.
Vibraphonist Warren Wolf is one of the exciting new voices on his instrument, appearing regularly at such venues as Dizzy’s Club Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Village Vanguard, Keystone Korner in Baltimore, and on many European tours. He has made ten albums, many for Mack Avenue Records, featuring such musicians Mulgrew Miller, Kendrick Scott, and Jeff “Tain” Watts; his most recent CD is a tribute to the legendary percussionist Chano Pozo. He is a regular touring member of SF Jazz Collective and Christian McBride’s Inside Straight band. He is also gaining wide recognition for his teaching and is a faculty member at the Peabody Conservatory.
WP music faculty, students, alumni and friends perform the music of the 20th and 21st Century, including original compositions of the WP community and works of leading contemporary composers.
WP Pianists present an around-the-world sonic spectacle inspired by 500 years of dances from Ballet Russe, Basque, Buenos Aries, Havana, Mazovia, Memphis, Panama City, Rome, Tamil Nadu, Versailles, and more! Includes music of J.S. Bach, Byrd, Chopin, Debussy, Esmail, Ginastera, La Guerre, Piazzolla, and Schubert.
WP Percussion Ensemble performs new and classic works.
Directed by Payton MacDonald
Shea Auditorium
Presenting the music of Composer-In-Residence, Aakash Mittal, with guests, the Pequannock Township High School Band.
Pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernandez is the founder of the Harlem Jazz Orchestra, winner of Grammy awards in 2002 and 2005. He also serves as musical director to Ruben Blades and is a legendary performer in his own right who is involved in so many aspects of the music industry. Paul Simon asked Hernandez to arrange and produce the Broadway musical The Capeman where he was also music director and conductor. He has been involved in other projects, including TV projects like Sex in the City and music for numerous commercials. Alma Libra’s recent CD is The Art of Latin Jazz, containing ten original compositions by Hernandez and featuring some of the biggest names in Latin jazz. Don’t miss this exciting showcase of Hernandez’s musicianship and vision!
WP Choirs perform a variety of holiday repertoire under the direction of new Director of Choral Activities Dr. Hannah Carr.
