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    Beyond the Page with Jennifer Weiner

    7:00pm Wed, Apr 23, 2025
    Jennifer Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels, including Good in Bed, Mrs. Everything,The Breakaway, and In Her Shoes which was made into a major motion picture. Her newest book, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits, releases on April 8, 2025. Be among the first to hear all about this highly anticipated new book, just weeks after it hits the shelves.

    Hear directly from Jennifer during this unforgettable evening. She’ll take you behind the scenes of her extraordinary career, giving you an exclusive peek into her creative process, and so much more! This event is one you absolutely won’t want to miss!


    This event offers two ticket options:

    • Attend the event $0
    • Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits + GBH membership $60 
    Please note that books will be shipped out following the event.
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    GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween

    7:15pm Wed, Apr 30, 2025
    GBH Music and JazzBoston celebrate International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween, showcasing original world jazz music that blends the oud and accordion. Oud player and Talween frontman Walid Zairi’s compositions are influenced by his Tunisian African roots and classical Arabic music background, with jazz elements layered in to create a fresh and energetic sound. Named after the Arabic word for "coloring," Talween features world-class Boston musicians who weave a kaleidoscope of musical colors with intense melodies, jazz and African rhythms, intricate harmonies, and bold improvisation.


    Event timeline:

    7:15-7:50pm Pre-event reception (in-person only)
    7:50-7:58pm Guest are seated in Fraser (in-person only)
    8-9pm Live performance in Fraser Performance Studio (Hybrid audience)


    Photo credit: A.J. Ghidardi



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    GBH Jazz Nights featuring Anabel Gil Diaz

    5:30pm Thu, May 8, 2025
    Come hear Cuban-Spanish flautist Anabel Gil Diaz and her ensemble bring the rhythms of Latin jazz to the BPL!

    GBH Music and JazzBoston are co-hosting a new series to showcase the breadth of incredible jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The event is held on the second Thursday of every month through May.

    About Anabel Gil Diaz:
    Cuban Spaniard, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Anabel Gil Diaz studied at the Superior Institute of Art (Cuba) in Classical Music and Musicology, Berklee College of Music in Jazz and Film and Video Games Scoring, and Longy School of Music of Bard College in Jazz and Contemporary Music. She recorded Terri-Lyne Carrington’s Grammy Award winning album "New Jazz Standards Vol. 1” and premiered her music as soloist with the Landmarks Orchestra in Boston. She records as session flautist for Harvard Composers Association and for Berklee’s Scoring Session Program.


    Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so arrive early! Please note that by registering for this event you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.


    GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
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