Boston is a fantastic hub for live jazz music in its own right ranking up there with the best. With dozens of music venues having finally reopened their doors over the last year, Boston is once again offering prime experiences for jazz lovers. From hole-in-the-wall bars to historic jazz clubs and casual restaurants, Beantown has hosted a number of jazz greats on the touring circuit in addition to countless talented locals and newcomers. Most local neighborhoods within Boston proper and Cambridge are densely packed and easily walkable, so it’s easy to check out several nearby venues in a single sweep to find the experience you’re looking for, or see everything the city has to offer.

 

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Boston Jazz Calendar

BPL Studio Series Nov 10

GBH offers a wide variety of in-person and virtual events. From live music recordings, lectures and screenings to our virtual Book Club, tasting events and more, stay connected to our community. Whatever you’re…

Jazz Fridays at the Fed Nov 13

Elevate your Friday nights. Every Friday from 6 PM to 9 PM, enjoy live jazz from talented musicians while sipping handcrafted cocktails and savoring delicious bites. Whether you’re a jazz lover or just seeking a stylish…

MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble Nov 13
  • Thomas Tull Concert Hall

Join the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble and special guest trombonist Elliot Mason for the 19th annual celebration of Herb Pomeroy (1930-2007), “the father of jazz at MIT.” This concert includes music of Ellington, Coltrane…

Jazz Brunch at Coquette Nov 14

Elevate your weekends with a luxurious Jazz Brunch at Coquette. Every Saturday from 12 PM to 3 PM, enjoy the smooth sounds of the Alex Minasian Trio while indulging in the best brunch in Boston.

Sunday Jazz Brunch Nov 15

Step into a Sunday symphony at Rochambeau! Let jazz melodies serenade your brunch as you savor French delights and sip on expertly crafted cocktails. Our Parisian-inspired menu will elevate your weekend, accompanied by…

John Scofield's Electrospective Nov 19
  • Somerville Theatre

Across his 54-year career, 3-time GRAMMY® winner John Scofield has never stopped pushing jazz forward. With Electrospective, Scofield revisits his classic groove-based favorites with the seasoned perspective of…

Nadia Washington Quartet Dec 05
  • First Church, Roxbury

Powerhouse vocalist Nadia Washington and her longstanding Quartet share an afternoon of jazzy holiday favorites. Warm up your December as they lend their well-honed partnership to reimagined Christmas classics and other…

Emmet Cohen Trio with Georgia Heers Feb 12
  • Berklee Performance Center

Pianist Emmet Cohen has a gift—rare in any era—for making a concert ticket feel like a party invitation. His widely beloved Live from Emmet's Place webcasts, filmed in his Harlem apartment, welcomed millions to jazz with…

Amanda Shea & Tim Hall Trio Feb 20
  • First Church, Roxbury

When spoken word and jazz unite, when voice and saxophone speak in dialogue and as one: what happens? An afternoon of alchemical artistry. Amanda Shea—an artist at the intersection of poetry, music, social justice, and…

Fernando Brandão Quarte Mar 21
  • Multicultural Arts Center

Experience the alchemy that unfolds when traditional and contemporary Brazilian music styles meet jazz in this must-see performance by the Fernando Brandão Quartet. Choros, bossas, sambas, and more are the canvas for…

Fred Hersch Trio Apr 01
  • Museum of Science's Public Science Common

Hailed as "a living legend" by The New Yorker, Fred Hersch and his trio move between stillness and surprise, luminous lyricism and fearless exploration—opening the Jazz Festival at the Museum of Science's extraordinary…

Endea Owens & The Cookout Apr 02
  • Museum of Science's Public Science Common

Bandleader, bassist, and composer Endea Owens draws from a vibrant community of New York jazz musicians who bring soul jazz warmth and irresistible hard bop grooves to every show—a band that offers everyone a seat at the…

Gregory Groover Quintet Apr 03
  • Twelfth Baptist Church

Gregory Groover's music is rooted in the idea of community, connectedness, and, as he put it in an interview, "the idea that sound could move people closer to something greater than themselves." Groover, whose previous…

Jason Palmer Quartet Apr 24
  • Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center

As part of his Roxbury Artist-in-Residence program, saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins joins trumpeter Jason Palmer for a free neighborhood performance. The concert features the premiere of a song Wilkins will create inspired…