Sister City Jazz Ambassadors performing in Pittsfield on Thursday, January 5

The Sister City Jazz Ambassadors perform at Paddy's Pub in Pittsfield Massachusetts on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

The group is composed of musicians committed to building peace through music and people-to-people connections.  They'll be performing every Thursday evening at Paddy's Pub, which is located in Park Square in downtown Pittsfield.  For directions, click here.

To find out more about jazz in western Massachusetts, check out BerkshiresJazz, a non-profit organization that crated the annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival each October. 

For year round details on jazz concerts, night clubs, radio stations, festivals, campus events, and jazz organizations in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com or follow it on Facebook, Blog or Twitter.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com or BerkshiresTourism.org

Pat Braxton, jazz vocalist, performs at Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham on January 7

Boston jazz vocalist Pat Braxton is performing at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets to the concert are $18 general admission, $17 for students and seniors, $15 for members and $9 for children under twelve.  Order tickets online or call 508 405-2787.

Her band includes Patricia Velasquez on piano, Pat Loomis on saxophone and percussion, Jon Niven on bass, Wali Ali on guitar and Eros Lamb on drums.

For directions to Amazing Things Arts Center, click here.

For year round details on jazz concerts, festivals, night clubs, and campus events, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

Lance Houston Jazz Quartet Performing at Boston's Seaport Hotel on Tuesday, January 3

Jazz flugelhorn player Lance Houston and his quartet perform at the Tamo Lounge at Boston's Seaport Hotel on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, starting at 6:00 p.m. 

Tamo's globally-influenced menu is brought to you by award-winning chef Rachel Klein.   You can enjoy live jazz every Tuesday with Lance House and Thursday with the Urban Renewal Band, plus a weekly Sunday jazz brunch.

For year round jazz in concert halls, clubs, hotel lounges and college campuses throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com

For tourist information, visit MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com. 

Ron Della Chiesa, Radio Host and Author, Speaking at Stellina Restaurant in Watertown on January 4

Ron Della Chiesa, Boston's popular radio host on 89.7 WGBH, is discussing and signing copies of his new book, Radio My Way, at Stellina Restaurant in Watertown on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. 

The 304 page book, which is available for sale at the event, is a collection of profiles of jazz, opera and classical musicians Della Chiesa has interviewed over the past thirty five years, from Dizzy Gillespie and Dave McKenna to Rosemary Clooney and Placido Domingo.

The event is free and open to the public.  To make a reservation for dinner, call 617 924-9475.

For a schedule of upcoming live jazz performances at Stellina's, located at 47 Main Street in Watertown, click here.

For year round details on jazz concerts, night clubs, radio programs campus events and jazz organizations throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

John Pizzarelli Quartet performing at Mechanics Hall in Worcester on January 7

The John Pizzarelli Quartet is performing at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  The show is presented by Music Worcester, which has been promoting cultural activities in Central Massachusetts since 1858.

Tickets to the show are $43-$46 general admission, and $20 for students; you can purchase online.

A multi-talented jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader, Pizzarelli is also host of the nationally syndicated show, Radio Deluxe, heard Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on WICN 90.5 FM Public Radio.

For year round details on jazz concerts, campus events, night clubs, radio programs, weekend brunches and jazz organizations in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com or CentralMass.org

Mango Blue performs Afro-Latin World Music at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on January 5

Mango Blue is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online. A dinner and the show cost $62.  To make reservations call 617 562-4111.

Led by Ecuadorian composer, bassist and singer Alex Alvear, the band plays all original songs that blend the rich array of musical genres from throughout the Americas.

For a list of upcoming performances at Scullers Jazz Club this winter, click here.

For year round details on jazz concerts, night clubs, radio stations, campus events, weekend brunches and jazz organizations throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com or follow it Facebook, Blog or Twitter.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Start New Year with Jazz Brunch at Boston Langham Hotel on Sunday, January 1

The famous Sunday Brunch at Cafe Fleuri at Boston's Langham Hotel, featuring the Robert Rivera Ensemble, is taking place on Sunday, January 1, 2012.

The cost is $65 for adults, $30 for children ages 5-12, and complimentary for children under four.   The adult price includes one glass of sparking wine or mimosa.

Reservations are available at 11:30 a.m., Noon, 1:30 p.m and 2:00 p.m. To make your reservation, call 617 451-1900, ext 7125.  To see the New Year's Day menu, click here.

For more details on jazz in Massachusetts throughout the year, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com.