Empire Jazz Orchestra
The 10th annual Pittsfield CityJazz Festival culminates this week with a host of great jazz in downtown Pittsfield.
On Thursday, October 16, a Block Party in town features the Eagles Swing Band at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Metro West Thump at 6:00 p.m.
On Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, catch jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian and the Hod O'Brien Trio performing at Baba Louie's Backroom on Depot Street. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
Then on Saturday, the well-known Empire Jazz Orchestra takes the state at the Colonial Theatre, featuring three guest artists: saxophonists Claire Daly, Sharel Cassity and Ada Rovatti. The Berkshires Jazz Youth Orchestra will also perform, with local student musicians. Tickets are $25 and $35 and can be purchased online or at the theatre.
Finally, on Sunday, October 19, check out a movie screening of The Girls in the Band at the Little Cinema at the Berkshire Museum at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
The Pittsfield CityJazz Festival is organized by Berkshires Jazz, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to live performances and jazz education in Berkshire County.
Find visitor information at Berkshires Tourism or MassVacation.com.
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