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.
Music & Culture Events
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In PersonGBH Jazz Nights at the Boston Public Library (September 2025)
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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After half a century, Martin Pearlman is retiring from the group he started.
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Sheila E. previews Boston concerts and reflects on Paisley Park
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The three art installments along Waltham's greenway are a time-traveler's delight, taking observers from the pre-Industrial era of the Charles to its speculative, and hopeful, future. -
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The Boston Arts and Music Soul Fest, also known as BAMS Fest, takes over Franklin Park’s Playstead Field June 29 and 30.
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