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

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

Wayne 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

March 23-The Don Braden Ensemble

Don Braden has toured the world leading his own ensembles on saxophone and flute, as a special guest, and as a sideman with Jazz greats Betty Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, Roy Haynes, and many others. His ensemble includes keyboardist Oscar Perez, drummer Alvester Garnett, and guitarist David O’Rourke.

Upcoming Concerts

May 18-The Big Swingin’ Big Band

September 21-Johnathan Blake

October 26-The Altin Sinclair Unleashed Sextet

featuring the Posi-Tone All Stars

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 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 through the efforts of Patty Slezak, who brings extensive experience in event production and community engagement to the program, along with her skills in Library & Information Sciences.

The Jazz Series is brought to you by…

Our Lady of Consolation Parish

The Wayne Public Library

Made possible, in part by funds from the Passaic County Cultural & Heritage Council, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts