Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Looking for Live Jazz in Massachusetts?



Looking for live jazz in Massachusetts?  Here's a list of Massachusetts jazz clubs compiled by MassJazz, which promotes the state's jazz scene year round.

You can also find details on jazz brunches taking place at hotels, restaurants and cafes on weekends.

For visitors seeking tourism and travel information, go to MassVacation.com.

For up to date information on jazz any time of year, follow MassJazz on Twitter and Blog.

Jazz Singer / Guitarist Allan Harris Performs in Rockport on Friday, November 23


Rockport Music is presenting award-winning jazz singer and guitarist Allan Harris and his band in concert at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2012.

MassJazz is giving away a free pair of tickets to see the show.  Enter to win here

Or you can purchase tickets online or at the venue on the evening of the show. 

Tony Bennett calls Harris "my favorite singer," and the New York Times wrote that Harris "has the voice of a benign storyteller, a deeply romantic believer with an heroic vision."

Here is a schedule of live jazz presented by Rockport Music at Shalin Liu Performance Center

Find year round information on live jazz throughout Massachusetts at MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com.


 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Author / Educator Mike Ladd and Berklee Students Discuss Cutting Edge Music at the National Center of Afro-American Artists on November 14



The Berklee Interdisciplinary Arts Institute (BIAI) is presenting educator and poet Mike Ladd to perform an original work created during Ladd's week long residency at the Berklee College of Music.

The event is taking place at the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAA) in Roxbury on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Berklee students and Ladd will have a discussion on using music or sound design to create a new cutting-edge work based on his latest project, Satchmokovich, a forthcoming graphic novel.

BIAI provides innovative learning experiences for students seeking to move beyond the conventions of traditional musical practice.  

Here are directions to NCAA, located at 300 Walnut Street in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood.

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

Find visitor information at BostonUSA.com and MassVacation.com

New England Conservatory Presents Free Jazz Vocal Ensembles on November 14


The New England Conservatory presents three jazz vocal ensembles coached by jazz vocalist Dominque Eade on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Pierce Hall at 214 St. Botolph Street.  The ensembles start at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00 p.m.  The concerts are free and open to the public.

It's part of  NEC's exciting new series, In the Mix, which presents a variety of student ensembles exploring jazz and improvisation, and led by distinguished NEC faculty members.

You can follow New England Conservatory on Facebook and Twitter

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

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




Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Dave Douglas Quintet with Aoife O'Donovan Perform at Regattabar Jazz Club on November 15

Two-time Grammy nominated jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas and his quintet, along with folk vocalist Aoife O'Donovan, perform two shows at the Regattabar Jazz Club in Harvard Square on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 7:30 p.m and 10:00 p.m.

Tickets to the show is $ and can be ordered online or at the door.

Douglas is performing songs from his new album Be Still, which features folk singer and songwriter O'Donovan.

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Regattabar.

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

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

Yoko Miwa Trio Performs at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston on November 14


Jazz pianist Yoko Miwa is performing with her trio at Scullers Jazz Club at the Doubletree Suites Boston on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Born in Kobe, Japan, Yoko studied classical and jazz piano, then won a scholarship to Berklee College of Music.  She has toured with numerous performers like Kevin Mahogany and played with Arturo Sandoval, Jon Faddis and many others. 

For year-round details on jazz clubs, campus events, concerts, brunches and festivals throughout Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For tourist information, visit MassVacation and BostonUSA.com.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Sugar Ray and the Bluetones Perform at Blackstone River Theatre on November 3


Sugar Ray and the Bluetones are performing at the Blackstone River Theatre on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.   Tickets to the show are $20, and can be purchased by calling 401 725-9272 or by paying at the door.

Find a full schedule of upcoming concerts at Blackstone River Theatre, located in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

Find a complete list of year round jazz in Massachusetts, visit MassJazz.com.

For visitor information go to MassVacation.com


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