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Jazz in the Boston Area

Postby Ron Thorne » July 22nd, 2013, 12:38 pm

I hope that friends in the area will add to these localized jazz threads. Here's a start to this one, where Berklee College of Music is offering a number of choices for jazz fans, leading up to the BeanTown Jazz Festival in September. The 1st 5 words of this press release are hysterical.

Yes, I realize that every performer in this series does not fit within the definition of "jazz".

Berklee Summer in the City

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As the weather warms up, join Berklee students, alumni, and faculty for a free outdoor music series held in neighborhoods throughout Metro Boston and beyond. The series culminates with the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival on September 28.

“Summer in the City is one of our very best contributions to the local community – the world’s next great artists performing throughout Boston all summer long. You can be among the first to see their careers take flight,” said Berklee President Roger H. Brown. Past performers have included Esperanza Spalding, Dopapod, and the Stray Birds, to name a few.

Summer in the City concerts bring neighborhoods to life with free programs of pop, rock, jazz, Latin, blues, flamenco, and Celtic music. The Boston-area concerts take place in destinations throughout the city from the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Institute of Contemporary Art, the Boston Harbor Islands, and the Boston Common’s newly renovated Brewer Fountain Plaza to communities with strong cultural identities ranging from Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, East Boston, and the South End.

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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby makpjazz57 » July 28th, 2013, 10:02 am

Thanks for starting this, Ron.

I am the Box Office Supervisor at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston. This coming Friday evening, we have Terence Blanchard. Speaking of trumpeters, we have Jason Palmer coming to the club on Weds, Aug 28. Here's some add'l performances I'm looking forward to:

Aug 29 at 8 p.m. only is pianist Marc Cary (solo piano) and his tribute to Abbey Lincoln
September 6, a rare Boston appearance by pianist Jacky Terrasson!
Thursday, September 12 is trumpeter Nicholas Payton
...and wishing you could be here for this one, Ron Thorne:
Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28...GARY BURTON!!!!

Folks can check http://www.scullersjazz.com for more info, including October's schedule or check the Scullers facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/scullers.jazz

Any questions about upcoming shows or Scullers in general, I'd be happy to try to answer!

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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby BeBop » July 28th, 2013, 11:15 am

Speaking of Peet's coffee (in another thread), Boston area does have Peet's to go with your jazz.

Unfortunately, I don't have any clients left in Boston. So I seldom get to visit. :(
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby Ron Thorne » July 28th, 2013, 1:34 pm

makpjazz57 wrote:Thanks for starting this, Ron.

You're welcome.

Oh man, I'd love to hear Gary again in a live setting, Marla. Anytime! What a master.

Nice lineups.
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby ValerieB » July 28th, 2013, 9:09 pm

makpjazz57 wrote:Thanks for starting this, Ron.

I am the Box Office Supervisor at Scullers Jazz Club in Boston. This coming Friday evening, we have Terence Blanchard. Speaking of trumpeters, we have Jason Palmer coming to the club on Weds, Aug 28. Here's some add'l performances I'm looking forward to:

Aug 29 at 8 p.m. only is pianist Marc Cary (solo piano) and his tribute to Abbey Lincoln
September 6, a rare Boston appearance by pianist Jacky Terrasson!
Thursday, September 12 is trumpeter Nicholas Payton
...and wishing you could be here for this one, Ron Thorne:
Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28...GARY BURTON!!!!

Folks can check http://www.scullersjazz.com for more info, including October's schedule or check the Scullers facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/scullers.jazz

Any questions about upcoming shows or Scullers in general, I'd be happy to try to answer!

Marla


sadly, all the good gigs at Scullers are either before or after my two-week trip in August. but just to rub it in for Ron, I did have the pleasure of Gary Burton's musical company for an entire week earlier this year on The Jazz Cruise!! ;)
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby Ron Thorne » July 28th, 2013, 9:37 pm

Well, Valerie, I hope you enjoyed Gary as much as I would have. He's a pretty special musician.
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby Ron Thorne » June 10th, 2014, 4:45 pm

I'm going to try and give this thread a jump start, along with some others in need.


East Bay Soul | Scullers Jazz Club this Friday evening at 8 and 10 p.m.

GREG ADAMS & EAST BAY SOUL – JUNE 14

Greg Adams’ musical journey has spanned nearly four decades. A founding member of Tower Of Power,
legendary for the horn arrangements that made the TOP horn section a sought out entity all its own,
Greg is the driving force behind East Bay Soul. The expansive ensemble creates a union that has been
nothing short of musically miraculous. With extraordinary combined talents and the incredible energy
they each bring to the music, East Bay Soul is dedicated to a singular vision of bringing their brand of
funk and the magic of their live performance.

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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby makpjazz57 » June 10th, 2014, 5:27 pm

Looking forward to having East Bay Soul back in 'da house at Scullers this coming Friday.

Scullers is closed in July and Fourplay will be the last group to perform on June 27/28 before the month long hiatus. One show I'm really looking forward to on August 15 is Delfeayo Marsalis, John Clayton and Marvin "Smitty" Smith.
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby ValerieB » June 10th, 2014, 11:36 pm

very nice you get to celebrate your birthday while on hiatus!! xoxo
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby BeBop » June 11th, 2014, 6:55 am

makpjazz57 wrote:
Scullers is closed in July and Fourplay will be the last group to perform on June 27/28 before the month long hiatus.


Bummer. I'm in Boston, July 12-20.
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby Ron Thorne » June 11th, 2014, 3:09 pm

BeBop, there are some other possibilities in and around Boston in July.

Jazz in July

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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby Coda » June 17th, 2014, 1:39 pm

This is a good local site to get listings that are usually not widely published.

http://www.jazzboston.org/

The calendar lists shows by night. In the 'Scene' tab there is a listing of venues in the greater Boston area.

Charlie Kohlhase plays on July 18th. He's playing at a place I've never been http://www.outpost186.com/ so I can't really tell you what to expect for a venue.

If you've never been to Wally's Cafe it's a historical jazz spot near Berklee School of Music. It's very tiny. I recommend the Sunday jam.

Good luck, enjoy your stay!
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Re: Jazz in Boston

Postby Ron Thorne » July 7th, 2014, 9:40 pm

Scott Feiner is a remarkable musician, and one of the very few professional pandeiro players in the U.S. I bought my pandeiro from Scott several years ago and have since been watching and listening to his amazing achievements with this extraordinary instrument.

I highly recommend trying to catch him at one of these performances or taking his clinic if inclined. You won't regret it.


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Regattabar, Boston
Friday, July 18


Friday, July 18
This will be my first time performing at the renowned Regattabar (technically located in Cambridge), so I hope to see all of you Boston, or nearby Boston, folks come out. With me will be Mike Moreno (guitar) and Vitor Gonçalves (piano). This will be the only CD release performance for A View From Below in the Boston area. Apparently the Regattabar will cancel a show if there aren't enough advance ticket sales, so if you intend to go please purchase your tickets ahead of time!

Click here to reserve your seat!

Friday, July 18
7:30pm show only
$16 cover charge
Regattabar at the Charles Hotel
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA
617.661.5000


Pandeiro Workshop, Boston
Saturday, July 19

Saturday, July 19
I'm rarely in the Boston area, so if you're interested in studying with me this is a great opportunity. Advance registration is highly encouraged, as the workshop will be cancelled if there aren't enough people signed up ahead of time.

Click here to reserve your place!

Saturday, July 19
10am - 12pm
$25 in advance
Limited spaces - reserve yours now
Location: Lilypad
1353 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Re: Jazz in the Boston Area

Postby bluenoter » August 9th, 2014, 7:29 am

A thread in JT's Jazz Festivals forum:


Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival — Boston | Sept. 27, 2014
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Re: Jazz in the Boston Area

Postby walto » August 10th, 2014, 8:05 am

Thanks for posting that. I may try to catch both Snarky Puppy and Kneebody.
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Re: Jazz in the Boston Area

Postby Gentle Giant » August 10th, 2014, 8:18 am

I've seen Marco Pignataro play with Eddie Gomez twice in the last year at the Lilypad. He's on Eddie's latest CD, too. Really good player.
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Re: Jazz in the Boston Area

Postby bluenoter » August 10th, 2014, 2:23 pm

bluenoter wrote:A thread in JT's Jazz Festivals forum:


Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival — Boston | Sept. 27, 2014

walto wrote:Thanks for posting that. I may try to catch both Snarky Puppy and Kneebody.

YW, walto. I suggest that people also visit the festival website, http://www.beantownjazz.org/, for more info., such as the locations of the three stages.
 
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Re: Jazz in the Boston Area

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Re: Jazz in the Boston Area

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Chick Corea & Bela Fleck

Presented by The Wilbur Theatre at The Wilbur Theatre

April 10, 2016

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Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians, and band leaders meet in a historic duet of piano and banjo. The Grammy-winning duet will combine Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes with the music from their Latin Grammy-winning album The Enchantment. With a mix of jazz and pop standards, crossing a myriad of genres, from jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco and gospel, this will be a casual, intimate evening with two legends from different musical worlds.


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