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 13 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.  

Arrow Street Arts

2 Arrow St, Cambridge