Turntable: What's GBH Jazz’s Al Davis listening to this summer?
Listen to jazz connoisseur Al Davis' three playlist picks on this edition of Turntable on GBH's All Things Considered.
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In PersonGBH Jazz Nights at the BPL with the Fred Lipsius Trio Featuring Gerry Beaudoin
For the first GBH Jazz Night of the season, welcome multi-Grammy-award-winning saxophonist Fred Lipsius and his trio, featuring guitarist Gerry Beaudoin and bassist Justin Meyer.
GBH Music and JazzBoston co-host a concert 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.
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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