# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jazz in the Loft Evan Sherman Group
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step into the intimate, electrifying world of Jazz in the Loft with the Evan Sherman Group, led by drummer, bandleader, and arranger Evan Sherman, praised for his “gentle fire” and “old master” touch behind the kit. Drawing on years of performing with jazz icons around the globe, Sherman brings seasoned artistry, deep swing, and a joyful commitment to the jazz tradition into SOPAC’s cozy Loft space. Jazz in the Loft is curated by Grammy-winning producer and South Orange resident, John Lee.  With Lee’s exceptional ear and vision, every show highlights the artistry of today’s most dynamic jazz performers.

A Modern Master of Swing: Sherman has toured with and been mentored by giants including Ron Carter, Roy Hargrove, Branford Marsalis, and Wynton Marsalis, honing a style that is both classic and unmistakably his own. 

From Big Bands to Global Stages: Leader of the acclaimed 16-piece Evan Sherman Big Band—seen at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blue Note, Birdland, and major festivals—he has also recorded and toured internationally with GRAMMY-winning vocalist Samara Joy. 

Up-Close, World-Class Jazz: In the Loft’s intimate setting, every groove, cymbal shimmer, and melodic turn feels immediate, inviting spontaneous improvisation and real connection between artists and audience. 

Whether you’re a seasoned jazz lover or just discovering the genre, Jazz in the Loft promises unforgettable evenings filled with artistry, groove, and creative energy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-orange/jazz-in-the-loft-evan-sherman-group/200029216792916
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, festivals, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://sopacnow.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/?_gl=1%2A1lq3c1z%2A_ga%2AMTkwODIzNTI3MC4xNzU2MzEzMzMz%2A_ga_QHQ5G80DZ3%2AczE3NTc0NTU1MDckbzExJGcxJHQxNzU3NDU5NDQ2JGoxNiRsMCRoMA..&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=south+orange-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: South Orange
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079
- **lat**: 40.74611
- **long**: -74.26089
- **full address**: 1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: South Orange Performing Arts Center (https://allevents.in/org/south-orange-performing-arts-center/26034532)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1 Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07079
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** South Orange Performing Arts Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** entertainment, music, performances, festivals, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Jazz in the Loft Evan Sherman Group ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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