Outdoor Jazz Shows in Boston

Sat, Oct 10, 7:00 PM EDT

Donna Byrne Quartet

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

10/10 Donna Byrne Quartet October 10, 2026 07:00 PM until October 10, 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 !

Sat, Oct 10, 8:45 PM EDT

Donna Byrne Quartet

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

10/10 Donna Byrne Quartet October 10, 2026 07:00 PM until October 10, 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 !

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 PM EDT

Nick Brust Late Night Jam Session

The Mad Monkfish / Central Square / Map

10/10 Nick Brust Late Night Jam Session October 10, 2026 10:00 PM until October 10, 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. Nick Brust, sax “..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..” -ukvibe.org “the young alto saxophonist Nicholas Brust matches technical fire with emotional warmth and unhurried reflection..” -artfuse.org Wielding a unique, incisive but 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. He has found his niche both as a bandleader and a 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. Nicholas released his sophomore album, Daybreak, with Outside In Music in February 2023. Featured as part of Jazziz Editors' Choice, the album was heralded as "...at once completely familiar and yet also brand new; imbued with tradition while still breaking new ground” (ukvibe.org). Jeome Wilson from All About Jazz said “Nicholas…writes strong melodies [which] his playing cuts through with ease and grace on this album..." Nicholas has a Master of Music in jazz performance from New England Conservatory as well as a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies and music education from the Eastman School of Music. Make reservations for the Jazz Baroness Room here !