Michael Musillami Trio Performing at Johnny D's in Davis Square on Wednesday, April 18

The Michael Musillami Trio is performing at Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Club in Davis Square, Somerville on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. 

For information about seating and dinner reservations, click here.

The band includes Musillami on guitar, George Sculler on drums and Joe Fonda on bass.

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Northampton Jazz Workshop Takes Place on Tuesday, April 17

 

The Green Street Trio is performing at The Loft at the Clarion Hotel in Northampton on Tuesday, April 17, 2012, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.   The gig is part of the Northampton Jazz Workshop which takes place every Tuesday at the Clarion.

The line-up for April 17 includes pianist Paul Arslanian, bassist George Kaye, reeds player Carl Clements and drummer Bob Weiner.

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Jazz Vocalist Kate McGarry Performs at Scullers Jazz Club on Tuesday, April 17

Jazz singer Kate McGarry is celebrating the release of her new CD, Girl Talk, at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

She is joined by her band members from the CD: Keith Ganz on guitar, Gary Versace on keyboards and Clarence Penn on drums. 

On her new album, McGarry pays tribute to the great jazz performers who inspired her throughout her career, including Betty Carter, Anita O'Day, Carmen McCrae, Sheila Jordan and Shirley Horn.

Originally from Hyannis, Cape Cod, McGarry grew up in a musical household and studied jazz at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, studying with Archie Shepp before embarking on a dynamic career.

For a schedule of upcoming events at Scullers, click here.

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HarlemWorks Performing at Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Monday, April 16

Jazz musician, composer and producer Gary Foote is bringing his show HarlemWorks to Massachusetts for a performance at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth on Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets to the show are $18 ($15 for members) and can be reserved by calling 508 394 7100 or at the door.

Foote is a longtime collaborator with Smokey Robinson, Blood, Sweat and Tears and many other great bands.  He is joined by stellar vocalist Jenny Douglas and other HarlemWorks musicians. Checkout this video of HarlemWorks.

The Cultural Center of Cape Cod is located at 307 Main Street in South Yarmouth.  For directions click here.

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

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

Free Jazz Appreciation Day Concert Taking Place in Salem on Saturday, April 14

The Salem Jazz & Soul Festival and the City of Salem have joined forces to present the 3rd annual Jazz Appreciation Day in Salem on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The concert, which is free and open to the public, features jazz musicians from the Salem State College and Salem High School bands, who will play jazz standards.  The event takes place at the community room of the Salem Five Bank, located at 210 Essex Street in downtown Salem. 

In addition to the music, there is a special art display by students at Salem grade schools, based on the theme, What Music Means to Me.  The public is invited to vote for their favorite piece of art; the winners will be announced at the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival on August 18-19, 2012.

You can find year round details on jazz concerts, festivals, campus events, night clubs, radio programs, weekend brunches and other activities across Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com, North of Boston CVB or Destination Salem.

Harvard Arts presents Joe Lovano and Greg Osby in Concert at Sanders Theatre on April 14

Saxophone legends Joe Lovano and Greg Osby (pictured) will be performing with the Harvard Jazz Band as part of the program Blue Note Records, Then and Now: It Must Schwing! on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Sanders Theatre in Harvard Square, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets to the show are $15 (less for students and seniors) and can be purchased online or at the theatre.

The concert is part of Harvard's year-long salute to Blue Note Records, one of the premier jazz record companies of all time.

For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

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Ravi Coltrane Quartet Performing at UMASS in Amherst on April 13

Jazz saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and his quartet are performing at Bowker Auditorium, Fine Arts Center, at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst on Friday, April 13, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Reserved seating is $15-30,  $10 for students and seniors, and can be purchased online.

The son of jazz legends John and Alice Coltrane, Ravi Coltrane has charted his own path as a distinctive voice in jazz as a musician, band leader and composer.   Hear this interview with Coltrane talking about his career.

For a schedule of upcoming concerts at the Fine Arts Center, click here.

You can find year-round details on jazz concerts, festivals, radio programs, campus events, brunches and night clubs by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com and the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.