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WBGO COMES TO MORRIS COUNTY

WBGO “All That Jazz” concert series expands to
Morris County

WBGO “All That Jazz” concert series expands to Morris County. In addition to the ongoing “All That Jazz” concert series in Union County, Smooth Jazz New Jersey, WBGO, and the Morris Museum, are excited to announce three new shows starting this fall:

Special EFX October 11
Alex Bugnon November 22
Kirk Whalum, March 14

Tickets for these concerts go on sale August 20. See more info below:

About Special Efx
Special EFX, the GRAMMY-nominated Contemporary Jazz Supergroup with 34 combined albums, 7 Billboard #1’s and decades of domestic and international touring to their credit!

Tickets on sale August 20th!

About Spyro Gyra
Spyro Gyra has long been known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a “well-oiled road machine” due to its relentless schedule of 48 years of performing. To date, they have logged more than 10,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. Spyro Gyra rose from humble beginnings in Buffalo, New York in 1974 to their current international prominence in the jazz world. Every year, they continue to exhibit how to remain among a relative handful of artists who will be able to say that they have worked constantly in their 50-year career in the year 2025. Their energy and joy in concert match their unmatched musicality.

WBGO presents

Spyro Gyra November 1st at the Hamilton Stage
Two shows 5:PM and 8:00PM

WBGO presents All That Jazz concert series, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers, featuring 13-time Grammy nominated band Spyro Gyra, returning by popular demand! This series is a partnership between WBGO, UCPAC, and Smooth Jazz NJ.
Enjoy an evening of jazz fusion, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy cocktails and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance. Leonieke performs at 4p. and 7p. One hour before showtimes.

WBGO Presents

“All That Jazz”
with Alex Bugnon, November 22

About Alex Bugnon

Jazz pianist Alex Bugnon has been a prolific, energetic force on the contemporary music scene for more than two decades. A renowned musician/composer/bandleader, Bugnon hales from the picturesque town of Montreux, Switzerland – site of the world-famous Jazz Festival

His first album, Love Season (1989), with the fledgling record label, catapulted the virtual unknown to prominence and set him on his musical course. The album rocketed to number 2 on the R&B charts and was nominated for best jazz album at the Soul Train Awards. In 1991, Alex released his second album for Orpheus, Head Over Heels, and like the first, it became a chart topper cementing his position as a radio and fan favorite on the R&B and smooth jazz circuit, earning him Black Radio Exclusive’s Best New Artist Award.

At The Bickford Theater in the Morris Museum

Smooth Jazz New Jersey Presents

The Prince of
Sophisticated soul

With a career that spans over 38 years and 28 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Known as The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, his repertoire consists of signature interpretations of R&B classics like “I Go Crazy”, “Wishing On A Star” and “I Try”, with original hits “A Million Ways”, “Sorry I” and the show-stopping duet with Rachelle Ferrell, “Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This”. His distinctive baritone voice has resonated in the hearts of women world-wide and carved a unique niche in the music marketplace. With fresh melodies and lush arrangements that satisfy all musical palates, Downing continues to serve his fan base through his own Sophisticated Soul record label and sold out tour dates across the country. His latest release entitled “Luscious” was released on November 29, 2024. He also hosts his weekly radio show The Wind Down which is aired on this site and over 20 stations around the world in the USA, UK, Japan, and Spain.

Dine nearby!

Round out the magic of your concert experience with a “Dinner and a Show” deal from one of Rahway’s local eateries

To take advantage of these deals, simply present your ticket at a participating restaurant on the day of the show. Reservations are encouraged.

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WBGO COMES TO MORRIS COUNTY

WBGO “All That Jazz” concert series expands to
Morris County

WBGO presents

Spyro Gyra November 1st at the Hamilton Stage
Two shows 5:PM and 8:00PM

WBGO Presents