Find what is happening tonight, tomorrow, and this week across Boston, Cambridge, and nearby jazz rooms, with ticket status and neighborhood context first.
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
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Monday, June 15, 2026 8:30 PM 10:00 PM 20:30 22:00 Google Calendar ICS $15 @ the door / $10 students / 8:30 start / 8pm doors / seated Jerry Bergonzi , Tenor Saxophone Luther Gray , Drums Special Guest , Trumpet Special Guest , Bass A fine, high-powered tenor saxophonist with a tone influenced by John Coltrane, a mastery of chord changes, and a strong musical imagination, Jerry Bergonzi has long had an underground following in the Boston area. He started on clarinet when he was eight, switching to alto at 12, and finally to tenor two years later. Bergonzi was inspired early on by Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, and Hank Mobley. He attended Lowell University and then after graduation played electric bass in local bands behind singers and strippers, saving up enough money to move to New York in 1972. After struggling in the Big Apple for seven years and gaining some recognition as a member of Two Generations of Brubeck and of the Dave Brubeck Quartet (with whom he appeared on several Concord albums during 1979-1981), Bergonzi moved back to Boston in 1981, where he developed a strong career both as a tenorman and as an educator. He has since led several groups (including two called Con Brio and Gonz) and recorded for the Plug, Not Fat, Red, and Blue Note labels. By Scott Yanow, AllMusic Continuing Every Monday at 8:30pm Lineup subject to change Posted in Jazz
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
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Monday, June 22, 2026 8:30 PM 10:00 PM 20:30 22:00 Google Calendar ICS $15 @ the door / $10 students / 8:30 start / 8pm doors / seated Jerry Bergonzi , Tenor Saxophone Luther Gray , Drums Special Guest , Trumpet Special Guest , Bass A fine, high-powered tenor saxophonist with a tone influenced by John Coltrane, a mastery of chord changes, and a strong musical imagination, Jerry Bergonzi has long had an underground following in the Boston area. He started on clarinet when he was eight, switching to alto at 12, and finally to tenor two years later. Bergonzi was inspired early on by Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, and Hank Mobley. He attended Lowell University and then after graduation played electric bass in local bands behind singers and strippers, saving up enough money to move to New York in 1972. After struggling in the Big Apple for seven years and gaining some recognition as a member of Two Generations of Brubeck and of the Dave Brubeck Quartet (with whom he appeared on several Concord albums during 1979-1981), Bergonzi moved back to Boston in 1981, where he developed a strong career both as a tenorman and as an educator. He has since led several groups (including two called Con Brio and Gonz) and recorded for the Plug, Not Fat, Red, and Blue Note labels. By Scott Yanow, AllMusic Continuing Every Monday at 8:30pm Lineup subject to change Posted in Jazz
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
6/25 Andrea Dionisi Quintet 7pm (Mad Monkfish Concert Series) June 25, 2026 07:00 PM until June 25, 2026 08:30 PM Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andrea-dionisi-quintet-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1989800479799 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 . Andrea Dionisi Quintet Mad Monkfish Concert Series June 25, 2026 The quintet unites diverse musicians in a sound driven by collective interplay, rhythmic depth, and expressive freedom. Andrea Dionisi 5tet Drummer and composer Andrea Dionisi presents his quintet for an evening of contemporary jazz. The group’s repertoire includes original compositions, free jazz, and selections from the Great American Songbook. Rooted in the jazz tradition while open to modern forms of interaction and improvisation, the ensemble offers a performance centered on musical dialogue and spontaneity. Featuring: Andrea Dionisi – Drums Valerio Apuzzo – Trumpet Jean Strauss – Tenor Sax Pavle Zvekic – Piano Ciara Moser – Electric Bass 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/andrea-dionisi-quintet-monkfish-concert-series-tickets-1989800479799
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 !
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet Monday, June 29, 2026 8:30 PM 10:00 PM 20:30 22:00 Google Calendar ICS $15 @ the door / $10 students / 8:30 start / 8pm doors / seated Jerry Bergonzi , Tenor Saxophone Luther Gray , Drums Special Guest , Trumpet Special Guest , Bass A fine, high-powered tenor saxophonist with a tone influenced by John Coltrane, a mastery of chord changes, and a strong musical imagination, Jerry Bergonzi has long had an underground following in the Boston area. He started on clarinet when he was eight, switching to alto at 12, and finally to tenor two years later. Bergonzi was inspired early on by Sonny Rollins, Coltrane, and Hank Mobley. He attended Lowell University and then after graduation played electric bass in local bands behind singers and strippers, saving up enough money to move to New York in 1972. After struggling in the Big Apple for seven years and gaining some recognition as a member of Two Generations of Brubeck and of the Dave Brubeck Quartet (with whom he appeared on several Concord albums during 1979-1981), Bergonzi moved back to Boston in 1981, where he developed a strong career both as a tenorman and as an educator. He has since led several groups (including two called Con Brio and Gonz) and recorded for the Plug, Not Fat, Red, and Blue Note labels. By Scott Yanow, AllMusic Continuing Every Monday at 8:30pm Lineup subject to change Posted in Jazz
