Monday, June 14, 2010
Jose James and Jef Neve at Regattabar in Cambridge on June 16
Jazz vocalist Jose James and Belgian pianist Jef Neve are performing at the Regattabar Jazz Club at Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge, on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or by calling 617 395-7757.
The show celebrates the release of their new CD, For All We Know, issued by Impulse! Records.
James, born and raised in Minneapolis, is the son of a jazz saxophonist from Panama. James studied at the New School in New York City before moving to London, where he is based.
Neve is one of Europe's rising jazz stars. He debuted his first piano concerto with the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra in 2009, and has released five best-selling albums.
Regattabar Jazz
Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street
Harvard Square
Cambridge
617 661-5099
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Swing Dancing at the Armenian Church in Watertown, June 12
Admission is $15, which includes a free one-hour dance lesson that includes beginning swing dance, two-step and ends with one intermediate swing dance move.
The event is organized by the Boston Swing Dance Network.
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Kelli O'Hara Sings Cole Porter at Boston Symphony Hall on June 9-11
Broadway star Kelli O'Hara is appearing with the Boston Pops at Boston Symphony Hall for a three-night engagement to perform some of the greatest hits of Broadway from the music of Cole Porter, on June 9, 10, 11, 2010.
Considered one of Broadway's leading ladies, O'Hara will perform classics such as "Night and Day," "Love for Sale," and selections from the Tony Award-winning musical, Kiss Me Kate.
The Boston Pops is celebrating its 125 season as one of the world's leading musical organization, and has a full schedule of performances leading up to the Fourth of July.
For year round jazz and blues events in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon at Sculler's Jazz Club in Boston, June 4
Tickets for the show are $25; dinner and show $63, and can be ordered online or by calling 617 562-4111.
Hailed as the "international voice of jazz," Freelon has performed at the Grammy Awards, the White House, and concert venues around the world.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Guitarist Alex Cuba Plays Regattabar in Cambridge on June 3
Alex Cuba, eclectic and inventive guitarist, is playing at the Regattabar in Cambridge on Thursday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 and can be purchased online.
Born outside of Havanna, and having lived near Vancouver for the past decade, Cuba has melded a variety of Spanish influences with pop-soul and funk-rock chords to create a unique sound all his own.
He's been compared to Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix, a testiment to his range and vision.
Regattabar
at the Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street
Harvard Square, Cambridge
617 395-7757
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Melody Gardot Performing at Wilbur Theatre in Boston on June 2
The Philadelphia native has melded the traditions of jazz with a personal and intimate sound that resonates with listeners around the world.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or by calling 1 800 745-3000.
Wilbur Theatre
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Ellis Hall Performs Ray Charles Tribute at Boston Symphony Hall on Saturday, May 29
Ellis Hall, protege of the great Ray Charles, plays a special tribute concert to Charles on Saturday, May 29, at Boston Symphony Hall, starting at 8:00 p.m..
Among the hit songs Hall is performing: Georgia on my Mind; Hit the Road Jack and Unchain my Heart.
The concert is part of the 125th anniversary celebration of the Boston Pops taking place this spring.
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
1 888 266-1200
BSO.org
For other jazz and blues in Massachusetts year round, visit MassJazz.com.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Deva Mahal Performing at Boston's Beehive jazz club on May 22
Daughter of legendary bluesman Taj Mahal, Deva is emerging as a talented blues singer "who can wail with the best of them," wrote the Albany Times Union.
Deva is playing at the Beehive with Steph Brown and band. The show starts at 10:00 p.m.
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Tanglewood Jazz Festival Holds Contest for Talented Musicians to Perform at this year’s Festival
The contest is open from May 6 through June 15. Contestants must submit a link to their video and electronic press kit through the music website, Sonicbids.
The winners will perform at the popular Jazz Café, a premier venue at the festival for rising stars on the verge of national recognition. Some past performers at the Jazz Café include Esperanza Spalding, Grace Kelly, Sachal Vasandani, Julian Lage and Taylor Eigsti.
This year's Tanglewood Jazz Festival takes place on September 4-5, 2010 in Lenox, Massachusetts, summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Chris Botti Performs at Hanover Theatre in Worcester, May 15
Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti is performing at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in Worcester, Massachusetts on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $47-$62 and can be ordered online or by calling 508 831-0800.
Botti is the largest-selling American jazz instrumentalist, and has performed with a range of artists, from Sting and Michael Buble to the Boston Pops and Andrea Bocelli.
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Blue Note Presents Karrin Allyson and J. Geils at Showcase Live on May 14
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson teams up with blues guitarist J. Geils for an evening of great music at the Showcase Live in Foxborough on Friday, May 14, starting at 8:00 p.m.
Joining Allyson and Geils are noted jazz guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli and Gerry Beaudoin, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen, bassist Jesse Williams and drummer Lee Harris, Jr.
Tickets to the show are $25.00, available through Ticketmaster.
Showcase Live
23 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA
508 543-5120
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Jonathan Singleton Brings Jazz and Gospel to Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall on May 16
The musical program features a mixed choir of forty hand-picked voices as well as a smaller group of back-up singers and a full band.
For jazz year round in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Boston's Beehive Club Celebrates Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday, May 5
And you can enjoy a feast of Mexican dishes by Beehive's inventive Executive Chef Rebecca Newell.
For year round activities at Beehive, located at 541 Tremont Street in Boston's South End, click here or call 617 423-0069.
For jazz year round in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Boston Pops 125th Season Features Jazz and Blues Performances
The Boston Pops is celebrating its 125th anniversary this spring and summer with a tremendous line-up of performances from May 4 through July 4, 2010, including some stalwart jazz and blues artists and tributes to musical greats like Ray Charles and Duke Elington.
On May 4, the opening night of the season, trumpet legend Doc Severinsen is guest artist, and pianist Michael Chertock is performing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
On May 19, jazz vocalists Patti Austin and Brian Stokes Mitchell are part of an all star line-up that includes Arlo Gurthrie, and actors Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Ed Harris in a tribute to the Kennedy brothers.
On May 29 the Boston Pops' tribute to Ray Charles features guest artist Elis Hall and conductor Robert Bernhardt.
One June 1-2 Dave Brubeck - one of the foremost pianists in jazz history - appears with the Boston Pops, with Keith Lockhardt conducting.
On June 4-5 the Boston Pops' Tribute to Duke Elington features jazz and blues singer Dee Daniels, with Jeff Tyzik conducting.
For a full line up of the 2010 Boston Pops 125th anniversity season, click here.
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Corinne Bailey Rae and Daniel Merriweather at Boston's House of Blues, April 30
British vocalist Corinne Bailey Rae appears at Boston's House of Blues with Daniel Merriweather on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.).
Since releasing her self-titled debut album in 2006, the 30 year old singer and song writer has gained a worldwide audience of music lovers, as well as several Grammy nominations.
Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for reserved seating. For more information call 1 888 693 BLUE (2583)
House of Blues Boston is located at 15 Lansdowne Street, just outside of Kenmore Square and in the shadow of Fenway Park.
For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.
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