. Jazz973 Presents Noel Sagerman and Friends at Clements Place Jazz on Jan 22, 2020 7 PM Judy Bady vocals, Danny Raycraft tenor sax, Dan Kostelnik piano, Billy Johnson bass Noel Sagerman Drums  Noel Sagerman Noel Sagerman began playing drums at St. Cloud elementary school in West Orange, NJ. He started playing professionally while attending the University of Vermont, often gigging with ArtisShare founder Brian Camelio and Jazz Mandolin Project founder Jamie Masefield. After graduating he spent a year playing in Japan, including gigs with Chicago native Hank Hirsch and noted Japanese pianist and educator Sadayasa Fujii. In 1992 Noel returned to NJ and furthered his studies with teachers Bobby Thomas, Billy Higgins, and Tim Horner. He also became a regular at The Peppermint Lounge and started working regularly in the NY/NJ area. Some artists he has worked with include Irene Reid, Pharoah Sanders, "Big" John Patton, David "Fathead" Newman, Oliver Lake, Bruce Williams, Dave Stryker, Pat Tandy, Freddie Hendrix, Brandon McCune, Pete Rodriguez, and many others. He currently resides in Newark, NJ, and plays for gospel singer/pianist Joshua Nelson both on tour and at Hopewell Baptist Church. . . . #jazz973 #jazz #15washingtonstreet #clementsplacejazz #dankostelnikpiano #billyjohnsonbass #noelsagermandrums #judybadyvocals #dannyraycraftsax #livemusicevents #gregoryburrus #gregoryburrusaroundtown #rutgerijs #instituteofjazzstudies #bassplayer #keyboardist #drummers #newarkjazz #latenihhtmusiv #jazzconcerts https://www.instagram.com/p/B7OqWxEA8sS/?igshid=hsr9h13zfg4k