Quartango Performing in Rockport on Sunday, October 7

Quartango, a sophisticated ensemble that weaves jazz and classical music into tango, is on stage at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are available online ranging from $25-$39.

Quartango is comprised of Stephane Aubin on piano, Jonathan Goldman on bandoneon, René Gosselin on double bass, Chantal Simard on percussion, and Antoine Bareil on violin.

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at the Shalin Liu Performance Center.  Find about more about Rockport Music.

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Brazilian Singer Eliane Elias Performs at Scullers in Boston on Saturday, October 6

Jazz singer, pianist and composer Eliane Elias is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Tickets to each show are $30 and can be purchased online.  Dinner and the show is $72.  For dinner reservations call  617.562.4111.

Here is a schedule of upcoming performances at Scullers, located at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel in Boston.

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Tourist information is available at MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Honk! Festival of activist street bands taking place in Cambridge and Somerville this weekend

'The 7th Honk!: Festival of Activist Street Bands, is running in Cambridge and Somerville Massachusetts through Monday, October 8, 2012.

Much of the activity is taking place at Davis Square in Somerville and Harvard Square in Cambridge.  Here is a schedule of events.   You can also view the schedule by location

Learn more about Honk!.

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Daniel Bennett Group Performs Jazz at Liberty Hotel in Boston on October 3

Noted jazz saxophonist Daniel Bennett and his band are performing at the Liberty Bar in Boston's Liberty Hotel on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, and every Wednesday night through the fall, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  Admission is free.

A graduate of Boston's New England Conservatory,  Daniel Bennett is an accomplished jazz performer who pioneered a new brand of experimental folk jazz.

Located at 215 Charles Street in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, Liberty Hotel is described one of the city's most spectacular hotels and architectural gems. 

Here's a list of other Massachusetts hotels that offer jazz regularly.

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Pianist/Composer Robert Glasper Discusses Creativity at Harvard on Wednesday, October 3

Robert Glasper, a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer whose work crosses over into jazz, hip hop and rhythm & blues, is at Harvard University to discuss creativity and to perform, on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.

The event takes place at Farkas Hall Studio, 10-12 Holyoke Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge.  Admission is free and open to the public.   It's part of the Learning from Performers Series presented by Office of the Arts at Harvard. The Hip Hop Archives is also a sponsor.

Patrick Douthit, aka 9th Wonder, a record producer, DJ, lecturer and rapper, is moderating the discussion.  Afterwards, Glasper will lead a clinic with Harvard music students.

Here's a calendar of upcoming events from Office for the Arts at Harvard. 

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Aardvark Jazz Orchestra Celebrates 40th Season at Scullers Jazz Club on October 3

 (Photo by Kate Matson)

The Aardvark Jazz Orchestra, hailed as one of the most inventive and accomplished jazz ensembles, is opening its 40th season with a concert at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the venue.

Founded in 1973 by music director and trumpet player Mark Harvey, the orchestra specializes in original exploratory works composed by Harvey, together with wide-ranging repertory including Ellingtonia; American music by such composers as Ives, Gottschalk, and Billings; and performances with film, dance and poetry.

Here is a more information on Aardvark Jazz Orchestra courtesy of JazzNews.com.  You can find a schedule of upcoming coming concerts by visiting the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra web site. 

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Bela Fleck and Marcus Roberts Trio at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston on September 30

Banjo master Bela Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio perform live at the Berklee Performance Center on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.  The concert is part of the Berklee BeanTown Festival activities taking place this weekend.

Tickets range from $29-$39 and can be purchased online or at the concert hall box office the night of the concert.

Fleck has won fourteen Grammy Awards and is considered to be the premier banjo player in the world. 

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