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Jazz Master Anthony Braxton Joins The New England Conservatory Jazz Composers’ Orchestra On Thursday, February 12

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
January 24, 2026

Composer, educator, and saxophonist Anthony Braxton ’25 hon. DM, the revered NEA Jazz Master who’s received honors including MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships, joins the NEC Jazz Composers’ Orchestra in concert on Thursday, February 12 at Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Admission to the 7:30 p.m. concert is free, but tickets are required. For information visit necmusic.edu. The orchestra coached by Frank Carlberg performs Braxton’s music for large ensemble from various periods, including Ghost Trance Music, quartet pieces, and pulse ...

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Eugenie Jones Kicks Off Women In Jazz Month National Tour

Source: Olivia Long
January 23, 2026

On March 6th, award-winning jazz singer-songwriter Eugenie Jones is set to ignite her Women in Jazz Month Tour at Denver’s premier music venue, Dazzle Jazz Club, with the tour journey continuing to metro-Atlanta’s chic Velvet Note Jazz Club on March 14th, San Francisco’s stylish Mr. Tipple’s on March 20th, and Seattle’s genre-bending Royal Room on March 27th. This tour is a part of the global March celebration of Women in Jazz Month, shining a spotlight on the groundbreaking contributions of ...

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New England Conservatory's Jazz Studies And Contemporary Musical Arts Spring 2026 Season Showcases Compelling And Imaginative Performances

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
January 17, 2026

New England Conservatory’s groundbreaking Jazz Studies and Contemporary Musical Arts Departments look forward to a new semester of ascendant and acclaimed artists in spirited performances exploring diverse styles. Special events include a residency with faculty member and pianist Jason Moran and a masterclass and concert with composer, educator, and saxophonist Anthony Braxton ’25 hon. DM, the revered NEA Jazz Master who’s received honors including MacArthur and Guggenheim fellowships. Other highlights include Synergy, a concert spotlighting unique faculty voices; Old Weird ...

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Deborah Henson-Conant Live: A Powerful, Spellbinding Night Of Electric Harp

Source: EMPKT PR
January 12, 2026

Grammy-nominated harpist, composer, and international performer Deborah Henson-Conant announces her return to The Center for Arts in Natick, MA (TCAN) with a solo live performance on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The evening promises an intimate, dynamic concert featuring electric harp, voice, storytelling, and DHC’s signature humor—hallmarks of a career that has reshaped perceptions of the harp worldwide. Tickets are available via the TCAN website. Widely recognized as the artist who changed the way the world sees the ...

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Gio Guido Announces Live Composition Project For Upcoming Solo Guitar Album

Source: Gio Guido
December 30, 2025

Guitarist Gio Guido announces a new live composition project documenting the creation of his next solo guitar album through a series of YouTube live sessions. Following the initial launch of Extemporaneous Compositions, Gio continues the project by recording one complete composition per live broadcast, each performed and captured entirely in real time. Each session results in a single, uninterrupted piece that will become part of a forthcoming solo guitar album. There is no written music, no predetermined form, and no ...

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Charisa The Violin Diva In First Sunday Blues And Blessings At Mt Zion Ame Millburn NJ on January 4

Source: Gregory Burrus
December 25, 2025

Mt. Zion AME Church in Millburn opens the new year with a powerful and joy‑filled 1st Sunday Blues & Blessings celebration, featuring the incomparable Charisa the Violin Diva—a radiant artist whose sound blends gospel fire, jazz, soul, and classical elegance into a testimony all its own. Guided by the visionary leadership of Rev. Eyesha Marable, this service continues Mt. Zion’s tradition of honoring faith, culture, and community through music that uplifts the spirit and strengthens our bonds. At the piano, ...

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Announcing February 2026 Line-up At Smoke Jazz Club Including Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón, Theo Croker And More

Source: AMT Public Relations
December 23, 2025

Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club today announced an exciting line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world’s most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader followed by a special Valentine’s Week concert series with the acclaimed Bill Charlap Trio. Genre-defying trumpeter Theo Croker returns to SMOKE with his stellar Quartet. February ends with the unique voice of saxophonist Miguel Zenón at the ...

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Announcing Smoke Jazz Club's January Line-up Including Joshua Redman Quartet, Brad Mehldau And More

Source: AMT Public Relations
December 15, 2025

Hailed as the “#1 Jazz Club in New York City (SecretNYC),” SMOKE Jazz Club today announced an exciting line-up to kickstart the New Year starting with the highly anticipated club debut of Joshua Redman leading his stellar Quartet (Jan 7-11). The month continues with two of today’s leading pianists in rare solo and trio performances: Brad Mehldau (Jan 14-18) and Cyrus Chestnut (Jan 21-25). SMOKE’s new Steinway Spiriocast concert series continues with a Sunday afternoon solo piano show by Cyrus ...

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