Jazz Singer Karrin Allyson Performs in Northampton on June 1

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson is performing at the Unitarian Society in Northampton on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Joining Allyson is jazz singer Kenny Washington, Dave Wertman on bass and Jim Argiro on piano.

The Unitarian Society is located at 220 Main Street in Northampton.  Click for Map.

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Jazz Trombonist Conrad Herwig Performs at Medfield Jazz Night on Wednesday, May 30

Grammy-nominated jazz trombonist Conrad Herwig is performing at the Medfield Jazz Night 2012, taking place on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., at the Medfield High School auditorium.

Herwig will join the award-winning Medfield High School Jazz Band, which has performed at several prestigious national competitions, including the Essentially Ellington Jazz Competition in New York City.

Tickets to the concert are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and $12 online.  Tickets can be purchased at the door the night of the concert.

The concert is hosted by the Medfield Music Association, and proceeds  benefit Medfield's music programs.

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Sunday, May 27: Jazz Brunches in Massachusetts

Looking for a great way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Massachusetts?  Check out these Sunday jazz brunches across the Bay State compiled by MassJazz.   You'll find great jazz and great food in hotels and inns, restaurants and cafes, nightclubs and cruise ships.

And you can find live jazz any night of the year by visiting MassJazz.com.

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

Sax Star Greg Abate Performs at Cultural Center of Cape Cod on May 26

Legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and educator Greg Abate is performing in concert at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased 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.

The Center is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth, Cape Cod.  For directions click here.  You can see a full schedule of upcoming concerts at the Centre. 

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

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

Stanley Swann Trio Performs at 50 Warren Street Restaurant in Lowell on May 25

Jazz drummer Stanley Swann and his trio perform at 50 Warren Street Restaurant & Lounge at the UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center on Friday, May 25, 2012, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.   The event is free and open to the public.

A popular drummer throughout New England, Swann is creator of the Lowell Jazz Day Camp at The Space in Lowell, and he is co-producer of the Merrimack Valley Jazz Festival taking place in Lowell this August.

For year round details on jazz activities in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, go to MassVacation.com and MerrimackValley.org

Jazz Worship at the Old South Church in Boston on Thursday, May 24

The historic Old South Church in Boston's Back Bay is holding a jazz worship service on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

The service takes place every Thursday evening and is free and open to the public.  The weekly service features the Willie Sordillo Trio, featuring Sodrillo on alto saxophone, Linda Brown-San Martin on piano and voice; and Doug Rich on bass.

The music is a combination of jazzed-up church music and straight jazz reinterpreted to fit the context of the church service.

The Old South Church, created in 1669, is one of the nation's most oldest congregations.  The current church, built in 1875, is a National Historic Landmark building.

Find year round jazz details about Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

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Shepley Metcalf Sings Tribute to Laura Nyro at Scullers Jazz Club on May 22

Boston jazz singer Shepley Metcalf is performing the songs of Laura Nyro at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Metcalf is joined by music director Tom LaMark on piano, Chris Rathbun on bass, and Yoron Israel on drums, with special guests Maury Martin on clarinet and sax, and Elaine DeLorenzo and Liz Costa on vocals.

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

Find year round jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

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