Live Jazz in Boston

Wed, Jun 10, 7:00 PM

Steve Langone Group

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/10 Steve Langone Group 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series) June 10, 2026 07:00 PM until June 10, 2026 08:30 PM Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steve-langone-group-at-the-mad-monkfish-tickets-1982149904723 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 . Steve Langone Group Mad Monkfish Concert Series June 10, 2026 7pm Steve Langone Group plays original jazz/world music, led by veteran drummer Steve Langone, featuring vocals, sax, guitar, piano & bass. Steve Langone Group Personnel: Steve Langone, drums & composer Asa Runefuelt, vocals Andy Voekler, sax Phil Sargent, guitar, Doug Johnson, piano, John Lockwood, bass Steve Langone Group performs Steve’s original compositions influenced by jazz and world music. Steve is a great friend of the owner of The Mad Monkfish, who tries to hire him as often as possible. 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: For the past 25 years Steve Langone has been performing in clubs, festivals, and recording studios. His versatility has allowed him to work in many different genres of music. Some of the artists and groups Langone has performed with include the Jinga Trio and Quartet, Shawnn Monteiro with the Mike Renzi Trio, Claudio Ragazzi Quartet, Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice, the NDR Big Band, the Boston Pops, Suede, and the Kevin Harris Project, among many others. Langone has also worked with country singer John Carter Cash, and comedians Joe Piscopo and Joan Rivers. He has performed throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Albania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, China, South Korea, and Oman. Langone can also be found on over 50 recordings as a sideman to such artists as Nando Michelin, Jinga Trio, Enclave, Gilson Schachnik, Kevin Harris, Shawnn Monteiro, New Stablemates, and Mili Bermejo, to name a few. He has three recordings as a leader: Finders Keepers, Six, and Steve Langone Group. Langone endorses Canopus Drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and Vic Firth Sticks. Langone has also recorded various soundtracks for National Geographic, Sesame Street, and the Miramax film Next Stop Wonderland. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steve-langone-group-at-the-mad-monkfish-tickets-1982149904723

Gill Aharon Trio Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:15 PM 10:00 PM 20:15 22:00 Google Calendar ICS $10 / 8:15 start / 8pm doors / Seated Show Inspired by the cartoon music of the 50s and 60s, the drive of Led Zeppelin, the genius and humor of Frank Zappa, the perfection of Bach, the relentlessness of Ligeti, the courage of Medeski, Martin and Wood, the jam of Phish live, the beauty of the Beatles and the immersive nature of music, I am in pursuit of truth through music. “Sometimes I think of us musicians as kids playing in order to learn how to be adults, but we can just keep playing. The game of playing music together is too much fun to make it work. With that in mind, I refuse to write arrangements. I never want my friends and bandmates to feel obliged to do anything. - Gill Aharon Gill Aharon , Piano Jef Charland , Bass Andrew Stern , Guitar Randy Wooten , Drums Continuing Every Wednesday Lineup subject to change gillaharontrio.com Posted in Jazz , Avant-garde

Thu, Jun 11, 7:00 PM

It Could Happen To You with Christine Fawson

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/11 It Could Happen To You with Christine Fawson 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series) June 11, 2026 07:00 PM until June 11, 2026 08:30 PM Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-could-happen-to-you-with-christine-fawson-tickets-1988961815331 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 . It Could Happen To You with Christine Fawson Mad Monkfish Concert Series June 11, 2026 7pm Tonight will be the release of Christine's fifth album as a leader, featuring new arrangements of tunes from the American Songbook! Experience Christine Fawson’s new CD "It Could Happen To You"—soulful vocals and trumpet bringing fresh life to the American Songbook. Personnel: Christine Fawson, Vocals & Trumpet Tim Ray, Piano/Arranger Marshall Wood, Bass Casey Scheuerell, 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! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/it-could-happen-to-you-with-christine-fawson-tickets-1988961815331

Fri, Jun 12, 7:00 PM

Yoko Miwa Trio

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/12 Yoko Miwa Trio June 12, 2026 07:00 PM until June 12, 2026 10:00 PM 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 . 1st Show: 7:00-8:15pm and 2nd Show: 8:45-10:00pm Yoko Miwa, piano Brad Barrett, acoustic bass Scott Goulding, drums Miwa’s story of becoming a jazz musician is full of serendipity and happy twists of fate. In the late 1990s the classically-trained artist auditioned for Berklee College of Music on a lark and ended up winning a full scholarship. She arrived at the school from her homeland of Japan in 1997, intending to stay for a year. In 2017, she’s still in Boston, enriching the city’s musical life and serving as one of the most popular professors in the Berklee piano department. Act Naturally, the Yoko Miwa Trio’s major label debut in Japan, came out in 2012 on the JVC Victor Entertainment label and the band toured Japan that same year. “She is one of the best jazz pianists in Japan,” said Yozo Iwanami, Jazz Hihyo Magazine. A native of Kobe, Japan, Miwa was classically trained and didn’t pursue an interest in jazz until she met and studied with Minoru Ozone, a popular television organist and nightclub owner who is the father of pianist Makoto Ozone. Miwa worked at Ozone’s club and as an accompanist and piano instructor at his music school until the great Kobe earthquake of 1995 destroyed both facilities. Then, while continuing to take private lessons from Minoru Ozone, she also pursued musical studies at the Koyo Conservatory in Kobe. From there she won first prize in a scholarship competition to attend Berklee. Miwa quickly began playing with a host of talented students and teachers, and she formed a strong bond with vocal great Kevin Mahogany, who chose the pianist to serve as accompanist in his classes and on his gigs. http://www.yokomiwa.com Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !

Fri, Jun 12, 8:45 PM

Yoko Miwa Trio

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/12 Yoko Miwa Trio June 12, 2026 07:00 PM until June 12, 2026 10:00 PM 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 . 1st Show: 7:00-8:15pm and 2nd Show: 8:45-10:00pm Yoko Miwa, piano Brad Barrett, acoustic bass Scott Goulding, drums Miwa’s story of becoming a jazz musician is full of serendipity and happy twists of fate. In the late 1990s the classically-trained artist auditioned for Berklee College of Music on a lark and ended up winning a full scholarship. She arrived at the school from her homeland of Japan in 1997, intending to stay for a year. In 2017, she’s still in Boston, enriching the city’s musical life and serving as one of the most popular professors in the Berklee piano department. Act Naturally, the Yoko Miwa Trio’s major label debut in Japan, came out in 2012 on the JVC Victor Entertainment label and the band toured Japan that same year. “She is one of the best jazz pianists in Japan,” said Yozo Iwanami, Jazz Hihyo Magazine. A native of Kobe, Japan, Miwa was classically trained and didn’t pursue an interest in jazz until she met and studied with Minoru Ozone, a popular television organist and nightclub owner who is the father of pianist Makoto Ozone. Miwa worked at Ozone’s club and as an accompanist and piano instructor at his music school until the great Kobe earthquake of 1995 destroyed both facilities. Then, while continuing to take private lessons from Minoru Ozone, she also pursued musical studies at the Koyo Conservatory in Kobe. From there she won first prize in a scholarship competition to attend Berklee. Miwa quickly began playing with a host of talented students and teachers, and she formed a strong bond with vocal great Kevin Mahogany, who chose the pianist to serve as accompanist in his classes and on his gigs. http://www.yokomiwa.com Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM

Donna Byrne Quartet

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/13 Donna Byrne Quartet June 13, 2026 07:00 PM until June 13, 2026 10:00 PM Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here ! Live music is back on stage at The Mad Monkfish! Make your reservations for a seat in the Jazz Baroness Room because this show will not be livestreamed. 1st Show: 7:00-8:15pm and 2nd Show: 8:45-10:00pm Donna Byrne, vocals Tim Ray, piano Marshall Wood, acoustic bass Marty Richards, drums "IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS . . . ONE OF THE BEST YOUNG JAZZ SINGERS IN THE COUNTRY TODAY. SHE'S THE REAL MCCOY." - TONY BENNETT Donna has been invited by none other than Tony Bennett to open several of his shows both in the U.S. and abroad Donna Byrne is a jazz singer at the top of her game. With sultry good looks and a quick wit, Donna is not only a masterful singer, but also a true entertainer. She has performed with such renowned artists as: Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Herb Pomeroy, Dave McKenna, Dick Johnson, Frank Wess, Stanley Turrentine, Scott Hamilton, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski, Bill Cunliffe, Harry Allen, Gray Sargent, Carmen Cicero, Dave Frishberg, Eddie Higgins, James Williams and The Artie Shaw Orchestra. She has opened for such performers as Lou Rawls, Bob Newhart and the great Tony Bennett on his national tour (the “thrill of a lifetime” for Donna). Her unforgettable performances have entertained audiences from L.A. to London, wowing audiences at such venues as: Blue Note Jazz Club, Tavern on the Green, Blues Alley, Scullers, Regattabar, Jazz Bakery, The Rainbow Room, and London’s Pizza on the Park. She’s also toured Florida, performing with Herb Pomeroy, Dave McKenna and Ruby Braff. Her audiences have been filled with such luminaries as the legendary Margaret Whiting, who “thoroughly enjoyed Donna's performance,” and Tony Bennett, who dropped in for his birthday just to hear Donna sing his classic “It Was Me.” Mr. Bennett became an ardent fan, once flying home early from the Super Bowl just to catch Donna perform. https://www.donnabyrne.com/ Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !

SECOND SHOW ADDED AT 9PM!!! This show sold out fast last year, so get your tickets now! Jon us on Saturday, June 13th at Scullers Jazz Club for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of Soul and R&B legends, including Patti LaBelle, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Betty Wright, Luther Vandross, Phyllis Hyman, Marvin Gaye, and many more. In celebration of Black Music Appreciation Month, we honor the legacy, power, and influence of the iconic artists who shaped the soundtracks of our lives. Don’t miss this soul-stirring journey through the music that continues to move generations. featuring: ? Brad Collins Saxophone & Vocals ? Karen Linette Vocals ? Tyrone Chase Guitar ? Sam Prather Keys & Vocals ? Chris Loftin Bass & Vocals ? John Lamkin III Drums 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. DINNER/SHOW PACKAGES WILL NOT BE OFFERED FOR THIS SHOW, BUT WE DO HAVE A SMALL PLATE-TYPE MENU IN THE JAZZ CLUB, AS WELL AS A FULL BAR. iF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE CALL THE BOX OFFICE AFTER PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS OR AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR

Sat, Jun 13, 8:45 PM

Donna Byrne Quartet

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/13 Donna Byrne Quartet June 13, 2026 07:00 PM until June 13, 2026 10:00 PM Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here ! Live music is back on stage at The Mad Monkfish! Make your reservations for a seat in the Jazz Baroness Room because this show will not be livestreamed. 1st Show: 7:00-8:15pm and 2nd Show: 8:45-10:00pm Donna Byrne, vocals Tim Ray, piano Marshall Wood, acoustic bass Marty Richards, drums "IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS . . . ONE OF THE BEST YOUNG JAZZ SINGERS IN THE COUNTRY TODAY. SHE'S THE REAL MCCOY." - TONY BENNETT Donna has been invited by none other than Tony Bennett to open several of his shows both in the U.S. and abroad Donna Byrne is a jazz singer at the top of her game. With sultry good looks and a quick wit, Donna is not only a masterful singer, but also a true entertainer. She has performed with such renowned artists as: Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, Herb Pomeroy, Dave McKenna, Dick Johnson, Frank Wess, Stanley Turrentine, Scott Hamilton, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski, Bill Cunliffe, Harry Allen, Gray Sargent, Carmen Cicero, Dave Frishberg, Eddie Higgins, James Williams and The Artie Shaw Orchestra. She has opened for such performers as Lou Rawls, Bob Newhart and the great Tony Bennett on his national tour (the “thrill of a lifetime” for Donna). Her unforgettable performances have entertained audiences from L.A. to London, wowing audiences at such venues as: Blue Note Jazz Club, Tavern on the Green, Blues Alley, Scullers, Regattabar, Jazz Bakery, The Rainbow Room, and London’s Pizza on the Park. She’s also toured Florida, performing with Herb Pomeroy, Dave McKenna and Ruby Braff. Her audiences have been filled with such luminaries as the legendary Margaret Whiting, who “thoroughly enjoyed Donna's performance,” and Tony Bennett, who dropped in for his birthday just to hear Donna sing his classic “It Was Me.” Mr. Bennett became an ardent fan, once flying home early from the Super Bowl just to catch Donna perform. https://www.donnabyrne.com/ Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !