Live Jazz in Boston

6/13 Sam Spear Late Night Jam Session June 13, 2026 10:00 PM until June 13, 2026 12:00 AM Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here ! Live music is back on stage at The Mad Monkfish! For those who can't make it to the Jazz Baroness Room, Monkfish now streams live all of its performances on their Facebook page . House band plays a set and then invites guests to sit in on this late-night instrumentals jam. Sam Spear, alto saxophone Sam Spear is a woodwind instrumentalist, composer, and music educator based in Boston, MA. As a performer, she is at home in a variety of musical settings including swinging quintets, modern jazz orchestras, and chamber ensembles. In addition to her own group, she regularly performs with the Imagine Orchestra directed by Bill Banfield, the Michelle Tucker Quintet, the Mad Monkfish Orchestra directed by Peter Kenagy, and the New England Jazz Collaborative, among others. She also leads an active life as a composer and arranger with works being performed by groups including the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble, Imagine Orchestra, the New England Jazz Collaborative, and Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra. She writes works for a variety of instrumentations, styles, and experience levels with nearly 100 of her charts available on her sheet music store. Spear is a professor at Berklee College of Music where she teaches in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department and Five-Week Summer Performance Program. She is an affiliated artist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a member of two ensembles in residence at the Longy School of Music of Bard College. Spear has experience teaching students from elementary through undergraduate levels in topics including music theory, ear training, improvisation, and arranging, as well as private instruction and ensemble coaching. Gender equality in the jazz community has been a focus of Spear’s efforts. She serves on the board of Jazzhers, a non-profit “committed to shaping the future of jazz by helping young women and non-binary musicians become connected and feel empowered within the jazz community.” She presented her lecture Mary Lou Williams in the Age of #MeToo at the 2019 IAWM and FT&M15 joint conference. Her advocacy work has been featured in Downbeat Magazine’s February 2019 issue and in a news story on Boston’s local NPR station, WBUR. Spear co-founded Women in Jazz Collective, a student-run organization at Berklee College of Music with the mission of empowering female and non-binary jazz musicians. Spear holds a Master of Music in jazz saxophone performance from New England Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music in saxophone performance and jazz composition from Berklee College of Music, where she attended on a Presidential Scholarship Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !

6/17 Nicholas Brust and the Rookies 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series) June 17, 2026 07:00 PM until June 17, 2026 08:30 PM Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nicholas-brust-and-the-rookies-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1988962133282 The Mad Monkfish is happy to now offer live jazz concerts on select dates! For those who can't make it to the Jazz Baroness Room, Monkfish now streams live all of its performances on their Facebook page . Nicholas Brust and the Rookies Mad Monkfish Concert Series June 17, 2026 7pm Nicholas Brust & the Rookies: High-energy jazz, rare standards & soulful originals from one of Boston’s finest multi-generational stars. Get Ready for Nicholas Brust and the Rookies! Nicholas Brust presents a multi-generational group of Boston's finest featuring up-and-coming stars! The show will emphasize high energy straight-ahead jazz highlighting lesser-played standard jazz repertoire and original compositions by members of the band. Personnel: Nicholas Brust, alto saxophone Michael Farina, tenor saxophone Liz Sinn, piano Michael Figge, bass Charlie Weller, drums NOTE: Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person , since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish. Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing! BIO: Bio: “..his latest release “Daybreak” develops his voice even further with some stunning compositions and wonderful musicianship..Brust has a crystalline sound, imbued with a life force, vitality and exuberance that is both compelling and exciting..his music sounds at once completely familiar and yet also brand new; imbued with tradition while still breaking new ground..” -ukvibe.org “the young alto saxophonist Nicholas Brust matches technical fire with emotional warmth and unhurried reflection..” -artfuse.orgWielding a unique, incisive and soulful voice as an improviser and composer, Boston-based jazz saxophonist Nicholas Brust (pronounced “Bruhst”) has established his voice in the world of modern improvised music. Nicholas has found his niche as a bandleader and sideman, taking advantage of the numerous textures and combinations available in the traditional jazz small-group format. Brust has performed and/or recorded with numerous highly acclaimed musicians, including Lage Lund, Gilad Hekselman (with bassist Jon Latona), Mark Ferber (with pianist Francesca Prihasti), The Peter Silver Big Band (sharing the stage with Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Owens, Steve Wilson and others), guitarist Ben Eunson, Kristina Koller (appearing in her Quintet at the 2020 NYC Winter Jazz Fest), and many others. Nicholas is currently on faculty at New England Conservatory as part of its Prep/Continuing Education division in addition to being an Artslink Teaching Artist for Berklee College of Music’s City Music program. Having released 2 albums as a leader, Nicholas recently recorded a third that he plans to release in 2027. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nicholas-brust-and-the-rookies-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1988962133282

Greg Abate saxophonist, flutist, composer and recording artist who tours Internationally and spends 2 months in the UK playing clubs and festivals. Greg is proud to have been selected number 2 Alto Saxophonist on the Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll in 2022 and has been in top 5 for 3 years now! At the beginning of his career Greg played lead alto saxophone in the RayCharles Orchestra . Greg also had the opportunity to play tenor sax with the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under leadership of Dick Johnson. Following this experience , Greg ventured out as a soloist or with his quartet to Jazz Festivals, Jazz Societies and Jazz Clubs throughout the U.S. Canada and abroad, including most of Europe, and United Kingdom. Greg recorded his first CD Bop City Live At Birdland NYC in 1991 on the Candid Jazz Label with the trio of James Williams, Rufus Reid and Kenny Washington. Greg has recorded 25 recordings as a leader on the Candid , Whaling City Sound , And currently Sumitt Label. With Greg will be the trio of Tim Ray , John Lockwood and Mark Walker who are also Internationally Acclaimed ! All GA sections (Main Floor GA & Miles Davis Mezzanine) will be seated by host and are first come, first served (other than where a reserved sign is posted to table). If you require special seating, please call the venue for accommodations no later than 48 hours prior to show date. Please note: If you do not purchase all seats at a table, other customers may be seated with you. The dinner/show option is not being offered for this performance. Scullers has a menu consisting of small plate-type items and we also have a full bar. The Fusion Lounge on the 3rd floor of the hotel opens at 5:15pm and has an a la carte menue, as well as full bar service. Reservations not required. ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE.

Joe Hunt Group Sunday, June 21, 2026 8:00 PM 9:45 PM 20:00 21:45 Google Calendar ICS $15 admission / Start 8:30pm / Doors 8pm / Seated Show Modern jazz played by Boston's best jazz musicians. Joe Hunt is a jazz drummer, educator, author, and historian. In the early 1960s, Joe Hunt performed and recorded alongside the late NEC Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Emeritus George Russell, with releases on Decca and Riverside. Hunt joined The Stan Getz Quartet in 1964, recording several releases on Verve, then was a member of the Bill Evans Trio from 1966-1967. The remainder of the 1960s found Hunt performing or recording with several other jazz luminaries including Chet Baker, Eric Dolphy, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Charles Mingus, Bob Brookmeyer, and the late Herb Pomeroy. In the 1970s and 1980s, Hunt was a member of The National Jazz Ensemble, led jazz groups with John Scofield, Mike Stern, and Santi Debriano, and toured with quartets of Red Rodney and Hal McKusick. The 1990s, and beyond, have included membership in The Smithsonian Jazz Masters Orchestra, with former NEC president Gunther Schuller, performances with Kenny Burrell, Joe Lavano, Joanne Brackeen, and Tal Farlow, as well as recordings with the Bert Seager Quintet, and also, Trio. Hunt is the author of the 1994 book 52nd Street Beat, which is a historical look at jazz drummer greats from 1945 to 1965. The Joe Hunt quartet features a modern jazz ensemble music played by top local pros: Mark Pinto - alto saxophone, formerly years with the Buddy Rich band John Lockwood – bass, formerly with Joe Henderson, Lee Konitz, current Fringe member Yuka Hamano Hunt – piano, voice, arranger Joe Hunt – drums, formerly with George Russell, Stan Getz, Jim Hall, Dexter Gordon, and Bill Evans We pay tribute to a special composer or performer at most performances. Recent shows have included: Burt Bacharach, Ahmad Jamal, Bill Evans, and Gigi Gryce. Future shows will include the music of Paul and Carla Bley, and arranger, Johnny Mandel. Continuing of the 3rd Sunday of Every Month Posted in Jazz

6/28 The Mad Monkfish Jazz Orchestra led by Pete Kenagy June 28, 2026 07:00 PM until June 28, 2026 10:00 PM Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here ! For those who can't make it to the Jazz Baroness Room, Monkfish now streams live all of its performances on their Facebook page . There is no cover charge for this show. Pete Kenagy, trumpet Sam Spear, alto saxophone Andy Voelker, tenor saxophone Kathy Olson, baritone saxophone Randy Pingrey, trombone David Zoffer, piano John Sullivan, bass Austin McMahon, drums Peter Kenagy is a jazz trumpet player and composer based in Boston. His music has been called elegant and adventurous, both modern and rooted in tradition, with a sound all its own. His first release was Little Machines (Fresh Sound/New Talent, 2005) and his most recent album is Standard Model. Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !