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.