Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Performing at Acton Jazz Club on January 25


Jazz saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi and his Quartet, featuring bassist Bruce Gertz, trumpeter Phil Grenadier and drummer Austin McMahon, is performing at the Acton Jazz Cafe in Acton, Massachusetts on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and available at the door.

For a schedule of upcoming jazz events at Acton Jazz Cafe, click here.

For details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio stations, and jazz activities in Massachusetts throughout the year, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Tribute to Nina Simone at the Beehive on Wednesday, January 25 Features Terri Lynn Washington and Sharon Jones


A musical tribute to blues singer Nina Simone, featuring Terri Lynn Washington and Sharon Jones is taking place at the Beehive Jazz Club at 541 Tremont Street in Boston's South End on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.


The night of great music is complimented by Beehive Chef Rebecca Newell's award-winning menu of dinner and snack options.

There is no cover charge but reservations are suggested.

To see a calendar of upcoming events at the Beehive, click here.

For year round details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio stations, festivals and jazz activities in Massachusetts visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information go to MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com.




Monday, January 23, 2012

Jazz trio 1 Flight Up performs at Black Moon Music Lounge on Tuesday, January 24


Jazz trio 1 Flight Up is performing at the Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown, Massachusetts on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. 

The group features Jon Hill on guitar, Jim LaMontagne on electric bass and Kit McDermott on drums. 

Black Moon Music Lounge, located at 37 State Street in Belchertown, has a full line-up of great music throughout the winter.  Click here for a schedule.

For year round jazz activities in Massachusetts, including concerts, night clubs, campus events, weekend brunches, radio stations, festivals and more, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com or Pioneer Valley.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Jazz Drummer Ralph Peterson at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, January 24



Jazz drummer and composer Ralph Peterson is performing in concert at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets to the show are $25 and can be ordered online or purchased at the door.

You can see a full schedule of upcoming jazz at Scullers, located at the Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Road in Boston's Allston neighborhood.

For year round details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, festivals, radio stations and jazz groups throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Gilberto Santa Rosa, Puerto Rican Salsa Star, Performing at Showcase Live on January 21


Salsa hit-maker and Grammy Award winner Gilberto Santa Rosa is performing at the Showcase Live in Foxborough on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.).

Tickets are $32 in advance and $40 the day of the show, and can be purchased online.

Also, DJ Chris Hinojosa is spinning before and after the concert.

For a schedule of upcoming shows at Showcase Live, click here.

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

Contact MassVacation.com for information on visiting Massachusetts.



Thursday, January 19, 2012

Jazz Singer Tierney Sutton Performing at Scullers Jazz Club on January 19


Tierney Sutton and her jazz band perform two shows at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online.

The band has been nominated four consecutive years for a Grammy for Best Vocal Jazz Album.  most recently for its new album, American Road.

For a schedule of upcoming concerts at Scullers Jazz Club, located at Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel in Boston's Allston neighborhood, click here.

For year round details on jazz concerts, night clubs, radio programs campus events and jazz organizations throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Peter Smith Jazz Trio at Boston's Fairmont Hotel at Battery Wharf on January 20


Jazz vocalist Peter Smith and his trio perform in the Lobby Lounge at the Fairmont Hotel at Battery Wharf in downtown Boston on Friday, January 20, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.   Smith is joined by James Gordon on jazz guitar and David Sakurai on acoustic bass.  

The group specialize in the America Songbook, especially the works of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Michale Buble and others.

For directions to the Fairmont Battery Wharf Boston Hotel, click here.

For year round details on jazz clubs, concerts, hotel and restaurant gigs and campus events throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For visitor information, see MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.








Greg Massaro Jazz Duo Performing at Milton Public Library on Saturday, January 21


The Greg Massaro Jazz Duo is performing a free concert at the Milton Public Library on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  

The performance takes place at an art exhibit at the library featuring 25 Milton-based artists, as part of Milton's 350th anniversary celebrations.

A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Massaro is on the faculty at Milton Academy, where he teaches guitar.

For details on year round jazz concerts, campus events, night clubs, radio stations, weekend brunches and jazz organizations in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.





Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Jazz Vibraphonist Yuhan Su Performs at BOND Lounge at Langham Boston Hotel on January 18


Jazz vibraphonist and composer Yuhan Su is performing with her quartet at the BOND Lounge | Restaurant at the Langham Hotel in Boston on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.

A native of Taiwan and a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, Su is preparing to release her first CD, and continues to perform and compose music.

Su's performance is part of the BOND Jazz Experiment, which highlights emerging artists and accomplished performers covering the jazz spectrum, including classic jazz from the American Songbook, rhythm and blues and funk.

Located at the Langham Boston Hotel,  BOND Restaurant & Lounge is open seven days a week, offering gourmet sandwiches for lunch, afternoon tea, and global cuisine for dinner, plus an extensive wine list and distinctive cocktails. A special jazz menu is available on Wednesdays. For reservations call 617 956-8765.


For a full schedule of artists this winter at BOND, click here.

For year round jazz in concert halls, clubs, hotel lounges and college campuses throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com

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

Lance Houston Jazz Quartet at Tamo Lounge, Boston Seaport Hotel, on January 17


The Lance Houston Jazz Quartet is performing at the Tamo Bar at Boston Seaport Hotel, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Check out the award winning menu at Tamo by famed chef Rachel Klein.

For year round details on jazz concerts, night clubs, radio programs campus events and jazz organizations throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.   


Monday, January 16, 2012

Eric Jackson's Jazz Tribute to Martin Luther King is on WGBH Radio on Monday, January 16



Eric Jackson, host of one of the region's most popular jazz radio shows,  is paying his annual tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16, 2012, from 8:00 p.m..to midnight on 89.7 WGBH radio

The tribute combines a variety of King's speeches and interviews alongside jazz from that era.  You can listen to the Martin Luther King tribute online 

In May 2011 Jackson celebrated 30 years as one of the region's most popular and influential jazz radio hosts. Follow Eric on Facebook.

For year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com  or follow on Facebook, Blog and Twitter

For information on visiting Massachusetts, go to MassVacation.com or BostonUSA.com

Ron Della Chiesa Hosts Al Vega Tribute at Scullers Jazz Club on Tuesday, January 17


A musical tribute to the late jazz pianist Al Vega is taking place at Scullers Jazz Club on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.

Hosting the show is radio personality Ron Della Chiesa, the voice of the BSO and host of Strictly Sinatra and Music America.  He'll have copies of his book, Radio My Way on hand.

Also, Dr. Leonard Brown, jazz musician, teacher and scholar, will be on hand to sell copies of his book, Boston's Jazz Legend: The Al Vega Story.

For a schedule of upcoming performances at Scullers Jazz Club, click here.

For year round details on jazz concerts, night clubs, radio programs campus events and jazz organizations throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com and BostonUSA.com.  

Friday, January 13, 2012

Live Jazz at the Blue Rock Restaurant & Bar in Shelburne Falls on January 13


The Blue Rock Restaurant & Bar in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts has live jazz every Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

On Friday, January 13, 2012, featured artist include saxophonist Rick Tutunjian, pianist Joe Green and bassist Mark Dunlap.

For year round jazz in Massachusetts visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com or Mohawk Trail.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Jazz Radio Programs in Massachusetts 2012




MassJazz.com has compiled a list of NPR stations, college jazz programs, and independent radio stations, from Boston to Amherst and from Cape Cod to the North Shore.  To view the radio stations across the Bay State, click here

To follow our daily blog of jazz performances, visit MassJazz.blogspot.com, or follow us on Facebook or  Twitter @massjazz.. 

For visitor information visit MassVacation.com.

The Gwenn Vivian Predicament Performs at the Acton Jazz Club on Thursday, January 12


Jazz vocalist Gwenn Vivian is performing with her band at the Acton Jazz Club in Acton Massachusetts on Thursday, January 12, 2012 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.   Tickets are $5.

Vivian, owner of the Acton Jazz Club, is joined by Molly Flannery on piano, Miki Matsuki on drums, and Larry Roland on bass.

For a full schedule of upcoming performances at Acton Jazz Club, considered one of the finest small jazz clubs in Massachusetts, click here.

For year round details on jazz clubs, concerts, campus events, radio programs, weekend brunches and jazz activities in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information visit MassVacation.com.





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