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NJEDA • Jump for Joi & D Wild Community Inc.
proudly present
where music, culture community meet
Monticello HeART & Soul • feel the rhythm of the community
one day. one vibe. one monticello.
Monticello HeART & Soul Festival #2!
brings the whole community together for a day of music, movement, art & family fun. From live performances and dance to hands-on kid's activites and local food favorites, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come feel the rhythm, taste the culture, and celebrate Monticello.
First on the stage:
Jazz, Soul & Contemporary Groove
with the
James Preston Quartet
James Preston is a Brooklyn-based composer and keyboardist whose music blends jazz, soul, and contemporary groove. He has created scores and sound designs for film, games, and television, and he brings that cinematic sensibility to the stage with his jazz quartet. Performing with a tight four‑piece ensemble, Preston highlights his fluid touch at the piano and his experience as a top‑tier keyboardist, songwriter, and producer in improvisation‑rich originals and reimagined standards.
Learn about community resources
Connect with neighbors
The vibe is about joy and connection
Meet local organizations
Special Guest Vocalist
Monique Bingham
Monique Bingham is a New York-born singer-songwriter whose artistry bridges jazz, soul, and house. She first came up fronting the acid jazz group Abstract Truth in the mid-1990s, and quickly established herself as a singular writer with a voice rooted in jazz phrasing and emotional depth.moniquebingham+1
Over the years, she’s become one of house music’s most distinctive voices, with standout records including “Get Another Plan,” “We Had a Thing,” and “Take Me To My Love.” Her collaboration with Black Coffee, “Deep In The Bottom (of Africa),” further cemented her reputation as a global house music force and one of the genre’s most soulful storytellers.
That girl, professional noise maker, artist and flava maker
Anny Warhol
brings her vibe to the street.
Lets Dance.
Don't miss our headliner
The Grammy Award Winning &
Jersey City's Own
The Manhattans
featuring Gerald Alston
7:30 showtime
Singing their hits
"Shining Star"
"Kiss & Say Goodbye"
"There's No Me Without You "
and more!
The Manhattans
Experience an unforgettable performance filled with timeless hits and soulful energy that will have the crowd singing along and dancing all night!
bring the whole family...
Kids can enjoy a dedicated children's area featuring an interactive area and lots of fun surprises!
it's creativity, fun & smiles all day long
DJ Bill Coleman
block party!
Tap your feet, rest your bones, come outside, and join your neighbors and friends for an outdoor soirée- featuring all day music with a jazz, funk, and soul vibe.
Dance into the night with an electrifying mix of House, Afrobeat and Disco, powered by DJ's Manny Ward, Hard Hitting Harry and Mike Cruz. Feel the beat, bring your crew and light up the dance floor at Monticello HeART & Soul.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
Multi-hyphenate Bill Coleman is renowned for his diverse musical expertise as an artist manager, DJ, producer, remixer, music supervisor, performer, recording artist and writer.
The last three decades of Peace Bisquit has seen the much in-demand maestro DJ, sound design or music supervise various acclaimed films (Party Girl, The Watermelon Woman, Beyond The Steps: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Brother To Brother, Inside Deep Throat, Party Monster), fashion shows (Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Marc Bouwer, DIFFA, Balmain and H&M), Broadway premieres (Cats : The Jellicle Ball, Tootsie, Evita, The Color Purple)
You can catch DJ Bill Coleman weekly - Friday Night Dance in Andy Cohen’s Kiki Lounge on Sirius XM (Channel 302). 10pm and 2am ET
DJ Duce Martinez
Duce Martinez is a DJ, producer, and founder of Dulce is Wild Radio, known for bringing bold energy, curated sound, and independent music culture to the forefont. Through dynamic sets, original production, and a platform built to spotlight creativity, Dulce continues to connect Artists and audiences.
taste Monticello
Taste Monticello at its best with a lineup of local food favorites, delicious treats and must try goodies.
Come hungry and discover the flavors that make this community so special.
Taste Monticello at its best with a lineup of local food favorites, delicious treats and must try goodies.
Come hungry and discover the flavors that make this community so special.
dance party
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.
