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

Isaac Romagosa / Ciara Moser Band Thursday, June 11, 2026 10:00 PM 11:59 PM 22:00 23:59 The Lilypad 1353 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA, 02139 (map) Google Calendar ICS $10 admission / 10pm doors / 10:30 start / seated Featuring Isaac Romagosa and Ciara Moser, this collaboration brings together contemporary jazz, flamenco influences, improvisation, and original composition in an intimate and dynamic performance. Presenting a mix of music between the two new albums "Fast Forward" (Romagosa) and "The Rose of Battle" (Ciara Moser) Originally from Dublin but raised in Austria, Ciara Moser currently calls Boston home. As a blind bassist of Austrian-Irish descent, she showcases her versatility across various musical styles and genres, seamlessly blending into band, orchestra, film, and ensemble projects, in both live performances and studio sessions. She earned her Master's in jazz performance from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA under the guidance of esteemed mentors like John Patitucci, Danilo Perez, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Victor Wooten. Additionally, she holds a master's degree in music pedagogy from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Since collaborating with Danilo Perez in January 2022, Ciara has graced stages with him worldwide, from the Chile Jazz Festival in Santiago, the Paradiso Jazz Festival in Italy, and the Hay Festival in the UK to the Cultural Summit in Abu Dhabi. Alongside other international performances in the UK, Panama, Ecuador, Canada, Austria, and Germany, she has shared the spotlight with renowned artists such as Braxton Cook, Steve Bailey and Victor Wooten. https://www.ciara-moser.com/ Isaac Romagosa is an award winning guitarist, composer and educator from Barcelona (Spain), based in NYC. As a sideman, Romagosa has toured and recorded with different artists like Al Di Meola, Chano Dominguez, Jerry Bergonzi, Ciara Moser, Elsa Hackett, OBC, Maria José Llergo or Lumanyano Mzi. As a solo artist, Isaac Romagosa has released 2 studio albums: "From Now On" (2022), merging the flamenco tradition with french post-impressionism influences and "Fast Forward" (Sedajazz Records, 2025), exploring serialism concepts in a contemporary jazz context. Isaac Romagosa graduated from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Masters' in 2022 and is currently pursuing a DMA in Jazz Performance and Composition at the New York University with "La Caixa" Fellowship. Isaac also teaches as a jazz guitar instructor at NYU. sites.google.com/view/isaacromagosa/ Posted in Jazz

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

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

Gill Aharon Trio Wednesday, June 17, 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

Jim Repa and Friends - Jazz Nonet Thursday, June 18, 2026 7:15 PM 9:30 PM 19:15 21:30 The Lilypad 1353 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA, 02139 (map) Google Calendar ICS $15 cover / $10 for students and seniors / 7:30 start / seated The Jim Repa Nonet plays an eclectic mix of new jazz and Latin-jazz works composed or arranged by its members. Its repertoire runs from straight-ahead swingers and Latin influenced originals to new twists on familiar songs as well as unique compositions that defy categorization. The group features Jim Repa, Ed Harlow, and Kathy Olson on saxophones, clarinets and flutes; Mike Peipman and Phil Person on trumpet and flugelhorn; Bob Holfelder on trombone; Jonathan Fagan on piano; Greg Toro on bass; and Barry Lit on drums The nonet’s leader, Jim Repa , plays alto and soprano saxophone and flute in the ensemble, and he has written many of the pieces that the group performs. A multi-reed player, composer, and educator, he has also written arrangements for several professional and student ensembles in the US and internationally, He has performed in numerous venues around New England, the Midwest, and New York; as well as Paris, France; Cape Town, South Africa; and Ojai, California. His website is www.jimrepa.com Ed Harlow plays tenor saxophone and clarinet in the group. A saxophonist, composer and educator, he has toured the US, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, France and the Caribbean with groups such as The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Artie Shaw Orchestra and Volo Volo de Boston. Ed has fifteen publications with Advance Music and has released three CDs as a leader. Kathy Olson , who plays baritone sax and flute with the nonet, is a jazz saxophonist, teacher, and composer. She is a busy performer and an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music teaching theory classes in the Harmony Department. A co-leader of the Olson Pingrey Quartet, she also performs regularly with the Achilles Heal Saxophone Quartet, Pete Kenagy's Monkfish Jazz Orchestra, the Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra, and the Balkan brass group Conical Cacophony. Mike Peipman plays trumpet with the nonet. Mike was born in Sydney, Australia, and moved to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music. Combining skills as a lead trumpet player and jazz soloist, he has performed with the Artie Shaw Orchestra, the Woody Herman Orchestra, George Russell's Living Time Orchestra, numerous ballet orchestras in the US and Asia, and jazz ensembles around the world. Mike can also be heard on the soundtracks for several movies. Phil Person plays cornet and flugelhorn with the group. A Berklee faculty member since 2003, Phil spent twenty years as a member of the Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson. Phil has performed with Al Grey, Dickie Wells, Tony Bennett, Kay Starr, Margaret Whiting, Lou Rawls and many others. Bob Holfelder , trombonist with the nonet, is a versatile performer and a gifted composer and arranger. He has played with The O’Jays, The Temptations and The Funk Brothers as well as brass bands, big bands, blues bands, wedding bands, rock bands, orchestras, etc. His musical arrangements are in circulation all over the world. Jonathan Fagan , who plays piano with the group, has been a prolific jazz pianist, composer, and educator, currently a faculty member at the Winchester Community Music School, Concord Academy, and Brandeis University. Jonathan performs as a theater pianist, pop accompanist, and soloist, and he composes for and leads a group called "The Ally Project," which lies at the intersection of Jazz and social justice-related poetry. Jonathan also founded the Medford Jazz Festival in 2020 and released his first solo recording in 2021. Greg Toro , bass player with the nonet, was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. At the age of ten, he joined a neighborhood steel band that played calypso and church music on weekends, and later took up guitar and piano, but found his true calling as a bass player when he was sixteen years old. Greg studied electric and upright bass and jazz composition at Berklee College of Music. He has gone on to travel the world with jazz and rock groups, and continues to perform nightly in a wide variety of styles. Barry Lit , on drums, is a 40-year veteran of the Boston music scene. A regular at the Marketplace Café in the early 2000’s with legends Ray Green and Baron Browne, Barry studied percussion with Alan Dawson and Bob Gullotti, and later in the University of North Texas jazz program with Ed Soph and Quincy Davis. Barry’s a done-it-all drummer with experience as a band leader (The Touch, 15 years), in musical theater, on cruise ships, in clubs, concerts and studios, playing everything from rock to bebop. www.jimrepa.com Posted in Jazz , Latin Jazz

Wed, Jun 24, 7:00 PM

Eli Block Quintet

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

6/24 Eli Block Quintet 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series) June 24, 2026 07:00 PM until June 24, 2026 08:30 PM Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eli-block-quintet-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1989799619225 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 . Eli Block Quintet Mad Monkfish Concert Series June 24, 2026 Come enjoy an evening of live music with the Eli Block Quintet! Performing compositions by a variety of artists--something for everyone! Come enjoy an evening of live music with the Eli Block Quintet! Performing compositions by a variety of artists--something for everyone! Personnel: Eli Block, Trumpet Seba Molnar, Tenor Saxophone Caio Afiune, Guitar James Heazlewood Dale, Bass Henry Godfrey, 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 Eli Block is a versatile trumpet player and educator based in Boston. He performs regularly throughout New England with groups including the BT/ALC Big Band, Dan Gabel and The Abletones, and the Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra. He has also performed with the legendary Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Four Tops, Johnny Mathis, Gunhild Carling, and the Grammy-winning 8-Bit Big Band.He is currently on faculty at the New England Conservatory Prep School & Adult Education and the John Payne Music Center. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eli-block-quintet-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1989799619225