Rutgers IJS Presents Greg Burrus Community Jam feat Jacque Harmon Johnson

Vocalist, Jam Leader, and Community Connector

Jacque Harmon Johnson is a dynamic jazz vocalist and the spirited leader of the Sidewalk Swing Jam at Leone’s Restaurant in Montclair, NJ. With a voice that blends warmth, swing, and soul, Jacque brings classic standards to life while welcoming musicians into a vibrant, inclusive jam session that pulses with community energy.

A longtime advocate for jazz and its power to unite, Jacque curates evenings that feel like family reunions with a soundtrack. Her leadership at Leone’s has helped transform the venue into a weekend hub for live jazz, drawing seasoned players and curious newcomers alike. Whether interpreting a ballad or scatting through bebop, Jacque’s performances are rooted in joy, storytelling, and the legacy of vocal jazz.

She’s also a featured artist in regional showcases, including collaborations with Gregory Burrus Productions and Rutgers Institute of Jazz Studies, where her voice and vision continue to uplift the scene.

Presented by the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University, this performance is part of their ongoing commitment to celebrating jazz heritage and supporting emerging voices in the genre.

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Host or Publisher The Institute of Jazz Studies Rutgers-Newark