This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

Rutgers IJS- NJPAC & Gregory Burrus Productions Present: James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam 2025

Jazz Crawl Closed by the Jam in a Jam 2025! Rutgers IJS, NJPAC & Gregory Burrus present James Moody Scholars keeping jazz alive & swinging.

Gregory Burrus's profile picture
Gregory Burrus, Community Contributor
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/2025-james-moody-scholars-jam-igbp-graphic-gregory-burrus-___22140149294.jpg
NJPAC Newark Jazz Crawl Closed by the the James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam 2025! (Gregory Burrus)
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/birsa-chaterjee-on-sax-2025-11-21-184134___22140501622.jpg
(Birsa Chatrerjee at Montclair Jazz Fetival)
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/gervis-myles-on-bass-n___22140503215.jpg
(Gerviis Myles)
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/james-moody-2025-11-21-232314___22140504163.jpg
(James Moody)
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/rayner-perez-3-2025-11-21-180656___22140505431.jpg
(Rayner Perez )
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/will-hill-piano-___22140506328.jpg
(Will Hill Pianist )
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/andrew-wagner-images___22140723009.jpg
(Andrew Wagner )
https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/1110/20251122/020900/styles/patch_image/public/mecaden-mccune-024-12-08-143515___22140819672.jpg
(Mecadon Mccune )

NJPAC’s Jazz Crawl finale: James Moody Scholars Jam celebrates Newark’s jazz legacy, rising talent & community unity.

Celebrate Jazz Legacy & Rising Talent at the 4th Annual James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam

Presented by the Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies and Gregory Burrus Productions, this powerful evening honors Newark’s legendary saxophonist James Moody by spotlighting the next generation of jazz innovators—recipients of the prestigious James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey, a $10,000 award recognizing exceptional high school seniors for their musicianship, creativity, leadership, and community impact.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-ijs-njpac-gregory-burrus-present-james-moody-scholars-jam-2025-tickets-1967888980916?aff=oddtdtcreator

Find out what's happening in South Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Held at the soulful Clement’s Place, the Jam features performances by Rutgers jazz students, Moody Scholars, and surprise guests from Newark’s vibrant music scene. It’s a joyful convergence of legacy, learning, and live improvisation.

On Stage: James Moody Jazz Scholarship Winners:

Find out what's happening in South Orangefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • 2015: Birsa Chatterjee – Tenor Saxophone
  • 2017: Andrew Wagner – Trumpet
  • 2020: Rayner Perez – Trombone
  • 2023: Mecadon McCune – Drums

Past James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam Events:

  • 2021: Nov 17 - Inaugural James Moody Scholars Jam at the Historic Blanchard Mansion, South Orange
  • 2022: Nov 21 - IJS James Moody Jazz Scholars Celebration at Clements Place
  • 2024: Nov 6 - James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam for the NJPAC Jazz Crawl
  • 2025: Feb 6 - James Moody Scholars Showcase at Bradley Beach Jazz Festival
  • 2025: Nov 23 - James Moody Scholars Jam in a Jam for the NJPAC Jazz Crawl

************************************************************************************

Check out the livestream on the Clement's Place Jazz and IJS Facebook pages and on our YouTube channel -

https://www.facebook.com/events/407513298157352/?ref=newsfeed

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8W7q1qlz0yt5Ebcn4tkSQ

https://www.facebook.com/InstituteJazzStudies

RSVP TO JOIN US:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rutgers-ijs-njpac-gregory-burrus-present-james-moody-scholars-jam-2025-tickets-1967888980916?aff=oddtdtcreator

Produced by:

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from South Orange