Steve Soares Jazz Trio Playing at Top of the Hub in Boston on Wednesday, October 10

The Steve Soares Trio is performing a jazz set at the Top of the Hub Restaurant in Boston's Back Bay on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Located on the 52nd floor of the Prudential Tower in Boston's Back Bay, Top of the Hub is one of the great Boston nightspots to enjoy great jazz nightly, plus terrific food and an amazing view of greater Boston.

For a schedule of nighty jazz at Top of the Hub, click here.

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Saxophonist Donny McCaslin Performs at Scullers Jazz Club on October 10

Acclaimed sax player Donny McCaslin is celebrating the release of his 10th CD with a concert at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, starting at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 for students, and can be purchased online or at the door.

McCaslin is joined in his group by Tim Lefebvre, Mark Guiliana and Jason Lindner.

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Scullers.

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Newton Jazz & Wine Festival Re-Scheduled for Saturday October 13

The Newton Jazz & Wine Festival is wrapping up this year's festivities with a Jazz-in-the-Yard concert at the Jackson Homestead in Newton on Saturday, October 13, 2012 with a free concert from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  The concert, originally scheduled for September 30, was postponed due to weather.

Live performers include Cruzamente, an all-women Cape Verdean band, Fred Woodward Trio, Rusty Scott Trio, and Persian Blue.  Here are directions to the Jackson Homestead.

Find out more about the Newton Jazz & Wine Festival here.

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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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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

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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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