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SUMMARY:Behn Gillece & Brian Betz
DESCRIPTION:  \nGet Tickets \nGia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre\n(Building 12)\nAdult $28\, Senior $24\n \n \nAbout Behn Gillece\nHaving spent many years deeply embedded in the vibrant jazz scenes of New York and Philadelphia\, Behn Gillece has carved out a distinguished reputation as both a virtuosic vibraphonist and a prolific composer. Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Milt Jackson\, Gary Burton and Bobby Hutcherson\, Gillece has dedicated himself to pushing the boundaries of vibraphone artistry while leaving an indelible mark on the jazz landscape as a composer. Hailing from New Jersey\, Gillece honed his craft through numerous performance opportunities in his home state and Philadelphia before making the leap to New York City in 2006. Since then\, he has solidified his status as a soughtafter sideman\, as well as a formidable bandleader and recording artist. \nHis latest album\, “Stick Together” (2024\, Posi-Tone)\, is a testament to the power of collaboration and synergy. Teaming up with esteemed musicians such as pianist Art Hirahara\, bassist Boris Kozlov\, and drummer Rudy Royston\, Gillece crafts musical creations imbued with an undeniable sense of joy and ease. \nFrom 2009 to 2013\, Gillece co-led four transformative recordings on Posi-Tone with tenor saxophonist Ken Fowser\, garnering international acclaim and extensive streaming and radio play. His albums as a leader— including “Mindset” (2015)\, “Dare To Be” (2016)\, “Walk Of Fire” (2017)\, “Parallel Universe” (2018)\, “Still Doing Our Thing” (2021)\, and “Between The Bars” (2023)— propelled him into the spotlight\, earning him a 2018 Downbeat Rising Star award. Additionally\, Gillece has lent his talents as a sideman to various acclaimed recordings\, collaborating with artists such as Patrick Cornelius\, Michael Dease\, New Faces\, Walt Weiskopf\, Melody Gardot\, Idle Hands\, Out To Dinner\, and Ensemble Novo. \nGillece’s performances have reached prestigious venues worldwide\, including the Lincoln Center\, Kennedy Center\, Kimmel Center\, Smalls Jazz Club\, Mezzrow\, Jazz Standard\, Side Door\, Smoke Jazz Club\, Fat Cat\, Yoshi’s\, Chris’ Jazz Cafe\, as well as renowned festivals such as North Sea\, Montreux\, Nice\, Molde\, Ghent\, Montreal\, and Toronto festivals. \nIn addition to his robust performance life\, Gillece also has a burgeoning career as a music educator. Gillece is a member of the faculty at Rowan University\, where he teaches vibraphone\, jazz ensemble\, music theory\, and online courses. In addition to the various workshops he has been asked to give at colleges and universities across the world\, he has prepared over 700 lessons for online instruction on vibesworkshop.com\, which benefits percussion students internationally. \nA recipient of numerous accolades\, including the 2018 Downbeat Rising Star Vibraphonist award\, Gillece holds a master’s degree from SUNY Purchase and is endorsed by Malletech Instruments. Other honors include the 2009 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead residency\, winning the Generations competition in 2009\, and winning the 2008 Jazz Improvisation competition at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention. For more information on Behn Gillece\, to purchase albums\, or to view his upcoming performance schedule\, visit his website at https://www.behngillece.com. \nAbout Brian Betz\nBrian Betz is a guitarist\, composer\, and educator who resides in the Philadelphia Metro Area performing throughout the United States with a vast array of musical artists.  Brian currently has 6 CD releases available on the Dreambox Media Label:  Up and Running(2001)\, Without A Doubt(2003)\, Dichotomy (2005)\, Muted Bebop(2006)\, The Denis DiBlasio/Brian Betz Project(2007)\, The Denis DiBlasio/Brian Betz Project-Flute Guitar(2010). \nBrian holds two degrees from Rowan University (BM\, MM) and is endorsed by GHS guitar strings.  He is a two-time winner of the Betty Carter International Jazz Competition (2004\, 2007) and a runner-up for the 2006 Henry Mancini Jazz Competition.  Brian is currently on the faculty at Rowan University where he teaches jazz guitar and improvisation.  In addition to his collegial teaching\, Brian also teaches for Paulsboro Public Schools.  In 2018\, he was awarded by the NJEA and FOX 29 as one of the five “Top Teachers” of New Jersey. \nBrian gives concerts\, clinics\, and masterclasses throughout the United States.  They include appearances at The Exit O International Jazz Festival\, Berks Jazz Festival\, Cape May Jazz Festival\, Rowan University Jazz Festival\, Villanova Jazz Festival\, Clifford Brown Jazz Festival\, and Gettysburg Jazz Festival. \nJazz on a Sunday Afternoon is made possible through funding from the Wintrode Family Foundation\, the Ocean County College Foundation\, and through support from the New Jersey Jazz Society. \n \n \nShare This:
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CATEGORIES:Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon
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SUMMARY:Tiki Barber
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets \nGateway Lecture Hall (Building 101)\nIn-person tickets $19\nLivestream Free\nAdvanced Registration Required \n \n  \nUpdate as of May 16\nThis event has moved to the Gateway Lecture Hall and will remain General Admission (no assigned seats). Ticket holders have been emailed updated tickets. The in-person engagement is sold out.  \nIf livestream viewing is interrupted due to technical difficulties\, a recording of the event will be emailed to Livestream registrants within two business days following the event\, and will be viewable for 48 hours once received. \nAbout Tiki Barber\nTiki Barber is a national media personality\, serving as a color analyst for the NFL on CBS. He is also the afternoon drive co-host of Evan and Tiki on WFAN in New York. Barber co-hosted Tiki and Tierney for over ten years at both CBS Sports Radio and WFAN. He was a correspondent for NBC’s The Today Show\, as well as an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America. During Barber’s NBC tenure\, he contributed at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics. Over the years\, Tiki has appeared on a variety of entertainment-related shows. \nDuring his 10-year NFL career with the New York Giants\, Barber was a three-time Pro Bowler and a First-Team All-Pro. His 10\,449 yards leaves him as the team’s all-time leading rusher and a member of the organization’s Ring of Honor. \nBarber’s 2005 season with 2\,390 yards from scrimmage ranks fourth all-time in NFL history\, as does his five career 200-yard rushing games. \nTiki ranks 6th all-time in receptions by a running back with 586 and is one of three players in NFL history to accumulate 10\,000 rushing yards and 5\,000 receiving yards. \nThe sponsors of the Blauvelt Speaker Series have generously underwritten the cost of tickets for this program.  \nThe Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and the Wintrode Family Foundation. This year’s 2024-2025 additional sponsors include Carluccio\, Leone\, Dimon\, Doyle\, Gutman & Petro\, LLC\, Arlene and Frank Dupignac\, Jr.\, Georgian Court University\, Kean Ocean\, Stella and Marshall Kern\, Kiwanis of Greater Toms River\, Leone & Daughters\, New Jersey Natural Gas\, and OCVTS. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.grunincenter.org/event/tiki-barber/
CATEGORIES:Blauvelt Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:New Jersey Symphony
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event has moved to the\nHealth and Human Performance Center (Gym)\n(Building 29) \nPark in Parking Lot 2\nFree Event\, bring your own seat \nAbout the Event\nEnjoy the sounds of the New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics\, Broadway themes\, and patriotic favorites the whole family will love. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring their chairs or blankets for seating. \nThis concert is sponsored by the Ocean County College Foundation and Vision Financial Services\, with support from the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and Ocean County Board of Commissioners. \nGregory D. McDaniel conductor\nNew Jersey Symphony \nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart Overture to The Magic Flute\nFlorence Price “Silk Hat and a Walking Cane” from Dances in the Canebrakes\nBéla Bartók Romanian Folk Dances\nGioachino Rossini Overture to William Tell\nRichard Rodgers Carousel Waltz\nDuke Ellington / arr. Custer Duke Ellington!\nVarious Composers / arr. Ricketts Satchmo!\nStephen Schwartz / arr. Ricketts Highlights from Wicked\nVarious Composers / arr. Lowden Armed Forces Salute \nShare This:
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