Rutgers IJS Presents Greg Burrus Community Jam feat Clarence Conover -MPACK

Get ready for a night of spontaneous creativity, soulful grooves, and community-powered live music as the Greg Burrus Community Jam, features Clarence “Groovemaster” Conover, and his dynamic MPack Band. Bring your dancing shoes.

Clarence “Groovemaster” Conover is a powerhouse musician and the creative force behind the MPack Band, a genre-blending group that fuses jazz, funk, R&B, and soul into a dynamic live experience. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, Clarence plays guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals — often switching between them with ease during performances.

With decades of experience and a deep love for live music, Clarence has built MPack into one of North Jersey’s most exciting acts. His leadership and musical vision have earned the band a loyal following and regular bookings at festivals, cultural events, and community celebrations.

Performance Highlights:

• Elmwood Culture Club’s Jazzy Afternoon in East Orange, NJ — sharing the stage with Grammy-winning pianist Nat Adderley Jr.
• Monte Irvin Orange Park Food Truck and Jazz Festival — a major outdoor event in the City of Orange, NJ
• Maplewood Porchfest — bringing MPack’s signature sound to neighborhood stages
• Downtown Cranford Summer Sounds Series
• Orange Farmers Market Live Music Series
• Appearances across Newark, Cranford, Maplewood, Linden, West Orange, Bloomfield, and South Orange, Plainfield and more.

Clarence’s performances are known for their infectious energy, tight grooves, and community spirit. Whether playing for a packed festival crowd or an intimate neighborhood gathering, he brings people together through music that moves both body and soul.

About MPack: MPack is more than a band — it’s a movement of musical collaboration and cultural celebration. Under Clarence’s direction, the group features rotating guest artists and blends spoken word, jazz improvisation, and danceable rhythms into every show.

Catch Clarence Conover and MPack Band live at venues and festivals across Essex and Union Counties — where the groove never quits and the music always uplifts.

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Host or Publisher The Institute of Jazz Studies Rutgers-Newark