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Back Deck 2026

Back Deck 2026

Past Performance and Film
Back Deck 2026
Performance and Film

Back Deck is Back!

We are thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2026 season, which features a dynamic combination of returning favorites and first-time performers. Developed once again by Guest Producer Gregory Burrus, this 2026 series promises another (bigger!) lineup with sixteen performances from June through September.

Thank you for your support!

Leadership Support for the Lot of Strings Concert Series is provided by Will and Mary Leland and Lot of Strings founding donor, F. Gary Knapp.

Support for the Back Deck Concert Series is provided by Gary’s Wine & Marketplace and Morris County Tourism Bureau, a Division of the Morris County Economic Development Alliance.

Upcoming Outdoor Concerts

Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Telegraph Quartet
The Telegraph Quartet (Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violins; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; Jeremiah Shaw, cello) formed in 2013 with an equal passion for the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike. Described by the San Francisc... Read More
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Nat Adderley, Jr. Quartet
Nat Adderley Jr. brings a lifetime of musical storytelling to the stage, blending jazz sophistication with soulful lyricism. Best known for his decades‑long work as music director and arranger for Luther Vandross, Adderley’s piano voice is warm, elega... Read More
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Thursday, July 2, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Alexis Morrast
Alexis Morrast is one of the brightest young vocalists on today’s jazz scene, bringing a radiant blend of soul, gospel, and classic jazz phrasing. A two‑time Apollo winner with a voice far beyond her years, she captivates audiences with purity of tone... Read More
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Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Performing in a special presentation for American’s 250th, this concert will feature Maestro Butts’ composition Lafayette Suite, which was commissioned to celebrate Morristown connections to America’s 250th. The concert will also include music by Ha... Read More
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Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 7:30 PM
ArcoStrum
Embark on a truly groundbreaking musical journey with The ArcoStrum Experience – a multi-instrumental, genre-defying showcase that seamlessly intertwines the contemporary Tango mastery of Piazzolla and the timeless classics of Vivaldi’s Four Seaso... Read More
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Amani: The Music of Burt Bacharach
Amani brings their signature elegance and soulful musicianship to the timeless catalog of Burt Bacharach. With lush harmonies, graceful arrangements, and a deep respect for the craft of songwriting, they reimagine classics like “Walk On By,” “Alfie,... Read More
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Orpheus Chamber Players: Nocturnal Serenade
Members of the legendary Orpheus Chamber Orchestra will serenade audiences on the Back Deck at the Morris Museum with this program of famous quartets and trios. Music depicting the natural world of forests and insects will weave through Mozart’s iconic ... Read More
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Saturday, August 1, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Little Johnny Rivero & His Giants: Tribute to our Legends of Jazz & Latin Jazz
Little Johnny Rivero is a master percussionist whose rhythms pulse with the spirit of Afro‑Caribbean tradition and modern jazz innovation. Known for his multi‑decade tenure with Eddie Palmieri and countless Latin jazz greats, Rivero brings explosive e... Read More
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Lance Bryant & SHOUT
Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Lance Bryant brings a powerful blend of jazz, gospel, and blues to the stage with his ensemble SHOUT. Their music is uplifting, soulful, and rooted in the traditions of church music, delivered with the improvisational... Read More
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Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM
The Fumos
THE FUMOS are a NYC-based band reviving the glorious horn-heavy dance music of the 70s. From funk to rock, soul and jazz; the 4-piece rhythm section lays down heavy grooves to surround a 3-piece horn section on an array of memorable classic tunes that are... Read More
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Evan Sherman
New Jersey-native and GRAMMY-winning drummer Evan Sherman returns to the Back Deck! Only in his 30’s, Evan has already made a name for himself as a highly sought after sideman and bandleader of many configurations including big bands and small groups. J... Read More
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Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Carla Cook
Grammy‑nominated vocalist Carla Cook brings a rich, soulful voice and impeccable jazz phrasing to the stage. Her interpretations are warm, witty, and deeply musical, blending swing, gospel, R&B, and contemporary influences into a sound that is unmis... Read More
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Bria Skonberg
Bria Skonberg is a Juno-award winning artist, 10x Downbeat Rising Star, recipient of the Legend Award by the Society for the Preservation of the Great American Songbook and a 2025 nominee for the prestigious “Academie du Jazz” awards. The trum... Read More
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Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Lynette Sheard
Lynette Sheard returns to the Back Deck, this time featuring legendary bassist John Lee. Together, they will celebrate the music of Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington, both of whom have birthdays on August 29th! Accomplished muralist and Sheard’s daug... Read More
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Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Orpheus Chamber Players: Night Revels
Join us for a night of woodwind virtuosity with a stellar quintet from the celebrated Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. Travel from the 15th-century courts of Provence to the jazz-steeped banks of the Mississippi in a concert that blends serenades and dances of ... Read More
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Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Blanc Aprés Labor Day with Mike Davis and the New Wonders 2026
Send off the summer in Roaring Twenties style with Mike Davis and the New Wonders! Featuring familiar favorites and forgotten gems of the jazz age, dancers and listeners alike will enjoy this program of sizzling hot jazz. Show off your seersucker and line... Read More
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