Live Events at J&R

Monday, November 9th
Performance and Autograph Signing at 6:00 pm
J&R Music World, 23 Park Row

Brian Courtney Wilson's Just Love, is his national debut, a fitting end-cap to a journey where love has reigned supreme - a natural response to the untold amounts of grace the singer has been bestowed over the years.

Raised in the Chicagoland area, Wilson got an early taste of love's inner workings at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, where he sang in the adult male chorus as a young kid. "Every good thing that's happened to me it's happened because of God's favor and grace in my life," Wilson says. "Even the stuff that he's calling me to do, I can't do it on my own.

Stylistically, he falls into the urban inspirational side of the R&B and gospel spectrums, but one listen to his remarkable debut album, Just Love, reveals he's not concerned with merely wielding his convictions in the face of those with ears to hear. Just Love reveals Wilson is a man who wants to let his own life's walk do the talking.

Thursday, November 12th
Performance and Autograph Signing at 6 pm
J&R Music World, 23 Park Row

Trin-I-Tee 5:7 was a breath of fresh air when they first appeared on the gospel scene in 1998. Hailing from New Orleans, the trio of stellar singers comprised of Chanelle Haynes, Angel Taylor and Adrian Anderson known as, Trin-I-Tee 5:7, have steadily reached new levels of success with each empowering album release. The group’s name was derived from the Biblical scripture of John 5:7, which defines the Trinity.

The group’s journey began when the high school classmates formed a singing group. With determination, the group eventually caught the ear of Vicki Mack, the owner of the faith-based label, Gospocentric Records. Mack immediately saw the group’s potential to not only be credible gospel stars but also their cross-over appeal to the mainstream urban world.

Indeed, in less than a decade Trin-I-Tee 5:7 have become the best selling trio in gospel music and have crossed music genre lines. The gifted recording artists made their mark with a #1 gospel album debut and have since achieved award winning results and critical acclades. Their fourth album T57 debuted at #2 on the chart resulting in a Grammy Award nomination and winning two prestigious Dove Awards for the group.

"We have some of the most devoted fans on the planet," Chanelle says. "So, when it was time for us to think about our next project, we knew we wanted to do an album that would be a gift to the people who have made our long career possible."

The gift: Trin-I-Tee’s holiday spectacular Love * Peace * Joy at Christmas. "From the beginning, we knew we wanted to try and make a lasting Christmas album," Adrian informs. "Before Trin-I-Tee even went into the studio, we went back and studied classic albums and video clips of Christmas material that we considered timeless." After listening to countless holiday songs recorded by artists ranging from Bing Crosby’s "White Christmas" to Michael Jackson’s "Give Love on Christmas Day" (both which are included on Love * Peace * Joy at Christmas) the Trin-I-Tee women felt more than ready to put their personal spin on the unforgettable material.

Trin-I-Tee 5:7 will be signing autographs of their new release Love * Peace * Joy at Christmas.

Thursday, November, 19th
Performance and Autograph Signing at 6 pm
J&R Music World, 23 Park Row

Carmine Appice is celebrating the releases of Carmine Appice's Guitar Zeus: Conquering Heroes and Derringer/Bogart/Appice, The Sky Is Falling.

As drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice set the grooves for the groundbreaking band's 1967 psychedelic debut, inadvertently inventing Stoner Rock in the process. The Fudge had no precedent. The band was totally unique.

One of the premier showmen in rock, Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career.

As an educator, Carmine was the first to legitimize rock drumming with his landmark book, The Realistic Rock Drum Method, selling over 300,000 copies (now in video format). He was the first rock drummer to conduct instructional clinics and symposiums around the world, a tradition he continues. In appreciation for his universal appeal, Los Angeles was one of four cities that have had "Carmine Appice Day." In '91, he was forever immortalized via his induction in cement to the Hollywood's Rock Walk (next to his idols, Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich).

As a true artist, Carmine stretches the limits of his talents, always pursuing new experiences with a broad spectrum of musicians. His high standards have earned him the respect of the world's most admired performers as well as captivating the loyalty of legions of fans. He has reshaped the path of music education, redesigned the very instrument he plays, and recreates excitement with every performance.

Friday, November 20th
Performance and Autograph Signing at 6 pm
J&R Music World, 23 Park Row

In today's R&B the art of romance and passion is easily lost. The interplay between great vocalists like Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald, Teena Marie and Rick James is seldom heard. These timeless vocalists’ ability to capture the human dynamic between two lovers created some of the greatest duo encounters in music. On September 29, 2009, Melba Moore and Phil Perry rekindled the fire of the great duets on the inspirational The Gift of Love. Moore, a Tony Award-winning actress and vocalist who has topped the R&B Charts, starred on Broadway, TV and film (most notably in the storied musicals Hair and Purlie) and who was recently the subject on an episode of TV One’s lauded documentary series Unsung.

Ongoing Events
Seminars at 12:00 pm
1 Park Row, 4th Floor

J&R is holding a series of free seminars at lunchtime. Learn from experts in the worlds of electronics, audio, photography and more. Light healthy snacks will be served. All seminars will be held at 1 Park Row, 4th floor at 12:00pm (unless otherwise noted).

J&R's MusicFest 2009, August 27, 28 & 29 featured Diane Birch, Jemina Pearl, The Smithereens, Melinda Watts, J Moss, Clipse, Mario, KRS-One and Buckshot, Randy Jackson, Letoya, Nikki Yanofsky, Roberta Gambarini, and Roy Hargrove in City Hall Park and J&R Music World, Park Row, New York.

Checkout our archived collection of videos from recent J&R events such as MusicFest 2008 performers, Solange, Roy Hargrove, Ashanti, Michelle Williams and Joe. As well as J&R appearances by Beyonce, Will.i.am, Korn, Stephen Marley, Robert Randolf, Chuck D and many more!

J&R's MusicFest 2008, August 21, 22 & 23 featured Ashanti, Roy Hargrove, Terrence Howard, Solange, Michelle Williams, Esperanza Spalding, Nicole Henry, Jo De La Rosa, and other top Pop and Jazz performers to City Hall Park, across Park Row from J&R Music and Computer World, Park Row, New York.

J&R's SummerFest 2008, June 12, 13 & 14 featured Kidz in the Hall, Ellis Marsalis Quartet, Regina Belle, Casely, Yung Berg, Danielia Cotton, The Drifters featuring Rick Sheppard, and other top Hip Hop, R&B and Jazz performers to City Hall Park, across Park Row from J&R Music and Computer World, Park Row, New York.

J&R's MusicFest 2007, August 23, 24 & 25 featured Chaka Khan, Suzanne Vega, Bruce Hornsby Trio, and other top performers to City Hall Park, across Park Row from J&R Music and Computer World, Park Row, New York.

J&R's SummerFest 2007, June 14, 15 & 16 featured Mario, Bobby Valentino, Carl Thomas, and other top R&B performers to City Hall Park, across Park Row from J&R Music and Computer World, Park Row, New York.