Programming includes GBH Jazz Nights and new GBH Music Presents JazzNOW television and streaming series

(Boston, Mass. - Jan. 31, 2025) – GBH, in collaboration with JazzBoston , has announced an expanded series of programs and events to showcase the wide-ranging talent of Greater Boston’s jazz community and engage enthusiasts of all ages. The offerings include the launch of a new television series, GBH Music Presents JazzNOW, along with the extension of GBH Jazz Nights, a free monthly live music series at the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square.

“Boston has long been a vibrant hub for jazz, with its rich musical history and world-class talent,” said Sam Brewer, General Manager of GBH Music. “GBH Music is committed to making jazz accessible to our audiences, and there’s no better way to do that than by joining forces with JazzBoston to set a stage for the incredible musicians who live throughout this region.”

GBH Music Presents JazzNOW debuts on GBH 2 and on PBS Passport in February 2025. The new series features exciting performances by local musicians, filmed at the GBH Studios in Brighton. Fans have the opportunity to attend live tapings for future episodes monthly from February through May. Tickets to attend the live tapings in person at GBH in Brighton are $50. Virtual attendees can RSVP to watch the performance for free. Tickets for both in person and virtual attendance can be reserved at gbh.org/events .

“JazzBoston is excited to collaborate with GBH Music on this impactful series of jazz performances, and glad that they will reach an even larger audience through the television & on-demand broadcasts,” said Ken Field, President of JazzBoston. “Jazz, rooted in the African-American community and fueled by the energy of improvisation, is as relevant now as ever and we’re thrilled to celebrate it together with GBH Music.”

Additionally, recently extended through May, GBH Jazz Nights is a free monthly live music series in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. Held on the second Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., GBH Jazz Nights showcases talented musicians from Greater Boston. The series has presented vocalist and trumpet player Christine Fawson, cuatro player Fabiola Mendez, electric marimba player Vessela Stoyanova, flute player Kristalis Sotomayor and Latin Breeze, and piano player Hey Rim Jeon.

The Feb. 13 GBH Jazz Nights features pianist Jesse Taitt in a musical offering that celebrates resilience, ancestry, and community. Guitarist Albino Mbie performs on March 13; Ken Field brings a quartet on April 10; and flute player Anabel Gil Díaz brings a trio on May 8.

GBH Music Presents JazzNOW and GBH Jazz Nights at the Boston Public Library are made possible by The Goldstein Family Fund.

In addition to these expanded offerings, audiences can enjoy GBH Music’s Jazz on GBH 89.7, with Al Davis and a team of hosts every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening starting at 9:00 p.m. Fans can also subscribe to the GBH Jazz Newsletter and follow GBH Jazz on Instagram . Information about upcoming programming and events can be found at https://www.wgbh.org/music/jazz .

GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Television and On-Demand Release Schedule:

Feb. 1, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW With South African Vocalist NALEDI  

Feb. 8, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW With the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra in a Tribute to Duke Ellington  

Feb. 15, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW With Guitarist Claudio Ragazzi and Tango Libre!  

Feb. 22, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW With Pianist Zahili Gonzalez Zamora and AfroCuban Rhythms of Resilience  

GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Upcoming Live Studio Shows:

Feb. 27, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with TRIAD  

March 27, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW with Farayi Malek

April 30, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating International Jazz Day with Walid Zairi & Talween  

May 29, 2025: GBH Music Presents JazzNOW Celebrating Ella Fitzgerald with Gabrielle Goodman

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