Jazz Nights – Williams Jazz Orchestra offers a performance that mixes superb modern interpretations of old big band favorites along with new works, all featuring talented student jazz improvisors. Incredibly, the whole band manages to bunch itself onto the modestly proportioned stage of Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall, recalling the days of a more intimate big band […]
Born and raised in Boston, Talia Rose has been writing songs with her guitar for as long as she can remember. Her writing combines intricate guitar accompaniment and a complex understanding of harmony with carefully crafted, deeply personal lyrics. Talia’s songs reflect elements of the music she grew up with; from the melodic sensibilities of […]
Headline weekend for the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival kicks off with the remarkable vocalist Dawning Holmes, appearing with Grammy winner Jeff Holmes on piano and trumpet, and special guest Avery Sharpe on bass.
Note New Date! Peter Sykes plays the Great Roosevelt Organ in a program that displays the remarkable versatility of this cultural treasure. Mr. Sykes is intimately familiar with the Roosevelt Organ and brings out the full beauty of the instrument in every style of music, from Baroque to 20th century repertoire.
In the Night is a collection of eight American Jazz ballads and torch songs carried by Palermo’s singing and imbued with exacting control of ranging emotional tone, accompanied by Smith’s Steinway piano. Both artists’ efforts are melded within a distinct sonic environment to carry the pensive and yearning stories of these songs, presenting the listener […]
Experience the timeless swing of the Count Basie Orchestra as they headline the Pittsfield CityJazz Festival at The Colonial Theatre. Under the masterful direction of Scotty Barnhart, this legendary ensemble continues to set the gold standard in jazz, recently earning their 18th Grammy Award for Basie Swings The Blues in 2024. With a rich history […]
Cantilena Chamber Choir is joined by Boston-based youth choir, The Spirituals, which has performed around the country to great acclaim. Tickets available at www.cantilenachoir.org
Lisa Michelle Anderson’s music is a masterful blend of Americana, folk, and rock, stitched together with the rich, varied experiences of a life lived far beyond her hometown roots in Southeast Kansas. Raised on the country and bluegrass melodies of Dolly Parton, Lisa’s early years were a study in contrast—a small-town girl with a global […]
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Williams Brass Ensemble, led by Travis Dobson and Steve Felix, features soloists and brass groups presenting the best in chamber brass music. The directors are also the principle arrangers for the group. The flexibility their arranging offers a huge range of possibilities, far beyond the limited stock material available to brass groups. In Chapin Hall.
Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Israeli clarinetist and composer Itay Dayan is considered one of today’s most promising voices in klezmer music. Renowned for his virtuosic playing and genre-defying creativity, Itay seamlessly weaves together klezmer, jazz, and classical influences, crafting a sound that honors tradition while fearlessly exploring new musical frontiers. His recent album, “Hoffman’s Farewell”, […]
Jazz you can dance to, Funk you can think about. Standards, original Lonny Jarret/guitar, Jack DiNicola/drums, Fran Tokarz bass, Aeden Madden/Sax Dinner Available: 6-9PM (menu changes weekly…check out FB events page closer to event date for menu) Live Music: 7-10PM full cash bar
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