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WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage featuring saxophonist Eric Darius on Saturday

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originally published: 05/05/2026

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- WBGO Presents All That Jazz at UCPAC's Hamilton Stage featuring saxophonist Eric Darius on Saturday, May 9, 2026. With a trademark jump and crowd-captivating energy throughout his live show, the New Jersey born artist is breaking the mold of modern jazz. He will perform shows at 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain.

All that Jazz is a unique series showcasing some of the genre's most talented and respected performers. The series is a partnership between WBGO, UCPAC, and Smooth Jazz NJ.

Enjoy an evening of modern jazz, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy an art exhibit, cocktails, and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime.

With eight highly acclaimed albums to his name, Eric continues to be a singular force in his world. To date, he has racked up five No. 1 Hit Singles and 17 Top 10 Radio Hits on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Chart.

Tickets are available for purchase online. Only limited tickets remain. Hamilton Stage is located at 360 Hamilton Street in Rahway, New Jersey.




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Eric  was Smooth Jazz News Magazine’s Debut Artist of the Year in 2004 and SESAC’s Top 10 Jazz Artist of the Year in 2015, and in 2017 he received the 1st Annual Citril Starz Awards’ Best Jazz, Saxophonist, Composer, Producer & Musician of the Year Award. Recently, Eric was awarded the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Artist of the Year.

Eric has made TV appearances on Fox’s “The X-Factor” and TNT’s “Mob City,” and has shared the stage with such acclaimed and Grammy Award winning artists as Prince, Mary J. Blige, David Foster, Carlos Santana, Jamie Foxx, Babyface, George Benson, Marcus Miller, Wyclef Jean, Lalah Hathaway, and many others.

Authentic, fresh, and energetic, Eric invites you to join in his unbridled, unfiltered musical celebration!




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