"Attending these concerts has reignited my love for live music. The atmosphere is electric and the performances are top-notch!"

"The Jazz Series has been a transformative experience for me. The energy and talent on stage are unmatched!"

Wayne, NJ has a new home for live Jazz!

Since 2022, Our Lady of Consolation Parish in partnership with the Wayne Public Library has been home to a series of Jazz concerts that reflect the spirit of the music, featuring both seasoned veterans and a new generation of future stars!
We look forward to and every expanding program and the support of the greater New York Metro music community.

Our 2025 Lineup

Next Concert

May 18 @ 4pm-The Big Swingin’ Big Band

featuring vocalist Kate Kortum

Upcoming Concerts

September 21-Johnathan Blake 3

October 26-The Altin Sencalar Unleashed Sextet

featuring the Posi-Tone All Stars

The concert features Altin Sencalar (Trombone), Markus Howell (Alto Sax, Soprano Sax, Flute), Willie Morris (Tenor Sax & Clarinet), Behn Gillece (Vibraphone), Boris Kozlov (Bass), and Gary Kerkezou (Drums).

November 16-The Sarah Hanahan Quartet

Past Concerts

Have a look and listen to some of the past performances at the Jazz Series here…

Interviews

Some of our performers have been interviewed by Patty Slezak of the Wayne Public Library. See them here…

About the Series

Caelan Cardello and Jonny Gittings are the creators of the Jazz Series. With the assistance of those at Our Lady of Consolation and the Wayne Library, their initiative has created a series of concerts impressive in their styles and variety. Graduates of the Jazz Studies and Performance program at William Paterson University, they have displayed skills both musical and entrepreneurial with the development of the concerts.

Our Lady of Consolation is the home for the Jazz Series concerts. Pastored by Father Michael D. Lombardo, this vibrant Parish is part of the Diocese of Paterson, and has a history of presenting performances featuring soloists all the way to full orchestras. Father Michael’s enthusiasm for both the performing and visual arts, and the unique structure and acoustics of the beautiful church space makes Our Lady of Consolation a great home for Jazz!

The Wayne Public Library supports the Jazz Series by funding several performers, providing marketing and outreach, as well as content creation that enhance the artists’ performances with engaging interviews. Librarian Patty Slezak has brought her passion for the advancement of jazz music to the series as the Library’s representative.

The Jazz Series is brought to you by…

Our Lady of Consolation Parish

This program is made possible, in part, by a grant administered by the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council from funds granted by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

The Wayne Public Library

WPL and The Jazz Series