West Orange Bassist To Play At NJ Jazz Society’s Monthly Social

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Ben Rubens, a bassist from West Orange, will accompany pianist James Austin Jr. at his upcoming show as part of the New Jersey Jazz Society's monthly Jazz Social.

Austin studied under the legendary pianist Barry Harris. He currently curates and leads the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Jazz Jam series and serves as Musical Director for vocalist Alexis Morrast. He is a former semi-finalist in the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Piano competition and served as pianist and arranger for two concerts at Carnegie Hall led by Ray Chew, current Music Director of ABC's Dancing With the Stars.

Rubens will be part of Austin’s quartet at their Sunday, Jan. 19 show at Shanghai Jazz, 24 Main Street in Madison. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.; the music starts at 3 p.m. Admission is free for NJJS members; $10 for non-members. There is a $10 food/beverage minimum for all attendees. (Learn more about this event)

The show will also include guitarist Charlie Sigler and drummer Jeremy Warren.

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