Top Five Finalists of the 14th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Have Been Announced

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the top five finalists of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from almost 200 entrants from 27 different countries, these gifted young singers represent the next generation of great jazz vocalists. The top five finalists are: Diamond Franklin (Philadelphia, PA), Candace Jones (Hollywood, FL), Katie Kortum (New York City), Julia Moscardini (Buenos Aires, Argentina), and Emma Smith (London, England).

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World Cafe's Sense of Place: Montreal series explores the Canadian city's rich musical present and celebrated past

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- From Montreal's DIY, Indie Rock and Jazz scenes to acclaimed songwriters and producers, World Cafe's Sense of Place: Montreal series explores the Canadian city's rich musical present and celebrated past. Produced by WXPN and distributed by NPR, the nationally syndicated radio show airs on over 300 stations across the U.S. and streams online at NPR Music and XPN.org.

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"Frank Sinatra At The Hollywood Bowl 1943-1948" - first of several unreleased albums

SING, a blockchain tech company and rightsholder, selling music from major artists and catalogs as vinyl/digital hybrid releases to super-fans, is releasing a treasure trove of previously unreleased live radio performances by "The Voice" - Frank Sinatra - are scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026 on digital, compact disc and vinyl formats.

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Beth Hubbard releases "Nothing New"

Beth Hubbard is one of the UK's most compelling emerging singer-songwriters, known for her rich, powerful vocals and emotionally charged songwriting. Her latest single, "Nothing New," was released on September 26, 2025.

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 21-27, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday, October 24, 2025. Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

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The Landis Theater presents Halloween Night show with Alice Cooper and Type O Negative tribute bands

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Four Sticks - The Music of Led Zeppelin to Perform at Drew University

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WXPN presents Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule at The Fallser Club

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KC and the Sunshine Band LIVE! at STNJ