Dorthaan's Place Jazz Brunch: Carrie Jackson at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

New Jersey’s own Carrie Jackson, appearing with her Jazzin' All-Stars, sings in the tradition of the greats – Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday – while bringing a well-honed expertise and engaging style to her interpretations.

A sumptuous buffet brunch, including an omelet station and a medley of desserts, is served at NICO Kitchen + Bar at 11am and 1pm, with sets scheduled at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

Carrie Jackson's talents include scatting and swinging with sweet soul or wailing the blues, ballads and gospel, all complemented by a take-notice stage presence and graceful moves. Jackson has been seen in Manhattan’s top clubs and at many jazz festivals....

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New Jersey’s own Carrie Jackson, appearing with her Jazzin' All-Stars, sings in the tradition of the greats – Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday – while bringing a well-honed expertise and engaging style to her interpretations.

A sumptuous buffet brunch, including an omelet station and a medley of desserts, is served at NICO Kitchen + Bar at 11am and 1pm, with sets scheduled at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

Carrie Jackson's talents include scatting and swinging with sweet soul or wailing the blues, ballads and gospel, all complemented by a take-notice stage presence and graceful moves. Jackson has been seen in Manhattan’s top clubs and at many jazz festivals.

She began her performing career at the age of 6 in the choirs of Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Newark and toured with the WWRL Gospel Choir. As a singer-actress, Jackson has appeared in the Fats Waller musical Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Nunsense.

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