Thursday, January 10, 2013

Jazz Pianist Bill Charlap Plays Four Sets at Regattabar in Harvard Square, January 11-12


World renowned jazz pianist Bill Charlap is performing with his trio at the Regattabar Jazz Club in Harvard Square, Cambrige on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11, 2013.  He's playing two shows each night, at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online.

Joining Charlap is Peter Washington on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. The group has been together since 1997 and is considered one of the premier trios in jazz.

Here is a schedule of upcoming performances at the Regattabar, located at the Charles Hotel at One Bennett Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge.

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

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


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Compaq Big Band Performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, January 9


The Compaq Big Band, featuring famed jazz trumpetist Wayne Bergeron, is performing at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.).

Tickets to the show are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Based in New England, the Compaq Big Band specializes in swing, with lush, full sound instrumentation of amazing horn and rhythm sections.

Here is a schedule of upcoming shows at Scullers Jazz Club, located at 400 Soldiers Field Road in Boston's Allston section at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel.

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

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

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson Playing at Johnny D's in Somerville on January 5


Luther Guitar Junior Johnson and the Magic Rockers perform live at Johnny D's Uptown Club in Davis Square, Somerville on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at the door.  It's an over-21 show.

The Mississippi-born, Chicago-style blues singer and guitarist is a Grammy Award winner who toured for many years with Muddy Waters.

Here's a schedule of upcoming shows at Johnny D's.

Find year round details on jazz and blues by visiting MassJazz.com.

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

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Paula Cole Performs at Club Passim in Harvard Square on Friday, January 4


Grammy Award winner and seven- time Grammy nominee Paula Cole is performing at Passim's in Harvard Square on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 9:30 p.m. (The 7:00 p.m. show is sold out.)

Tickets to the show are $50 for non-members and $48 for members and can be ordered online

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Passim's, located at 47 Palmer Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge. 

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

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

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

The Jazz Depot Performs at Destare in Fitchburg on Thursday, January 3


The Jazz Depot is hosting an open jazz / blues jam session at Destare in Fitchburg on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 8:00 to midnight. There is no cover charge.

The band plays a variety of great music from New Orleans to Monk to Blood Sweat and Tears.

Find year round details on live jazz in Massachusetts by visiting MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com.

Monday, December 31, 2012

New Year's Eve on Cape Cod with Bart Weisman Jazz Group at Riverway in South Yarmouth

The Bart Weisman Jazz Group is performing at the Riverway Lobster House Restaurant in South Yarmouth, Cape Cod, on Monday, December 31, 2012, from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.  There is no cover charge. 

Enjoy dinner and dancing to jazz, Latin, pop and rock. 

For dinner reservations call 508 398-2172, and here are directions.

For year round jazz in Massachusetts go to MassJazz.com.

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

Rockin Blue Year's Eve with James Montgomery and Johnny Blue Horn at Nantasket Beach Resort


Blues legend James Montgomery, along with Johnny Blue Horn and the Caretakers, usher in the New Year at the Nantasket Beach Resort in Hull on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $79 and can be purchased online or by calling 781 925.4500.

For year round jazz in Massachusetts visit MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com.



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