Jazz Pianist Laszlo Gardony Performing at Wellesley Free Library on January 29

Jazz pianist and composer Lazlo Gardony  is performing a concert at the Wellesley Free Library in Wellesley, MA on Sunday, January 29, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The concert is free and generously funded by the Friends of Wellesley Free Library.

The Hungarian-born Gardony has made nine recordings and is regarded as "one of contemporary music's truly original voices" by Jazz Times. 

For year round details on jazz concerts, clubs, campus events, radio stations and jazz groups throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourism information visit MassVacation.com.

Mr. Ho’s, Orchestrotica performs at Lily Pad in Cambridge on January 28

Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica - the world's only ensemble dedicated to performing the space-age pop music of Juan Garcia Esquivel - is performing at the Lily Pad in Inman Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  The cover charge is $10.

The quartet includes  multi-percussionist, vibraphonist and composer Brian O’Neill, bass flute/woodwinds player Geni Skendo, percussionist Noriko Terada and acoustic bassist Jason Davis. 

For a schedule of upcoming performances at Lily Pad, click here.

For year round details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio stations, festivals and jazz activities in Massachusetts visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information go to MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com.

Greg Abate Jazz Quartet Performs at Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham on January 27

Jazz saxophonist Greg Abate and his quartet perform at the Amazing Things Arts Center in Framingham on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets range from $9-$18 and can be purchased online or at the door. 

Abate is a veteran of the Artie Shaw Orchestra and Ray Charles Band, and an exponent of hard-driving be-bop jazz.

Here is a full schedule of music at Amazing Things Arts Center, located at 160 Hollis Street in Framingham.

For details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio stations, and jazz activities in Massachusetts throughout the year, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

Carol Abbe Smith Trio Performs at The Blue Rock in Shelburne Falls on January 27

The Blue Rock Restaurant & Bar in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts has live jazz every Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

On Friday, January 27, 2012, the Carol Abbe Smith Trio performs.

For year round jazz in Massachusetts visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com or Mohawk Trail.

Bart Weisman Jazz Band Performing at Grand Cru in Hyannis on January 27

The Bart Weisman Jazz Group is performing at the Grand Cru Restaurant at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, Cape Cod, on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Vocalist Carol Wyeth is a guest performer.

For year round details on jazz concerts, clubs, campus events, radio stations and jazz groups throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourism information visit MassVacation.com.

Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Performing at Acton Jazz Club on January 25

Jazz saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi and his Quartet, featuring bassist Bruce Gertz, trumpeter Phil Grenadier and drummer Austin McMahon, is performing at the Acton Jazz Cafe in Acton, Massachusetts on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and available at the door.

For a schedule of upcoming jazz events at Acton Jazz Cafe, click here.

For details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio stations, and jazz activities in Massachusetts throughout the year, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

Tribute to Nina Simone at the Beehive on Wednesday, January 25 Features Terri Lynn Washington and Sharon Jones

A musical tribute to blues singer Nina Simone, featuring Terri Lynn Washington and Sharon Jones is taking place at the Beehive Jazz Club at 541 Tremont Street in Boston's South End on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.


The night of great music is complimented by Beehive Chef Rebecca Newell's award-winning menu of dinner and snack options.

There is no cover charge but reservations are suggested.

To see a calendar of upcoming events at the Beehive, click here.

For year round details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio stations, festivals and jazz activities in Massachusetts visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information go to MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com.