Jazz singer Carol Wyeth performs with Bart Weisman Group in Hyannis on January 12

Vocalist Carol Wyeth is performing with the Bart Weisman Jazz Group at the Grand Cru Restaurant at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, Cape Cod, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

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

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Emily Asher Quintet Performs at Castle Street Cafe in Great Barrington on January 12

Jazz trombonist Emily Asher and her quintet perform at the Castle Street Cafe in Great Barrington on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  There is not cover charge.

The band, which specializes in New Orleans Dixieland jazz and Duke Ellington tunes, includes Asher on trombone and vocals, Mike Davis on trumpet and vocals, Solomon Davis on Piano and vocals, Matt Downing on bass and Jay Lepley on drums.

Here is a schedule of upcoming jazz gigs at Castle Street Cafe.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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New Year's Eve with Greg Adams & East Bay Soul at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston

Greg Adams, a founding member of Tower of Power, brings his amazing band, East Bay Soul, to Scullers Jazz Club in Boston to usher in New Year's on Monday, December 31, 2012, with shows at 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Tickets are $50 for the 8:00 p.m. show and $60 for the 11:00 p.m. show, and can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 617 561-4111.

Here is a full schedule of upcoming jazz performance at Scullers. 

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New Year's Eve with Shemekia Copeland, Blues Singer, at Bull Run Restaurant

Blues singer Shemekia Copeland is performing at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $105 and include full course dinner, show, champagne toast, party favors, taxes and tip. Order tickets online or call 877 536-7190.

Juke Joint 5 opens the show. 

Here's a schedule of upcoming concerts at Bull Run Restaurant.

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New Year's Eve with Nicole Nelson and Dwight Ritcher at Regattabar Jazz Club in Harvard Square

American recording artists Nicole Nelson and Dwight Ritcher perform a New Year's eve concert at the Regattabar Jazz Club at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square, Cambridge on Monday, December 31, 2012 starting at 9:30 p.m. Tickets to the show are $90 and include party favors and midnight toast.

Order tickets online. The duo blends jazz, R&B, soul and popular music together in a way the Boston Globe called "riveting and heavenly."

Here is a schedule of upcoming concerts at Regattabar in the New Year.

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2013 Grammy Award Nominees in Jazz Includes Many Massachusetts Artists

In case you missed the announcement, the 55th annual Grammy Award nominees were announced earlier this month.

Here are the Grammy nominations in the jazz category, which include artists with Massachusetts connections like Chick Corea, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny and Esperanza Spalding, all Grammy award winners in years past.

Also, Berklee College of Music alumni and faculty earned 27 Grammy nominations in a variety of categories, including jazz, Latin, pop, hip-hop and rock. 

And a number of alumni and faculty from the New England Conservatory were nominated, led by jazz vocalist Luciana Souza, who was nominated for three separate projects.

And the Boston Symphony Chamber Players group was nominated for best Chamber Music, Small Ensemble perfomance.

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

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Blues Guitar Legend Johnny Winter Playing at Iron Horse Music Hall on Saturday, December 29

Johnny Winter, legendary blues guitarist and singer, is performing at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $50 online or at the door.

Born in Beaumont, Texas, Winter is a genuine guitar hero whose Texas style of gutsy blues playing has won him legions of admirers around the world.

Here is a schedule of upcoming music at the Iron Horse, located at 20 Center Street in Northampton. 

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Original Jelly Roll Soul Performng at Nick's in Worcester on Saturday, December 29

The Original Jelly Roll Soul band is performing at Nick's Bar & Restaurant in Worcester on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 9:00 p.m.

Formed in 2010, the Rhode Island-based ensemble plays roots jazz, including New Orleans, swing, jump, hard bop, Afro-Cuban, as well as Ethiopian, and others. The band also draws from the many genres, such as blues, gospel, ragtime, calypsos and other Caribbean styles of music that came together in early New Orleans to create jazz.

Here are directions to Nick's, located at 124 Millbury Street in Worcester. 

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