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GBH Jazz Night with the Joe Hunt Quartet
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
The Joe Hunt Quartet delivers swinging, modern interpretations of classic repertory, from Johnny Mandel to Thelonious Monk. Led by veteran drummer Joe Hunt—whose storied career includes collaborations with Stan Getz, Bill Evans, Chet Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charles Mingus—the group brings together Jerry Vejmola on tenor sax, Yuka Hamano Hunt on piano, and Bob Nieske on bass.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund. -
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Beyond the Page: Annie Hartnett’s "The Road to Tender Hearts"
Award-winning author Annie Hartnett joins Beyond the Page for a live, in-person conversation at GBH Studios.
Annie Hartnett, author of the national bestseller The Road to Tender Hearts, will speak on her celebrated novel, the inspiration behind her writing, and the creative process of bringing unforgettable stories to life. Winner of the 2025 New England Book Award for Fiction, The Road to Tender Hearts was also named a Best Book of 2025 by NPR, LitHub, and Southern Living.
Tickets include a signed copy of The Road to Tender Hearts (softcover) and admission to the live conversation and audience Q&A.
EVENT TIMELINE:- 6:30 PM: Registration opens in One Guest Street lobby
- 7 PM: Conversation with Annie Hartnett begins (feat. Audience Q&A)
- 8 PM: Book signing line opens
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In Person
GBH Jazz Night with John Baboian Trio
GBH Jazz Nights showcase the incredible range of jazz talent in the Greater Boston area. The series is co-hosted by JazzBoston and GBH Music, taking place on the second Thursday of every month from September through May. Tickets are free, but registration is encouraged. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! By registering, you agree to receive email communications from GBH Music.
GBH Jazz Nights are made possible by the Goldstein Family Fund.
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