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In PersonGBH Music Jazz Subscription Series
Support GBH Music and get a front row seat to 4 immersive in-person jazz productions at our studios in Brighton. Guests who contribute $400 will receive a pair of tickets to 4 upcoming music events between February and May 2025.
All events take place in the GBH studios in Brighton and include a dessert reception with light refreshments.
These 4 jazz events from GBH Music include:- February 27, 2025 - GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with Oscar Stagnaro Trio – a tribute to Hermeto Pascoal in Fraser Performance Studio, (7:15-9pm)
- March 27, 2025 - GBH Music Presents JazzNOW featuring Farayi Malek in Fraser Performance Studio, (7:15-9pm)
- April 30, 2025 – GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween in Fraser Performance Studio, (7:15-9pm)
- May 29, 2025 - GBH Music Presents JazzNOW A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, featuring Gabrielle Goodman – in Calderwood Television Studio, (7:30-10pm)
Your pair of tickets for these GBH Music Presents events will include:
● Priority seating for each performance. Reserved seats in the first 3 rows in GBH Performance Studio for the live musical performance with the featured jazz ensemble.
● Opportunity to speak with the musicians and GBH/CRB moderator/host after the performance concludes.
**Please note there are NO substitutions for GBH Music subscriber's 4 event dates. ** If ticket holders can not attend these dates, or have other questions, please contact Audience and Member Services during regular business hours M-F, 9am-5pm at 617-300-3300 or via email: info@wgbh.org. -
Virtual
Beyond the Page with Lucy Foley
GBH is excited to present our next chapter in the Beyond the Page series featuring bestselling author Lucy Foley!
Lucy Foley is the author of six novels, including The Paris Apartment, The Guest List, and most recently, The Midnight Feast. She studied English literature at Durham University and University College London before working for several years as a fiction editor in the publishing industry. She now lives in London.
Join us as Lucy shares her insights into the publishing world and answers your questions about her work, the creative process, and beyond.
This event offers two ticket options:- Attend the event $0
- Attend the event + receive a SIGNED copy of The Midnight Feast + GBH membership $60
Please note that books will be shipped out in mid-late March 2025. This conversation will be focused on the author’s entire body of work and not exclusively onThe Midnight Feast. -
In PersonVirtual
GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with TRIAD
GBH Music and JazzBoston kick off the 2025 JazzNOW series with a celebration of Hermeto Pascoal, one of Brazil's most iconic and genre-defying composers. This mesmerizing Latin jazz performance features TRIAD, a powerhouse trio that brings together three world-class musicians: multi-Grammy award-winning Peruvian bassist Oscar Stagnaro, acclaimed pianist Maxim Lubarsky, and multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning drummer Mark Walker. Renowned for their mastery of Latin jazz and improvisational brilliance, the trio will explore Pascoal's rich repertoire and adventurous spirit, blending his lush harmonies, dazzling rhythms, and intricate melodies with fresh interpretations. For this special performance, TRIAD is joined by renowned Puerto Rican saxophonist Edmar Colón.
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 of Oscar Stagnaro: Provided by the artist
Concerts to Watch
GBH Music Holiday Spectacular 2024
Celebrate the season with the GBH Music Holiday Spectacular, a family-friendly concert and an opportunity for music lovers to be part of a live television production at GBH’s headquarters in Brighton.
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