Scullers Jazz Club is Boston's Top Jazz Venue, says Phoenix Newspaper

Congratulations to Scullers Jazz Club on being named the Best Jazz Venue in Boston for 2012.

Here is the Phoenix review, and a schedule of upcoming performances at Scullers.

You can find year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

The State of Jazz: Massachusetts Has Four Jazz Festivals in September

 Lalah Hathaway at BeanTown Fest

After a lively summer of outdoor jazz and blues festivals taking place all across Massachusetts, the "State of Jazz" is not finished, with four more jazz festivals slated to take place September in Boston, Cape Cod and Western Mass, according to MassJazz.com, which promotes the state's jazz scene throughout the year.

September 14-16

Berkshire Gateway Jazz Weekend

Spectrum Playhouse and First Congregational Church

Lee

Sonny and Perley and Quartet, Charles Neville, Karrin Allyson, and Amherst Jazz Orchestra, Dave Sporney, Musical Director.

gatewayjazzweekend.ticketleap.com

September 15

Northampton Jazz Festival

Thornes Marketplace

Main Street

Northampton

Matt Wilson's Arts & Crafts Band, Gary Smulyan Quartet and Sheryl Bailey.

northamptonjazzfestival.org

September 25-30

JazzFest Falmouth ‘12

Grace Kelly Quintet, Howard Alden, Dan Barrett, Harry Allen, Frank Tate, Toni Lynne Washington, Stage Door Canteen big band, Free Friday night "Jazz Stroll Down Main Street" with performers in 12 venues.

jazzfestfalmouth.org

September 29

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival

Massachusetts and Columbus Avenue

South End, Boston

This year’s theme is ‘Celebrate Women in Jazz.’

Performers include Terri Lyne Carrington and the Mosaic Project, Lalah Hathaway, Rebecca Cline, Hey Rim Jeon, Hailey Niswanger, New World Composers Octet and more.

beantownjazz.org

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Jazz Duo Brotzmann and Adasiewicz Perform at UMASS Amherst on September 6

Peter Brotzmann and Jason Adaiewicz are performing in concert at Bezanson Recital Hall at the Fine Arts Center at University of Massachusetts at Amherst on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

General admission is $10, and $5 for students.

The concert is part of the Magic Triangle/ Solos and Duos presented by UMass/Amherst to promote Black music in an academic setting.

Find out more about jazz and African-American Music Studies at UMASS/Amherst.

For a calendar of upcoming events at the Fine Arts Center, click here. 

You can get year round information on jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com

Peter Smith Jazz Trio Performing at Boston's Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel on September 1

Jazz vocalist Peter Smith and his Trio perform at the Fairmont Hotel at Battery Wharf's jazz bar  in downtown Boston on Saturday, September 1, 2012, from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

Smith, a popular exponent of the American Song Book and the music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and Michael Buble, is joined by Yas Ishibashi on piano and Ralph Pepe on acoustic bass.

Find year round information on jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Boston Radio Host Eric Jackson Wins National Award for Jazz Expertise

Congratulations to jazz radio host Eric Jackson, winner of the 2012 Duke Dubois Humanitarian Award, who was honored for his longstanding commitment to jazz, jazz radio, jazz education and generous service to the jazz community.

Eric has received numerous awards for his work as one of the nation's leading curators and exponents of jazz.  In 2011 Eric was honored by JazzBoston for his outstanding work on WGBH 89.7 FM.

Find year round information on jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Top of Hub Restaurant in Boston has Live Jazz Seven Days a Week

Read about the grand tradition of live jazz seven days a week at the Top of the Hub Restaurant, published in the current issue of MassJazz Travel Guide, available for free at locations around Massachusetts.

Located on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower in Boston's Back Bay, Top of the Hub also boasts an amazing view of greater Boston with its Skywalk Observatory and terrific menus prepared by one of Boston's best culinary teams.

For more information on live jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

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Where to Hear Live Jazz in Massachusetts

Looking for live jazz in Massachusetts this weekend?  Here's a list of Massachusetts jazz clubs compiled by MassJazz, which promotes the state's jazz scene year round.

You can also find details on jazz brunches taking place at hotels, restaurants and cafes on weekends.

For visitors seeking tourism and travel information, go to MassVacation.com.

For up to date information on jazz any time of year, follow MassJazz on Twitter and Blog.

Jazz Guitar Ace John Pizzarelli Performs at Bull Run Restaurant on September 7

World-famous jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and his quartet perform in concert at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets to the show are $45 and be be purchased online.

Pizzarelli has been hailed for "reinvigorating the American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz," wrote The Boston Globe.

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Bull Run this fall.

You can find year round details on live jazz and blues in Massachusetts, including festivals, concerts, night clubs, radio programs and campus events, by visiting MassJazz.com.

Find visitor information at MassVacation.com and MerrimackValley.org

New England Conservatory Presents Contemporary Improvisation Concert on Tuesday, September 4

Dominique Eade

The Contemporary Improvisation Department at the New England Conservatory is celebrating its 40th year with a faculty all-star concert at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Brown Hall.  The concert is free and open to the public.

Among the performers: Ran Blake, Aaron Hartley, Anthony Coleman and Dominique Eade.

Here is a  full schedule of concerts at NEC this fall.

You can get year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Jazz Duo Cyrille Aimee and Diego Figueiredo Perform at Scullers Jazz Club on September 5

French jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee and Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo perform at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Their music ranges from French gypsy and classic jazz standards to Bossa Nova and popular songs with a distinct sound that embodies their individual and combined talents.  Watch their videos here.

Find an upcoming schedule of jazz at Scullers.

You can get year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Blues Legend Jeff Pitchell Playing at Boston Harbor Hotel Blues Barge Series on August 30

Texas blues guitarist and singer Jeff Pitchell is performing at the Blues Barge at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.  It's the last concert of the summer season at Rowes Wharf overlooking Boston Harbor, and is free and open to the public.

For other summer series concerts through Labor Day, click here.

Find year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Red Baraat performs at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts on August 29

Red Baraat, described by NPR as one of the world's best party bands, is performing at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.  Red Baraat in a nine-piece band led by Sunny Jean that plays an infectious blend of jazz, Latin, go-go and funk.

It's the last concert of the season in the Elaine and Jerome Rosenfeld Concerts in the Courtyard Series at the MFA each summer.

Find year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Smooth Jazz at Summer Stock, Cape Cod Playhouse in Dennis, on August 29

The Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group, featuring Steve Hambleton (guitar), Rich Hill (bass) & Bart Weisman (drums) is performing the last of the season's Wednesday Night Jazz concerts at the Summer Stock Restaurant, located at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, on August 29, 2012, starting at 7:00 p.m.  There is no cover charge.


The Summer Stock is located at 36 Hope Lane in Dennis.  For directions click here.

Find year round live jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and CapeCodChamber.org.

Salsa Star Willie Colon Performs Free Concert on Boston City Hall Plaza, Thursday, August 30

Nuyorican salsa star Willie Colon is bringing his exciting Latin Big Band sound to Boston City Hall Plaza on Thursday, August 30, 2012, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The concert is presented by the Mayor's Office of Arts, Tourism and Special Events, and is free to the public.

Born in the Bronx of Puerto Rican parents, Colon is considered a master trombonist, composer, bandleader and entertainer.  He has sold over 30 million records worldwide.

Find year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Martha's Vineyard Jazz & Blues Summerfest Takes Place on Oak Bluffs on August 31-September 1

The annual Martha's Vineyard Jazz and Blues Summerfest is taking place on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard.

Tickets are $20-$25 and can be purchased online.   The concerts take place at 7:00 p.m. each night, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.  For directions click here.

Presented by Lewis & Kirk Music Productions, this year's performers include Andrea and James Rohlehr and The AndJam Band, Sage, Jay Hoggard, Mimi Jones and Luis Perdomo.

You can find year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and Martha's Vineyard Chamber.