Join us in support of Rowan’s PhD in Creativity for an unforgettable evening of music, art, and community at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum! In a unique collaboration between the Barnes Foundation, Locks Gallery, and Rowan University, we proudly present a live concert featuring the critically acclaimed James Brandon Lewis Quartet, featuring Chad Taylor (drums), Aruan Ortiz (piano), and Brad Jones (Bass).

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind cultural experience.

Newport Jazz Festival headliner, James Brandon Lewis, is a Rowan Ph.D. in Creativity graduate and the recipient of the Balvenie Fellowship, awarded by Oscar and GRAMMY award winner Questlove. His quartet was featured in Pitchfork and the Guardian for their album Apple Cores, released in February 2025.

“one of the fiercest sounds in jazz today” (The Guardian)

a “penchant for unbound exploration” (Pitchfork)