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SUMMARY:Monty Alexander (Jazz and Pan / “Ivory and Steel”)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/monty-alexander-jazz-and-pan-ivory-and-steel/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T230000
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SUMMARY:The Wailers\, Marley Family (Roots Reggae)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/the-wailers-marley-family-roots-reggae/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T143106
CREATED:20260417T121755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T121945Z
UID:3511-1777093200-1777158000@ajayard.com
SUMMARY:Burning Spear (Conscious Roots)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/burning-spear-conscious-roots/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T143106
CREATED:20260417T122222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T122222Z
UID:3515-1777179600-1777244400@ajayard.com
SUMMARY:The Headhunters\, Herbie Hancock (Jazz Funk Experience)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/the-headhunters-herbie-hancock-jazz-funk-experience/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T230000
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CREATED:20260417T130749Z
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SUMMARY:Fred Wesley / James Brown (Funk and Soul)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/fred-wesley-james-brown-funk-and-soul/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T230000
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CREATED:20260417T131215Z
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SUMMARY:The Skatalites (Ska & Jazz Fusion)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/the-skatalites-ska-jazz-fusion/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T143106
CREATED:20260417T131434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T131903Z
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SUMMARY:Morgan Heritage (Generations of Modern Reggae)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/morgan-heritage-generations-of-modern-reggae/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260503T050000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T143106
CREATED:20260417T132120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T132120Z
UID:3545-1777784400-1780527600@ajayard.com
SUMMARY:Grand Finale: “A Taste of New Orleans\, Caribbean & Africa”
DESCRIPTION:Continuing series of Listening Parties: Deeper and personal connection with music.\nEvents that feature recorded music\, occasional live performance\, with conversations\namong composers\, artists\, scholars\, aficionados\, and audiences as they come together to\nsurvey and reimagine the landscape of contemporary music and art by listening to —\ndiscussing and commenting — both recordings and live performances.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them.\nA guided conversation led by a creative “panelist” or MC\nEach event is complete with themed food and cocktails/drinks\n sits somewhere between a gig\, a gallery installation\, and a communal ritual\nListening Party\n accessible music – vinyl\, CDs\, cassettes\, playlist\, thematic; occasional live\n means for listeners to converse and comment\n links to promotion\nScheduled time with music lovers and listen to a given music/theme; let artists\, producers\nand others involved to post\, present insights into the process\, what they are hearing.\nIn a listening-led context that slowdown becomes the point. Creating space for deeper\nengagement\, shared focus\, and a more meaningful relationship with sound.\nBoth communal and personal\, allows to slow down as a person\, as a DJ\, as a curator\, as a\nmusic lover — actually appreciate the music\nMusic: as sense of community between the artist/creator\, sound/visceral\, and the\naudience.\nListen to vinyl LPs\, CDs\, Cassettes\, Playlists —music\, with the people who made them\,\nlisten to them\, or share them. \nCulinary Program\nGourmet Sacred Soul Kitchen Therapy\, Led by Chef Pamela Pierre Brown\nFood Truck Integration\, featured truck(s) per event. Cuisine aligned with the music theme\nFeatures\n Vegan and wellness-forward menu offerings\n Signature dishes aligned with each night’s theme\n Brunch and cultural food experiences\n Drinks and cocktails\n Premium food options for ticketed guests
URL:https://ajayard.com/event/grand-finale-a-taste-of-new-orleans-caribbean-africa/
CATEGORIES:upcoming
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