Featuring James Austin Jr.: piano
James Austin Jr (Solo Piano)
James Austin Jr. Trio (w/ Ben Rubens and Jeremy Warren)
The James Austin Jr. Trio will perform “Songs in the Key of Wonder and More!” Songs in the Key of Wonder is a project of James' jazz arrangements of a collection of Stevie Wonder tunes. In addition to the Stevie Wonder repertoire, the trio will mix in some other jazz standards over the course of the performance.
Join us at our monthly Jazz Jam Sessions, featuring top-flight NJ musicians directed by pianist and bandleader, James Austin, Jr. This series is co-presented by NJPAC’s Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers Institute for Jazz Studies. Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the player’s and listeners’ minds. All novice and seasoned jazz musicians and singers are welcomed to jam and improv with the professional band throughout the night.
Co-Producers: Wayne Winborne, Executive Director, IFJS and Eyesha Marable, AVP, Comm Engagement, NJPAC.
with Justin Robinson, Antoine Drye, Ben Rubens, and Jeremy Warren
Please join us live as The James Austin Trio will perform jazz standards as well as selections from their latest release: Songs in the Key of Wonder which showcases the tasteful arrangements of a selection of classic compositions from the songbook of the great Stevie Wonder. This program takes place at Vauxhall Branch.
Free Admission - RSVP
James Austin Jr & “Luminescence” will be performing at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (South Orange, NJ) at 7pm. In the band I’ll be joined by Mason James (trumpet), Matt Martinez (alto sax), Daniel Cohen (tenor sax), Josh Lee (baritone sax), Adam Gay (bass), and Daniel Green (drums).
See the following link for tickets and info: https://www.sopacnow.org/events/jitl-mar-2024/
I’ll be leading the NJPAC jazz jam session at Clement’s Place. In the house band I will be joined by Marianne Solivan (vocals), Raul Reyes (bass), and Daniel Green (drums).
Attendees can RSVP here: https://www.njpac.org/series/jazz-jams/
Album
Reviews
James Austin, Jr – Songs In the Key of WonderJanuary 22, 2020 - 4:48 pm
James Austin Jr. – Songs in the Key of Wonder (JCA RECORDS)May 22, 2019 - 4:54 pm
James Austin, Jr., Songs in the Key of WonderFebruary 28, 2019 - 4:29 pm
James Austin, Jr: Songs In The Key Of WonderDecember 22, 2018 - 4:43 pm