Celebrity Series takes over Harvard Square's brand-new theater and entertainment hotspot when Jazz Festival returns! Catch exciting next-generation artists who understand and embrace the art form's limitless capacity for freedom and self-expression.
Sean Mason Quartet
Thursday, March 13 at 7pm & 9pm
Pianist and composer Sean Mason artfully blends the past and the future, the fresh and the timeless, uptown glamor and downtown grit, the blues joint and the church pew. He illuminates the rich tapestry of jazz history to show a new path forward.
Linda May Han Oh
Friday, March 14 at 7pm & 9pm
Malaysian Australian bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is a Grammy Award for her contributions to Terri Lyne Carrington’s New Standards, Vol. 1 (2023). The Financial Times lauded “her vibrant tone, close control, and confident attack,” underscoring her status as a highly sought-after talent in the music world.
Mali Obomsawin Quartet
Saturday, March 15 at 7pm & 9pm
Known for her prowess as a bassist, singer-songwriter, and composer, Mali Obomsawin stands out among the vibrant community of up-and-coming Indigenous jazz artists. and was named one of GRAMMY.com’s top ten emerging jazz artists to watch in 2023.
Brandee Younger Trio
Sunday, March 16 at 5pm & 7pm
Harpist Brandee Younger carves a unique path in the music world while honoring the legacy of those who paved her way. Her most recent album, Brand New Life, pays tribute to jazz harp trailblazer Dorothy Ashby, a Black female musician who defied expectations by becoming a bandleader and composer on an unconventional instrument.
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