JGAR

 

 

 

Broadway  Singer & Actor, Jgar , has been performing professionally since childhood.  Described by critics as "Phenomenal” and "Captivating" and with the releases of his albums, “Stage Door”, “Jazz Café”  and “Broadway Baby”, he continues to delight fans with his brilliant vocal ability, dramatic flair, unique presence and edutainment style  that has allowed him to perform in Musical Theatre, Opera, Jazz, as a voice artist, and TV and radio personality. 

 

Jgar romances his audiences with his unique storyteller style of artistic renditions of classic melodies, especially from the Golden Age of Musical Theater.  His performance arsenal from over 250 Broadway shows spans the 1920's to the present.    A classically trained crossover singer with several degrees including Music/Theatre & Education , he has been a featured soloist singing Broadway, Classical , Jazz, and Oldies with prominent organizations including the Philadelphia Orchestra,  Carnegie Hall, Two Rivers Opera , Garden State Singers, and many Jazz and Pop oriented ensembles.  Leading roles include “J.C. Superstar” (Caiaphas) , “1776”, (Jefferson) “Man of La Mancha” (Don Quixote) , “Forum” (Glorious), “The Fantasticks” (El Gallo)  and “Annie” (Warbucks).  

 

His classical performances include inspiring solo and choral works of Bach,  Mozart,  Bizet, Schubert, Strauss, and Menotti.  Jgar has performed throughout the country and his solo performances have been heard on recordings, radio and television and he has frequently donated his talents to worthy charities.  His one man show in Atlantic City headlined for over a year.

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“Truly phenomenal in his presence and voice…“Suave..he captivates the audience”  (Stage Magazine)

 

“A true Renaissance man, a striking appearance..he changes personalities, while changing his repertoire, …he held the audience in the palm of his hand”

 (NY Press)

 

“ A singing sensation…a rich, powerful baritone voice that’s as memorable as his name”

(AC Magazine)