UPCOMING EVENTS
ESSEX COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
04.28.18 |11am-4pm
Roseland, NJ, US
SOLO PIANO/VOCAL/PERCUSSION/NATIVE FLUTE
Jazz at Hotel Tides
04.29.18 |7-10pm
Asbury Park, NJ US
Lauren Hooker Band with Lauren on vocals and keys, Others TBA
408 seventh avenue, asbury park, NJ 07712
For reservations: (732) 897-7744
Cathedral St John the Divine
07.02.18 |2pm
NYC, NJ US
The Legend of Rainbow Crow - Storytelling with Native Flute, percussion, songs, dance and Native Am sign language
Cathedral St John the Divine
07.03.18 |10am
NYC, NY US
Jazz for Kids - Trio
PAST EVENTS
Arbor Terrace
02.16.18 |2-3pm
Teaneck, NJ US
Solo Piano/vocal Concert
Preschool of America
11.20.17 |10:30am
New York, NY US
The Legend of Rainbow Crow with storytelling, Native American sign language, flute, drums...
Unitarian Fellowship - Bennington, VT
11.05.17 |10:00AM
Bennington, VT US
Musical Service/Sermon "Celebrating Diversity through the Arts and Activism" with Lauren Hooker - pianist/vocalist/storyteller with Native Flute and Djembe Drum
Unitarian Fellowship - Bennington, VT
11.04.17 |8pm
Bennington, VT US
IN CONCERT - Lauren Hooker - Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller/Native Flute/Djembe Drums
Jazz at Hotel Tides
10.29.17 |7-10pm
Asbury Park, NJ US
Lauren Hooker Band with Lauren on vocals and keys, Others TBA
408 seventh avenue, asbury park, NJ 07712
For reservations: (732) 897-7744
In the bar/lounge. Bar and full menu available.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Tides-Restaurant-Spa/169751627077
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South Jersey
10.22.17 |10am
Pomona, NJ US
Musical Service with THE FIRE CHILDREN
FLAT ROCK BROOK NATURE CENTER FALL FEST
10.15.17 |FESTIVAL 1-4pm - Fire Children at 2:30pm
Englewood , NJ US
MUSICAL LEGENDS brings to life this lively, musical rendition of an Authentic African Creation Myth from Ghana celebrating the earth and its’ people of many different shades and colors. As this joyful tale unfolds with Djembe Drum and Thumb Piano, the entire audience joins in with the storyteller through movement games, songs and African dance motions. Life sized Akuaba dolls and tribal Moon Mask help create a stimulating visual backdrop for this masterful storyteller. Informative, fun and educational, The Fire Children is the perfect way to rejoice in diverse cultures - what makes us different – yet the same!
FREE FOR MEMBERS/Non members $15/$10 ages 6-17 - Children under 5 FREE
The Teaneck Creek Conservancy
10.08.17 |EVENT - 11am-2pm -
Teaneck, NJ US
Musical Legends Lenape Creation Story with Native flute, songs, dance, and native sign language. In the Turtle Labyrinth.
THE HEART SPACE AT MILDRED GARDENS
09.23.17 |3pm
Teaneck, NJ US
Renewal of Wedding Vows - Interfaith Ministry - Rev Hooker
Burlington Co Arts in the Park Festival
09.10.17 |11am-5pm
NJ US
The Kapok Tree - Interactive Musical Storytelling - saving the Kapok Tree in Brazil 11am and 3pm
Paint the Music with Nitza Danieli Horner (Arts Educator at Metropolitan Museum of Art) with live Jazz Trio 12 and 1:30pm featuring Caelan Cardello on keys. Bass and Drums TBD
FUNDRAISER FILM AND CONCERT in Mystic, CT
09.03.17 |7pm
Mystic, CT US
"Empowering Songs of Love, Hope and Humanity"
with Lauren Hooker Solo Pianist/Vocalist/Songwriter/Native Flute/Percussionist
Springbrook Farms
08.31.17 |TD
Westfield, VT US
THE FIRE CHILDREN
Solo Piano/Vocal/Native Wooden Flute/Djembe Drum
First Unitarian Parish of Derby Line, Vermont
08.27.17 |10:30am
Derby Line, VT US
Sermon and Music
COLORADO - Bud Werner Memorial Library
08.20.17 |3pm
Steamboat Springs, CO US
THE FIRE CHILDREN -
COLORADO - "LOVE IS ALIVE" HOUSE CONCERT
08.19.17 |5pm
Steam Boat Springs, CO US
"Empowering Songs of Love, Hope and Humanity"
with Lauren Hooker Solo Pianist/Vocalist/Songwriter/Native Flute/Percussionist
Musical Service and Sermon: Unitarian Church
08.13.17 |10am
Studio City, CA US
"Celebrating Diversity with Music, Storytelling and Dialogue".
Join Lauren Hooker from Teaneck, NJ for a service of interactive and joyful music, meditation and movement as we collectively find ways of not just tolerating but embracing our cultural diversity. Artistic Director of Musical Legends and the former Teaneck Cultural Arts Coalition, Ms. Hooker is embarking on a tour of UU congregations across the country this summer that are Sanctuaries for Immigrants or at least sympathetic to their situation.
Service with THE FIRE CHILDREN at Unitarian Universalist Church
08.06.17 |10:30am
Alamogordo, NM US
Service with THE FIRE CHILDREN
IN CONCERT AT First Unitarian Church
08.04.17 |6:30pm Open Mic / 7:30pm Concert
Albuquerque, NM US
Concert with Lauren Hooker
Solo Piano/Vocal/Native Wooden Flute/Djembe Drum
Amarillo Unitarian Fellowship
07.30.17 |9:30 and 11am
Amarillo, TX US
9:30 Service with piano/vocals/percussion and wooden flute
11am Service - Incorporating the telling of THE FIRE CHILDREN
Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church
07.23.17 |10:30am
Jacksonville, FL US
Service with Piano/vocals/percussion and Native flute
Sacred Living Interfaith Ministry Ordination
07.22.17 |6pm
Apollo Beach, FL US
Solo Pianist/Vocalist
BOK TOWER GARDENS
07.21.17 |5:30-7pm
Lake Wales, FL US
“THE FIRE CHILDREN" - with Community Dialogue, Drum, Dance and Song Circle plus “Love is Alive"
$7 suggested donation for Adults/children free
The Pavillion in Sunset Ridge
07.18.17 |6-8pm
Lake Wales, FL US
“THE FIRE CHILDREN" - with Community Dialogue, Drum, Dance and Song Circle plus “Love is Alive"
$10 suggested donation for Adults/children free
PRIVATE- Sun Sport Gardens Family Naturalist Resort
07.17.17 |8-9:30pm
Loxahatchee Gardens, FL US
“THE FIRE CHILDREN" - with Community Dialogue, Drum, Dance and Song Circle plus “Love is Alive"
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches
07.16.17 |10:30am
North Palm Beach, FL US
“Celebrating Diversity with Music, Storytelling and Dialogue".
Join Lauren Hooker from Teaneck, NJ for a service of interactive and joyful music, meditation and movement as we collectively find ways of not just tolerating but embracing our cultural diversity. Artistic Director of Musical Legends and the former Teaneck Cultural Arts Coalition, Ms. Hooker is embarking on a tour of UU congregations across the country this summer that are Sanctuaries for Immigrants or at least sympathetic to their situation.
Unity Church of Savannah
07.09.17 |9 and 11am
Savannah, GA US
Sermons and Music
Unity Church of Savannah
07.09.17 |1:30pm
Savannah, GA US
Performance of THE FIRE CHILDREN, Community Dialogue and DRUM CIRCLE
CAMP HOLIDAY TRAILS
07.06.17 |11:45am
Charlottesville, VA US
“THE FIRE CHILDREN"
IX ART PARK
07.05.17 |6:30-8pm
Charlottesville, VA US
THE FIRE CHILDREN and COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE - Suggested Donation $10 Adults/children FREE - Rain or Shine
IX ART PARK
07.05.17 |10am
Charolettsville, VA US
THE FIRE CHILDREN (Story theater) and COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLE - Suggested Donation $10 Adults/children FREE - Rain or Shine
Central Unitarian Church
06.25.17 |10:30am
Paramus, NJ US
“Celebrating Diversity with Music, Storytelling and Dialogue".
Join Pianist/Vocalist/Native Flute Player and Percussionist Lauren Hooker from Teaneck, NJ for a service of interactive and joyful music, meditation and movement as we collectively find ways of not just tolerating but embracing our cultural diversity. Artistic Director of Musical Legends and the former Teaneck Cultural Arts Coalition, Ms. Hooker is embarking on a tour of UU congregations across the country this summer that are Sanctuaries for Immigrants or at least sympathetic to their situation.
PASSAIC COUNTY CC Presents Mariposa Butterly
06.16.17 |10 and 10:45am
Paterson, NJ US
Musical Legends presents Mariposa Butterfly brought to life with music, movement, percussion masks and puppets.
Englewood Public Library present MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY
05.25.17 |6pm
Englewood , NJ US
Lively songs, percussion, masks, puppets and movement engage children from start to finish in this charming and original story about a Monarch Butterfly’s journey of transforming from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Children actively learn about metamorphosis, migration and how to help save butterflies from extinction. (Pre-K - 2nd Grades)
Hibiscus Restaurant - Mother's Day Brunch
05.14.17 |3:30-5:30
Morristown, NJ US
Solo Piano/Vocal for Mother's Day Bruch - Last seating - Call for reservations
ESSEX CO ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
04.29.17 |11am-4pm
Roseland, NJ US
SOLO Pianist/Vocalist/Percussionist
Highbridge Learning Center
04.24.17 |11am
Bronx, NY US
THE FIRE CHILDREN at WEK OF CELEBRATION OF THE CHILD
ST JOHN Agricultural Center's Do Yoga St John
04.13.17 |5:30-7pm
St. John, Virgin Islands, VI
THE FIRE CHILDREN is an Authentic Creation Story from West Africa brought to life with African Songs, Djembe Drum, Thumb Piano, Body Percussion, Rap, African Dance and Story Theater. As the storyteller weaves her magic, the ENTIRE AUDIENCE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE celebrating the creation of the earth and its’ people of many different colors. Immediately following the performance, an Open Dialogue ensues, as we collectively find ways of not only “Tolerating", but Embracing our Cultural Diversity. The workshop closes with a COMMUNITY DANCE and DRUM CIRCLE.
Bring a Drum and/or Percussion Instrument if you have one!
Suggested Donation $10 per Adult * Children Free
www.laurenhooker.com
ST JOHN SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
04.12.17 |4-5:30pm
CRUZ BAY AT ST JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS, VI
THE FIRE CHILDREN is a West African Creation Story brought to life with musical storytelling where the ENTIRE AUDIENCE is invited to participate!
Suggested donation $10 for Adults. Children FREE. 10% of Proceeds to benefit St John School of the Arts.
Hibiscus Restaurant
04.02.17 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
Singing and playing piano solo for SUNDAY BRUNCH
(Caribbean/American Cuisine - BYOB)
CALL FOR FIXED PRICES AND RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
Doin some originals, light jazz, warm and soulful tunes.
Hibiscus is the newest jazz spot in Morristown NJ offering only the best of the Tri-State area. Home of New Jersey Jazz Society’s Baby Grand piano, they bring only the best performers to their dining room as solo artists, piano and vocals or groups of duos or trios.The only restaurant in Morristown offering Live Entertainment 5 times weekly
FALL FEST - Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
10.16.16 |2:30
Englewood, NJ US
Musical Legends performs The Legends of Rainbow Crow - Native American Legend brought to life thru Native flute, song and percussion.
WEDDING CEREMONY - Lincoln Harbor Yacht Club Marina
10.01.16 |5pm - Festival 2-6pm
Weehawken, NJ US
Arts in the Park Festival - RAIN OR SHINE
09.11.16 |11:45am-4pm
Burlington, NJ US
Musical Legends presents Mariposa Butterfly at 11:45am and 3pm and and Paint the Music with Host Nitza Danieli-Horner featuring The Vince Ector Trio at 1 and 2pm
BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL at Teaneck Farmer's Market
08.18.16 |12-5pm
Teaneck, NJ US
Music, Storytelling, Face and Body Painting,
Vegetable and Butterfly Garden Demonstrations,
Arts & Crafts, Free Samples of Market Vendors
Featuring
MUSICAL LEGENDS MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY!!
(2) Shows at 2:30 and 4pm
Lauren Hooker Presents Interactive, Educational Story Theater
With music, puppetry and movement.
Co-sponsored by The Teaneck Farmer’s Market, Musical Legends, LLC and The Teaneck Creek Conservancy, (A Project of The Puffin Foundation, LLC)
RETREAT at Bootleg Hollow
08.05.16 to 08.07.16 |Fri at 5pm thru Sun at 5pm
Andes in the Catskills, NY US
A Collaborative Celebration By and For the People with Lauren Hooker, Jonathan Luks and Izzie Dean Mogelgaard
Exploring the works of Depak Chopra’s “Seven Spiritual Laws of Success" of Pure Potentiality: Embracing and Sharing One’s Gifts thru Music, Movement, Mindfulness and Play!
CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE commissions Musical Legends
07.25.16 |2pm
New York, NY US
BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL at Teaneck Farmer's Market
07.21.16 |12-5pm
Teaneck, NJ US
Music, Storytelling, Face and Body Painting,
Vegetable and Butterfly Garden Demonstrations,
Arts & Crafts, Free Samples of Market Vendors
Featuring
MUSICAL LEGENDS MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY!!
(2) Shows at 2:30 and 4pm
Lauren Hooker Presents Interactive, Educational Story Theater
With music, puppetry and movement.
Co-sponsored by The Teaneck Farmer’s Market, Musical Legends, LLC and The Teaneck Creek Conservancy, (A Project of The Puffin Foundation, LLC)
Essex Co Environmental Center
07.16.16 |11am
Roseland, NJ US
Lauren Hooker of Musical Legends delights young and old with the telling of MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY! Music, Puppetry and Storytelling.
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
07.15.16 |6:30-9:30
Morristown, NJ US
Solo Piano/Vocal
CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE Presents Musical Legends THE KAPOK TREE
06.27.16 |2pm
NYC, NY US
Musical Legends Interactive Educational Musical Story Theater based on a Brazilian story brought to life with song, movement, percussion.
JAZZ IN JUNE FESTIVAL co-sponsored by WBGO
06.12.16 |5pm - Festival 2-6pm
Edgewater, NJ US
3:00 PM:. August Rifka Trio
4:00 PM: Freddie Bryant Quartet with Brazilian singer Vanessa Falabella
5:00 PM: The Lauren Hooker Band
6:00 PM: Curtis Lundy Group
The Lauren Hooker Band with Lauren on vocals and some keys, Mike Richmond upright bass, Dave Rimelis violin and guitar, Jonathan Luks tap dancing and percussion playing originals and jazz standards. One set only!
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY
05.26.16 |1:15pm
US
FREEDOM TO IMPROVISE RETREAT WITH MIKE RICHMOND
05.20.16 to 05.22.16 |5pm
Andes in the Catskills, NY US
Catskills Mountains in Andes NY on 50 acres –
JOIN US FOR FREEDOM TO IMPROVISE WEEKEND RETREAT WITH MIKE RICHMOND!!!
(about 3 hrs from NYC – we can carpool!)
We have 2 bassists, 2 keyboard players, a guitarist, and a vocalist so far!! All instrumentalists are welcome!
The marvelous, world renowned bassist Mike Richmond will be sharing techniques to help get inside the music you want to play. Mike has worked with many of the world's greatest players, including Miles Davis and Stan Getz and has appeared on dozens of recordings!! He is a highly respected instructor, and has received teacher of the year awards from NYU, and won a Grammy for his recording with Miles!!
Spend a long weekend in a beautiful setting, getting to the heart of your creativity. If you have basic knowledge, or are a solid soloist, you'll have room to grow and be given the tools to do so. We'll start with modes and ear training so don't sweat charts and complicated changes. There will be (3) 1 and a 1/2+ hr. sessions plus jam time.
Enjoy 6 great/healthy meals, hike the mountains, swim in my pristine pond, take a jazz/yoga stretch on the deck, and soak in the hot tub.
Reserve a spot now, $295.00 PIF, or $150.00 deposit.
All inclusive except BYOB.
EMAIL ME LHMUSIC01@GMAIL.COM OR CALL 201-887-7342
FOR MORE INFO OR TO SIGN UP!!!!
IN CONCERT - Rainbow Lakes Club
05.14.16 |8pm
Denville, NJ US
The Lauren Hooker Band - Lauren Hooker on vocals/keys/Native flute. Dave Rimelis guitar/violin. Mike Richmond bass/cello. Jonathan Luks tap/percussion/deer hooves. Playing originals, jazz standards.
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
05.08.16 |10AM
Ridgewood, NJ US
I will be playing and singing for UU's Mother's Day Service! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents THE GREAT KAPOK TREE
04.27.16 |1pm
Clifton, NJ US
Jin-A Child Care Center Rain Date: April 29, 2016
77 Jay Street Clifton, NJ 07013 (973) 279-1203
Center for Life - Collaborative Earth Day Celebration
04.23.16 to 04.24.16 |9am 4/23/16 - 7pm 4/24/16
Tampa, FL US
Lauren leads the community in song and narrative creating a collaborative Earth Day Celebration.
HOUSE CONCERT CLEARWATER, FLA
04.16.16 |8-9:30pm
Clearwater, FL US
Lauren Hooker vocals and keys, Native Flute with Jonathan Luks tap dancer, deer hooves and percussion. $15 suggested donation. Email lhmusic01@gmail.com for address
CONCERT - "Jazz for Justice - A Special Evening of Jazz in Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." with The James Weidman Trio - Special Guest Lauren Hooker on vocals
04.08.16 |7pm
Paramus, NJ US
Lauren Hooker with THE JAMES WEIDMAN TRIO
James Weidman piano and melodica, Belden Blullock, bass, Steve Williams drums, Ms Hooker vocals and piano. Premiering Ms Hooker's original composition w poet Jeanette Curtis Rideau. Performing Ms Hooker's original with Ms Rideau and dancer Nile Bullock.
Central Unitarian Church
156 Forest Ave., Paramus
Proceeds support the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument in Hackensack.
Ticket price is $35.00 and includes refreshments.
For tickets and information, contact Theodora Lacey on 201-833-9180.
TOAST at 105th and B'way NYC!
03.12.16 |9-12pm
NYC, NY US
Lauren Hooker vocals - Jon Weiss keys, Ratzo Harris bass, Chuck Fertal Drums. Sittin in Jonathan Luks tap dancer plus others!
MUSICAL LEGENDS Rainbow Crow at Normandy Park School
03.11.16 |9:40AM
Morristown, NJ US
RAINBOW CROW is an interactive, educational and theatrical performance that delights audiences of all ages in a spellbinding style that both entertains and instructs. Based on a children's story book retold by Nancy Van Laan, RAINBOW CROW is the poignant tale of how fire was brought down to Mother Earth in a self-less act that affects permanent and positive change. Assuming the role of the teller of tales, Lauren encourages the audience to become the animals of the story through Native American sign language, singing Native American songs, and dancing a toe-heel dance step - getting everyone into the action. An enchanting combination of song, dance, storytelling, and the haunting sounds of Native American flute music, drums and rattles, RAINBOW CROW explores our relationship to Mother Earth.
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
03.06.16 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST/SONGWRITER
270 South St, Morristown, NJ
ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET$23.95 per person/Children $11.99
FOR RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
“… with engaging original material and intelligent covers, might just get plenty of people hooked on Lauren Hooker." All About Jazz
CONCERT - OCTAGON ART CENTER at Unitarian Universalists of Clearwater
02.13.16 |7:30pm
Clearwater, FL US
In Concert Singer Songwriter Pianist/vocalist Lauren Hooker and Guitarist John Hart
"The Many Faces of Love" - $15 Ticket. Refreshments at 7pm and Meet the Artist Reception and CD Signings After Performance.
Partial Proceeds to Benefit The Unitarian Church of Clearwater
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
01.31.16 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
Solo Pianist/Vocalist/Songwriter Lauren Hooker
All You Can Eat Brunch $23.95 per person $11.99 per child
CONCERT - Watchung Art Center
01.16.16 |8pm
Watchung, NJ US
Lauren on piano/voice/Native Flute
Dave Rimelis on violin/guitar, Mike Richmond onbass/cello, Jonathan Luks: on tap, percussion
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents THE GREAT KAPOK TREE
01.13.16 |10:30am
Vernon, NJ, NJ US
Fields of Green Montessori 58 Sandhill Road
A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
By Lynne Cherry
(Pre-K – 6th Grade)
This wonderful story of how a tree is saved by the animals of the rainforest is brought to life through original songs, percussion instruments, masks, puppets
and even a giant Kapok Tree. While the story unfolds, children join in with the storyteller, acting out the story by singing the songs, making percussive sounds with their bodies and becoming the animals of the rainforest through movement and yoga positions.
WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION - Unitarian Universalist of the Palisades
12.13.15 |11am
Englewood, NJ US
Winter Solstice Celebration - with Lauren Hooker - pianist/vocalist - Native wooden flute, percussion and djembe drum.
CONCERT - Hola Charter School
12.11.15 |6:30pm
Hoboken, NJ US
Instrumental Concert
MUSICAL LEGENDS at Link Elementary
11.20.15 |8:30 and 9:30am
New City, NY US
Musical Legends presents (2) Legends of Rainbow Crow
MUSICAL LEGENDS at Pre School of America
11.12.15 |10:30am
New York, NY US
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents RAINBOW CROW
PRIVATE AFFAIR - Swan Club
11.08.15 |4pm
Port Washington, LI, NY US
MUSICAL LEGENDS PRESENTS RAINBOW CROW N Haledon Memorial School
11.03.15 |1:30pm
N Haledon, NJ US
Roxbury Art Center at Investors Bank Theater
10.25.15 |3pm
Succasunna, NJ US
Roxbury Arts Alliance presents Musical Legends' The Legend of Rainbow Crow
PRIVATE AFFAIR Mountain Lakes Club
09.26.15 |5:45pm
Mountain Lakes, NJ US
Solo Pianist/Vocalist
"ASBURY PARK LOVES JAZZ FESTIVAL" at Hotel Tides
08.09.15 |7-10pm
Asbury Park, NJ US
Lauren Hooker Quartet
Cathedral at St. John the Divine
07.20.15 |2pm
New York, NY US
Musical Legends presents THE FIRE CHILDREN
Cathedral at St John the Divine - MUSICAL LEGENDS presents Rainbow Crow
06.29.15 |2pm
New York, NY US
1047 Amsterdam Ave at 111th St
Trumpets Jazz Club
06.28.15 |2-5pm
Montclair, NJ US
LAUREN HOOKER QUARTET
Mildred Gardens House Concert with Pianist Bill Mays and Bassist Martin Wind
06.21.15 |3-6pm
Teaneck, NJ US
BY INVITATION ONLY $20 per person includes wine and cheese Meet the Artist Reception
Hibiscus (Caribbean/American) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
06.07.15 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
SUNDAY BRUNCH with LAUREN HOOKER Vocalist/Pianist Songwriter ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET$23.95 per person/Children $11.99
FOR RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
Hat City Kitchen - LAUREN HOOKER QUARTET
05.30.15 |8-10:30pm
Orange, NJ, NJ US
Lauren Hooker vocals and keys, Dave Rimelis violin and guitar, Mike Richmond on Bass, Jonathan Luks on Tap
Apple Montessori School
05.15.15 |7-8pm
Wayne , NJ US
Musical Legends presents THE PHOENIX with storytelling and music
PRIVATE
Jazzberry Patch at Classic Quiche
05.08.15 |7-10pm
Teaneck, NJ US
Lauren Hooker Guest Vocalist with Loren Daniels Trio
Loren Daniels on keys, Mike Richmond on bass and Andrea Valentini on drums
330 Queen Anne Road (in the back room)
$10 Cover $10 Minimum
CELEBRATION OF THE CHILD - Musical Legends presents THE FIRE CHILDREN
04.30.15 |10:30am
Bronx, NY US
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
04.12.15 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
Lauren Hooker Solo Pianist/Vocalist/Songwriter
All you can eat Brunch $24.95 per person Children $11.99
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
03.01.15 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
WITH SOLO VOCALIST/PIANIST LAUREN HOOKER
270 South St, Morristown, NJ
973-960-0387
Excellent Caribbean/American food. BYOB or you can buy a bottle of wine there.
Home to the NJ Jazz Society's piano!
SOUTHEAST CD RELEASE PARTY
02.22.15 |3pm
Tampa , FL
Lauren Hooker Solo plays excerpts fro her new cd: "All For You - My HEart and Soul"
Email lhmusic01@gmail.com for address
Hat City Kitchen - LAUREN HOOKER QUARTET - B-DAY CELEBRATION!!
02.07.15 |8-10pm
Orange, NJ US
LAUREN HOOKER & FRIENDS with Lauren Hooker Vocals (and keys), Dave Rimelis Violin and Guitar, Mike Richmond on bass and Jonathan Luks on Tap!
Signed CD's available for purchase!
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY
01.31.15 |1pm
Brooklyn, NY US
Musical Legends Presents “Jazz 4 Kids"
Explore the jazz legends of the world with Musical Legends interactive, educational program: “Jazz 4 Kids". Together, with world renowned jazz musicians and vocalist/educator Lauren Hooker, the ensemble leads the audience through the origins of jazz, beginning the journey with a participatory African “Call and Response" song, Slave Songs and Spirituals and translating it into singing a “Twelve Bar Blues", a “Swing" tune, and moving and grooving to a Calypso song demonstrating that Jazz influences music around the world. Children are exposed to jazz legends Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Mongo Santa Maria and Sonny Rollins while participating in “Jazz Etiquette", “Trading Fours" and the freedom of improvisational scat singing. It’s fun! It’s educational! It’s exciting!
A wonderful program that explores one of America’s truest art forms.
Piano: Jim Ridl, Bass: Bill Moring, Drums: Vince Ector
Clinton Ave Reformed Church
12.24.14 |5:30pm
Bergenfield , NJ US
Christmas Eve Service - Lauren Hooker Vocalist/Pianist/Native Flute with Dave Rimelis on violin and guitar.
DINNER PARTY/CONCERT - Clinton Ave Reformed Church
12.20.14 |5:30pm
Bergenfield , NJ US
Lauren Hooker Vocalist/Pianist/Native Flute with Mike Richmond on cello
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
12.07.14 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ US
Brunch with LAUREN HOOKER SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST/SONGWRITER
“Here's a vocalist that is going to knock you off your chair - rich, confident and assured - can take a lyric and mold it like clay. Her own compositions are perfectly suited jazz vehicles, and deserve to be appreciated on their own musical basis." George Harris, All About Jazz LA
“…impressive … distinguishes herself as a lyricist… a vocalist who stands head and shoulders above the controversy… Suzanne Lorge, All About Jazz – New York www.newyork.allaboutjazz.com
Home of Jersey Jazz Society’s Baby Grand piano and offering only the best of the Tri-state area’s talent. The room exudes an intimacy like none other, a cozy dining atmosphere - loved by both performers and patrons. To enjoy live jazz in Morristown, Hibiscus is the place to be.
FOR RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
The Gateway - Private Party
11.22.14 |6pm
Newport, VT
LAUREN HOOKER - SOLO
Unitarian Society of Ridgewood
11.16.14 |10am
Ridgewood , NJ
Lauren Hooker solo - pianist/vocalist composer
Signed CD's available for purchase!
Concert at Compton Gallery
11.09.14 |12-1:30pm
Bloomfield, NJ
An intimate concert with Lauren Hooker Vocalist/Pianist/Songwriter and Dave Rimelis violinist/guitarist
Meet the Artist Reception and Photo Art Opening with light refreshments
immediately following from 2-5
Compton Gallery
818 Main Street, Boonton, NJ
$10 Suggested Donation
Signed Cd’s available for purchase
SEATING IS LIMITED!!
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS
973-452-9750
"First Friday" at Compton Gallery - Solo
11.07.14 |5-9
Boonton, NJ
Compton Gallery
818 Main Street, Boonton, NJ
Signed Cd’s available for purchase
973-452-9750
at the Gallery Nov. 7th from 5-9pm)
PNC After Hours Social
10.28.14 |6-9
Victorian Restaurant Garfield, NJ
Solo
WBGO Children's Concert Series: Jazz 4 Kids @ Clinton Street School
10.25.14 |12:30 pm
Maplewood , NJ USA
Lauren Hooker host/vocalist with Lauren Hooker Quartet. Allen Farnham piano, Bill Moring on bass, Vince Ector drums and guest artist Jonathan Luks on Tap! Explore the jazz legends of the world with Musical Legends interactive, educational program: “Jazz 4 Kids". Together, with world renowned jazz musicians and vocalist/educator Lauren Hooker, the ensemble leads the audience through the origins of jazz, beginning the journey with a participatory African “Call and Response" song, Slave Songs and Spirituals and translating it into singing a “Twelve Bar Blues", a “Swing" tune, and moving and grooving to a Calypso song demonstrating that Jazz influences music around the world. Children are exposed to jazz legends Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Mongo Santa Maria and Sonny Rollins while participating in “Jazz Etiquette" and “Trading Fours". The audience becomes the instruments in a “Jazz Trio" and experiences the freedom of improvisational scat singing. It’s fun! It’s educational! It’s exciting! A wonderful program that explores one of America’s truest art forms. Signed CD's available for purchase!
HOUSE CONCERT - PRIVATE
10.04.14 |6-8pm
Ocean Grove, NJ
Lauren Hooker - Mike Richmond Duo plays excerpts from Lauren's new CD "ALL FOR YOU - MY HEART & SOUL"
LAUREN's CD RELEASE PARTY AT TRUMPETS IN MONTCLAIR
09.28.14 |3-6pm
Montclair , NJ
CD Release Party! All For You - My Heart and Soul - Lauren Hooker & Friends
With Lauren Hooker on vocals/piano, Paul Meyers on guitar, Dave Rimelis violin and guitar, Mike Richmond on bass and cello, Vince Ector drums, Jonathan Luks on tap and Joe Cardello world percussion. Special guest Ted Brancato on piano!!!
MUSICAL LEGENDS AT ARTS IN THE PARK - Historic Smithville Park
09.14.14 |11:30am - 4pm
Smithville Rd, Eastampton, NJ
Celebration of the Drum - Drum circle at 11:30am with Semaj Willaims and Lauren Hooker / Paint the Music with Facilitator Nitza Horner and Jazz Trio 12:45 and 3pm5 sets / Lauren Hooker presents "The Powers of the Phoenix" with Storytelling and Chinese Ribbon Dancing at 2pm
OMEGA INSTITUTE - Ram Dass Library
08.24.14 |7:30pm
Rhinebeck - 150 Lake Drive, NY
"Songs and Stories": Singer Songwriter/Recording Artist Lauren Hooker explores the creative process through live performance – including a Shamanic Journey experienced at Omega which prompted her third cd: “All For You – My Heart and Soul" with Piano/Vocals/Percussion and Native Wooden Flute.
explores the creative process
Nutty Steph's
08.14.14 |7-10pm
Middlesex, VT
Solo Vocalist Pianist plays jazz from the 30's and 40's at Bacon Thursdays - a weekly event at The Chocolate Shop. Hot bacon, music, and live conversation in a European style, family friendly atmosphere. Beer, wine, homemade sodas, chocolate drinks, and vegetarian fare. Bacon plates cost $4 - $9; Dip in caramel, chocolate, honey, or maple for $1 each. 961C US Route 2
Middlesex, Vermont 05602
(802) 229-2090
Maxfield's on Main
07.25.14 |8-11pm
Boonton, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER TRIO w/ Lauren Hooker vocals and keys, Dave Rimelis violin and guitar, Mike Richmond on bass and guest artist Jonathan Luks on tap!
Jazz Blues and Groove!
Cathedral St. John the Divine - 1047 Amsterdam Ave and 112th St
07.24.14 |10 and 11am
NYC, NY
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents THE POERS OF THE PHOENIX with Storytelling and Chinese Ribbon Dancing
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents THE FIRE CHILDREN at Livingston Public Library
07.17.14 |7pm
Livingston, NJ
STUDIO SPACE ON MADISON - All Women Art Show Opening
06.29.14 |2-5pm
80 West Madison Ave, Dumont , NJ
Lauren Hooker - Solo Pianist Vocalist
551-404-8970
CONCERT - St Andrews Church
06.15.14 |3-4:15pm
Newark , NJ
LAUREN HOOKER QUARTET with Lauren Hooker on vocals and keys, Paul Meyers on guitar, Mike Richmond on bass and Vince Ector on drums
First Unitarian Society of Plainfield
06.08.14 |10-11am
Plainfield, NJ
Jazz Quartet Concert at Service: Godless Theology
724 Park Ave, Plainfield, NJ
MUSICAL LEGENDS PRESENTS Celebration of the Drum Harambee Academy
06.03.14 |10am
East Orange, NJ
JAZZ VESPERS St Paul's Church
05.25.14 |4:30pm
Teaneck, NJ
Lauren Hooker guest vocalist with The Loren Daniels Trio
St Paul's Church 61 Church St. Teaneck, NJ
Jazzberry Patch at The Classic Quiche Cafe 330 Queen Anne Road
05.09.14 |7-10pm
Teaneck, NJ
Guest Artist Lauren Hooker with The Pittman/Daniles Quartet
Reggie Pittman on trumpet, Loren Daniels on keys, Mike Richmond on bass and Jonathan Peretz on drums $10 cover $10 minimum
The Spring Fling LIVE INTERNET SHOW on Homegrownradionj.org
04.27.14 |1pm
Boonton , NJ
108 Cornelia st.
The Grassynoel Eco Art Gallery Art Opening with Live Jazz
04.02.14 |6-9pm
Teaneck, NJ
Solo Vocalist/Pianist/Songwriter Lauren Hooker performs
Group Art Show "The Cronies"
PRIVATE PARTY DUO with TAP DANCER JONATHAN LUKS
03.15.14 |5:30-8:30
Teaneck, NJ
JAZZ 4 KIDS with Vocalist Lauren Hooker and Pianist Allen Farnham
03.13.14 |10:30am and 1:30pm
Bogota, NJ
Explore the jazz legends of the world with Musical Legends interactive, educational program: “Jazz 4 Kids". Dynamic Duo leads the audience through the origins of jazz, beginning the journey with a participatory African “Call and Response" song, Slave Songs and Spirituals and translating it into singing a “Twelve Bar Blues", a “Swing" tune, and moving and grooving to a Calypso song demonstrating that Jazz influences music around the world. Children are exposed to jazz legends Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis while participating in “Jazz Etiquette" and “Trading Fours". The audience becomes the instruments in a “Jazz Trio" and experiences the freedom of improvisational scat singing. It’s fun! It’s educational! It’s exciting! A wonderful program that explores one of America’s truest art forms.
HOUSE CONCERT
03.02.14 |3pm
Tampa Bay Area, FL
Singer Songwriter Pianist/vocalist Lauren Hooker
Compton Gallery
02.07.14 |6-9pm
Boonton, NJ
Every First Friday of the month, Boonton Main Street in New Jersey becomes a bustling community of viewers and artists. Within a two block radius eight galleries open their doors with art, food and conversation.
I will be playing and singing many of my new compositions from my forthcoming
CD: “My Heart and Soul" scheduled to come out early Spring at Compton Gallery
Make a night of it and come out! We promise it will be something a bit unexpected…
Compton Gallery, 817 Main St. Boonton, NJ
Wine and Cheese Reception with Live Music 6-9pm
(973) 452-9750
THE THREE JAZZ DIVAS CONCERT at Watchung Art Center
02.01.14 |8pm
Watchung, NJ
Concert to feature vocalists Lauren Hooker, Nancy Nelson and Carrie Jackson
Meet the Artists Dessert Reception
Ticket Prices: Advance Sale $16, At Door $20 (WAC Member $18) Students $10.
CD's available for purchase
Advance Sale tickets can be purchased online at www.watchungarts.eventbrite.com Strongly recommended.
Compton Gallery “Art - Life - Live Music and Conversation"
01.19.14 |1-3pm
Boonton, NJ
“Art - Life - Live Music and Conversation"
featuring Lauren Hooker jazz pianist/vocalist/songwriter
Violinist/guitarist Dave Rimelis
Cellist/Bassist Mike Richmond
And Visual Artists featured in January’s Art Show
Meet the Artist Wine and Cheese Reception
Immediately following
At Compton Gallery, 817 Main St. Boonton, NJ
$10 For reservations (973) 452-9750
PRIVATE PARTY MUSICAL LEGENDS PERFORMS RAINBOW CROW
12.20.13 |7pm
Park Ridge, NJ
Hibiscus (Caribbean/American) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
12.14.13 |6:30-9:30pm
Morristown, NJ USA
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST/SONGWRITER
NO COVER CHARGE
FOR RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
Lauren Hooker’s voice possesses a myriad of colors that successfully embraces this ambitious and eclectic program… broad musical scope and fine musicianship…
Her voice is mature, rich, robust, and full of emotion that only experience can bring… Rufus Reid, world renowned bass player/ composer. From Life of the Music liner notes
Home of Jersey Jazz Society’s Baby Grand piano and offering only the best of the Tri-state area’s talent. The room exudes an intimacy like none other, a cozy dining atmosphere - loved by both performers and patrons. To enjoy live jazz in Morristown, Hibiscus is the place to be.
MUSICAL LEGENDS PERFORMS AT Morningside Montessori School
12.13.13 |10:30am and 2pm
NYC, NY
PRIVATE PARTY SOLO PIANIST VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
12.12.13 |6:30PM
Hackensack, NJ
Create Art with Live Jazz at iStore
11.30.13 |3:30-5:30pm
185 Route 17 south. Paramus, NJ
Jazz Duo: Vocalist Lauren Hooker and Pianist Loren Daniels
with David Scott Leibowitz Creating Art with the community and Book Signing
201-576-0001
MUSICAL LEGENDS RAINBOW CROW at Prime Time Learning Center
11.18.13 |10AM
Edgewater, NJ, NJ
MUSICAL LEGENDS PERFORMS AT NEW YORK FAMILY HOSPITAL
11.13.13 |10:15 AM
New York, NY USA
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
11.10.13 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST/SONGWRITER
270 South St, Morristown, NJ
“…impressive … distinguishes herself as a lyricist… a vocalist who stands head and shoulders above the controversy…
Suzanne Lorge, All About Jazz – New York www.newyork.allaboutjazz.com
“Here's a vocalist that is going to knock you off your chair - rich, confident and assured - can take a lyric and mold it like clay. Her own compositions are perfectly suited jazz vehicles, and deserve to be appreciated on their own musical basis." George Harris, All About Jazz LA
ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET$23.95 per person Children $11.99
FOR RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
MUSICAL LEGENDS Rainbow Crow at North Haledon Free Public Library
11.06.13
North Haledon, NJ
103 Overlook Ave, North Haledon, NJ 973-427-6213
An interactive, educational and theatrical performance that delights audiences of all ages in a spellbinding style that both entertains and instructs. Based on a children's story book rewritten by Nancy Van Laan, RAINBOW CROW is the poignant tale of how fire was brought down to Mother Earth in a self-less act that affects permanent and positive change. Throughout the performance, storyteller Lauren Hooker interweaves the language, history, and storytelling traditions of the indigenous Native American Lenape culture - the Native people from the area we now call New Jersey, parts of New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Assuming the role of the tellers of tales, Lauren encourages the audience to become the animals of the story through Native American sign language, singing Native American songs, and dancing a toe-heel dance step- getting everyone into the action. An enchanting combination of song, dance, storytelling, live action and the haunting sounds of Native American flute music; skin drums; gourd, turtle and deer toe rattles, MUSICAL LEGENDS explores with the audience the Native people's relationship to Mother Earth.
"We will listen with our ears and see with our eyes and
open our hearts to this beautiful tale. Ho? He’!"
Hope to see you – With love and light – Lauren
MUSICAL LEGENDS: THE FIRE CHILDREN Ridgewood Public Library
10.29.13 |4pm
Ridgewood , NJ
Bring a kid in a costume!!! Halloween Parade and refreshments follows performance Pre-register and open to Ridgewood Library card holders only.
PIANO ROOM SERIES AT MILDRED GARDENS PRIVATE CONCERT
09.29.13 |5-7pm
Featuring Lauren's original compositions which will be on her 3rd CD "My Heart and Soul" to be launched in the Spring 2014. The concert will feature some of the musicians which will be on the CD: Lauren Hooker on piano and vocals, Dave Rimelis on violin and guitar, Mike Richmond on cello and bass, Malcolm Smith on tabla and percussion. Q&A with the Artists and Wine Tasting Reception with Pedros Wine Collection www.pedroswinecollection.com.
Stam Gallery, formerly Giles Antiques, Champagne Reception
09.26.13 |6-8pm
Main St Port Washington, NY
Jazz Vocalist/Pianist Lauren Hooker performs for a champagne reception celebrating the reopening of Giles Antiques larger space and show of their new upscale collection. Along with L.I.'s finest display of period furniture and objects, the gallery features some great paintings from Old Masters (Van Dyck) thru Modern Masters (Lichtenstein)on of period furniture and objects, the gallery features some great paintings from Old Masters (Van Dyck) thru Modern Masters (Lichtenstein). Local art music and antique lovers are invited.
PRIVATE PARTY - THE CRAB HOUSE
09.07.13 |6:30-8
Edgewater, NJ, NJ
Lauren HOoker on piano/vocals, Paul Meyers on guitar, Mike Richmond bass
MUSICAL LEGENDS STORYTELLING (Private) Shaare Tesillah Congregation
09.06.13 |10:45 and 11am
Teaneck, NJ
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
08.20.13 |6-9pm
Morristown, NJ
SOLO PIANSIST VOCALIST SINGER SONGWRITER LAUREN HOOKER
Wonderful Caribbean Food -
RESERVATIONS A MUST!! (973)960-0387
Musical Legends presents THE LEGEND OF RAINBOW CROW - Kill Kare Park
08.10.13 |2pm
Burton Island, VT USA
RAINBOW CROW is an interactive, educational and theatrical performance that delights audiences of all ages in a spellbinding style that both entertains and instructs. Based on a children's story book retold by Nancy Van Laan, RAINBOW CROW is the poignant tale of how fire was brought down to Mother Earth in a self-less act that affects permanent and positive change. Assuming the role of the teller of tales, Lauren encourages the audience to become the animals of the story through Native American sign language, singing Native American songs, and dancing a toe-heel dance step - getting everyone into the action. An enchanting combination of song, dance, storytelling, and the haunting sounds of Native American flute music, drums and rattles, RAINBOW CROW explores our relationship to Mother Earth.
HOUSE CONCERT & STORYTELLING AT SPRINGBROOK FARM
08.03.13 |6-8pm
Westfield, VT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd 6-8pm
A CELEBRATION OF STORYTELLING AND MUSIC FOR ALL AGES
With NYC Based Recording Artist Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller
LAUREN HOOKER
At The Home of Kitty and Spud Edwards
At Spring Brook Farm
3786 Vermont Rt 100, Westifeld, Vermont
6pm The Native American Legend of Rainbow Crow
7pm Songs of Love, Family and Friends
Meet the Artist Wine and Cheese Reception
Pass the Hat Donations Gleefully Accepted to
Help Support the Artist with partial proceeds to benefit
The First Universalists of Derby Line, Vermont
Lauren's CD's also available for purchase
FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFO
CALL Kitty at 802-744-6121/c-802-323-3761
Email: Kitty.edwards52@gmail.comsoirit
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th at 2pm
The Native American Legend of Rainbow Crow
At Kill Kare State Park, Vermont Singer Songwriter Solo Pianist/Vocalist in an intimate setting in a beautiful home set in the woods in Vermont
Ridgefield Park Summer Rec Program
07.29.13 |10am
Ridgefield Park, NJ
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents The Fire Children Raindate: July30
Ridgefield Park Summer Rec Program
07.09.13 |10am
Ridgefield Park, NJ
MUSICAL LEGENDS presents Rainbow Crow Raindate: July 10
Cathedral St. John the Divine
06.24.13 |2pm
NYC, NY
Musical Legends presents Summer Solstice Celebration - Lauren Hooker vocalist/percussionist/Ntive flute with Semaj Williams on African and Native American drums
Phoebe's Place Art Cafe 445 Cedar Lane Across from American Legion Drive
06.07.13 |8-10pm
Teaneck, NJ
Singer Songwriter Vocalist Pianist Lauren Hooker at the NEW!!!! Phoebe's Place, a space dedicated to music, art, poetry and food, is named in honor and memory of Phoebe Snow born in New York City in 1950, but graduated from Teaneck High School and spent many years living in Fort Lee.
"If you miss the late singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow as much as I do, you’ll be happy to know that her native town of Teaneck has no shortage of female blues and jazz talent. (Lauren's) voice, one minute powerful and soulful and the next minute subtle and understated, at times reminds me of Snow, who we lost last April.
Richard Skelly Asbury Park Press,WRSU 88.7 FM.
$15 Music Charge Reservations a Must (347)230-2388
Phoebe's Place Art Cafe 445 Cedar Lane Across from American Legion Drive
05.27.13 |1-6pm
Teaneck, NJ
Lauren Hooker vocals/keys, Chuck McPherson drums/vocals, Tchunga Tonge congas/vocals - $10 cover includes lunch buffet - at the Cedar Lane Teaneck Family Fun Festival - Memorial Day
Phoebe's Place Art Cafe 445 Cedar Lane Across from American Legion Drive
04.28.13 |4-8pm
Teaneck, NJ
Lauren Hooker, Richie Ranno, Rhonda Shuster, Peter Scance and Senator Loretta Weinberg pay tribute to Phoebe Snow - Open House -
Phoebe's Place Art Cafe
04.19.13 |8-10pm
Teaneck, NJ
Singer Songwriter Vocalist Pianist Lauren Hooker at the NEW!!!! Phoebe's Place, a space dedicated to music, art, poetry and food, is named in honor and memory of Phoebe Snow born in New York City in 1950, but graduated from Teaneck High School and spent many years living in Fort Lee.
"If you miss the late singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow as much as I do, you’ll be happy to know that her native town of Teaneck has no shortage of female blues and jazz talent. (Lauren's) voice, one minute powerful and soulful and the next minute subtle and understated, at times reminds me of Snow, who we lost last April.
Richard Skelly Asbury Park Press,WRSU 88.7 FM.
$15 Music Charge Reservations a Must (347)230-2388
Musical Legends presents THE GREAT KAPOK TREE
04.16.13 |10:30am
Bronx, NY
Highbridge Learning Center 1594 Townsend Ave
A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
By Lynne Cherry
This wonderful story of how a tree is saved by the animals of the rainforest is brought to life through original songs, percussion instruments, masks, puppets
and even a giant Kapok Tree. While the story unfolds, children join in with the storyteller, acting out the story by singing the songs, making percussive sounds with their bodies and becoming the animals of the rainforest through movement and yoga positions.
MUSICAL LEGENDS PRESENTS THE FIRE CHILDREN
04.15.13 |10:30am
Bronx, NY
Highbridge Learning Center 1594 Townsend Ave
LAUREN HOOKER from MUSICAL LEGENDS brings to life this lively, musical rendition of an African Creation Myth from Ghana celebrating the earth and its’ people of many different shades and colors. As this joyful tale unfolds with Djembe Drum and Thumb Piano, the entire audience joins in with the storyteller through movement games, songs and African dance motions. Life sized Akuaba dolls and tribal Moon Mask help create a stimulating visual backdrop for this masterful storyteller. Informative, fun and educational, The Fire Children is the perfect way for students to rejoice in diverse cultures - what makes us different – yet the same – a great social studies enrichment program!
JAZZ 4 KIDS Harambee Academy
04.10.13 |10am
East Orange, NJ
Jazz 4 Kids Show with Lauren Hooker on vocals - Allen Farnham on keys - Gregory M. Jones on bass and Vince Ector on drums
Teaneck Heritage (private)
02.22.13 |3:30pm
Teaneck, NJ USA
Solo pianist vocalist Lauren Hooker in concert
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
02.01.13 |7-10pm
Morristown, NJ USA
LAUREN HOOKER SINGER/SONGWRITER SOLO VOCALIST/PIANIST on NJ JAZZ' Grand Piano!
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
01.21.13 |6-9pm
Morristown, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST/SONGWRITER
“…impressive … distinguishes herself as a lyricist… a vocalist who stands head and shoulders above the controversy… Suzanne Lorge, All About Jazz – New York
Home of Jersey Jazz Society’s Baby Grand piano and offering only the best of the Tri-state area’s talent. The room exudes an intimacy like none other, a cozy dining atmosphere - loved by both performers and patrons. To enjoy live jazz in Morristown, Hibiscus is the place to be.
FOR RESERVATIONS: 973-960-0387
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
12.31.12 |9pm-12:30
Edgewater, NJ
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE LAUREN HOOKER TRIO
Lauren on vocals and keys - John Hart on guitar and Belden Bullock on bass
On the second floor overlooking NYC's Fireworks Celebration at Midnite!
Hand passed Hors D’oeuvres
Seated Dinner to include Caesar Salad
Choice of Entrée: Stuffed Snapper, Filet Mignon, Lobster Tail or Dungeness Crab
Reeses’ Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffle Cake
Champagne Toast at Midnite
$69.99 with Reservation
541 River Road, Edgewater NJ – In Edgewater Commons on River Road
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 201-840-9311
www.facebook.com/crabhouseedgewater
Musical Legends presents THE FIRE CHILDREN
12.17.12 |10 and 11am
Rego Park, NY
LAUREN HOOKER from MUSICAL LEGENDS brings to life this lively, musical rendition of an African Creation Myth from Ghana celebrating the earth and its’ people of many different shades and colors. As this joyful tale unfolds with Djembe Drum and Thumb Piano, the entire audience joins in with the storyteller through movement games, songs and African dance motions. Life sized Akuaba dolls and tribal Moon Mask help create a stimulating visual backdrop for this masterful storyteller. Informative, fun and educational, The Fire Children
is the perfect way for students to rejoice in diverse cultures - what makes us different – yet the same – a great social studies enrichment program!
City Green's Sunday Jazz Cocktail Party The Historic Van Vleck House
12.02.12 |2-5pm
Montclair , NJ
Annual Fall Fundraiser
Van Vleck House & Garden 21 Van Vleck St. Montclair, NJ
Music, autumn cocktails, and refreshments will be served. Suggested donation: $50 per person.www.citygreenonline.org
The Puffin Cultural Forum
11.17.12 |8pm
Teaneck, NJ, NJ
IN CONCERT Lauren Hooker Jazz Vocals/Piano. John Hart on guitar, Martin Wind on bass and cello, Tim Horner on drums and percussion. $10 donation - CD's available for purchase signed by the artist
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
10.25.12 |6-10pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
The Lauren Hooker Trio
with Paul Meyers on Guitar and Bill Moring Bass
Happy Hour 12-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
10.18.12 |6-10pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
The Lauren Hooker Trio
THIS WEEK: Bob Devos on Guitar and Gregory Jones on Bass
Happy Hour 12-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
Happy Hour 12-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
10.11.12 |6-10pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
Lauren Hooker Trio
with Bob Devos on Guitar and Martin Wind Bass
Happy Hour 12-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
JAZZ 4 KIDS Brooklyn Central Public Library
09.22.12 |1pm
Brooklyn, NY USA
Lauren Hooker hosts journey of Jazz from African Call and Response Songs to Field Holler and Slave Songs into the Blues, Swing, Bee Bop and Cool Jazz with world renowned Jazz Trio.
PD HURLEYS ON THE WATERFRONT JAZZ BRUNCH/DINNER
08.12.12 |1-4pm
New Rochelle, NY
Vocalist/Pianist Lauren Hooker sings and plays light jazz, R&B, Soul and originals with a jazz touch
PD HURLEYS ON THE WATERFRONT JAZZ BRUNCH/DINNER
08.05.12 |1-4pm
New Rochelle, NY
Vocalist/pianist Lauren Hooker plays and sings light jazz, R&B, soul and originals with a jazzy touch. Rain or Shine
The Village Restaurant
07.31.12 |7-10pm
Pelham, NY
THE LAUREN HOOKER DUO with John HArt guitar
The Village Restaurant
07.24.12 |7-10pm
Pelham, NY
THE LAUREN HOOKER DUO with John HArt guitar
Garden Cafe at Wine and Roses - weather permitting
07.21.12 |7-9pm
New Milford, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO
Garden Cafe at Wine and Roses
06.23.12 |7-9pm weather permitting
New Milford, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO VOCALIST/PIANIST
201-523-6069
The Village Restaurant
01.24.12 |7-10pm
Pelham, NY
THE LAUREN HOOKER DUO with John Hart on guitar
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
01.10.12 |6-9pm
Morristown, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER SOLO VOCALIST/PIANIST
The Heritage Point of Teaneck
01.01.12 |3-4pm
Teaneck, NJ
SOLO PIANO VOCAL
Queen Anne Wine & Spirits 247 Degraw Avenue
12.31.11 |4-7pm
Teaneck, NJ
PRE-SHOW Vodka – Tequila – Gin Tastings and Oederves IN TEANECK with Vocalist/Pianist Lauren Hooker
(201) 692-1555
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
12.08.11 |6-10pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
The Lauren Hooker Trio
with John Hart on Guitar and Joris Teepe Bass
Happy Hour 12-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
12.01.11 |6-10pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
The Lauren Hooker Trio
with Bob Devos on Guitar and Joris Teepe Bass
Happy Hour 12-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
Women's Conference at the Park Ridge Mariott
10.29.11 |3:30-5:30pm
Park Ridge, NJ USA
Lauren Hooker on vocals and keys
MOLDY FIG BAR CAFÉ JAZZ CLUB
10.09.11 |2pm set
New York, NY USA
178 Stanton St
New York, NY 10002 646-559-2553
Lauren Hooker sings a 2pm Set with House Trio
Art hirahara piano Tim givens bass
Fig is the product of New York's lush jazz history and a celebration of the Lower East Side's generations of cultural and artistic heritage. We strive to serve the best in live music, social gathering, music education, and merrymaking.
Our passion is the showcasing of live jazz, and our vibrant lineup of NYC's best jazz cats—from the well-known to the underground—reflects this. Nightly jam sessions allow listeners (and participants) to experience the spontaneity and creative dynamism that made New York City the vital hotspot for artistic ferment we cherish.
We delight in the enhancement of your music experience with an assortment of casual diversions like chess, shuffleboard, Scrabble, and backgammon, and a tantalizing small plate menu to be debuted when our kitchen launches in early July.
As a family establishment, we welcome guests of all ages.
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
09.22.11 |6-9pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
THURSDAYS IN SEPT Lauren Hooker Trio
with John Hart on guitar - Bass TBA
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
09.15.11 |6-9pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
THURSDAYS IN SEPT Lauren Hooker Trio
Paul Meyers on Guitar and Bass TBA
Happy Hour til 7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
JAZZ JAM SESSION AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
09.13.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ USA
Lauren Hooker vocalist Hosts Jam Session with Allen Farnham on keys, Martin Wind on bass and Tim Horner on drums
Full bar - no cover - Weather Permitting
If not Jam Session then Lauren Hooker with Allen Farnham
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
09.08.11 |6-9pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
THURSDAYS IN SEPT Lauren Hooker Trio -
With Vinny Valentino on guitar - Mike Richmond on Bass
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
JAZZ TUESDAYS AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
09.06.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ USA
Lauren Hooker vocals/keys with John Hart on guitar
Full Bar - No cover - Rain or shine
THE CRAB HOUSE in EDGEWATER COMMONS
09.01.11 |6-9pm
Edgewater, NJ USA
THURSDAYS IN SEPT Lauren Hooker Trio
with Vic Juris on guitar and Martin Wind on bass
Happy Hour 6-7pm
Magnificent Views of Manhattan right on the River!
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant
JAZZ TUESDAYS AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
08.30.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ
FEATURING LAUREN HOOKER on VOCALS AND KEYS
JUNE 21 with Vinny Valentino on guitar
FULL BAR - Rain or Shine – No cover
Stay tuned for more guest artists joining Lauren through September 13 JAM SESSION!
JAZZ TUESDAYS AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
08.23.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ
FEATURING LAUREN HOOKER on VOCALS AND KEYS
with John HARt on guitar
FULL BAR - Rain or Shine – No cover
Stay tuned for more guest artists joining Lauren every Tuesday through September
Forsgate Country Club Private Dining Room
08.20.11
Jamesburg, NJ, NJ USA
LAUREN HOOKER DUO WOTH GUITARIST VIC JURIS
Cupsaw Club House
08.19.11 |6-9pm
Ringwood, NJ USA
Lauren Hooker vocals and keys - PRIVATE
JAZZ TUESDAYS AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
08.16.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ
FEATURING LAUREN HOOKER on VOCALS AND KEYS
WITH MARK BRANDENBURG on GUITAR
FULL BAR - Rain or Shine – No cover
Stay tuned for more guest artists joining Lauren every Tuesday through September
Forsgate Country Club
08.13.11 |6:30-9:30pm
Jamesburg, NJ
FOR MEMBERS ONLY: LAUREN HOOKER DUO
JAZZ JAM SESSION AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
08.09.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ
JAM SESSION HOSTED BY VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER AND HER TRIO
Allen Farnham on keys, Martin Wind on bass, Tim Horner on drums
FULL BAR - Rain or Shine – No cover
JAZZ TUESDAYS AT THE PATIO BAR at 4 WEST
08.02.11 |8-11pm
Englewood, NJ
FEATURING LAUREN HOOKER on VOCALS AND KEYS
with Vinnie Valentino on guitar www.vinny.com
FULL BAR - Rain or Shine – No cover
Stay tuned for more guest artists joining Lauren every Tuesday through September
LIVE BROADCAST Low-Budget Blues Program, Rutgers University WRSU-FM
06.16.11 |8-10pm
New Brunswick , NJ USA
With Host Richard Skelly
JAZZ 4 KIDS at Harambee Academy
04.10.11 |10am
East Orange, NJ USA
Jazz 4 Kids Show with Lauren Hooker on vocals - Allen Farnham on keys - Gregory M. Jones on bass and Vince Ector on drums
CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL
04.08.11 |2 Sets at 9 and 10pm At Aleathea's Restaurant Inn of Cape May
Cape May, NJ
LAUREN HOOKER WITH HER BAND!!
Allen Farnham on keys, Joris Teepe on bass and Steve Johns on drums
With Guest Poet Jeannette Curtis Rideau
Bar Cara 1099 Broad St
04.03.11 |Sets at 5 and 7pm
Bloomfield, NJ
Lauren Hooker on vocals with Allen Farnham on keys
Classic Residence at Hyatt - PRIVATE
03.26.11 |8-9pm
Teaneck, NJ
Lauren Hooker Trio in Concert
The Village Restaurant
02.21.11 |7-10pm
Pelham, NY
THE LAUREN HOOKER DUO
North County Branch Library
02.17.11 |7-8:30pm
Clinton, NJ USA
Lauren Hooker Trio in Concert - Free
908-730-6262
PRIVATE - Senior Housing
02.15.11 |7:45-8:45pm
Paterson, NJ
THE JAZZER and the JOKER
Pianist/Vocalist Lauren Hooker with Comedian Micki Shilan
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
02.12.11 |7-10pm
Morristown, NJ
LAUREN SINGS LOVE SONGS
A Special Valentine's Celebration - Hey! EVERY night should be Valentine's Night!
Beautiful Caribbean Food - BYOB
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
01.29.11 |6-9pm
Morristown, NJ USA
Solo Pianist/Vocalist Lauren Hooker - light jazz, soulful R&B
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
01.23.11 |12-3pm
Morristown, NJ
SOLO PIANSIST VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
Wonderful Caribbean Food - All You can Eat Buffet $19.95 BYOB
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
12.31.10 |8:30-12:30pm
Morristown
JAZZ & COMEDY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
Lauren Hooker (piano/vocal) John Hart (guitar)
With guest performance by the winner of NJ funniest female Contest
Micki Shilan
EXOTIC BUFFET, PARTY FAVORS, HORS D’OEUVRES
$65 per person
BYOB. Bottles of wine can be purchased at venue.
Reservations highly recommended.
Call (973)-350-0200
Madre’s Cuban Cuisine
12.19.10 |6:30-8:30pm
477-B Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
At Madre’s Cuban Cuisine , NJ
Reservations highly recommended - BYOB
Call 201-530-5100
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
12.12.10 |12-3pm
270 South St, Morristown, NJ
SOLO VOCALIST/PIANIST LAUREN HOOKER
ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET $19.95
Reservations highly recommended.
Call (973)-350-0200
Excellent Caribbean/American food. BYOB or you can buy a bottle of wine there.
Now home to the NJ Jazz Society's piano!
LOUNGE ZEN
12.11.10 |7:30-9:30pm
254 DeGraw Ave, Teaneck, NJ USA
VOCALIST/PIANIST LAUREN HOOKER
with JOHN HART on GUITAR
Come on out for some GREAT Sushi and Music
Reservations suggested! $10 minimum 201-692-1002
St Anastasia's Church
12.04.10 |7pm
Teaneck, NJ
HOLIDAY JAZZ/CLASSICAL CONCERT
A fundraising event for Teaneck Public Schools’ cultural arts programs
CO-Sponsored by the PTOs of
Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin Middle Schools
Including Free Wine Tasting! Food, Bake, and Beverage Sale
6:15 PM food/wine tasting (downstairs)
7:00 PM concert (church)
Featuring World–Renowned Jazz Musicians
Lauren Hooker – Vocal • Tim Horner – Percussion/ Viola
John La Barbera – Guitar • Charles Pillow – Sax/Oboe • Freddie Hendrix – Trumpet
Jim Ridl – Piano/Organ • Kathy Ridl – Bass/ Viola
Scott Robinson – Reeds • Sharon Robinson – Flute
Ardie Walser – Vocal
Martin Wind – Bass/Cello/Musical Director
Playing holiday favorites set to jazz and classical tempos!
Enjoyable for all ages and cultures.
Admission: $20.00 adult (including wine tasting) / $10.00 child (under 5 admitted free).
Tickets may be purchased at St. Anastasia Church, TJMS, and BFMS.
Make checks out to TJMS PTO, or BFMS PTO.
Reservations can be made online at: artsforteaneck@verizon.net. Write "Tickets" in the subject line,
and specify name, phone number and number of adult and child tickets requested.
Bring cash only the night of the concert for admission.
For more information call Maria at 201-530-9390.
Hibiscus (Caribbean) Restaurant At Best Western Hotel
11.26.10 |7-10pm
Morristown, NJ
SOLO VOCALIST/PIANIST LAUREN HOOKER
Reservations highly recommended.
Call (973)-350-0200
Madre’s Cuban Cuisine
11.21.10 |6:30-8:30
477-B Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
At Madre’s Cuban Cuisine , NJ
Reservations highly recommended - BYOB
Call 201-530-5100
Westfield Shopping Center Mall
11.19.10 |10:30am-1pm
Trumbull, CT
LAUREN HOOKER DUO with JOHN HART on guitar 10:30am-11:30am
LAUREN HOOKER pianist/vocalist 12-1pm
UltraBar - Cedar Lane
11.18.10 |5:30-8:30
Teaneck, NJ
PARTY FOR SPONSORS - SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER with Special Guests
Amarone's Windsor Inn
11.12.10 |8-12pm
Windsor, NJ
SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
Mediterranean Bistro
10.30.10 |8-10pm
Washington, NJ
SOLO PIANIST VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
908-689-5107
Teaneck Senior Center
10.19.10 |1pm
Teaneck, NJ
Solo piano/vocal concert for seniors
Madre’s Cuban Cuisine
10.17.10 |7-9pm
477-B Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ
SOLO PIANIST/VOCALIST LAUREN HOOKER
At Madre’s Cuban Cuisine , NJ
Reservations highly recommended - BYOB
Call 201-530-5100