Nat Adderley Jr with Lizz Wright, Vanessa Rubin, and more

Nov 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM · New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark, NJ

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Lizz Wright

11 concerts

Born in Georgia, Wright's soulful alto and Southern roots shape her jazz-infused style. Known for "Salt," her 2003 debut topping charts, she continued with hits like "Lean In," featuring on Obama's playlist. Her work includes collaborations with Verve and Universal Music Group. In 2022, she founded Blues & Greens Records, releasing a live Berlin album.

Jon Faddis

1 concert

Jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis, renowned for his Dizzy Gillespie-like skill, started playing at 8 and later collaborated with Lionel Hampton, Charles Mingus, and Oscar Peterson. His distinguished career includes leading Carnegie Hall Jazz Orchestra and recording the acclaimed album Teranga.