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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Wallys Jazz Cafe in Boston Honored by Jazz Journalists Association

The Jazz Journalists Association (JJA) gave a special Heroes Award to Wallys Cafe in Boston's South End earlier this summer, in recognition of the family run business and its commitment to jazz.

You can r read the story about Wallys in the current issue of MassJazz Travel Guide, available for free at jazz clubs, hotels, festivals and visitor information centers.

For year round information on jazz clubs, concerts, festivals, brunches and campus events, visit MassJazz.com.

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Felix Peikli Quartet Performs at Regattabar Courtyard Series on Monday, August 1

Norway's jazz clarinet master Felix Peikli and his quarter perform at the Regattabar Courtyard Series on Monday, August 1, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Courtyard at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge. The event is free and open to the public.

The concert is part of the Berklee Summer Concert Series.

To view a full schedule of concerts at Regattabar Jazz club, click here.

Check out upcoming events sponsored by Berklee College of Music, by clicking here.

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

For tourist information, visit MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com.

Saxophone Teacher John Payne: 25,000 Lessons Later!

Congratulations to the John Payne Music Center in Brookline, Massachusetts, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2011.

You can read a story on John Payne in the current issue of MassJazz Travel Guide, where he estimates he's given over 25,000 lessons during that time!

You can find full details on jazz clubs, festivals, brunches, campus events, radio stations and jazz groups by visiting MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks about Jazz in Massachusetts

(photo by Hilary Scott)

Here's a short interview with Keith Lockhart, Boston Pops conductor, talking about jazz, in the current issue of MassJazz Travel Guiide, available for free in jazz venues and tourist centers around the state.

You can find full details on jazz clubs, festivals, brunches, campus events, radio stations and jazz groups by visiting MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

UMass Amherst Celebrated 30 Years of Jazz in July this Summer

The Jazz in July program at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. The program was started in 1981 by a group of educators and jazz artists, including Dr. Frederick Tilliss, Dr. Billy Taylor and others.

Read the story in the current issue of MassJazz Travel Guide by clicking here.

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

For tourist information, visit MassVacation.com.

Roxbury International Film Festival in Boston, July 31, Features Great Films, Documentaries and Narrative Shorts

(July 31, 2011) Today is the final day of the 11th annual Roxbury International Film Festival in Boston.

Among the films being shown across Boston today: A Mother's Love, directed by Tim Alexander: The Making of a Judge, directed by Linda Carter; and Land of Opportunity, directed by Luisa Dantas, a documentary about post-Katrina New Orleans.

Among the narrative shorts being screened: Letters to Bijou, directed by Elijah Starr; and The Saga of Roxbury, directed by Brynmore Williams.

Also, there is a Sunday Inspirational Brunch featuring Lori Dow and Friends at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square, Roxbury, this morning from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, followed by various youth day activities at the hall.

You can find a full schedule of RIFF films here.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Live Jazz and Blues in Boston and Massachusetts on Friday, July 29

Jeff Kashiwa of The Rippingtons

Looking for some great live jazz and blues in Boston and throughout Massachusetts? MassJazz has compiled a list of events taking place today: Friday, July 29, 2011:

Boston/Outdoors

Yoko Miwa

Jazz in July Series

Summer Street at Macy’s

Downtown Boston

Aires de Argentina

Berklee’s Concerts in the Courtyard

Boston Public Library

Copley Square

Back Bay, Boston

Boston Harbor Jazz Cruise
Spirit of Boston Cruise Ship
Seaport World Trade Center

Boston Harbor

Boston/Indoors