# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Hammond B3 Organist & Pianist Radam Schwartz celebrates his recording "2 Sides of the Organ Combo" with his band The Smooth Side.About this EventAbout the eventRadam Schwartz, jazz organist and pianist, celebrates his recording 2 Sides of the Organ Combo with a performance by his band “The Smooth Side” with Bryan Carrott vibes; Rodrigo Romero tenor saxophone; and Andrew Atkinson drums.Radam has built his reputation over the last 40 years playing with such great musicians as Arthur and Red Prysock, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Al Hibler, David Fathead Newman, Jimmy Ford, Tommy Gryce, Cecil Brooks III, and Russell Malone. He continues to make music history today playing with renowned artists: the Spirit of Life Ensemble, TK Blue, Conrad Herwig, Iron City Organ Ensemble, and many others.Radam’s prolific career has led to many successful recordings with a large number making the national charts. In all, he has been on over 40 recordings, 7 as leader and 2 as co-leader. Some of the artists with whom he has recorded include Don Braden, Jay Hogard, Russell Gunn, Ed Cherry, Andy McCloud, Bill Saxton, Bruce Williams, Frank Lacy, Paul Beaudry, Alvester Garnett, Jeff Hackworth, Rodney Jones, Miles Griffith, Clifford Adams and Sonny Fortune. His recording Organized (Muse – 1996) is listed in the Hammond Organ Bible as one of the top 200 essential Organ recordings of all time. His latest recording, 2 Sides of the Organ Combo on Arabesque Records released in 2018, made the JazzWeek and NACC Jazz Charts.In 2009 and 2010 Radam received awards for jazz composition from SESAC (the U.S. performing rights organization.) He was also mentioned in the world-famous Downbeat Magazine Critics Poll in August 1997, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Radam is also known for his work with singers, including Della Griffin, Irene Reid, Madame, Pat Tandy, Cynthia Holiday, Yvette Glover, Annette St. John, Carrie Jackson, and many others.Radam has also been a jazz educator for many years, formerly as Music Director of the Jazz Institute of New Jersey (for 20 Years), Artist-in-Residence at Middlesex County Arts program (for 25 years) and an instructor at Jazz House Kids in Montclair, NJ where he teaches jazz improv and directs several ensembles. His advanced ensemble won first place in the 2012 Charles Mingus Competition and the Jazz Academy at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, NJ. He is currently the Director of the Rutgers-Newark Mosaic Jazz Ensemble, as well.In 2012 Radam obtained his Master’s Degree from Rutgers Newark Jazz Research and History Department, directed by Dr. Lewis Porter. He is currently working on turning several aspects of his thesis into books.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5b339e30-bdf6-11f1-b28b-87665100e36b-rimg-w590-h740-dc486848-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/metuchen/metuchen-jazz-the-smooth-side-radam-schwartz-quartet/100002001002868445
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, Contests, Kids, Theatre, performances
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Metuchen Borough Public Library
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Metuchen
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Metuchen Borough Public Library
- **lat**: 40.5449918
- **long**: -74.3614109
- **full address**: Metuchen Borough Public Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet being held?
  - **A:** Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Metuchen Borough Public Library, 480 Middlesex Avenue, Metuchen, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet?
  - **A:** Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet is organized by Friends of Metuchen Arts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Metuchen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Metuchen Jazz: The Smooth Side -- Radam Schwartz Quartet sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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