(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios and SoVibe Entertainment presents STIX BONES and ULTRABLUE, two unique smooth jazz acts on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Debonair Music Hall. Stix Bones is the Urban Jazz Artist, Drummer and Music Producer whose dynamic career launched with the Smooth Jazz album Groove Like This Ultrablue is the contemporary jazz group performing the music of pianist and writer/ producer John Smatla.
Ultrablue's sound is an elegant blend of contemporary jazz, Brazilian and Latin music styles, funk / R&B and pop / rock. The group is known for its tight, sophisticated music production and outstanding instrumental performances by a core all-star cast including David Mann (sax & flute), Chieli Minucci (electric guitar), John Benitez ( bass) and Romero LuBambo (acoustic guitar).
Jazz luminaries such as Randy Brecker, John Patitucci, Gabriela Anders, New York Voices, Omar Hakim, Kevin Mahogany, Gregoire Maret, Nestor Torres, Rachel Z and Pete Belasco have all been special guests on Ultrablue songs.
As the visionary behind The BONE Squad, Stix Bones captivated audiences as the resident band for The Paradise Theater in The Bronx, NY, where they shared the stage with iconic performers such as Charlie Wilson, Chaka Khan, SWV, The O'Jays, Babyface, and Cedric The Entertainer.
Known for his magnetic stage presence and groove-driven sound, Stix Bones has performed with many celebrated artists including Keke Wyatt and Angel (The Cover Girls). He and The BONE Squad have delivered electrifying performances at notable venues and festivals such as Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar, The Tin Pan, The Hartford Jazz Festival, Queens County Festival, The Cutting Room, The Hamden Concert Series, Chelsea Table & Stage, Branford on the Green Festival and The Shubert Theater.
Tickets are available for purchase online. Debonair Music Hall is located at 1409 Queen Anne Road in Teaneck, New Jersey. Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm. A cash bar is open throughout each evening, and street or municipal lot parking is free.
SoVibe Entertainment was born from a need within the Contemporary Jazz, Soul, RnB and Blues worlds to provide Artist booking representation to assist Artists in their efforts to secure performances nationally and internationally. The Agency aims to support and promote their Artists by securing performance opportunities both in a traditional sense but also by alternative methods. The roster includes a diverse and talented group of professional performers who we will help connect with venues, promoters/talent buyers and event/festival organizers to ensure steady work and visibility in the entertainment industry.
Debonair Music Hall is a live music venue that brings the best national touring acts and local bands to Teaneck, NJ. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while you experience the electrifying energy of live music.
Black Box Studios creates professional theater and presents unique special events in Bergen County and NYC, and remains the area's original collaborative performing arts school est. 2008. Now known as the incubator for new and under produced works alongside world-class writers including Eric Bogosian, Paul Schrader, Beth Henley, Craig Lucas, Neil Labute, John Patrick Shanley and the Estate of Sam Shepard, new BBS collaborations are in progress with The Estate of IB Singer as well as with artists such as Daniel Handler, Ken Levine, and many more.
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